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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: darren on May 11, 2014, 10:38:26 AM

Title: Budget camo decision?
Post by: darren on May 11, 2014, 10:38:26 AM: Wannabe hunter here.

I have plenty of hiking/backpacking compatible gear and clothes, including a decent pair of mountain boots. I also have some entry level Vortex binoculars and a 30-06 on the way. I have never hunted before.

Given that, if you had $200 to spend on hunting-specific gear for hunting deer in the mountains and woods of Washington like camo and such, how would you spend it?

I will likely wind up in the Cascades, but might make it out to the east side, too. I don't know yet.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: chester on May 11, 2014, 10:47:51 AM: Boots and a compass . If you're rifle hunting camo isn't really necessary.

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Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: bobcat on May 11, 2014, 10:59:29 AM: No camo needed. You might want to pick up a couple pairs of military surplus wool pants. You can find them for as low as $15 or $20 each. Try the Sportsman's Guide.

Good rain gear is important. With your budget you won't be buying anything Gore Tex, so I would recommend going to a logging supply store and buying what the loggers use. Watershed is a good brand and made in the USA. Pants will be about $40 to $50 and a jacket the same. Also don't forget to get a cheap orange vest. Walmart should have a good supply of those.

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Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 11, 2014, 11:00:14 AM: Orange vest and hat
Camo rain gear
Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: darren on May 11, 2014, 11:12:39 AM: Great suggestions. Thanks all!

I've got a decent pair of boots so I will focus on the orange and the wool and rain protection. Thanks for the logging supply suggestion -- I would have never thought of that.
Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: washelkhunter on May 11, 2014, 11:16:13 AM: dont forget to hit the thrift stores and garage sales.
Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: rover758 on May 11, 2014, 11:18:57 AM: 40 years ago when I was on a "budget" I retired my military camo to hunting camo. Actually, I felt like I gave them a promotion to a higher calling. Spare no expense on your feet. Good quality waterproof lightweight boots will be your friend. In my budget years I found some pretty decent stuff at yard sales as well. Last year I picked up a brand new Army duffle for $5. They're great for keeping hunting gear separate and in one place. I still drop in to Army surplus stores once in a while and pick up a thing or too. Spend a couple bucks on wash that has a UV killer or UV spray. If you do a little internet research on Deer and UV light you may be surprised at UV and the clothes you wear. Look ahead to next year and take advantage of seasonal close-out sales at stores that sell hunting gear. My favorite store is the White Elephant in Spokane. I've picked up some pretty good gear there at decent prices. A ways to go, yes. But, if I happen to be in the area, I always stop in.
Title: Re: Budget camo decision?
Post by: bobcat on May 11, 2014, 11:26:16 AM: Quote from: washelkhunter on May 11, 2014, 11:16:13 AM
dont forget to hit the thrift stores and garage sales.

:yeah:

I just picked up a pair of military camo pants at Goodwill last weekend for $7.99. Looked brand new! An equivalent pair of pants like them would be at least $40 to $50.

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