The truth about camouflage clothing.
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Snake Charmer
Happiness is a warm gut pile
In my opinion I think Bowuntr has setteled the debate about big game and camo without doubt. Camo and scent control is not the answer to hunting big game. Wind direction and stealth is the way to go period.... Much respect towards his endeavors and willingness to share his knowledge as well as the other old school folks on here who try and tell the new to the pursuit folks as to how to do it. It's just like listening to your parents when you were young and thought you knew better and now you realize they were right. Listen and learn, there are many good lessons to be learned on this site if you put it in the proper perspective.
I always thought camo was to hide from other hunters finding your sweet spots......
Snake Charmer
Happiness is a warm gut pile
I'd agree with that...
Pretty cool thread.
I enjoy wearing the fall costume for many reasons. Today's new fabrics, design of the cuts, stretch, water resistant and breathable material make a comfort level that wasn't available ten years ago.
The new camo patterns are all for each hunters taste. The cool thing about all of this is we have so many choices now.
We can wear jeans and other clothing year round but the fall costume is seasonal and is just part of the many cool aspects of hunting.
I enjoy wearing the fall costume for many reasons. Today's new fabrics, design of the cuts, stretch, water resistant and breathable material make a comfort level that wasn't available ten years ago.
The new camo patterns are all for each hunters taste. The cool thing about all of this is we have so many choices now.
We can wear jeans and other clothing year round but the fall costume is seasonal and is just part of the many cool aspects of hunting.
Prana Zions pants just buy a pair for $60-70 bucks they will change your life. If you like the Kuiu attack pants you will love these. They only come in solid colors.
Even worse is when they are all modeling for Kuiu.
Dickies work pants in brown or green...Tough, soft, quiet, and under $25.00.....
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You need to blend in to your surroundings... Ed F
Having the right camo on, along with being very diligent about not moving hardly at all, and picking your spot so the winds doesn't blow your scent across their trail/pathway into your FOV allows you to take a sit in a spot without a lot of natural cover to hide you visually. It allows you to have those intense encounters like BOWUNTR described of them staring directly at you and "burning a hole thru you" at distances where you could hit'em with a rock! It's bad-ass when those encounters occur!
Or instances where they are walking by soo close... that you actually have to let them walk slightly past you before you draw your bow or raise your rifle, so their eyes don't see it and they spook/run.
And yeah... hoomans are the worst... they'll walk past ya all the time... even look right over in your direction and not realize you're there.
Was on a set for predators with eCaller and motion decoy, this hiker/trail-runner looking kinda dude, late 50's.... he comes up.. when he hears the caller and sees the motion decoy...get this... he stops...he raises his hands high into the air!... then slowly turns around with hands still raised... and starts going back the way he came, eventually lowering his arms back down when he reaches the edge of the meadow/clearing. Just weird.
And then, just the other day.... I'm out in AngelesNF at a spot with Bear sign, where I've called in Grey Fox before, and we've gotten bear on TrailCam. Got the motion decoy out and hitting the mouth calls. And imagine my surprise when I called in 4 old Japanese hikers! (hehe). So bizarre. The first one walked past the motion decoy without looking at it. (They looked to be upper-mid 60's) The others notice it.. then oddly they gather around it, chattering to each other about who knows what. They begin to continue on their way... but the other dude in the group of two couples... strangely he stops to whip out his phone and freaking take pics and vids of the thing! #facepalm. None of them saw me at my elevated position above them. Four pairs of eyes.
Or instances where they are walking by soo close... that you actually have to let them walk slightly past you before you draw your bow or raise your rifle, so their eyes don't see it and they spook/run.
And yeah... hoomans are the worst... they'll walk past ya all the time... even look right over in your direction and not realize you're there.
Was on a set for predators with eCaller and motion decoy, this hiker/trail-runner looking kinda dude, late 50's.... he comes up.. when he hears the caller and sees the motion decoy...get this... he stops...he raises his hands high into the air!... then slowly turns around with hands still raised... and starts going back the way he came, eventually lowering his arms back down when he reaches the edge of the meadow/clearing. Just weird.
And then, just the other day.... I'm out in AngelesNF at a spot with Bear sign, where I've called in Grey Fox before, and we've gotten bear on TrailCam. Got the motion decoy out and hitting the mouth calls. And imagine my surprise when I called in 4 old Japanese hikers! (hehe). So bizarre. The first one walked past the motion decoy without looking at it. (They looked to be upper-mid 60's) The others notice it.. then oddly they gather around it, chattering to each other about who knows what. They begin to continue on their way... but the other dude in the group of two couples... strangely he stops to whip out his phone and freaking take pics and vids of the thing! #facepalm. None of them saw me at my elevated position above them. Four pairs of eyes.
So far I refuse to pay $100+ for camo clothing (except boots). That might change once I find exactly what I am looking for. So i am always looking for alternatives to the uber brands.
Do you want a Kuiu type of pants and save over $100? look here. I wear these and I washed them a lot!...they stretch, protect me as they go through the bush, zipper side pockets for my phone.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Ou...iY_wYlN6wbhrG3zTcad21m95NgIA9WKAaArmUEALw_wcB
Do you want a Kuiu type of pants and save over $100? look here. I wear these and I washed them a lot!...they stretch, protect me as they go through the bush, zipper side pockets for my phone.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Ou...iY_wYlN6wbhrG3zTcad21m95NgIA9WKAaArmUEALw_wcB
Most of my camo is Kuiu vias... mostly because I get a deal on them. I'll tell you unbiased that the fabric and stitching is worth the price. They don't ware out. Most all of my stuff is the original stuff made in Canada... the sh!t won't ware out. I hunt a lot and glass off my ass a lot.... used to go through a pair of cotton preadator pants every year... not Kuiu. Probably 10 years old. I'm a believer... My hunting truck is 34 years old... just sayin'. Ed F
Not sure I've found any comparable "alternatives" to Kuiu or the other high end brands (Sitka, First Lite, etc.). I've drank the Kool-Aid and also think it's worth its price if you can swing it, but is it necessary here in SoCal? Absolutely not. But if you can, there's nothing like it. It's great for hunting as well as drinking in the snow.
Hard to beat Kuiu comfort and breathability. They treat me well so I am a loyal customer. Walk 10 miles in Kuiu and then discuss what is better and what isnt.
Just like shoes, baseball gloves etc., everyone has an opinion so buy what you can afford and what suites your taste.
I am with Ed on this one...
Just like shoes, baseball gloves etc., everyone has an opinion so buy what you can afford and what suites your taste.
I am with Ed on this one...