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I'm looking to update my bow hunting camo, and with all the camo patterns and suits I'm sure I could go on for days straight looking at and trying on different bow-hunting apparel so I thought I could narrow it down to what works with all of you. So I'm trying to get an idea of what all of you wear and what has really worked great for you bow-hunting deer here in Iowa. I retired my Scent-Blocker suit and don't think I will be going that route again, overrated in my opinion.

Thanks!
 
I think the only investment you really need to make is on a good pair of bibs and coat. Something that will keep you on stand longer once the temps dip below 40 to 20 below. That's all I worry about it anyways, quality cold weather gear. When the rut rolls around you typically won't be wearing a pair of pants as the only thing on your legs so it doesn't really matter what you have on beneath the bibs. Before it gets that cold there is enough foliage on the trees where it doesn't matter what you have on as well.

I am a firm believer that what camo pattern you wear in the field is of little importance compared to the bigger picture. I do tend to stray away from the dark stuff. Ideally deer shouldn't ever look up at you if you are set up well. If deer are routinely picking you off, I would look at the set up first.

I used to buy all the expensive pants and shirts and the fanciest camo, but anymore I go pick up a couple pairs of cheapies at the fleet farm and call it good. I have bowhunted before in my school clothes because I simply didn't have time to change to make it out the last half hour after class.

The musts for me are windproof, waterproof, and quiet. There is alot out there depending on you budget. I am in the process of buying new bibs now and I am leaning towards the cabelas MT050. If it doesn't say Gore-Tex, I typically don't trust it.
 
You certainly could not go wrong with any of the Grey Wolf Woolen clothing for quality... the stuff is top notch. However, you asked about affordable gear. I personally think from a hunting clothing standpoint you cannot go wrong with Cabelas gear. Plus they stand behind their stuff second to none. I have been using a jacket and insulated pants from them in the Microtex fabric for 7 years now. For the price it would be hard to beat these.... I think I paid around $65 each for the coat and pants. I have washed them numberous times with virtually no fading. This particular camo is in the Apparition pattern which seems hard to find any longer. I love this pattern.... deer really seem to look through it. Anything in predator camo would also be hard to beat. The larger patterns seem to blend in so much better for whitetail hunting. This is a late season photo of the Apparition pattern... obviously not the best pattern for snow hunting /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

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Can't say I've ever stuck with a certain camo. I just buy whatever Scheels has at the time or I order from Cabelas.
 
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has some good bargains from time to time....

cabelas is good too.

I also like predator stuff.

Though I agree with LIV, layering is more important and I you set up well you can wear blaze orange. Gun hunters kill plenty close to the stand after all.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LIV4RUT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the only investment you really need to make is on a good pair of bibs and coat. Something that will keep you on stand longer once the temps dip below 40 to 20 below. That's all I worry about it anyways, quality cold weather gear. When the rut rolls around you typically won't be wearing a pair of pants as the only thing on your legs so it doesn't really matter what you have on beneath the bibs. Before it gets that cold there is enough foliage on the trees where it doesn't matter what you have on as well.

I am a firm believer that what camo pattern you wear in the field is of little importance compared to the bigger picture. I do tend to stray away from the dark stuff. Ideally deer shouldn't ever look up at you if you are set up well. If deer are routinely picking you off, I would look at the set up first.

I used to buy all the expensive pants and shirts and the fanciest camo, but anymore I go pick up a couple pairs of cheapies at the fleet farm and call it good. I have bowhunted before in my school clothes because I simply didn't have time to change to make it out the last half hour after class.

The musts for me are windproof, waterproof, and quiet. There is alot out there depending on you budget. I am in the process of buying new bibs now and I am leaning towards the cabelas MT050. If it doesn't say Gore-Tex, I typically don't trust it.


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LIV have you ever tried the Cabelas MT050? Ive got some buddies that have it and cuss it every year, they say its noisy when cold n picks up burs like crazy. If you were just gonna gun hunt with it then it sounds like it would be ok but not sure about the quietness for bowhunting when the fabric is cold. I have been using some gamehide products and some are awesome while some are crazy noisy. The hyperhide I think its called rocks, if you want it waterproof they make a version og the hiperhide thats water proof also. I got a set of rubline II pants and coat this season and never had to wear anything insulated just layered some good fleece with it and was great and that particular line is unbeatable for a bowhunter
 
Personally I wear Carhart coat and bibs in Real Tree APG for the cold stuff. Hunted in a stand in -40 wind chill this year and the only thing cold was my feet. (Time for some new boots!) I picked up some Army surplus winter camo that goes over my Carhart stuff at Fleet and Farm for $16 and it works great. I highly recommend it. That and a nice white stocking hat, gloves, facemask(bandanas work well also) and you should be set up for winter. Early fall the cheap stuff works fine. Just make sure it's not too heavy you sweat! Crept up on a doe early last fall wearing a tee shirt and shorts(camo) on a 70 degree day and she never saw me coming. Play the wind right and Scent Blocker is a waste of money.
 
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