I'm in the market this year for a couple new shirts and pants for spring turkey. Been looking at the Ol Tom brand. What do y'all think?
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I've had the Dursley's vestless shirt for probably 3/4 years and have had zero issues. Their vests fall apart from my experience but the shirt has been top notch. Have a pair of pants also but they tore in the crotch. Either from crossing a fence or sticky to my legs and rubber boots when crouching down, not sure which. My third pair of pants to do this from various brands so I blame user error.
I have their Interceptor shirt and pants which I like very much. Wish they hadn't discontinued that line.
Got a few shirts, a pair or two of the pants, and a vest. The pants are too thin and tear quickly, but they do have pockets everywhere. The shirts are ok with the pockets being great. My vest is going on season six with substantial wear. If you can find it on sale i'd Give the shirts a try, wouldn't pay retail for it. Academy has a Magellan shirt for 19 bucks that is very comparable to theirs. My favorite feature which I found brilliant is the magnetic pockets and magnetic seat cushion. That feature alone makes it worth looking at their products.
The shirts are nice and are on sale for 29 bucks now that they've released a new shirt. Pants are nice too. I'll say this though, the material is HOT. I prefer it in colder weather.
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I have both the pants and shirt and would agree they are thin. I have not noticed the thinness as a wear problem as much as a comfort problem because early in the season when it is still cold they do not provide much thermal protection. If I wear the Ol Tom early in the season then I just layer and it is not a problem. In warmer climates this would not be a problem. As mentioned the magnetic pockets are great as you can put a call away and not worry about it falling out. One last though, the Ol Tom customer service is outstanding. A few years ago I purchased a pants at the end of the season and foolishly did not try in on when it arrived. When I tried the pants on at the beginning of the next season I found then too small, a note here I I find the Ol Tom sizes run small, normally a 2XX is perfect for me I need their 3XXX, anyway I called thinking it was probably a waste of time but they did exchange the pants for a larger size.
I have a few of their vestless shirts and use them for turkey and deer. I really like the pockets and magnetic/zipper protection and the depth of them. I've never tried the spine pad in the shirts, always take them out.
I own several pairs of their overalls that went on clearance a few years back when they were discontinued. They are the best hunting overalls that I have ever worn and hope that they will bring them back at some point.
Quote from: dirt road ninja on January 14, 2019, 05:48:43 AM
Academy has a Magellan shirt for 19 bucks that is very comparable to theirs.
Agreed! Love the Magellan shirts, wish they offered the pants without the zip off legs. Excellent deal!
I don't care for the ol Tom clothing or vest but this is based on what they sold 7-8 years ago
Go to the Mossy Oak Store and get you some pants there. Inexpensive and they hold up.
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Quote from: lowcountry on January 14, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
Go to the Mossy Oak Store and get you some pants there. Inexpensive and they hold up.
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That is just about the only place I have bought camo in the last few years. Love the prices and since I feel like I was the only one wearing Greenleaf before last season that was the only place you could get it. I was just curious what the opinions were on the brand because I think their Vestless shirt would be nice from time to time.
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sure wish i could find a Large vestless realtree xtra green shirt to match my pants. I do love the pants tho
I just picked up some miltary grade BDU pants in bottomland for about 30 dollars a pair. They seem pretty rugged.
Quote from: lowcountry on January 14, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
Go to the Mossy Oak Store and get you some pants there. Inexpensive and they hold up.
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Which pants are you buying? I have a pair I've only worn a handful of times and they already have a hole in the crotch.
Quote from: Fdept56 on January 16, 2019, 07:06:36 PM
Quote from: lowcountry on January 14, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
Go to the Mossy Oak Store and get you some pants there. Inexpensive and they hold up.
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Which pants are you buying? I have a pair I've only worn a handful of times and they already have a hole in the crotch.
The Tibbee set usually wear out fairly fast, but it's to be expected out of super light material. The cotton mill set I bought are holding up well, but the pattern fades a little. Have another that I started washing inside out with cold water and it's lasting a lot longer. Can't beat the price though.
