Post by: Wetwoodshunter on September 04, 2015, 10:52:28 AM
I decided that is finally time to invest in a full camo setup and I was wondering what you guys use and like. I hunt Turkey, deer, west side elk and will be using it in Montana during November in the high country for more elk and deer action.
I would like to piece together one system that I can hunt comfortably in 10-80 degree weather. Obviously layers involved.
Can you guys give me some ideas to look at? I've been looking at Kuiu but I hear it's nearly impossible to get. Whatever I get needs to have a rediculoudly waterproof coat and pants.
Post by: XAFSSGT on September 04, 2015, 10:53:43 AM
Post by: X-Force on September 04, 2015, 11:43:05 AM
http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/clothing/269-let-it-rain-light-weight-rain-jacket-shootout (http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/clothing/269-let-it-rain-light-weight-rain-jacket-shootout)
Right now Im running First Lite and Kuiu Merino base layer, Sitka, Kuiu, First Lite, Prana, H/H outer layer, Sitka, H/H, North Face rain gear and Kuiu, Marmot Down Insulation.
Its hard for me to justify buying all one brand (besides the initial $$$$) when there are so many companies making great products that may suit your needs better depending on hunting conditions.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on September 04, 2015, 12:42:21 PM
If you need/want it NOW... That's a different story.
Post by: hughjorgan on September 04, 2015, 01:27:05 PM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on September 05, 2015, 09:35:07 AM
Post by: grundy53 on September 22, 2015, 07:47:42 PM
Dont get married to one system. :twocents:What Prana gear do you have? The stretch Zion's?
http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/clothing/269-let-it-rain-light-weight-rain-jacket-shootout (http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/clothing/269-let-it-rain-light-weight-rain-jacket-shootout)
Right now Im running First Lite and Kuiu Merino base layer, Sitka, Kuiu, First Lite, Prana, H/H outer layer, Sitka, H/H, North Face rain gear and Kuiu, Marmot Down Insulation.
Its hard for me to justify buying all one brand (besides the initial $$$$) when there are so many companies making great products that may suit your needs better depending on hunting conditions.
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Post by: Buzz2401 on September 23, 2015, 07:24:57 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 23, 2015, 07:45:14 PM
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on September 23, 2015, 07:50:10 PM
I don't wear anything but 100% wool. It is amazing at regulating temperature and is the quiet and naturally scent blocking:yeah:
Post by: fisheral87 on September 23, 2015, 08:13:40 PM
Kuiu 145 1/4 zip
I like their beanies but they are not special by any means.
Full disclosure, I've never tried Sitka or firstlite, but I sold my rivers west years ago due to your exact problem.
Al
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on September 23, 2015, 08:47:04 PM
Here is what he sent me. I will be starting by buying the Corrugate pants, Stormtight jacket and a llano qz
I know it probably doesn't matter but I'm going to try and get everything in fusion to hide from animals AND other hunters.
Bottoms:
Red Desert Boxer Short
Allegheny Full length Bottom
Corrugate Guide Pants
Boundary Stormtight Pants
Tops:
Llano Crew or Llano QZ
Chama Hoody or Chama QZ
Uncompahgre Puffy or Uncompahgre Vest
Boundary Stormtight Jacket
Accessories:
Shale Hybrid Glove or Scree Tactical Glove
Beanie or Brimmed Beanie
Neck Gaiter or Wind River Balaclava
Post by: coachcw on September 27, 2015, 05:24:17 PM
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Post by: Instinct on September 30, 2015, 09:24:45 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on September 30, 2015, 09:45:50 PM
I use core4element. Mariano wool boxers, element pants, assault long sleeve, mid mountain hoodie and or the summit jacket, selway beanie. I'll even throw in the Mariano wool base bottom if I plan on not moving much. But that's for temps 40 to 70 where I'm comfortable.
Rivera's undies??
