[High Desert Elk]

Why is camo so expensive? Because it's cool. It's a fashion statement. And, we all know the only way to shoot 380" bulls and 215" mule deer is to wear a really cool camo pattern. Especially when you stick out like a sore thumb, as in a gray and brown KUIU pattern against lush green grass.

I might wear a camo top to help break up an outline, but always wear drab solids on bottom . That way you don't look like a dork when you walk into Smith's or Albertson's on your way home to pick up a gallon milk.

As far as functionality goes, anything with DWR fabric is usually pretty good for most of the lower 48 in semi-normal late fall/winter hunting.

Still liking the BlackOvis Cottonwood Creek line. Functional and affordable. You also don't have to sing the blues when you get that L-shape tear when misjudging a barb-wire fence crossing...

 

[High Desert Elk]

I didn't say yoga pants!

Or skinny jeans.

 

[High Desert Elk]

So, I guess I need to chime in.....

I'm cool. I'm fashionable. I wear Sitka. And some Badlands. And some Kryptek, UA, and Columbia. I determine to buy something based off the following:
A. Comfort
B. price / is it on sale?
D. Do my in-laws wear it? I buy the opposite of what they buy.



As far as rain gear goes, I had some "Ranger bucks" to spend when I bought my boat. So I bought a Frogg Toggs rain suit. It's pretty nice. But I don't trust it for "real" rain. Anyone using nylon or gortex somewhere that it might rain non-stop for a week (ie: Canada, Alaska), is crazy. That stuff will eventually start to leak. So if you are wearing a fancy name-brand rain suit, I certainly do hope you are also wearing the matching synthetic or wool (expensive!) base layers so you can stay warm as you slowly soak through!

If you really want rain gear that will keep you dry, go spend $40 and buy a PVC or rubber rain suit.



I love my Sitka pants -- but for the love of all that is Holy, why do they not have rear pockets???
And why, oh why, did Badlands use a loop-and-button for their rear pockets?
And why did Kryptek not put any type of closure on their rear pockets?

(I just want a rear pocket with a zipper like every other pocket on the garment!)

Rear pockets would increase the cost by 25% for use of extra proprietary Sitka material and logos.

 

[High Desert Elk]

camofire has some King's xkg sonora pants for $55 today.

When I'm actually in the market for camo, I usually start watching camofire for deals. Then I compare to Amazon.

Nothing at all wrong with King's brand. And, you don't even have to feel compelled to wear a flat-brim hat.

 

[High Desert Elk]

Do they still have the outlet store for Kings Cammo over in Lindon?

I stopped by there a couple of times but since I am 6'4" they never had any tall clothing so I never picked up anything there, but I know quite a few hunters who have.

Yes, at least they did when I stopped by in August. No reason to think they're relocated.

 

[High Desert Elk]

That’s wild on all those ripped pants! I wouldn’t use them anymore if that was my experience either. I’ve never had an issue with any piece of clothing of theirs. I like some more than others. My first pair of Attack pants are 9 years old and I wear them every year still. And they have zippers on the rear pockets…

I will say that any First Lite trousers I've owned have fallen apart at the seams in high movement areas without much wear use. Horrible stitching pattern...