I've been using Mossy Oak Bottomlands pattern since I picked up a bow and took many whitetail.
I'm not too familiar with the "good" stuff mainly because I can't afford it. I'm sure it's great tho.
I tried on a Sitka jacket once. Comfy, little snug but I liked the pattern. Just couldn't swing the price on my paycheck. Maybe someday. But until then it's Mossy Oak Bottomland bibs, hoodie, and Jacket. I can say that MossyOak brand from their website is true to size, comfortable and durable.

 

Im in the same boat, the cheap does the job for now.

 

I like the firstlite pants I have a lot. Have a few different pairs. Have 1 jacket. While it is built well, I probably won't buy any of the other jacket options. I prefer my Scentlok jackets and Nomad hoodies, and various other one offs I have. For instance, after trying a bunch of various Sitka, i only like the Traverse hoody (full zip) and fanatic jacket and vest. The duck oven is crap. The Eberlestock parka I have is excellent, but the material doesn't quite seem as durable as what I usually use duck hunting so I don't trust it for that. Just some rough feedback for you.

 

First lite base layers and Sitka everything else. Worth every penny.

 

My kuiu was great but wore out. I'm giving Tuo a go, they're a new company, looks good but doesn't have that sitka tax.

 

Let me know how they are, ive been looking at them as well

 

I have some firstlite stuff but for early season or turkey season I like nomad and mossy oak. Firstlite base layers are great and I use them fishing, making maple syrup, and hunting. I like their bibs too. I have the early season and mid season bibs. I have the mid season jacket as well but I don’t like it as much.

 

Black on everything when in ground blind. Usually bottomland anywhere else. Or some kind of green or brown flannel if it’s not too cold. I did pick up a kings camo jacket a couple years ago on sale. I do like it a lot. Not sure what pattern is on it. I don’t put too much stock in the pattern as long as it matches my surroundings and breaks up my outline.

 

I use the ACU green digital camo, US military. I buy some new, some used. Save many hundreds of $$. Its great stuff. The US military has camo for every temp. Knees and elbows reinforced. I honestly believe that I get seen by deer much less with this camo. I have this camo in shirts, pants, boonie hats, bogans, coats, tshirts. The shirts ( what they call coats) have a velcro neck and velcro on the sleeves to tighten them down. Will be getting the M65 coat with liner soon. Most camo is for the hunter not the deer.

 

Thanks for all the feedback.
I like the truetimber strata pattern, quality of materials seems okay but I’ve had my kit for 1.5 seasons now and it’s going great.

I think I’m going to order the firstlite baselayers
Also going to look into some of the other brands mentioned like tuo

 

Definitely would check out Huntworth. PA based company owned by husband and wife. Make great patterns and some really high end garments at much better price points that most premium lines.

 

I've had deer look at me when I'm wearing my uniform, and they just moved on. I've been busted while not moving a muscle while wearing my SITKA gear. Is that definitive? Of course not, but camo isn't everything.

There's some podcasts out recently with deer scientists, and basically the white and lighter colors are almost florescent to a deer.

Most bait is meant to catch the fisherman, not the fish. Same with camo.

The most important thing is that the camo is comfortable, doesn't restrict your movement, fits the weather you're hunting in, and that the material and construction lasts long enough to justify the costs. If it's $20 a set, no big deal if it only lasts one season. A $200+ set should last several.

 

Cool perspective, I'm looking at buying my first set of camo as a new hunter.

 

I love my Sitka stuff but only buy first lite for base layers. The kiln stuff is just too warm and too hard to beat! I wear Sitka for everything beyond that though and love it. I have hunted it down to -16 and haven’t got cold yet.

 

I just use warm clothes and base layers with an ASAT leafy suit. They are the bomb.

 

Search the classifieds for used stuff. Got a Sitka Jet Stream for $150 and it was brand new. Only cano I own.

 

This topic has been covered a time or two and I feel with the same results.

1. Yes there is a difference
2. Many cannot afford it and buy other
3. Some were able to find used or for sale cheaper
4. Every year Sitka has two sales at 40% off through friends and family it is a promotional sale that professionals are allowed to offer. Generally guides like myself will announce this sale and offer it to a few as we have codes that have a one time use for one person.

God Bless you all

 

Who doesn't want to be the coolest looking guy at the convenience store? Sitting still is the best camo.

 

100% I have a hodge podge of brands and deer don't seem to mind any of it. My kid who I won't spend money on "legit cammo" clothing because it would be every year I just dress warm with earth tones outer layers and he has as much success as I do in cammo. When he stops growing overnight I will invest in some camo for him too.