Post by: Timberstalker on September 30, 2015, 10:08:18 PM
I use core4element. Mariano wool boxers, element pants, assault long sleeve, mid mountain hoodie and or the summit jacket, selway beanie. I'll even throw in the Mariano wool base bottom if I plan on not moving much. But that's for temps 40 to 70 where I'm comfortable.
Rivera's undies??
That's freaking hilarious!
Post by: WoodlandShooter on October 13, 2015, 04:01:38 PM
http://ufpro.si/uf_pro_products/shirts_and_sweaters/57/uf_pro_hunter_sweater/
Post by: fisheral87 on October 14, 2015, 01:46:06 PM
Do you have any of this stuff? Can you point to specific pieces or fabric combinations that they use that work for you?
I like the bigger open patterns like vias which was a big reason I went KUIU. But I really think multicam is a great pattern.
Thanks for sharing.
Al
Post by: WoodlandShooter on October 16, 2015, 09:16:36 AM
also sizes run small. I normally wear a large, and ended up ordering a 2X
Also have some stuff in Pencott Greenzone!!! Love that stuff, never used it in a hunting application as I hunt Modern Rifle, but in a Western Washington application, it works really well. for Eastern WA, Pencott Badlands would work well.
Not sure what you are looking for with respect to camo, but there is no "one size fits all" with respect to paterns and color pallets. You must use the correct stuff for your environment!!
Also, this stuff is not "famo" (fasion camo) like the kuiu and kraptek etc...etc. it is the real deal
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 16, 2015, 09:20:29 AM
I have 1 layer cold gear compression and 1 layer of outer camo, works fine for me.
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 16, 2015, 09:21:19 AM
Blue jeans and a sweater? :dunno: :chuckle:
I have 1 layer cold gear compression and 1 layer of outer camo, works fine for me.
(See pic to the left, crawling out of my blind) :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: WoodlandShooter on October 16, 2015, 09:45:51 AM
Blue jeans and a sweater? :dunno: :chuckle:
I have 1 layer cold gear compression and 1 layer of outer camo, works fine for me.
yep, that works too.
Post by: fisheral87 on October 18, 2015, 05:54:42 PM
Good on you Plat for not buying into the hype. :tup: I've already been sucked in.
Thanks for the input WLS. I agree that camo should fit the environment but if I had to buy multiple sets of stuff my wife would snuff me out in my sleep. So, I strive for versatility whenever possible and multicam/vias I think achieves that.
In the end, if you move, they peg you.
Al
Post by: jtw on October 27, 2015, 02:29:39 PM
Top: merino base layer (first lite is my favorite but I also have some smartwool and icebreaker that work fine) solid colors.
Insulating layer either synthetic puffy or wool sweater or light 1/2 zip shirt depending on time of year. I have a kuiu spindrift puffy for cold and wet, and kuiu 1/2 zips one wool and a tiburon for other conditions.
Shell- after trying a dozen or so rain jackets i landed on a goretex arcteryx shell. It was e,pensive but waterproof, breatable, light and packs small. I bust it out for showers only. Otherwise i rely on the dwr coating of my other layers.
Bottoms - merino long bottoms or exofficio briefs if its hot
either first lite kanabs or eddie bauer guide pants and most importantly for rainy day leg gaiters. Gaiters are the most underrated piece of clothing.
I also have a pair of full zip OR rain pants that I rarely wear unless its really coming down.
Ive pieced all this together for a fraction of what full matching camo from these quality of brands would be. And Ive not noticed a difference in how animals spot me with or without camo. Its more about comfort for me.
Post by: motg9_6 on October 27, 2015, 03:21:17 PM
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Post by: Bean Counter on October 30, 2015, 06:05:43 AM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on October 30, 2015, 03:26:23 PM
Sadly, none of my new stuff is waterproof so I'm still living in the rivers west gear.
I got everything in fusion so far.
As a review of what I picked up. The llano and Chama combined are great, no problem staying warm with the temps we have out on the coast right now. The Corrugate pants are my favorite piece, they are so comfy my fiancee has adopted them.