Author Topic: Non-Cotton Camo!!! (Read 11495 times)

colockumelk · « **on:** February 07, 2011, 08:31:34 PM »

Okay so apparantly cotton is bad in the high country. So here is my question. I have been searching forever for a non-cotton set of camo 6-pocket pants and button up shirt that is in Realtree MAX-1 Camo. I have so far failed. The only place i have found Realtree Max-1 Camo is in Cabelas in their Bow-Hunters Silent Weave line of Camo. But.... its a poly/cotton blend. Does anyone know of some websites or where I could find a non-cotton blend of camo in Realtree MAX-1?

Basically I know all camo pretty much works just as good as the other. Remaining motionless is the key, but Camron Hanes wears Realtree MAX-1 and it looks really cool. So that's why I want it. Plus it looks like it does work pretty good out west and would still work in a tree stand. If no one can help me I guess I'll go with Realtree AP since apparantly that is the only pattern I can find in non-cotton stuff. Thanks for any help. I appreciate it.

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:04:27 PM »

Check out first lite wool...they have it.

colockumelk · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2011, 12:11:49 PM »

Hey Pacific thanks for the tip. It says the pants are wool. Do you have those pants, and would they be too for a september elk hunt?

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:49:58 PM »

I don't have them yet Clockumelk, but I am thinking about it. They come in different weights so I think you could find something that would work early september. Eastmans gave the stuff a good review last year for whats that worth.

wt · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2011, 01:02:58 PM »

Rivers West has Realtree MAX-1, but its rain gear, probably to hot for Sept. fyi, I don't own it yet. I'll be going archery elk for the first time this year so I'm looking for the same application you are, please post your findings. Good luck.

colockumelk · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:21:24 PM »

WT I am gonna buckle down and get Cabelas Microtex. Its mad of 100% polyester. I bought some for the wife and its super tough, extremely soft and quiet. And after two seasons still look brand new. Ill get it in Realtree AP. They don't have alot at Cabelas until they restock this summer in preparation for hunting season. They also have microtex lite.

hughjorgan · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:56:05 PM »

Quote from: PacificNWhunter on February 08, 2011, 05:04:27 PM

Check out first lite wool...they have it.

http://www.firstlite.com/features/camouflage-patterns/camouflage-asat

colockumelk · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:53:08 PM »

I checked out firstlite wool and one day I will buy that stuff. But I have too much stuff I have to buy to be able to afford $159 pants. All the reviews says this stuff is AWSOME and I WILL get it but this will not be the year. Thanks for showing me that though.

dannysdaddy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2011, 10:11:36 PM »

i LOVE kings. they dont have the exact pattern you are looking for but they have been the nicest heavy duty non cotton camo i have ever used. check em out....

ridgefire · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2011, 09:00:14 PM »

if your serious about the firstlite keep an eye on camofire.com. i have bought the gila pants and the chamas shirt in the asat pattern and the underwear from them and love all of them, especially the shirt. you can save quite a bit of money this way, at least 50% or more.

BLUEBULLS · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2011, 11:52:38 AM »

Quote from: colockumelk on February 26, 2011, 09:21:24 PM

WT I am gonna buckle down and get Cabelas Microtex. Its mad of 100% polyester. I bought some for the wife and its super tough, extremely soft and quiet. And after two seasons still look brand new. Ill get it in Realtree AP. They don't have alot at Cabelas until they restock this summer in preparation for hunting season. They also have microtex lite.

I have some predator camo pants that are 100% polyester. Best pants I've ever owned hands down. I wear them a lot and after about 4 years they're just now starting to show wear. They're loose and light and they dry in a hurry.

colockumelk · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:43:51 PM »

Quote from: BLUEBULLS on March 14, 2011, 11:52:38 AM

Quote from: colockumelk on February 26, 2011, 09:21:24 PM
WT I am gonna buckle down and get Cabelas Microtex. Its mad of 100% polyester. I bought some for the wife and its super tough, extremely soft and quiet. And after two seasons still look brand new. Ill get it in Realtree AP. They don't have alot at Cabelas until they restock this summer in preparation for hunting season. They also have microtex lite.

I have some predator camo pants that are 100% polyester. Best pants I've ever owned hands down. I wear them a lot and after about 4 years they're just now starting to show wear. They're loose and light and they dry in a hurry.

Hey bluebulls where did you get the Predator Camo at in polyester. It seems the only pattern that comes in Polyester anywhere is Realtree AP.

ribka · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:47:41 PM »

Cabelas Micro Tex in out fitter camo. Good stuff. Hunted in it from the high 70's down into low 20's .

Dries very quickly and quite.

I have a few predator ( Spring green) shirts in polyester too

JBar · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:43:25 PM »

I found the Firstlite Gila pants at High Mountain outfitters for $99 on sale and free shipping. They should be here by Saturday also have the vest coming. I'll let you know how I like it when it arrives.

colockumelk · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:59:23 PM »

Please do. Let me know if the pants are too warm. And also how soft they feel. Also let me know how the pockets work. But definately a review would be much appreciated.

