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Title: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: StruttinGobbler3 on March 28, 2020, 02:52:57 PM
My old cabelas leafy jacket is getting some age on it and I'm thinking of upgrading. While I believe sitting still is way more important than camo, I do like to wear a leafy jacket just to help blur my outline a little. I don't bother wearing the leafy pants. Anyway, what would be the best one for very hot weather hunting? The north mountain jackets look awesome, but from what I'm hearing they are a little heavy. What would be a good option?


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Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Greg Massey on March 28, 2020, 03:05:12 PM
I tried one of those suits back few years ago , and i said if i ever make it back home , it would be the last time i would wear one , it snagged on everything. I just miss match my camo to break up my outline . Good luck in finding your replacement.
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Goblen on March 28, 2020, 03:09:40 PM
The North Mountain Gear is my preference. I've been using one for three weeks straight. Very glad I purchased this jacket. The quality is worth the price.
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: StruttinGobbler3 on March 28, 2020, 03:10:46 PM
Quote from: Goblen on March 28, 2020, 03:09:40 PM
The North Mountain Gear is my preference. I've been using one for three weeks straight. Very glad I purchased this jacket. The quality is worth the price.
Interesting. Do you find that the jacket is heavier or gets warm when moving around?


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Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Goblen on March 28, 2020, 03:18:23 PM
The weight is not heavy. It feels like a quality weight. Not like a cheaply made jacket. Hope that makes sense. Its mesh so it breathes well.
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Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: StruttinGobbler3 on March 28, 2020, 03:20:51 PM
Thanks for the pictures, that helps a lot. It doesn't look nearly as thick as it does on the website


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Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Spitten and drummen on March 28, 2020, 03:21:28 PM
Quote from: Goblen on March 28, 2020, 03:18:23 PM
The weight is heavy. It feels like a quality weight. Not like a cheaply made jacket. Hope that makes sense. Its mesh so it breathes well.
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I absolutely love mine. As a matter of fact I just got a second one. To me its a little heavier and a little warmer , but the quality outweighs these things. That being said , they are not like over the top heavy and warm compared to others.
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: aclawrence on March 28, 2020, 03:31:07 PM
Another vote for north mountain gear diffusion pullover!


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Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: tlh2865 on March 28, 2020, 03:41:44 PM
 I enjoy my Cabelas leafy jacket but I'm not sure if they still sell it since Bass Pro bought them out, and I'm not sure if you're wanting to try a different brand
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: paboxcall on March 28, 2020, 03:57:02 PM
Quote from: tlh2865 on March 28, 2020, 03:41:44 PM
I enjoy my Cabelas leafy jacket but I'm not sure if they still sell it since Bass Pro bought them out, and I'm not sure if you're wanting to try a different brand

I have the Cabelas and hunted it several years. Like Spitten I also bought two of the North Mountain. There is no comparison between these two brands, Cabelas camo printed on only one side and a grayish color on the flip side and now the leafy material is becoming thin. North Mountain printed on both sides, way better quality from stitching and quality of materials.
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Tom007 on March 28, 2020, 04:30:22 PM
I had great luck with Shannon's Bug tamer leafy wear. Well made, lightweight. I recommend it.....
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Howie g on March 28, 2020, 06:12:49 PM
Natural gear camo company makes a good one also , good front pocket with a good looking camo pattern .
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Gooserbat on March 28, 2020, 10:13:51 PM
I use an All Predator Calls Kill Suit.
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: ManfromGreenSwamp on March 28, 2020, 10:17:23 PM
X2 Shannon's bugtamer2
For a screen mesh it's hot as hades here in Florida though. No need for face mask or bug repellent though.

Only new ones come in missy oak so they're DARK. But I murder birds in mine, have for years.


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Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: treein dixie on March 29, 2020, 04:59:49 PM
Whitewater was the best made very durable have had the same one 5 plus years for Deer and turkey hunting.  I'd love to have about 4 more but then quit making them.  If every one on this forum would call them maybe just maybe they make them again!  Light breathable and durable. 
Title: Re: Preferred Leafy Suit?
Post by: Sixes on March 29, 2020, 05:15:02 PM
ASAT suit, but I rarely wear the pants but I wear the jacket and headnet on about every hunt.

If I wear the bottoms, its usually on an afternoon hunt when I have shorts on, I hunted Friday evening and it was 87 degrees at 4, so it's already hot here in GA