Been looking around for a light jacket for spring turkey hunting. Our season starts may 1st this year, and weather and temps can be all over the map here in ne Ohio. What are you guys using/recommend that hunt in similar conditions? All my old stuff is worn out and i need some new clothes. Thanks for any ideas!
Shannon's big tamer suit is light n keeps the bugs off you. The other option is spend 5-7 bucks on a Walmart clearance light jacket on clearance n put it over other stuff if you need it
Something that I love is a vest. Not that popular any more but they take the chill of and don't take up much room in a vest if you need to shed it later in the day. Prefer fleece myself but also have an under armor vest I love as well.
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Quote from: Happy on February 23, 2017, 01:13:25 PM
Something that I love is a vest. Not that popular any more but they take the chill of and don't take up much room in a vest if you need to shed it later in the day. Prefer fleece myself but also have an under armor vest I love as well.
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Me too, I wear a vest and few lightweight camo layers because it goes from 40-80 in a few hours in the spring and I can shed all morning.
I use a breathable rain suit from walmart. Its in realtree made from a cloth type material with a liner and is lightweight but warm. It sucks as rain suit but is perfect for early season bow hunting and turkey hunting. I wear a shirt and pants under it and take it off when it warms up. I don't know what its made of but I've had it about five years and it has yet to fade any. They usually have them on clearance this time of year.
Columbia PHG Timberwolf fleece jacket. Love it!
my favorite is the bowhunters jacket from Natural Gear, not sure if they still make it
My recipe of late for those 30 - 70 degree hunts =
1 long sleeve tech material t-shirt
1 lightweight camo shirt
1 camo fleece full zip jacket
1 lightweight leafy jacket
Some days I may skip the shirt and just go long sleeve T and fleece under leafy jacket. Mix & match any of the assortment above, and place unneeded in my vest as the day progresses. Or hike up the mountain with minimal, and throw the jacket on once I'm settled.
I picked up a leafy jacket at Bass Pro that is hands down the most comfortable I have ever worn. It's light weight, full zip, and full smooth poly material - so its not to stiff like some of the mesh styles can be. The leafy outer layer is almost like wearing nothing at all - which is ideal for over everything or just the long sleeve T-shirt, depending on temps.
http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-3D-Evolution-Hunting-Jacket-for-Men/product/1210311145/
The new Ultra Lite packable jacket from 10x is just what I've been looking for. Very lightweight and water resistant.
A lot of great ideas! I had not thought of using a vest, either. I usually use one in the fall/winter as outer layer when waterfowling for the paddle in, then putting on a coat on over it when I cool off. I definitely will check out everyone's suggestions!
I never liked keeping up with jacket or wearing one so I use a fleece sweatshirt even on frosty mornings it does me goo and when warms toss it in game pouch in back of vest
I use a cabelas microtex shirt. If it's cool I'll wear two long sleeve T-shirts under it.
I'll 2nd the cabelas microtex shirt and also recommend the mossy oak performance jacket from the mossy oak store, especially if you like green leaf or original bottomland.
Hoodie
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Like Bowguy, I like a Shannon Bug Tamer jacket. It is light enough, yet provides some insulation in the dead air space it creates. Full front zip with a built in hood and mesh facemask are good features. It helps keep the mosquitoes from getting to me and fits in the game bag of my vest. Mine also kills ticks because it is treated with pymethrin before the season (the only good tick is a dead tick).
Jim
Hoodie for me too with layers underneath
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Quote from: SteelerFan on February 23, 2017, 03:02:16 PM
My recipe of late for those 30 - 70 degree hunts =
1 long sleeve tech material t-shirt
1 lightweight camo shirt
1 camo fleece full zip jacket
1 lightweight leafy jacket
Some days I may skip the shirt and just go long sleeve T and fleece under leafy jacket. Mix & match any of the assortment above, and place unneeded in my vest as the day progresses. Or hike up the mountain with minimal, and throw the jacket on once I'm settled.
I picked up a leafy jacket at Bass Pro that is hands down the most comfortable I have ever worn. It's light weight, full zip, and full smooth poly material - so its not to stiff like some of the mesh styles can be. The leafy outer layer is almost like wearing nothing at all - which is ideal for over everything or just the long sleeve T-shirt, depending on temps.
http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-3D-Evolution-Hunting-Jacket-for-Men/product/1210311145/
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This is a awesome some idea. Thanks suggesting it.
I have been checking out a lot of the suggestions and I think I am going with the mossy oak jacket in original bottomland. It looks like it is what I want in a jacket for spring and fall. Thanks everyone for all the excellent advice, it was very helpful!