JBar · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:38:25 AM »

Got my vest and pants yesterday. Needless to say I'm a little disappointed, but I'll still give em a try. The vest is no heavier than a sweatshirt and the pants are super light material also. Both should be good for early season bowhunting but would not wear them past September. Both seem to be made well from a durability stand point but a little cheap on design. As far as fit goes I was told to order one size larger than I normally wear in pants. I normally wear a M so I ordered L, probably should have ordered XL as the L are still tight in the thigh. Thank god they wont shrink. Hope this helps the next guy!

hughjorgan · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:39:54 AM »

Quote from: colockumelk on March 14, 2011, 08:43:51 PM

Quote from: BLUEBULLS on March 14, 2011, 11:52:38 AM
Quote from: colockumelk on February 26, 2011, 09:21:24 PM
WT I am gonna buckle down and get Cabelas Microtex. Its mad of 100% polyester. I bought some for the wife and its super tough, extremely soft and quiet. And after two seasons still look brand new. Ill get it in Realtree AP. They don't have alot at Cabelas until they restock this summer in preparation for hunting season. They also have microtex lite.

I have some predator camo pants that are 100% polyester. Best pants I've ever owned hands down. I wear them a lot and after about 4 years they're just now starting to show wear. They're loose and light and they dry in a hurry.

Hey bluebulls where did you get the Predator Camo at in polyester. It seems the only pattern that comes in Polyester anywhere is Realtree AP.

Colockum they sell the polyester pants on their website, I picked up a couple pairs a few years ago from a Sportsman Warehouse.

Here is the link... http://www.predatorcamo.com/lrsStore/ViewProduct/515

I like the microtex as well, though I want to try out the firstlite when I get a little extra money.

Also if you are interested in the predator camo Grey Wolf Linens is supposed to be high quality camo clothing, but will cost you more money as well.

http://www.graywolfwoolens.com/store/home.php

Dayone Camouflage is another choice with a variety of materials and patterns to choose from

http://www.dayonecamouflage.com/

JBR · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:18:09 PM »

Just got my First Lite wool GILA pants in the mail yesterday. I also went up a size to the XL. I really wanted them to be a good fit, but alas, the slender cut is just too severe for me and they are still a bit too tight, especially if I were to wear a pair of Merino wool longjohns underneathe. Overall I really like the pants, but agree with JBar that they are very light and probably won't be used after September (weather depending). I will be returning them and waiting for the new verison coming out around middle of June.

Supposedly they are a wider cut and will have an elastic waisteband, among other possible changes. The other thing I didn't prefer was that the cargo pockets on the thigh area are on the front (top of your thigh) rather than the traditional BDU style on the side of your thigh. I think that would bother me having items in those pockets when you squatted down and bent your knees. Whatever is in those pockets would press against the top of your thigh as opposed to being off to the side. Hopefully they change that pocket location, but don't know if they will. Other than that, I think I will really like these pants for early archery hunts and turkey hunts, provided they are a wider, looser style.

tlbradford · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:42:34 PM »

Quote from: dannysdaddy on February 28, 2011, 10:11:36 PM

i LOVE kings. they dont have the exact pattern you are looking for but they have been the nicest heavy duty non cotton camo i have ever used. check em out....

I can't give the King's lightweight pants a good review. I bought 4 pair on closeout, and none of them fit very well. I wear a 32-32. I bought two pairs of 32's and 2 pairs of 34's. The 32's I had to give away. The 34's fit at the waist, but had absolutely no room in the crotch. They are well made and comfortable in warm weather and tough in heavy cover. My only complaint was the fit. I love all their other gear such as coats, rain gear, and shirts.

ridgefire · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2011, 12:23:24 AM »

i got the gila pants and they fit me great. i think i actually prefer the small pockets on the legs just because it makes me carry less in those pockets, wind checker on one leg and a call or range finder on the other. love the weight of them for sept bowhunts though.

luvtohnt · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2011, 09:38:29 AM »

Here is a link to the realtree site with a list of retailers that carry mens hunting clothing with their patterns. A good place to start that is for sure. If I find some I will let you know.

http://www.realtree.com/camo/find-camo-products/men's-hunting

Brandon

dreamingbig · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2011, 01:01:05 PM »

My collection is a hodge podge of various brands but none of them are cotton. Some good merino wool base layers with good wicking mid layers and outerlayers. Develop a layering system and add and subtract when necessary. I like a vest in the high country that has wind blocking features.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:10:22 PM »

I use the silent weave cotton/poly blend, and my raingear is the Cabela's MT 50 packable. Awesome combination.

chukarchaser · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2011, 11:13:15 AM »

Try cabelas Legacy fleece with windblocker. I use them Sept thru November and unless it gets really nasty i am very pleased with them.

280ackley · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2011, 11:57:45 AM »

If your looking for back country gear you need to check out Kuiu also and at least take a look.

http://www.kuiu.com/

JBR · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2011, 07:49:33 PM »

I looked at the website the other day, and the "Attack Pants" look interesting. The problem I have is they're talking about materials I have never heard of and methods of contruction that sound interesting but are really meaningless to me on a web page without being able to see it, touch it, feel it etc. I would love to get my hands on a pair of the Attack pants that were in my size to try them on and where I could talk to a real person about the materials and contruction and why they are superior to the usual materials (wool, synthetics, Goretex etc) we're all used to.

280ackley · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:27:23 AM »

Yes that is the only problem with internet only (and being new). I have a pair of Attack Pant on order and can let you know what I think of them when they get here.

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