Spring Turkey Hunting Clothes Brands

[Dhamilton1]

Wanting to get some input on Spring Turkey hunting clothes, more specifically from Mossy Oak (not the Walmart stuff), Nomad, Blocker and Scentlok. How do these brands fit as far as baggyness and such? For reference I have a pair of Kings Camo light weight hunting pants that I was in between sizes so I went with the size up and they are big all around but the size down was too tight around the waist. I'm a fairly small lean guy 5'-7" 145 pounds.


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[Greg Massey]

I usually pickup camo from Goodwill and Thrift stores. But I do like the brand Academy Sports sells

The Magellan Brand is a good camo brand and reasonably priced

I'm also a fan of the elastic type waist band

[paboxcall]

The Magellan Brand is a good camo brand and reasonably priced
I'm also a fan of the elastic type waist band

 

I bought a pair of Nomad cargo pants several years ago and they are true fit, didn't shrink, and touch as nails.

[10th Legionaire]

I've two Nomad MO hoodie sweatshirts. On me they run small. I'm 6'4" 195 pounds with a 44" chest and 37" sleeve. I bought a used XL on here and can't wear anything but a T shirt under it and the sleeves are to short. I like the quality so I bought a 2X and it fits a little better.

[Dhamilton1]

I usually pickup camo from Goodwill and Thrift stores. But I do like the brand Academy Sports sells

The Magellan Brand is a good camo brand and reasonably priced

I'm also a fan of the elastic type waist band

I always forget to try to check any of the local Goodwills.


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[deathfoot]

I'm still wearing some Redhead pants and shirts from the early 2000's and have some shirts from the 90's. I did buy a pair of Nomad pants several years ago and they are great. I went to buy another pair last year and they looked to have changed so I passed.

I own some Ol Tom pants and some MO shirts that I bought last year while on sale but I have yet to hunt them. They seem very good quality.

[CALLM2U]

I usually pickup camo from Goodwill and Thrift stores. But I do like the brand Academy Sports sells

The Magellan Brand is a good camo brand and reasonably priced

I'm also a fan of the elastic type waist band

Agreed. I have several shirts and pants from Academy and they're holding up well.  I don't think I paid more than $20 for any of the pieces. 

[MStrky]

I am always looking for the best pair of pants to turkey hunt in. I've worn ol tom for a while but I liked the older version with the slate call pocket on the side. The crotch on the new 4 way stretch pants just hangs to low. I'm 6'1 235 and wear a large, but of the brands I've tried, they have been the best pair of pants the last few years in my opinion. But I got some spring legion pants in November and I can already tell they will be better than the ol tom just because the inseam is a little shorter and the crotch doesn't hang down to the knees when walking. Ended up getting a 2nd pair already.

[Tail Feathers]

I bought some from Rogers at the NWTF Convention last year.  I liked them a lot and wanted a second pair.  I ordered a size bigger as the first pair was a bit snug.  I got a different pair, but the newest ones are fantastic.  I wish I could remember what they are called.  A bit of stretch, light, but not the ultrathin material that I can't warm up to.  If I find the tag, I'll order another pair!
I have a pair of Ol Tom cotton pants that I like a lot but they are getting pretty worn.  I've never bought any real high dollar clothing.  Boots are about as expensive as I go.

[Cityslicker]

I am a slim build and like the Grounded Featherweight Hoodie. It fits true to size and is good for most of the season in the deep south.  I like to hunt most of the day.  It's a thin, lightweight cool material.

For pants, the Fjallraven Vida Pro.  They are neither cheap nor camo.  But, I figure their brown pants or green pants will serve me well enough in the woods.  (I usually use the brown for turkey hunting)  They use a European sizing system.  Best thing to do is find an REI near you and try them on.  They are very comfortable, durable, and versatile.  I wear them year round for outdoor activities.  I like the front pocket system if you need an easy access to your phone to check maps, time, etc. while you're sitting against a tree.

[mountainhunter1]

The Banded lightweight technical hunting shirts are hard to beat for warmer days. They have a midweight shirt in the same design for colder days. The pockets are as good as you will find on a shirt. I would advise waiting for a sale as they are around 100 dollars give or take a shirt otherwise. I also wear banded lightweight technical pants and they are good as well. But their shirts are the star of that series from Banded. Banded has just recently switched from MO to Realtree with their camo. They have the old throwback original realtree pattern and that is pretty sweet.

If you want a tough as nails pair of pants for 40 ish dollars, you cannot beat the Sportsman Guide - Guide gear 6 pocket camo pants. They are triple stitched throughout with reinforced knees and seat with a flex waist and can handle the briars and it is very hard to wear a pair of them out. They are wearable until the very warmest of days in the spring woods, and then they get a little warm for my taste. They are offered in both MO and Realtree camo.

[mlee3553]

I have been very happy with my Ol' Tom gear, just picked up pair for their new "spiderweb" tech pants for this coming spring trying them on around the house I've liked how they feel.

[Marc]

I am a smaller guy, and hunting a mild climate.

My main priorities for turkey hunting clothes, are fit and matching the color of my surroundings... And price.  I am NOT brand particular.

I try to avoid cotton (especially for the top).  I also avoid color-safe detergent, and will use one of the hunting detergents designed to avoid unwanted UV effects if possible.

Movement is far more deleterious than picking the wrong camo pattern...  But, I do feel that the better I match my surroundings, the more I am able to mask some degree of minimal movement.