How long do you keep your camo before you buy a new set?
As long as it looks good and is still in one piece.
Til it literally falls apart. My favorite bib overalls are an old set of MO forest floor, no idea how old they are but they still look great. I haven't bought new camo in at least 10 years and i'm rough on clothing. I'm good with a needle and thread.
Probably too long ;D. I want to get all I can out of it and I don't wear anything expensive for turkey hunting. If it's really faded it turns into work clothes or scouting/stand hanging clothes. Pretty much gonna have to fall apart before I get rid of it.
As long as I don't give them away I keep them.
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I still hunt with first head net I ever bought. Got in 1987 and its still going. Every turkey I have ever killed was wearing it. I see no reason to change, it's not pretty, but it still works.
I get most of mine used off ebay and my wife has found some good stuff at Goodwill, if you don't shop Goodwill your miss out...i just wear it until it's wore out ...
Only need to replace is wear & tear, I'm pretty good with a needle and thread and have fixed up a lot of camo over the years.
One thing I have done is bought specific camo for each pursuit, and I don't cross over. Some has migrated to a different use after a while, in doing this it seems that those sets last for a long time.
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I buy a little every year. Match to the terrain and stage of season. Is it needed, no. But makes me feel good lol
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as long as it holds together. Might occasionally pick up something new if it's on sale or whatever.
I'm always buying new scent blocking camo for archery but have a lot of my old good camo for turkey hunting and my wife works at Goodwill in one town and my mother is always shopping Goodwill in another town and will both pick me up new camo when they see good condition gear.
Until the clothes fades. I hunt with my cousin and there would be times where we stand out from the operating environment and then the clothes are re-missioned for work clothes.
Quote from: larry9988 on February 07, 2017, 09:15:49 PM
I still hunt with first head net I ever bought. Got in 1987 and its still going. Every turkey I have ever killed was wearing it. I see no reason to change, it's not pretty, but it still works.
How'd the turkeys keep getting hold of your headnet? :TooFunny:
I buy as needed. Some of my stuff is older but other stuff isn't. Made the mistake of buying clothes at satans bargain center last year and they were faded before the end of season. Needless to say, I won't do that again. Only really new stuff I've bought has been heavy weight camo for deer hunting because it was on sale. I don't use my deer hunting camo for turkey hunting for various reasons but I do plan to get a good set of rip stop clothing for turkey hunting soon and be done with it. Seems I gotta cross too many fences here with the way the farm lands are broken up and it's hard on pants and shirts depending on the scenario.
Quote from: wvmntnhick on February 08, 2017, 06:16:08 AM
Quote from: larry9988 on February 07, 2017, 09:15:49 PM
I still hunt with first head net I ever bought. Got in 1987 and its still going. Every turkey I have ever killed was wearing it. I see no reason to change, it's not pretty, but it still works.
How'd the turkeys keep getting hold of your headnet? :TooFunny:
I buy as needed. Some of my stuff is older but other stuff isn't. Made the mistake of buying clothes at satans bargain center last year and they were faded before the end of season. Needless to say, I won't do that again. Only really new stuff I've bought has been heavy weight camo for deer hunting because it was on sale. I don't use my deer hunting camo for turkey hunting for various reasons but I do plan to get a good set of rip stop clothing for turkey hunting soon and be done with it. Seems I gotta cross too many fences here with the way the farm lands are broken up and it's hard on pants and shirts depending on the scenario.
I was kind of wondering the same thing. Turkeys are already hard enough to kill, I'm in trouble if they start wearing camo. :toothy12:
I buy new stuff about every 3-4 years for deer hunting. It's usually an after season clearance and more for colder temps....I rarely wear it turkey hunting. For turkeys, I replace it as needed as it fades. I tend to buy cheaper /less expensive camo for turkey hunting.
Quote from: captpete on February 08, 2017, 06:45:31 AM
Quote from: wvmntnhick on February 08, 2017, 06:16:08 AM
Quote from: larry9988 on February 07, 2017, 09:15:49 PM
I still hunt with first head net I ever bought. Got in 1987 and its still going. Every turkey I have ever killed was wearing it. I see no reason to change, it's not pretty, but it still works.
How'd the turkeys keep getting hold of your headnet? :TooFunny:
I was kind of wondering the same thing. Turkeys are already hard enough to kill, I'm in trouble if they start wearing camo. :toothy12:
Now THAT'S funny... Thanks for the typo
larry9988! (it is a typo, right?)
I hope everyone has explained the importance of the Pittman-Robertson Act to their significant other. Yes, technically it applies to firearms and ammunition - but camo can be lumped in there. ;D
Wear and tear is when I replace mine. I just got some predator stuff for deer in the fall. My turkey stuff is about 7 years old. Crotch is ripped in the pants, but it's just ac on those warm days. Lol.
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I usually keep mine until I'm afraid I'll get arrested in public for indecent exposure. Once they get to that point I dispose of them properly. If they have served me well I'll burn them and spread their ashes on my turkey property. I once had a pair of gloves that Were very good to me. I used them until each glove had about 15 finger holes. That hurt when I had to finally retire them. Had to put a hat down a few years ago as well. It took me about five seasons to find a suitable replacement. But now I have grown quite fond of my current turkey lid.
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Until it's worn out. Usually It it doesn't fit anymore before it gets to that point though.
I'll be honest I'm always buying and selling new camo, for turkey hunting I love my first lite kanab pants though they really cover the temp swings you get in the north east when its 30 degrees at 5am and 65 and sunny by 11
I still have my original Mossyoak greenleaf bibs and BDU jacket.
till its in pieces especially with some this either overpriced or fade after one wash crap that is out today
No it was not a typo!..... just kidding. What I should have said was every turkey that I have ever killed was killed while I was wearing it. Glad y'all enjoyed one of my many errors. My wife usually finds them quite amusing also.
I buy as needed of if I can find a good deal on something. I still have a set of original TreeBark from the early 1980s (retired) that I colored with sharpie markers when it faded to extend their life. No telling how many camo gloves and headnets I've lost...dozens for sure. I've lost a few of those gun rests that go around your knee. I always have a backups ready, no matter what it is. If a buddy forgets or loses something, I've always got a spare.
Jim
Quote from: Dr Juice on February 08, 2017, 06:04:11 AM
Until the clothes fades.
There's the right answer. Agree.