Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on April 29, 2012, 07:20:08 PM
Post by: JPhelps on April 29, 2012, 07:29:41 PM
The Kryptek gear we have been using is real nice but the price is starting to get up there.
Post by: DoubleJ on April 29, 2012, 07:30:10 PM
Seriously. I lost all respect for hunting clothes making a damned bit of difference when I was a teen on a trip to Florida with my dad during hunting season one year, I saw my one of my uncles show back up to camp everyday with a deer hours before my other uncles and cousins. Most days his was bigger too. All my other cousins and uncles would leave camp camo'd up from head to toe. He'd leave camp in blue jeans and a button down denim shirt. It's about how you hunt, not what you're wearing. Not that I'd completely discount camo but, I learned on that trip that camo isn't all it's made out to be.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on April 29, 2012, 07:44:41 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 29, 2012, 07:45:18 PM
If you're hunting the mountains, then you better have clothes that will handle the assorted NW weather. What kind of hunting will you be doing? If you're hunting farmland or tree stands or whatever...thats what will determine what will work best for you.
:twocents:
Post by: seth30 on April 29, 2012, 07:52:32 PM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on April 29, 2012, 07:52:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 29, 2012, 07:54:45 PM
All cotton, due to the way it creates almost no noise, and can absord my cover scents very well. If it rains, oh well I get wet, its washington.
Lots of stuff makes almost no noise and will dry or maintain some degree of warmth before you become hypothermic.
Cotton won't do that.
I'm looking for light weight highly breathable camo for early archery.
So you won't be in the mountains then?
Post by: DoubleJ on April 29, 2012, 07:55:47 PM
Sorry bud but I'm not wearing blue jeans and a denim shirt bow hunting lol. Jason I will look into that cabellas stuff. What's price range on the fancy stuff u wear?
I don't either but, I don't go out and spend $30 for a t-shirt because it has the newest technology either.
Post by: seth30 on April 29, 2012, 07:56:59 PM
we all know that if you spend over 30 bucks a shirt with a logo your a real man and a expert hunter :tung:Sorry bud but I'm not wearing blue jeans and a denim shirt bow hunting lol. Jason I will look into that cabellas stuff. What's price range on the fancy stuff u wear?
I don't either but, I don't go out and spend $30 for a t-shirt because it has the newest technology either.
Post by: DoubleJ on April 29, 2012, 07:59:57 PM
we all know that if you spend over 30 bucks a shirt with a logo your a real man and a expert hunter :tung:Sorry bud but I'm not wearing blue jeans and a denim shirt bow hunting lol. Jason I will look into that cabellas stuff. What's price range on the fancy stuff u wear?
I don't either but, I don't go out and spend $30 for a t-shirt because it has the newest technology either.
Just make sure to coordinate your logo's. Can't describe how much you'll get made fun of if you have Mossy Oak pants and RealTree shirts
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on April 29, 2012, 08:16:13 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on April 29, 2012, 08:37:39 PM
For tops: If I could only have one... Merino. I have been wearing a top from sitka and love the stuff. Will prolly look at kiui, firstlite, and kryptek as well. During some early season hunts when the weather is mild and risk of sudden weather changes are less of a concern I wear predator tees. A cotton poly blend they work well.
I have alot of UA gear as well..... Really like the underwear... Never have chafed since switching. I like some of their mid weight stuff and fleece pants are ok later in the season or if its cooler. Their early season/warm weather type gear is not that great tho IMO. The heat gear shimmers, and stinks after a day. Plus it has little insulating value at all if the temps do dip.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on April 29, 2012, 09:07:08 PM
Post by: bloodhound on April 29, 2012, 09:23:59 PM
i love fleece because its so silent through brush. no noise compared to most other cloths. and it doesnt make noise when it rubs against its self when you move.
my biggest thing is that i would rather be warm and dry and not get to shoot, then be wet and miserable and shaking and not be able to shoot.
i always dress warm and throw stuff in my pack as i warm up! :twocents:
Post by: Sliverslinger on April 29, 2012, 09:55:33 PM
Post by: kglacken on April 29, 2012, 10:03:36 PM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on April 29, 2012, 10:19:35 PM
Post by: kentrek on April 29, 2012, 11:24:47 PM
also with camo try having an open pattern on bottom and a more digi style patern on top :tup:
Post by: RadSav on April 30, 2012, 02:29:31 AM
Cabelas microtex. The stuff is awesome for the price. If you are patient it will eventually go through the bargain cave and you can pick it up for cheap.
I could not agree with you more. This stuff is bullet proof, quiet and very colorfast. For the money it is really hard to beat. I've had the uninsulated jacket since the first year they offered it. Just now wore out the zipper. Rest of the jacket looks 90% new. Having a new zipper put on for less than 25 bucks. $$$ divided by about 15-18 years...that's a good buy!
