Clothing prejudice

[Green Bullet]

the name brand stuff is pretty pricey, but i think if you buy em right (e.g. around holidays, 30% off, etc) it's more economical. with that said, i use a lot of different stuff...scentlock, kuiu, desert sage stuff from sportsmans, etc. the more expensive stuff does fit better and holds up longer for me....

[Coues79]

I've never felt or worn any camo that was more comfortable than kuiu. But I've never bought any of the higher lines other than kuiu. I'll have a hard time buying something other than this line for pants in the future.

[Heat]

Camo means very little in the grand scheme of things. One of the best bowhunters in N. America never wears camo (Bob Ameen from Wasilla AK aka Blacktail Bob). Anyone who would make a disparaging remark about someone's camo in seriousness is a total douche. That being said these companies are onto something putting camo patterns on high quality mountain gear. Not sure it makes you a better hunter but if it makes you more comfortable in the field, by all means have at it. There is still plenty of room out there for the white tennis shoe, blue jeans, plaid flannel shirt wearing hunters. To each his own. I have a mix of everything. I have old school wool stuff, cheap cotton stuff from Walmart, mid grade Cabelas stuff and the high priced fancy stuff (not camo though). It all works. For me its all about staying comfortable. If I do my part the camo pattern really is meaningless.

[Explorer]

I don't care about what I have on when rifle hunting. Archery is a different story. Fleece and other silent materials give a big advantage when trying to sneak close.

[Pac8541]

Camo means very little in the grand scheme of things. One of the best bowhunters in N. America never wears camo (Bob Ameen from Wasilla AK aka Blacktail Bob). Anyone who would make a disparaging remark about someone's camo in seriousness is a total douche. That being said these companies are onto something putting camo patterns on high quality mountain gear. Not sure it makes you a better hunter but if it makes you more comfortable in the field, by all means have at it. That being said there is still plenty of room out there for the white tennis shoe, blue jeans, plaid flannel shirt wearing hunters. To each his own. I have a mix of everything. I have old school wool stuff, cheap cotton stuff from Walmart, mid grade Cabelas stuff and the high priced fancy stuff (not camo though). It all works. For me its all about staying comfortable. If I do my part the camo pattern really is meaningless.

Totally agree. I've been a climber for over 30 yrs and a seemingly minor shoulder injury while bouldering as a 15yr old is whats at the root of the joint replacement I had just over 2 weeks ago. I watched Chouinard Equipment give birth to Patagonia at GPIW in Ventura, 30 min from my house. So the advancements in clothing in that arena has transferred over to the warfighting and hunting/fishing crowds very effectively and I see that in lines like Kuiu and Firstlite. I understand from a different perspective, why certain fabrics and membranes are used; I see the sense in adding strategically placed vents, zip off appendages, and modular design. Its giving me the same versatility and adaptability that I sought 1000' feet up or under a pack and night vision in the palm groves of central Iraq. Function trumps form, all else being equal. And although there is definitely something to be said for one's close game meaning, effective camouflage and sound signature, there is no doubt that 98% of hunting clothing out there is designed to be more effective on the hunter rather than the game.

[mattys281]

As a share holder of Under Armour (NYSE: UA), I demand that all you naysayers log off your i-phones, get your coin purse back out of your wife's purse, yank your credit card out of your wallet, and go buy some fancy pants and jackets! How the heck am I supposed to retire with you all acting responsible with money and what not!

[Pac8541]

As a share holder of Under Armour (NYSE: UA), I demand that all you naysayers log off your i-phones, get your coin purse back out of your wife's purse, yank your credit card out of your wallet, and go buy some fancy pants and jackets! How the heck am I supposed to retire with you all acting responsible with money and what not!

LMAO!!! Dude, I'm trying to do the same thing!

[mattys281]

Ps make sure you stop at starbucks (nyse: sbux) and pick up a $10 cup of liquid diabetes topped with cool whip while youre out shopping.

[AverageJoe]

I bought fancy clothes once when they were on sale. Still have the shirt. It goes well with my carharrt pants

[Heat]

I do have to come clean about a couple things though. I do get a bit of a chuckle when I see guys dressed head to toe in the latest spendy brand and they won't walk 5 feet from the Polaris or pickup except to get another beer or take a piss! Then there are the guys that are about 5'2" and 3 hundo that complain about the sizing of these garments. That is always worth a laugh.

[mattys281]

All joking aside, I've got the mix like everyone. Some $8 walmart camo tees that still get worn and some $200 plus sitka pants. All my sitka gear is still in use, even the old 'moth wing' stuff I bought back in 07. Ive had to stitch them once or twice courtesy of good ole az catclaw, but their still going strong.

 

If I had to rank my priorities for spending money on hunting gear, id put good warm clothing ahead of everything, then a good sleeping bag, optics, and weapon last. You can literally kill a deer with almost anything, but you wont kill anything ever if you cant stay outside and last through the nasty stuff.

[208muley]

Quality gear is quality gear. It has to work the way I need it to work and it has to be reliable. If it has a a pattern that people think is trendy so be it.

 

Each one of the top end manufactures make some things I like (natural fiber) and some I don't (UA polyester) sorry mattys.the pattern doesn't matter at all, its the function that does. I have cheap stuff too but that stuff doesn't go on my tougher hunts.

 

I do think it is ridiculous to rip on each other due to the brand of camo you have on. I know we are divided in this country but good god... Sometimes hunters sound like a bunch of teenage girls.

[DesertBull]

I like Under Armour. Last forever. Not as spendy as the some of the others. If I feel I need camo, mostly archery hunts, I just wear the Under Armour base gear with standard camo over top.

 

I also like the Cabelas Microtex.

 

Quiet, drys super fast and is durable.

[Coach]

I'm way too hard on my pants to buy the $200 ones. Too many barbed wire fences, etc. I do have a couple of nice/pricey shirts and jackets that I like. Lot of thin layers are key, but most of my hunting pants are $30 BDUs with lots of pockets. Might try some 5:11 some time.

[standman]

I'm way too hard on my pants to buy the $200 ones. Too many barbed wire fences, etc.

Same problem I have. Barbed wire fences are my nemesis.

 

Brian