What's everyone's clothing choices for chasing these birds? I hunt mostly PA and OH where temps can range from the 20's all the way into the 70's in the late morning later in the season. The pants I see in the Pinhoti videos look interesting.
I like Mossy Oak's Tibbee shirts and pants. 100% Polyester. Lightweight and can layer underneath.
The pants Dave is wearing are Ol' Tom's. I think they have a built in knee pads which is why I don't wear them. Those pants never fit me right since I have short legs. I bought some Nomad Stretch lite pants last year and really liked them a lot. Ive got all different kinds of shirts and a North Mountain Gear leafy jacket. If it's in the 20's I'm wearing a black down puffy underneath the leafy jacket.
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For warmer pants I wear OD green Prana stretch Zion pant, better than any hunting pant I own.
Colder weather I still have some really old Mossy Oak pants.
A zip off base layer is awesome for those days with big temp swings. KUIU are what I have.
I've tried a ton of pants, and Kuiu are by far my favorite. But they run a big snug so if you got meaty thighs, better size up. I use the Attacks for low temps up until the ~60s. Once it hits 60, I switch to the Kutanas. Hip vents make for quicker cool downs. Both models are tough as nails. Kutanas dry REALLY quick if wet or sweaty from hot weather.
For a bottom base layer, can't beat zip offs. I have the Kuiu Peloton 118s and Kuiu Merino 145s. I've about wore the 145s slap out over the past 3 years. They are my primary base layer for turkey and deer hunting. Purchased the Pelotons (synthetic) a few months ago and they are nice too. No more taking boots off to shed layers!
For top layers...I'm not near as picky and don't have an absolute favorite.
Depending on temps, I will wear a pair of OD Green doctors scrubs with a leady suit has an outer layer. Lightweight and breathable. Obviously if temps drop I will adjust fire and throw on a base layer.
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I like the Ol Tom pants, they are thin and Dry fast if they become wet. I wear a thin under armor base layer if cool.
Quote from: aclawrence on February 19, 2022, 08:24:28 AM
The pants Dave is wearing are Ol' Tom's. I think they have a built in knee pads which is why I don't wear them. Those pants never fit me right since I have short legs. I bought some Nomad Stretch lite pants last year and really liked them a lot. Ive got all different kinds of shirts and a North Mountain Gear leafy jacket. If it's in the 20's I'm wearing a black down puffy underneath the leafy jacket.
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i'm pretty sure you can take the knee pads out
I guess while I am at it.... I like the Ol Tom shirts even more than the pants. The mesh back is awesome in the late spring! I did take out the back pad, actually have never worn any of the shirts with it in them. They dry very fast as well.
I did notice that sweat and deodorant discolored the Mossy oak shirt badly, but the clothes washer took care of it.
Quote from: WV Flopper on February 19, 2022, 06:45:42 PM
I guess while I am at it.... I like the Ol Tom shirts even more than the pants. The mesh back is awesome in the late spring! I did take out the back pad, actually have never worn any of the shirts with it in them. They dry very fast as well.
I did notice that sweat and deodorant discolored the Mossy oak shirt badly, but the clothes washer took care of it.
i take the back pad out if i'm using a vest. i like it in if i'm running light. the vertical chest pockets are great. they breathe great, but actually are pretty tough shirts when going through brush and stuff
Nomad is the only way to go IMO. That mesh stuff tended to turn into sandpaper on me on long days...could just be that I'm sensitive though. :TooFunny:
I have psoriasis and find the Ol Tom shirt as soft as very good toilet paper. In case you haven't tried good toilet paper it is alot better than John Wayne toilet paper.
You must have really sensitive skin, sorry to hear that I am sure it is a problem.
Natural gear makes a awesome mesh type breathable type pants and shirts , awesome spring pattern also .
Good folks to deal with also .
Quote from: WV Flopper on February 19, 2022, 08:11:08 PM
I have psoriasis and find the Ol Tom shirt as soft as very good toilet paper. In case you haven't tried good toilet paper it is alot better than John Wayne toilet paper.
You must have really sensitive skin, sorry to hear that I am sure it is a problem.
It was mostly on the pants where the knee pads were. I took the knee pads out immediately after the purchase, but by the second day of season, my knees were dang near rubbed raw. I cut out the mesh and the problem stopped. That was a few years back and they may have changed, but those nomad pants are my go-to now.
I have a pair of these Wranglers from Walmart, in the peat color I believe.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-s-Outdoor-Comfort-Flex-Cargo-Pant/167979324
Pretty comfortable and light weight. With my camo lacrosse boots and cheap leafy top over a camo hoody, you can barely tell they are a solid color.
I also have a pair of Kings camo hunter pants, in realtree edge, that are lightweight and comfortable. Only used during archery season so far.
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Seems like the nomad stretch lite and old Tom pants are popular. Will look into them.
The lightest way to go is a pair of leafy bottoms over whatever you want to wear. My ASAT leafy suit is 10+ years old and I still wear it a lot, sometimes just the leafy pants over shorts. You can't beat it for staying cool when it heats up in late season here in Georgia
I like the nomad stretch lite
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Nomad with layers if needed.
First lite corrugate guide pants combined with the ol tom vestless shirt is my new staple. I quit using a vest as I just end up carrying more junk that I hardly use. Couple pot calls and a little pouch full of mouth calls and maybe a locator call of sorts in the chest pockets and I'm golden. I'm not the cool kid wearing matching Mossy Oak bottomland head to toe like is all the rage, but I kill turkeys and am comfortable doing it.
I use the cheap leafy suits on eBay and wear whatever else underneath.
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Quote from: wchadw on February 20, 2022, 05:25:48 PM
I like the nomad stretch lite
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I do also. Seemed like the Tibbee pants would always rip in the legs from briars or I would rip the crotch when sneaking on turkeys. Used them for 10 years or so until I took a chance at the stretch lite pants and shirt on sale.
Kind of low tech I guess, but I mostly just wear oversized outer garments that allow me to adjust for what/how much I wear for base layers dependent upon weather. Most of the time I'm just wearing mil spec bdu pants and tops (nylon/cotton ripstop blend) in the old woodland pattern. Very durable, well stitched and reinforced in needed areas, and nice pockets. Sometimes I'll wear an oversized mossy oak variation as a top before things really green up well.
Sitka may have what you are looking for soon, but you will pay for it. Their western hunting clothes are well worth the money!