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If I was you I'd buy some Gamehide Elimitick pants & shirt & don't look back. It's not cheap but I been wearing it for years & mine hasn't faded a bit & still looks great. I used to buy some of the other stuff & got tired of replacing it every few years because of the fading. I've been very impressed with the way it has held up.
I used their ibeam vest for years and enjoyed it. My daughter now uses it. I bought a hat that I liked OK. I picked up one of those shirts with call pouches under the pockets and mesh in the back, with a spine pad and it is horrible. That is the sweatiest, hottest, most uncomfortable piece of gear I own. I think I've worn it twice, and the second time only to remind me of how much I hate it.
Quote from: Fdept56 on January 16, 2019, 07:06:36 PM
Quote from: lowcountry on January 14, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
Go to the Mossy Oak Store and get you some pants there. Inexpensive and they hold up.
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Which pants are you buying? I have a pair I've only worn a handful of times and they already have a hole in the crotch.
I get the Tibbee pants. They are light weight and are perfect for here in SC
Quote from: lowcountry on January 17, 2019, 07:28:20 AM
Quote from: Fdept56 on January 16, 2019, 07:06:36 PM
Quote from: lowcountry on January 14, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
Go to the Mossy Oak Store and get you some pants there. Inexpensive and they hold up.
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Which pants are you buying? I have a pair I've only worn a handful of times and they already have a hole in the crotch.
I get the Tibbee pants. They are light weight and are perfect for here in SC
I agree the Tibbee are cheap and very good for hot weather. I started using them in South Florida a few years ago and loved them. I will say they tended to fade out some after a couple seasons, but they were nice down there. Moved up here to SD and started wearing the thicker cotton mill set. Love both of them especially for the price.
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Quote from: ARjtk on January 14, 2019, 06:43:10 PM
I don't care for the ol Tom clothing or vest but this is based on what they sold 7-8 years ago
Agreed!
Quote from: Happy on January 16, 2019, 06:50:59 PM
I just picked up some miltary grade BDU pants in bottomland for about 30 dollars a pair. They seem pretty rugged.
Is this the Tru-spec brand from Natchez?
1/4 zip pullovers have been great. Pants and I beam vest are cheap made junk!
Quote from: PALongspur on January 17, 2019, 03:19:15 PM
Quote from: Happy on January 16, 2019, 06:50:59 PM
I just picked up some miltary grade BDU pants in bottomland for about 30 dollars a pair. They seem pretty rugged.
Is this the Tru-spec brand from Natchez?
Yes sir. Made by Atlantico. Only thing I don't like is that they have a 35" inseam on the mediums so they are going to hemmed.
I bought some pants and shirts from the Mossy Oak Store off of there web site last year there nice and they hold up really well.
The pants are too thin and tear easily
I've never tried the Ol'Tom clothing, just used what I've had for years but my wife and daughter bought me a outfit from Nomad last year that I really like. The material is pretty heavy and got a little hot toward the end of the season.
Never tried anything from them, I'm sold on First Lite, Sitka and Under Armour.
Quote from: trkehunr93 on January 24, 2019, 10:36:07 AM
Never tried anything from them, I'm sold on First Lite, Sitka and Under Armour.
I have a set of firstlite I use out here on the prairie for archery mule deer. Very comfortable stuff and layers very well. I'm just not of huge fan of how it looks up against trees. So for turkeys I pull for a little darker. We've been using Greenleaf in these western pines for awhile now and love it. Too bad that now everybody where's it and I can't be 1 in a million anymore! Haha
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I have hunted in the Ol Tom pants and 1/4 zip pullover for the last 3 years. They are on the thin side which is great for long walks and hot days, not so great on cool mornings or battling barbwire and thorns. I actually use the striker and box call holders on the side of the pants for my reading glasses (LOL, sucks to get old) and cell phone; it is a perfect fit and very handy.