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Title: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2014, 11:49:04 PM: im trying to find some good snow camo. Im not real worried about patterns. I need a camo that is warm,waterproof,and quiet! I have been using fleece as my hunting gear(m2d fleece) and im happy with it but I bet I stickout like a sore thumb when every thing is covered in snow/ frost. I need good gear cause im hell on my gear. I have found vary little gear that can stand up to my style of hunting. If money was no object and you could have any winter clothing/suite you wanted what would it be. I've thought of making my own but im no seamstress I can sew when needed by hand or machine but im sure id be happier with well built gear made by professionals.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: BiggLuke on January 09, 2014, 12:10:24 AM: Best snow camo ever???

EASY! For warmth, just wear whatever warm clothing you want, then get a super cheap set of TYVEX coveralls from any kind of Lowes type store....
They are pretty good at keeping moisture in and out.

It's the same stuff they insulate houses with, and they make it into cheap coveralls for hazardous work. Like Painting or sand blasting.

The cheap ones will run you like $10 for a box of a hand full of 'em.

You can just wear 'em over your warm hunting clothes, and they are perfect snow white camo!
OR.... you can add some spray paint to them for a super cheap Shadow Snow camo!

PLUS... they fold up into a very small package. About the size of a gallon ziplock, flat.
You can keep a set in your truck, if you ever need to do some road side repairs, or road side hunts. lol...
Seriously, they work great.

Just remember to get a size bigger than you so you can layer underneath.

:twocents:
:tup:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: BiggLuke on January 09, 2014, 12:12:12 AM: ...only downside.... not super quite. BUt, you can hike into a spot, put them on, and 'BAM" Invisible.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:37:44 AM: Waterproof and being bowhunter quiet doesnt exist...I have yet to see anything thats 100% waterproof that is quiet enough to bowhunt whitetails.

Kings makes some pretty good snow camo
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 09, 2014, 12:43:03 AM: Im not looking for budget snow camo im looking for the best I can get. I want to be able to lay prone in the snow for a 30 min set and be comfortable all day long doing this every hour or so. I also need to be comfortable while packing to my next set. While doing all this im fighting limited daylight and need all noise to a bare minimum.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:47:06 AM: and M2d isnt budget? :chuckle:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:49:00 AM: Id sugget buying quality gear then putting the thin white top and bottom on over. I have seen cabelas selling the all white thin tops and bottoms.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 09, 2014, 12:49:58 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:37:44 AM
Waterproof and being bowhunter quiet doesnt exist...I have yet to see anything thats 100% waterproof that is quiet enough to bowhunt whitetails.

Kings makes some pretty good snow camo
I looked at the kings but didn't like some of the reviews( focused on zipper quality and waterproofing and noise. Im quite happy with my fleece suit now but it's not waterproof and not snow camo. Its super quiet and keeps me warm. Is there any good polor/artic gear that's fur or fleece covered? I looked in to some of the military artic gear but it did not look like quiet material.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 09, 2014, 12:52:09 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:47:06 AM
and M2d isnt budget? :chuckle:
It is budget heance why im not happy with its performance. Its quiet. That's the biggest plus. It's not working out hence why im looking for better gear.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:54:22 AM: Predator makes quality gear.. I own there heavy fleece top and bottom..not waterproof tho and not white. Id look into a waterproof shell and layer over it so its quiet
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 09, 2014, 01:01:34 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 12:54:22 AM
Predator makes quality gear.. I own there heavy fleece top and bottom..not waterproof tho and not white. Id look into a waterproof shell and layer over it so its quiet
That's what im doing now but im still not happy. I can't be the only hunter looking for much better winter gear and camo. There has to be a better way.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: huntnnw on January 09, 2014, 01:36:49 AM: Problem with winter camo is its a small market, so there isnt all the availbale options like regular camo.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: stickflngr on January 09, 2014, 01:01:51 PM: This is where I get mine and love it. Ive been using the same 2 sets for around 5 years now...

http://www.wildfowleroutfitter.com/index.php/clothing.html (http://www.wildfowleroutfitter.com/index.php/clothing.html)
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Instinct on January 09, 2014, 05:16:32 PM: I've been using natural gear snow camo for awhile now an I love the stuff.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 09, 2014, 05:49:38 PM: Quote from: Instinct on January 09, 2014, 05:16:32 PM
I've been using natural gear snow camo for awhile now an I love the stuff.
I was just checking out their site. Are they quiet?
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Instinct on January 11, 2014, 07:33:43 PM: Ya outside is like a stiff polyester like material but once ya wear it an wash it it softens up.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 11, 2014, 07:52:25 PM: Im seriously looking at the Nat gear
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: buglebuster on January 11, 2014, 08:03:06 PM: I use my normal hunting gear and throw on these thin top and bottom I got frome bimart for like $40 total. I thinks its gamehide and it works awesome, and is definatly the most practical IMO.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 11, 2014, 08:51:36 PM: I didn't want to go to the expense of getting all new cold weather gear, and already have a pair of Nat Gear white coveralls, and a nice warm reversible jacket, so I got a 'Leafy Camo" mesh lined Kill Suit to go over them in snow. I have a yarn Ghillie Suit, in Desert Camo, but I don't like it because that yarn snags on EVERYTHING! They make a solid cloth lined Kill Suit also, but I want to wear it over warm clothes, so I got the Mesh Lined version in XL/2XL to go over my heavy clothes. It just came today, from Allpredatorcalls.com, so I haven't used it yet. No snow here yet anyway! :chuckle:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: gasman on January 12, 2014, 12:39:31 PM: I like my game hide. Quite and water proof. I have always staid dry in it :tup:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2FLateArchery2010027.jpg&hash=3cd5f137ef38a026770956aacc994108c9890942) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/gasman400/media/LateArchery2010027.jpg.html)
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: mossy8352 on January 12, 2014, 01:14:04 PM: I decided a few years ago to get what I wanted for winter and snow hunting. This set was from Cabalas and was on sale at the time, pants, parka, and gloves to match. Canadian style and surprisingly warm, waterproof and quiet enough to fool this turkey that almost landed on my head (it never saw me).
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: PolarBear on January 12, 2014, 01:26:18 PM: I have been trying to find some good quiet snow camo in big sizes for a long time. Everything I do find in my size has some big, stupid logo on it. :bash:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: gasman on January 12, 2014, 04:20:23 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on January 12, 2014, 01:26:18 PM
I have been trying to find some good quiet snow camo in big sizes for a long time. Everything I do find in my size has some big, stupid logo on it. :bash:

