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leafy camo or not

Started by DirtNap647, February 08, 2014, 10:47:01 AM

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Skeeterbait

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I have a complete suit of the Whitewater Creek Real Leaf and been using it for 5 seasons now.  I am convinced it really does make a difference.


bbcoach

If you going to wear a non leafy Turkey vest over the top is it really worth the money?  The only leafy part that would protrude is the sleeves.

Woodsman4God

I have been wanting one for awhile now, great input thanks guys

Gagry

I like it because I can wear it in the mornings over my blue jeans and work shirt. When I get done hunting I can pull it off and go to work with out the hassle of changing my clothes.

Skeeterbait

Quote from: bbcoach on February 09, 2014, 07:21:30 AM
If you going to wear a non leafy Turkey vest over the top is it really worth the money?  The only leafy part that would protrude is the sleeves.

Which is why I bought some leafy material strips meant to be used on a treestand and sewed it onto my vest.  Took a few hours work but now the vest blends into the suit.  In my picture above I have the vest on.

eddie234

I've got a leafy camo jacket, got it at bass pro.

redleg06

I've used a leafy top for a while now and love it. Dont get me wrong, I like that they have the leafy look and break up your outline but the main reason I started wearing it is because I can just put in over a tshirt and it's breathable/ keeps me cool.  I get hot in regular cotton long sleeve stuff so I usually do a dry fit or under armor shirt and a leafy top and just go with it. 

The pants seem to get hung up on brush way too easy for my taste. More trouble than they are worth IMO>

spaightlabs

Gt the leafy suit at Wing Supply that someone posted up.  Leave one stock, hit the other with some green spray paint.  I painted mine last year, worked out great.

Illini Tom

i got a leafy jacket, hat and facemask last fall for deer season cause i hunt off a turkey seat with a crossbow and couldnt believe the difference it made. had numerous deer walk by within 10 yards
gonna get a pair of leafy pants and, like others have said, wear the outfit on warm days turkey hunting this spring  :icon_thumright:

gobbler777

Very nice but not actually needed.
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spaightlabs

Quote from: gobbler777 on February 09, 2014, 06:26:17 PM
Very nice but not actually needed.

Unless you are Rollin down the hi way in jeans and a white t-shirt and see a yard bird strutting around on your property.  With a leafy suit you are 30 seconds from making a move on him.

RutnNStrutn

I bought a mesh leafy pant/jacket combo, and sewed it onto the inners from my old Bug Tamer suit. Now I have a leafy Bug Tamer that looks better than the one they sell. I also use a leafy headnet and hat. I know it helps fool the turkeys, but with that said, I've also killed turks with just regular camo as well.

WVhuntEER

I wear a leafy suit.  I am convinced it does help to keep you concealed.  It has to breakup your outline more than not having it.  Is it necessary?  Probably not but it doesn't hurt and as others have said it is lightweight and can go over jeans and a T-shirt.   

turkeyfoot

They look good but not necessary for me a leafy suit, army camo, mossy oak,  realtree all work fine sit back against big tree and being still is always going to be secret no matter what your wearing if you move your busted

jakebird

Quote from: VA_Birdhunter on February 08, 2014, 11:56:22 AM
I've actually looked at it alot!  But have always wondered how it works in thick cover and around briars?   Here in the Appalachian mountains I pass through thick cover alot and of course briars especially those nasty green briars.   How does it hold up in that junk?  Just curious!

God Bless
When moving thru thick understory, I keep my leafy suit rolled up stowed in my vest. Since mine is a zipper hooded top and elastic cuff pants, I can slip it on in a pinch if I strike a bird and want to set up. Briers will tear them up quick.
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