I have 3 layer for the spring
Sitka core long sleeve - bottom
Sitka traverse hoodie - mid
Sitka jet stream light vest/fanatic vest (dependent on how cold it is) - top
That'll get me 30 to 80+ comfortably by shedding layers as needed and they pack down to nothing in my vest.
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Hoodie with Under Armour underneath, very quiet, warm and comfy.
10X makes a lightweight jacket that looks like it would do the trick. I just layer up under my Ol' Tom shirt and I'm good to go.
I'm a hoodie guy like others.
Just received my new hoodie for this year
Mossy Oak Vintage Turkey Hoodie in Greenleaf.
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Borderjumper, I hate that they moved the season back! I heard the reason was that hunters surveyed said they wanted it moved back cause they weren't having any luck early in season. Those same guys that said they can't get birds early sure are not going to get them with the later date. They just want to hunt in warmer weather, that's all. Ohio really sets their seasons so you have the least chance of success, especially waterfowl lol! Well I have ordered the mossy oak jacket, a new pair of pants, AND a hoody, all in original bottomland. They were on clearance at the Mossy Oak online store, and I used the coupon code to save an additional 15%! Y'all are costing me money ha ha! Yes I do layer, I have some light weight fleece pullovers and lightweight polypro that I use when necessary, just needed a light jacket to round out my outerwear. I liked the walls packable, but the original mobl sucked me in and it was on sale. I will let you know how they are when it comes in.
Quote from: SteelerFan on February 23, 2017, 03:02:16 PM
My recipe of late for those 30 - 70 degree hunts =
1 long sleeve tech material t-shirt
1 lightweight camo shirt
1 camo fleece full zip jacket
1 lightweight leafy jacket
Some days I may skip the shirt and just go long sleeve T and fleece under leafy jacket. Mix & match any of the assortment above, and place unneeded in my vest as the day progresses. Or hike up the mountain with minimal, and throw the jacket on once I'm settled.
I picked up a leafy jacket at Bass Pro that is hands down the most comfortable I have ever worn. It's light weight, full zip, and full smooth poly material - so its not to stiff like some of the mesh styles can be. The leafy outer layer is almost like wearing nothing at all - which is ideal for over everything or just the long sleeve T-shirt, depending on temps.
http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-3D-Evolution-Hunting-Jacket-for-Men/product/1210311145/
. That a real good jacket, bought my son one on sale , 50 bucks for top and bottom.Only mediums left. Well I missed out on that one .. Oh well I already have a few leafy suits but just net underneath.
Quote from: the Ward on February 28, 2017, 03:57:00 PM
Borderjumper, I hate that they moved the season back! I heard the reason was that hunters surveyed said they wanted it moved back cause they weren't having any luck early in season. Those same guys that said they can't get birds early sure are not going to get them with the later date. They just want to hunt in warmer weather, that's all. Ohio really sets their seasons so you have the least chance of success, especially waterfowl lol! Well I have ordered the mossy oak jacket, a new pair of pants, AND a hoody, all in original bottomland. They were on clearance at the Mossy Oak online store, and I used the coupon code to save an additional 15%! Y'all are costing me money ha ha! Yes I do layer, I have some light weight fleece pullovers and lightweight polypro that I use when necessary, just needed a light jacket to round out my outerwear. I liked the walls packable, but the original mobl sucked me in and it was on sale. I will let you know how they are when it comes in.
Quote from: the Ward on February 28, 2017, 03:57:00 PM
Borderjumper, I hate that they moved the season back! I heard the reason was that hunters surveyed said they wanted it moved back cause they weren't having any luck early in season. Those same guys that said they can't get birds early sure are not going to get them with the later date. They just want to hunt in warmer weather, that's all. Ohio really sets their seasons so you have the least chance of success, especially waterfowl lol! Well I have ordered the mossy oak jacket, a new pair of pants, AND a hoody, all in original bottomland. They were on clearance at the Mossy Oak online store, and I used the coupon code to save an additional 15%! Y'all are costing me money ha ha! Yes I do layer, I have some light weight fleece pullovers and lightweight polypro that I use when necessary, just needed a light jacket to round out my outerwear. I liked the walls packable, but the original mobl sucked me in and it was on sale. I will let you know how they are when it comes in.
Not a. Good computer guy here and hopefully I did not screw things up.Ward you are right on about fair weather hunter.Most of my birds have been in the first 7-10 days of season.I have been a waterfowl hunter for around 40 years in Ohio and it continues to go downhill.will send ocassional scounting reports in the next couple of week.looking for somewhere in the south zone but spoiled since we own our property and not too keen on public areas
I've had the Predator Adrenaline jacket in spring green since they came out with. I it for spring and fall hunting. I just wear their normal cargo spring green pants and rubber boots too.