I feel your pain :bash:

Mine was purchased about 6 years ago and it's 3XL. As soon as I found some in my size, I snatched it up :whoo:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 12, 2014, 08:36:01 PM: Im a xxL guy my self. Hope it doesn't become an issue.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Instinct on January 12, 2014, 09:14:28 PM: Check out midwayusa. Usually got various sizes an good prices if u are considering natural gear
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 12, 2014, 11:26:07 PM: I will most likely order the Nat gear from midway. they have always been good to me. Thanks everyone for your input, experiences, and pics.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: buglebuster on January 13, 2014, 12:50:17 AM: If you hurry camofire.com has natural hear parka right now. 8hrs left!
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 13, 2014, 06:25:12 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on January 12, 2014, 01:26:18 PM
I have been trying to find some good quiet snow camo in big sizes for a long time. Everything I do find in my size has some big, stupid logo on it. :bash:

Why worry about the logo? Coyotes can't read! :chuckle: :sry: :chuckle:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: PolarBear on January 13, 2014, 06:55:58 PM: I was waiting for that. I HATE clothing with big logos!!! I am not going to pay to advertise for someone else plus I think they look stupid. I know coyotes can't read and deer are color bind, I just can't stand them. I was in Cabela's today and they have their snow camo on sale for 20-25% off. Unfortunately once again, not the right size or some big ole stupid orange skull or predator eyes across the front. The stuff that I really liked was just too small. I might have to try the tyvek thing and paint my own pattern on it. I would really like to find some good fleece snow camo. I need to talk to my master seamstress Aunt about making me and my daughter up a set.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: jasnt on January 13, 2014, 07:23:54 PM: Fleece snow camo would be ideal. I been designing my perfect snow camo in my head. I may go that route eventually.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 13, 2014, 07:29:30 PM: I knew that would strike a nerve! :chuckle: I have a Naked North reversible jacket, with snow camo on the inside, and brown outside, and a Nat Gear pair of snow bibs I bought from Midway, and hat, face covering, and gloves, and I just got a White Camo Kill Suit from Allpredatorcalls.com to put on over the snow camo. Am I a camo junkie? Yes, but for the one or two months of snow we get around here, I just can't force myself to spend a lot of money on snow camo. The one bit of snow camo that I really like is the pair of glove/mitts that have the pocket for those air-activated hand warmers. I can stand the cold a lot longer if my fingers are warm! :tup: :chuckle:
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: BiggLuke on January 13, 2014, 07:31:00 PM: Fleece is quiet and warm... but.... snow sticks to it.
And its not water proof. Your fleece gear in the snow will get really heavy after a long day of hiking
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 13, 2014, 07:37:20 PM: BTW, a hunting buddy of mine has brown camo that looks like closed-loop carpeting. Can't think of the name of it right now, but it looks warm and expensive. If they make a Snow Camo version of it, that would be the ticket! He's a big guy, so I don't think sizes are a problem. I can email him and ask the name of it if you want...
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: PolarBear on January 13, 2014, 09:23:37 PM: Quote from: BiggLuke on January 13, 2014, 07:31:00 PM
Fleece is quiet and warm... but.... snow sticks to it.
And its not water proof. Your fleece gear in the snow will get really heavy after a long day of hiking
Fleece is all that I have hunted in in the snow for the past 20 years. It still keeps me warm enough and I don't really mind it getting heavier. My number one concern when hunting is being quiet.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: PolarBear on January 13, 2014, 09:25:08 PM: Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on January 13, 2014, 07:37:20 PM
BTW, a hunting buddy of mine has brown camo that looks like closed-loop carpeting. Can't think of the name of it right now, but it looks warm and expensive. If they make a Snow Camo version of it, that would be the ticket! He's a big guy, so I don't think sizes are a problem. I can email him and ask the name of it if you want...
That would be sweet. Is it berber? Good wool berber is realy quiet and warm.
Title: Re: snow camo
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 14, 2014, 07:34:03 PM: I got an answer to my email to my buddy. He said he used Sitka or Cabelas Camo, depending on what he was hunting. I think he was wearing the Sitka Camo when we last hunted coyotes together. It looked warm and cozy (And expensive! :chuckle: ) If it's made in Snow coloration and your size, it would be the ticket. I just can't see spending a bunch of money on snow camo, when it hasn't snowed enough around here to need it. I put mine on once this year at 2600 feet, and even then it was a thin dusting of snow. :twocents: