Camouflage recomendations

[msawyer]

Hello all..

What brand and model of camouflage jacket would you recommend that, based on your personal experience, will meet the following criteria:

waterproof but breathable (ie goretex like);
wind proof;
quiet;
well made and durable; and
good for foul and cold weather.Cost is not a factor - I want your opinion on the best currently available products.

Many thanks

Mike
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Escort RS Cosworth (http://www.ford-wiki.com/wiki/Ford_Escort_RS_Cosworth)

[JeffR]

I have a Browning Pro series jacket that I really like. Nice and warm, waterproof, quiet. I have only had it for a year, so I can't comment on durability. It can be too hot in warmer weather, but other than that it has been great.

[BCRiverBoater]

Tough to beat Sitka products if money is no option.

[Tikka7mm]

I use Rivers West H2P heavy weight Ambush Jacket and Trail Pant....awarded Best of the Best by field and Stream - keeps me dry and warm but it's expensive!

http://www.riverswest.com/hifi_fabrics.html

[todbartell]

money no option? sitka 90% jacket over either the 'core' or 'traverse' base layer, depending on temperatures

[compton]

I bought the Sitka 90% pants and love them, I hunted the last two weeks in extreme heat, cold and wet and stayed dry and warm but didn't sweat. I also bought the thinnest jacket from riverswest and sweat my ass off in it, the Riverswest clothing does not breathe well at all. If you can afford the Sitka gear you will not regret it.

[Tarp Man]

I have only used the Browning XPO camo. It is heavy, and the fleece outer finish absorbs water. But it has kept me warm and dry. I would like to try the River's West stuff, as they have three different weights of gear. I know their first products did not breathe as well as Gore Tex stuff, but was near indestructable. And their warranty seems pretty solid.

[Sitkaspruce]

I use Rivers West H2P heavy weight Ambush Jacket and Trail Pant....awarded Best of the Best by field and Stream - keeps me dry and warm but it's expensive!

http://www.riverswest.com/hifi_fabrics.html

Ditto for me. I have used this stuff for 5 years and have never had a problem. I use it while guiding and hunting late season deer. It is really tough, waterproof and quite. It is not the best at breathablity, but does come with vent zippers.

Have not tried the Sitka stuff, would have to re-mortage the house and loose half my stuff if I bought some though.:mrgreen:

Cheers

SS

[4570hunter]

I suggest ASAT camo and whatever you want underneath. ASAT camo works
I have used that pattern for all seasons and I just replaced my old stuff with
new after 10 years. I have ad moose walk right to me at 5 feet as I was standing in front of a tree, I have had deer walk right front of me at ten feet.
I use it for ground bowhunting and with the wind in your face it just can't be beat. The 45/70 is for bears check them out www.asatcamo.com See for yourself

[Casagrande]

money no option? sitka 90% jacket over either the 'core' or 'traverse' base layer, depending on temperatures
x2 I've got Browning sets of Highlands Wool and Hydro Fleece A.T. Both good stuff, but after looking at the Sitka 90% series I'd trade them both for that hands down.

[BiG Boar]

I bought mine based on actual use of it. I didnt have a really good rain coat for at home in Vancouver. So I chose to go with layering. Any day you can change the temp by adding or removing a layer rather than a cold weather only jacket and a hot summer day jacket. Anyways, if you can, try to pic your camo as an outer rain layer, and then you can wear anything you want for layers under it, and it will work in the summer. Also, one important factor for me was cool factor. If I wear a rain coat at home in Vancouver I personally dont like going out in Real tree camo, or something similar. I ended up with packable raingear from Cabelas, The pattern is outfitter. Goretex was durable even walking through serious bush. I would recomend it, and you can wear it in the city. Plus its a lighter color camo, which is better than some of the darker patterns. Unless youre hunting at night.

[huntwriter]

If money is no option then have a look at Day One Camouflage. They offer a wide variety of materials and camouflage patterns to choose from. All the camouflage is made to your specific needs.

Another option is ASAT camouflage. Their new Pro-Series is currently been introduced.

After trying many different brands over the years Day One (http://ns1.bowsite.org/dayone/), ASAT (http://www.asatcamo.com/) and Predator (http://www.predatorcamo.com/) are the only ones I now deal with and have yet to be disapointed with quality and customer service.

[coach]

I bought a Rivers West HP2 jacket and pants last year. There is no doubt that this product is comfortable, durable and quiet. I wore it on my elk LEH in Region 7 last year where temperatures reached -42. With good base layers, I managed to stay warm enough. As guys have mentioned, when it gets warm out, you have to manage your pace, your layers, open the vents, etc. or you will sweat. Overall, I have been quite happy with my purchase. The question is: can you ever really have enough camo?

[One Shot]

What ever camo pattern you choose (there are lots to choose from) for you hunting environment, get the best breathability and durability in the outer garment that you can afford. This will keep you dryer from the outside in as well wick away as much as it can of your body moisture out keeping you dryer inside. Having vent zippers in the arm pits is a good option which helps you getting rid of body moisture particularly when working hard. Underneath I layer my clothing depending on temperature starting with another camo set in 50/50 or 65/35 as this will dry faster if wet and also helps wicks body moisture away, then heavy fleece, light fleece and a base layer of poly or wool. I find from decades of experience in layering that you will remain the most comfortable this way through out the temperature/weather changes that can occur in a day. I have friends that have the water proof insulated outer wear and who are soon discarding it from the internal heat and mmoisture they build up when climbing or walking long distances. The insulated stuff I think works great when sitting in a blind or tree stands. BTW, camo patterns that I have and use are Woodland, desert, MarPat wood and desert, Mossy Oak and Multicam. Good luck with your choices.

[stroh72]

I am giving another vote for Sitka. What is your comfort level worth?? Yeh I spent a lot of money but I will always be dry amd comfy.

[moosinaround]

Body paint!! Waterproof, but a little chilly!! Always seems to be a draft!!:lol:

[tuchodi]

I have had a set of Browning Gortex Pants and Jacket for 9 years now an they have been very durrable. I have a friend that has the Sitka and that will be my next purchase but it is more money. As far as a camo pattern try to get the largest break pattern you can and as I have noticed a lighter color seams to be best even in darker bush. A lot of the camo's are a dark color and the last few years when spotting people with camo on it is a lot harder to find them if their pattern is a light colour. I dont know if the animals can see the differance but to the human eye it is very noticable.

[Wildman]

Gortex is a waste of $$ if you live on the coast. Wool undershirt, fleece shirt, fleece ginch, wool socks, stany & H/H rubberized light weight rain gear...trust me I've spent 30000 hours in WC bush......

For camo, you really don't need it, it's a gimic....but ask Derp, he will tell you what to wear...OR NOT.

[BCRiverBoater]

Gortex is a waste of $$ if you live on the coast. Wool undershirt, fleece shirt, fleece ginch, wool socks, stany & H/H rubberized light weight rain gear...trust me I've spent 30000 hours in WC bush......

For camo, you really don't need it, it's a gimic....but ask Derp, he will tell you what to wear...OR NOT.

I agree with the camo thing. I have some because the product I wanted was camo but I wear Swazi gear in green and brown. The gear is awesome.

I do not know a single guide that wears camo besides some rain gear. Most are jeans and jean jacket with moccasins or boots. They kill more game then we could ever dream of.

[martyonthewater]

I like the columbia wool in plain old outfitter camo, It can get a little heavy when it's wet but it's always warm and it is very durable

[islandstalker]

Tough to beat Sitka products if money is no option.

i seen sitka today for the first time . but 450.00 for a jacket:eek: ........damn better last a while

[open-sights]

I have Sitka (full line), a Rivers West Jacket (if you love being damp and cold from non-breathability, this is your horse!) and a Scent blocker plus, some various Browning crap and a little bit of other stuff picked up over the last decade or so, hands down with no close second, Sitka!!!!