[goosefreak]

Sitka sub-alpine.. Superb camo pattern from early to late season hunting but, the performance of the product in early, mid and late season is whats really gonna shine, the pattern is just a plus.

my eyes were opened tremendously as far as mobility, comfortability, body temp regulation, etc when I bought my first sets of KUIU and Sitka products. #believer!

 

[RandomElk16]

I check Camofire's site every day but often times they still want $45 or so for a 1/4 zip T-Shirt....:shock:

Anymore I beat most their stuff on Amazon... Its not much of a bargain bin.

 

[T-dubs-42]

I've slowly accumulated some Badlands Approach and I'm really excited to give it a go this fall. The best budget camo out there is Realtree Max-1. It may look like it's only for sagebrush hills but I promise, nothing blends as good in timber for me at least. It fits in aspens really well too. Plus tons of different brands use it so you can find it relatively cheap. Walmart usually has a good selection in this pattern. Pick up a lightweight, athletic long sleeve and be sure to cover your face well and you'll be able to get plenty close. I'm sure you already know this, but it doesn't matter what you are wearing if the wind isn't right, they smell you and their gone. Still, camo is fun enough and it's nice to have any edge you can get.

 

[Ray]

this Under Armour gear has been awesome. Next year, we'll see what I can find a deal on.

 

[KineKilla]

I have a pair of UA fleece lined pants that I absolutely love. Unfortunately they are too warm for the early season so they'll be staying home. They are in that same Realtree X-Tra pattern as your gear.

My quad is Relatree X-Tra as is my backpack...maybe I should just stick with that? Naah...no fun in that!

I'd like to get some Kuiu in their Verde 2.0 pattern but all the big names are way too pricy for me..I just cannot bring myself to do it.

 

[Ray]

Yeah, you definitely want to make sure you match you gear with the time of the season. August/September I'll just be wearing some earth colored amphibian shorts and one of my UA long sleeve shirts, more specifically, their "heat wear".

 

[RandomElk16]

These pretty much sum up how I feel about camo....

 

[torowy]

to me it is more important what the garment is made out of and what it feels like then what it looks like.

 

[DallanC]

Should be fluorescent colored running clothes. The deer will be so used to that look they wont give you a second look that early in the season. Step out in head to toe leafy looking gear and the deer is going to go WTF! SASQUATCH!!! and off it goes on a dead run.

Running gear... maybe with a few crinkly granola wrappers to act as a call.


-DallanC

 

[RandomElk16]

Should be fluorescent colored running clothes. The deer will be so used to that look they wont give you a second look that early in the season. Step out in head to toe leafy looking gear and the deer is going to go WTF! SASQUATCH!!! and off it goes on a dead run.

Running gear... maybe with a few crinkly granola wrappers to act as a call.

-DallanC

They never run from the diesel or the old 92 polaris trailblazer. They get use to noise and certain things. I really believe there is merit to this lol.

 

[DallanC]

They never run from the diesel or the old 92 polaris trailblazer. They get use to noise and certain things. I really believe there is merit to this lol.

Someday when I give up hunting for good, i'll teach you all how to properly do the "Utah Drive by" hunting method.

-DallanC

 

[Vanilla]

If you really want to examine camo patterns, I prefer colors on the lighter end of the spectrum. I think the darker your colors, the more you will not appear as your surroundings and stand out.

I really like my Kuiu gear. I know people mock those of us that have bought it, and for what it costs, probably rightfully so. However, I mock those that are hiking around in the hills in jeans, or their camouflage equivalent, because you just simply are not as comfortable as I am. And that is a fact. The statement is correct that it won't make you a better hunter, nor is it required to kill animals. But the quality difference is absolutely noticeable. Kuiu, Sitka, Firstlite, and some others like Badlands and UA you will pay more for them. And not everyone can afford to pay a small fortune on camo. I have just picked up a little here, a little there, as I've been able to get them on sale, and have what I need for a handful of days of hunting. Kuiu used to have killer sales each year where you could get 30% off everything. Still a little pricey, but much more manageable for the things I was buying. Their sales kind of suck now that they have become popular.