Marketing at its finest with these brands, not to mention the "expert influencer". Buy what you can afford and feel comfortable in be that a Sitka suit or off brand from a box store. Don't get caught up in the latest and greatest stuff.

 

A old pair of jeans, a green flannel, and an old sweatshirt have taken down many deer with me.

As long as you sit still and hide your silhouette deer will never see you.

Ps. I mainly hunt from the ground, and do lots of stalking (little harder , but once again, hide your silhouette and play the wind and you'll have dead deer)

 

A old pair of jeans, a green flannel, and an old sweatshirt have taken down many deer with me.

As long as you sit still and hide your silhouette deer will never see you.

Ps. I mainly hunt from the ground, and do lots of stalking (little harder , but once again, hide your silhouette and play the wind and you'll have dead deer)

yep. but now you have to look cool and spend big money makes me laugth

 

I have First Lite stuff. I think it’s nice but I bought it for a western hunt in the mountains. I don’t know if I would spend the money today. I’ve killed deer in close while hunting on the open ground in my work clothes. I think dull, muted colors and learning to be still and move slowly are important, but cover, especially back cover is paramount. I think a person should buy and support whatever they please, but let’s be honest, it’s definitely a status symbol or identity marker for a lot of guys.

 

Does anyone have any tips of youth stuff? Got two daughters that are 10 and 12 and they are pretty skinny. Found my 12yr old some decent pants at the local Scheels, think it was Kings. The 12yr old is set for now but won't be surprised if she outgrows the pants by spring and come spring will have both out for turkey and then fall youth rifle. We do use a blind a fair amount so that helps but in the case we need to run and gun a little I want something better for toughness, comfort and pattern breakup

 

Can’t speak on the other brands such as Sitka or First Lite but I really like Gray Wolf Woolens.
Quality clothing made for you just how you want it.

 

funny, i just buy the camo at wallmart.

 

Early season I buy multiple sets of the cheap moisture wicking shirts & cheap pants. You can’t help but sweat so I’ll wear a set for the morning hunt and then wear the other for the afternoon. I’ll also pack them in a garbage bag in my pack and get dressed once I’m at my stand and throw the clothes I wore in the bag. I’ll also walk in shirtless with a puppy pee pad on my pack so I don’t get sweat all over it and that’ll also go in the bag when I change. When it cools down, you get what you pay for. I’m all Sitka and also have some Nomad that I really like also. I’ll typically buy everything when there’s a great deal. Nomad was 50% and Sitka was 30%

 

used to buy all my hunting camo at the military surplus back in the day, best stuff ive used.. now you gotta spend 150 bucks for a pair of camo pants..

 

Hey everyone

I’m just looking for reviews on different camo/clothing companies and what you’d recommend.

I have been using the TrueTimber line of stuff (mix of stuff directly from truetimber and bass pro)

I recently ordered a set of the firstlite sawbuck pants. I really like them and the quality seems top notch.

I have been thinking about investing more into firstlite gear but have been hesitant because I already have a full set of Truetimber.

It is like comparing apples to oranges because firstlite is considered a premium brand and truetimber I would consider mid tier

Mileage will vary on what people say about the gear quality. I haven’t had great luck with FL stuff and am phasing it out as it dies to damage. The corrugated guide pant has held up well for me though. Their merino shirts did not last as long compared to Sitka or whoever makes it for Black Ovis.

My Sitka mountain pants lasted 7 seasons, seams on the butt area gave up this fall after butt dragging across some logs while crossing a creek lol. As good as they were I wanted more versatility so I have some Born Primitive Frontier 2.0 pants on the way. Also ordered a pair of Kuiu attack pants. Will see how they do. Still have the FL pants and old pair of Sitka Ascent for the hot days.

As for camo patterns that’s a whole different subject. Both the pants I ordered are in solids.

 

Most common Joe Archers don't have the $ for the Big Known Camouflage Companies. If it was 30 Years ago I would have suggested Cabela's Middle of the Row Clothing but now that Bass Pro has bought Cabela's there stuff is no where as good as it Once was. I went with the Predator Brand about 18 years ago. But most things have gone to a higher Cost. Few offer much these days and some that are to be good high end clothing is not all that great as to sizing and life.
Hope you find something you can afford and Lasts. Everything today is way Over Priced for the Basic Bow Hunter!
LFM

 

I miss the old Cabela's labeled clothing. I have few items from like 20 years ago and its some of the best clothing money could buy IMO.

too bad bass pro made that brand the kmart of sporting goods....sad really

 

If u wanna be warm and dry then yes