Everyone talks about the North Mountain Gear, but I'm curious if there are any other suggestions? I'm a smaller guy and see that NMG only has a medium/large as their smallest size. Which means large. Never had one before but see the value.
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Okay I'll be that guy. I really like my North Mountain Gear leafy jacket.
I like the two I have. One dedicated for turkey hunting that I spray with permethren and the other suit I use for early season archery hunting.
First Lite sells one they call the Phantom Leafy Suit Top. It comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL. 90 yelps each. No personal experience with this. I love my North Mountain pullover.
X10 on North Mountain Pullover. The chest pocket is fantastic, the quality is unmatched. Wouldn't hit the woods without mine...
Last year I bought the nomad gear leafy jacket first, it's that really shiny material and pretty warm, it doesn't breathe great. So in turn I bought the north mountain gear jacket, it's not bad. Sleeves are a little short and for the 100$ price tag, it's mesh. I bought a leafy suit set with pants and jacket from Amazon for about 20$ and it's nearly identical to the north mountain gear as far as material and fit but it's more like the original obsession pattern but isn't mossy oak.
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I've got a quik camo suit that I really like
Quote from: ScottTaulbee on January 04, 2023, 07:00:19 AM
Last year I bought the nomad gear leafy jacket first, it's that really shiny material and pretty warm, it doesn't breathe great. So in turn I bought the north mountain gear jacket, it's not bad. Sleeves are a little short and for the 100$ price tag, it's mesh. I bought a leafy suit set with pants and jacket from Amazon for about 20$ and it's nearly identical to the north mountain gear as far as material and fit but it's more like the original obsession pattern but isn't mossy oak.
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Have a link?
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on January 04, 2023, 07:00:19 AM
Last year I bought the nomad gear leafy jacket first, it's that really shiny material and pretty warm, it doesn't breathe great. So in turn I bought the north mountain gear jacket, it's not bad. Sleeves are a little short and for the 100$ price tag, it's mesh. I bought a leafy suit set with pants and jacket from Amazon for about 20$ and it's nearly identical to the north mountain gear as far as material and fit but it's more like the original obsession pattern but isn't mossy oak.
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Have a link?
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Quote from: fmf on January 04, 2023, 07:55:20 AM
I've got a quik camo suit that I really like
I also have a couple. And I really like the reverse wearing hat/facemask combo that's available. Plus they are good people to deal with. I have no experience on the NMG so can't speak on that.
https://quikcamo.com/
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Quote from: fmf on January 04, 2023, 07:55:20 AM
I've got a quik camo suit that I really like
I also have a couple. And I really like the reverse wearing hat/facemask combo that's available. Plus they are good people to deal with. I have no experience on the NMG so can't speak on that.
https://quikcamo.com/
I just clicked on your link to the website and they wanted to sell me some kind of cookies ...
I have the north mountain leafy jacket and my wife has the first lite leafy jacket. The first lite does come in smaller sizes, which is why she went with it. Both are nice, but I think the north mountain is a little better quality, it's still in good shape after 3 or 4 seasons. The first lite has held up well too with the exception of the "leaves", their edges have frayed and are coming apart.
I have a couple of the NMG full zips, I love these. My daughter has the pullover, which was won on here last year (thanks again, OG and NMG). She loves hers as well. We had BPS versions before these, and they did not last like these have.
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Thanks everyone for your comments!
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Does anyone who is smaller framed (normally wears a small to medium in shirts) have the NMG and can comment on the fit?
My wife (5'7", 127 lbs.) has worn a M/L NMG leafy pullover with zero issues. In fact my 10 year old daughter (5'1", 95 lbs.) has also worn it. A bit baggy on her, but didn't cause her any problems. I ordered that one for myself, but ended up getting an XL/XXL for added sleeve length. I prefer them a bit baggy so that it doesn't restrict movement in any way. Couldn't recommend any leafy higher than these.
I also have an old ASAT leafy suit, and it's great as well, but I do prefer NMG.
I bought a lightweight, breathable 3D leafy jacket/pants combo made by Underbrush close to 20 years ago. It's Advantage Timber and is quite surprisingly still in decent shape. I never wore the pants, just did not like them. IMO these style of jackets with 3D camo give you a decided advantage when it comes to concealment as long as you sit still! I think you should get one but since I have no experience with the new ones on the market I cannot recommend which one to buy. Have fun looking.
I have a Firstlite i really like it
Any one with the Amazon leafy jackets, how do they hold up? Do you like them?
I will add that I've had a few leafy jackets over the years. Prior to the North Mountain pull over, I have 2 Shannon's Bug Tamer jackets. They are well made too. The big difference I see with the North Mountain is how secure the leaves are when you sit against trees. I noticed over time on my other jackets that the back leaves that contacted the tree sometimes "Tore off". The way North Mountain attaches the leaves to their material is much better than the others I've seen. So far, I haven't lost any leaves when I "slide down" to sit against a tree while running & gunning. The North Mountain seems to take more of a "beating", holds up well. Just thought I'd mention this......
I have 2 from Cabelas. The Redhead brand. I like em, they work good. And they're only like $50 I think.