Pick a pattern you like and you think makes your butt look good. You can't go wrong if your butt looks good in the mountains.

 

[Ray]

Well put Vanilla, my UA gear definitely wears well, next year I'll be getting the Ridge Reaper series, but that's only because I love UA, I think they make quality products.


You definitely get what you pay for.. I'm not going to trust my comfort or dryness or ability to properly wick sweat away on a $10 Wal-Mart special.


The point I was trying to make is, pattern isn't as important as we like to think it is. but quality definitely is, especially when it's 100+ degrees out or below freezing, you want something you can trust.

 

[goosefreak]

I just gotta pipe in on one more thing and back up what Vanilla is saying..

I absolutely hated that people wore and praised Sitka or kuiu etc. I talked a lot of smack on them folk. Then my brothers got into the sitka waterfowl gear, and I still talked smack on it but, they blended in better in the marsh than I ever could and for waterfowl hunting, its critical to be properly blended

My brothers kept talking up how good there sitka was in the elements and a year later I decided to get my first set of Sitka waterfowl gear.
Boy! let me tell you what, that stuff works exactly how it was designed. light weight, ounce for ounce it is absolutely warmer and way less restricting, and because it is a layering system product, I can regulate my comfort level with precision unlike other camo products.

I can honestly say I should have gone this route years ago. Being comfortable out in our hunting environments usually means we will spend more time in the marsh, or ground blind or tree stand or what have you.

Same with my KUIU gear, I hunted last year at 11,000 feet elev for 5 consecutive days during the rifle deer hunt. We experienced single digit temps, 20+ mph winds as well as some sunshine and "warmer temps". My KUIU kept me comfortable through every bit of it and I wasnt weighted down with heavy hoodies or denim type jeans or bulky coats. My little brother was with me in a full set of Sitka and I was in my KUIU and we were loving life!

I'm not talking anyone into buying any of it because it is expensive and its hard even for me to afford but, the benefit that you get from how the product was designed to be used is second to none. Especially if you are the hard core type that live in your clothing for multiple days.

I'm a believer for life, its not about the camo pattern, its about the versatility and usability and quality.

 

[270win]

I go old school levis and a flannel shirt. Hasn't failed me yet.

 

[BPturkeys]

I have learned over the years to simply never wash your truck before the hunt. I have even been known to intentionally drive thru a mud puddle of two for that "local" coloration. Keeping the windows down when possible will help cut down on the glare. Most deers can spot chrome wheels from a mile away, so act accordingly. Next time you buy a truck, think a little and stay away from bright colors and those new two tone coloration patterns the industry is starting to offer. It's just a shame the truck makers don't offer more Forest Greens and Desert Sands like in the old days...camoing up used to be so much easier.

 

[Roboz]

I have used Sitka open country for the last 5-6 years, the comfort and versatility it provides is incredible. I looked at it for many years before i finally purchased a couple of the traverse pieces that were on sale, after that i was hooked. So i just kept buying pieces here and there when they would come on sale and got what i think is a great system from the hot early season antelope hunts to December / January coyote hunts. Im not a guy who spends top dollar on everything for hunting but this was one of my best purchases for the outdoors.

 

[Vanilla]

Im not a guy who spends top dollar on everything for hunting but this was one of my best purchases for the outdoors.

I have yet to ever hear someone that purchased high quality hunting clothing say they regretted it after hunting in it.

 

[KalebReese]

For what it is worth, Here in Missouri I have touched a turkey with my gun barrel and had several deer within 5 yards wearing ASAT. The animals seem to look right through you while wearing it.

 

[TPrawitt91]

I finally upgraded from wal mart to Kings camo. The hunter series pant is easily the most comfortable I have ever been hunting. If a $50 hunting pant is that much better than denim, I have no reason to believe the high end stuff isn’t worth every penny.