Sizing does very quite a bit. Enough that I do not recommend purchasing it on-line. Instead, go to the store and take every pair they have in your size into the fitting room. Try them all on and choose the best fit. I have never regretted buying any of my Microtex.
Post by: atfulldraw on April 30, 2012, 08:14:14 AM
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Post by: elksnout on April 30, 2012, 09:27:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2012, 10:07:05 PM
I dont think you could go wrong with firstlite merino wool. They are having 50% off last years clothes on there web site.
Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 01, 2012, 07:36:44 AM
it fits my wife great and shes twice as old as that! :chuckle:I dont think you could go wrong with firstlite merino wool. They are having 50% off last years clothes on there web site.
Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
Post by: Snapshot on May 01, 2012, 02:41:04 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on May 01, 2012, 04:22:27 PM
Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
Kinda like the Sitka 90% pants? :chuckle:
Post by: huntnnw on May 02, 2012, 08:49:40 AM
Post by: Broken Arrow on May 02, 2012, 08:58:50 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 02, 2012, 11:09:45 AM
I have bought Core4Element from Camofire and I love it!
:yeah:x2 I've replaced just about all of my camo this year on Camofire. Get their updates.
Post by: MtnMuley on May 02, 2012, 11:34:03 AM
Post by: mossback91 on May 02, 2012, 11:36:18 AM
Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
Kinda like the Sitka 90% pants? :chuckle:
They fit you just fine though dont they mtnmuley!?!?!
Post by: MtnMuley on May 02, 2012, 11:39:47 AM
Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
Kinda like the Sitka 90% pants? :chuckle:
They fit you just fine though dont they mtnmuley!?!?!
You'll have to judge that yourself, sweetheart. :rolleyes:
Post by: Thefisherman83 on May 02, 2012, 11:40:22 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 02, 2012, 11:50:12 AM
Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
Kinda like the Sitka 90% pants? :chuckle:
They fit you just fine though dont they mtnmuley!?!?!
You'll have to judge that yourself, sweetheart. :rolleyes:
Should we give you two some privacy? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: huntnnw on May 03, 2012, 06:27:44 AM
Post by: grousetracker on May 09, 2012, 04:50:52 PM
Post by: BowBender87 on May 17, 2012, 02:25:25 AM
Just curious what you guys think is the best light weight camo to wear in the early season that is reasonably priced? I need new camo this yr suggestions??
Tavis...just go out in your skibs and roll around in an elk wallow...what better camo is there?? 8)
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on May 20, 2012, 03:41:30 PM
Post by: AKBowman on June 11, 2012, 04:10:53 PM
All cotton, due to the way it creates almost no noise, and can absord my cover scents very well. If it rains, oh well I get wet, its washington.
Yeah, "oh we'll" I'm just 9 miles behind a gate with a dead ealk, im soaking wet in cotton clothing which is leaching any heat from my body. No thanks you won't find a single stitch of cotton in any of my hunting clothes. I hope your kidding around.
I really like the new micro fabric stuff that Predator has come out with, great patterns and lasts forever. Light weight and dries quickly, keeps you warm when it is wet. I got caught in a couple down pours last year in the late season before I could get my rain gear on and that stuff didn't hardly get wet at all. Great gear IMO.
Post by: AKBowman on June 11, 2012, 04:20:15 PM
http://www.predatorcamo.com/lrsStore/ViewProduct/515
Post by: WonkyWapiti on June 11, 2012, 08:21:15 PM
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Post by: Cylvertip on June 19, 2012, 01:35:15 AM
The Microtex light doesn't have enough pockets for my needs or I would try it too. BP Red Head has some good looking stuff, but the Microtex is tried and true.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 19, 2012, 05:12:59 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on June 19, 2012, 06:58:29 AM
Cabelas microtex. The stuff is awesome for the price. If you are patient it will eventually go through the bargain cave and you can pick it up for cheap.+1. I wear microtex pants, they're really quiet and I have two seasons on my pair (100's of miles through brush...) they're tough.
The Kryptek gear we have been using is real nice but the price is starting to get up there.
I wear an under armour top with long sleeves...if it's hot I wear the heat gear, if it's cold i switch to coldwear.
I wear a wool shirt over the top in the morning and keep a mountain hardware ultralight windbreaker in my pack all the time.
QUIET is the key for bowhunting. You can break all the branches in the woods without spooking game, but one denim brush against brush and they're gone! Microtex pants are awesome- i just ordered a backup pair!
Post by: wrongway on June 20, 2012, 09:05:09 PM