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North Mountain gear does give forum members a discount, thought I would mention that....
I really like the NMG. I'm in FL and they breathe really well for me.
I think the quality is great, the leafs held up well so far. I like zippers on pockets.
Just wish I could convince NMG to make a set that will fit me! 5/6X. Keep asking and will gladly pay for the extra, but they don't actually make them I guess. You can only get what they get? :help:
Quote from: Mossberg90MN on January 05, 2023, 12:11:53 PM
I have 2 from Cabelas. The Redhead brand. I like em, they work good. And they're only like $50 I think.
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Me too, I really like mine
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I got a set from Titan 3d that I really like. It comes in a lot of patterns including mossy oak. It's lighter weight than the NMG and is perfect for hot weather down south. I have been happy with it. Light and breathable.
I got the Duck Camp one for Christmas. Super good quality.
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I have considered one but to me the lesfy suits are not leafy enough to make much difference, ghillie sure but I don't see the advantage with the leafy.
Are you guys getting picked off that much?
I thought about attching some rafia grass to my shoulder straps on my vest but just don't have much issue getting picked off.
There advantage to me is that I don't have to pack anymore camo tops while I'm on the road. Any drab colored shirt ( or no shirt) works great under the leafy jackets.
I hate going into public or talking to landowners in full camo, being able to slide out of the leafy makes that real convenient.
Quote from: Dtrkyman on January 16, 2023, 11:04:47 AM
I have considered one but to me the lesfy suits are not leafy enough to make much difference, ghillie sure but I don't see the advantage with the leafy.
Are you guys getting picked off that much?
I thought about attching some rafia grass to my shoulder straps on my vest but just don't have much issue getting picked off.
The biggest thing for me about it is that I can leave straight from work, throw my leafy top over my work shirt, slip on a pair of camo pants and be hunting. I work from 6:45 am until 4 pm typically 7 days a week and the closest public from my job is about 45 minutes to an hour away depending on traffic. By the time I get there and walk in to anywhere that holds birds I've got about an hour to an hour and a half until fly up . Saving that extra 10 or 15 minutes to change is a big deal to me when already limited on time anyway. Other than that I think it's more of a fad than anything.
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Quote from: ClayR089 on January 03, 2023, 10:33:43 PM
Everyone talks about the North Mountain Gear, but I'm curious if there are any other suggestions? I'm a smaller guy and see that NMG only has a medium/large as their smallest size. Which means large. Never had one before but see the value.
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the med large is what I wear ...I'm about ,160 lbs ..it's big enough to put over clothes if cool, and if hot outside I typically wear underwear and just the suit ..the looser fit helps with keeping cool on hot days
Quote from: Dtrkyman on January 16, 2023, 11:04:47 AM
I have considered one but to me the lesfy suits are not leafy enough to make much difference, ghillie sure but I don't see the advantage with the leafy.
Are you guys getting picked off that much?
I thought about attching some rafia grass to my shoulder straps on my vest but just don't have much issue getting picked off.
The leafy suit I have is about 20yrs old. I didn't believe in them till one season in Georgia. I was standing in between 2 pine trees about my height. Had a hen come walking by within 1 foot from me. :drool: I could have reached down and petted her. Than i was hunting game land here in NC years later and had a hen come within 10ft of me and stayed around 15minutes just scratching around. That has made a believer out of me. I have a hard time setting still for more than 10 minutes.
Just ordered the jacket from NMG as the Amazon versions appear to be more leafless.
I'm typically sitting in a chair with palm fronds for a quick blind.
Also, want to see if I can pet a turkey as well!!
Quote from: squidd on January 16, 2023, 06:16:01 PM
Just ordered the jacket from NMG as the Amazon versions appear to be more leafless.
I'm typically sitting in a chair with palm fronds for a quick blind.
Also, want to see if I can pet a turkey as well!!
God made palm fronds / palmettos just for turkey hunters.
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Quote from: Dtrkyman on January 16, 2023, 11:04:47 AM
I have considered one but to me the lesfy suits are not leafy enough to make much difference, ghillie sure but I don't see the advantage with the leafy.
Are you guys getting picked off that much?
I thought about attching some rafia grass to my shoulder straps on my vest but just don't have much issue getting picked off.
The main driving force for me is early season in Minnesota can be COLD. I think 2-3 years ago opening day had 8" of snow on the ground and it was 12 degrees.
Now that's not exactly the norm but you can expect night temps to drop to the mid to high 20s and the days can be anywhere from 30-45 degrees.
I'll wear my Sitka deer hunting camo to keep me warm, but it's got a lot of white and lighter tones it in it, so I throw my leafy top over it and I'm golden.
For pants I got some scent locker bibs with good ol Realtree edge on it.
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Nat gear makes a good one .
I wear the medium/large NMG leafy pullover jacket and it fits perfect! Normally I wear a medium shirt and I am 5'11" 160 pounds. Hope that helps.
My adult son and I both use the First Lite Phantom leafy jacket and facemasks.
Doubled with them on last season. Well made. Probably keep using it.