Hunting gear that provides more value can seem unnecessary to some hunters, but investing in high-performance hunting equipment could prove worthwhile in protecting you against the elements and offering longer term benefits.
Camo pattern selection is essential, yet not as critical as choosing fabrics with insulation and scent-control properties that make up an article of clothing. Furthermore, avoid name-brand patterns as these require manufacturers to pay a licensing fee for production.
Concealment from head to toe
Modern camo patterns are designed to blur your outline and blend in seamlessly with the foliage in which you hunt. But it is essential to remember that concealment doesn’t just involve clothing–it also includes noise reduction and scent suppression when hunting game. Ruffled jackets, loud movements or sweat smell can give away your location to game.
Make sure your hunting clothes feature quiet construction and material that’s both warm enough for winter weather and cool enough for summer heat. Men’s hunting camo jackets and pants with UA Baselayer and ColdGear technology keep you toasty warm while Iso-Chill fabrics wick sweat away quickly to keep you cool in hot climates.
A ghillie suit adds another level of camo to your hunting arsenal, imitating foliage’s appearance to conceal you from prey. Look for one with die-cut leaf fabric matching the vegetation of where you will be stalking or sitting in a blind.
Face mask
Face masks are an indispensable piece of hunting gear, providing essential concealment from light hair or skin colors and helping break up an outline more efficiently than having light skin alone can do. Furthermore, it allows hunters to breathe easier when hunting in hot environments.
Camouflage face masks should be designed to seamlessly integrate with various hunting environments, like brush. Under Armour has designed their SC2 camo pattern specifically to blend in seamlessly in these environments; with green hues helping you blend and stay hidden amongst them.
Realtree Edge works well in wooded environments, looking natural like its namesake natural backdrop – used by hunters who need to stay hidden at close ranges. Other camo patterns like Kryptek utilize background shading and sharp geometric forms to keep wearers concealed at longer ranges; making these an excellent choice for bowhunters or turkey hunters.
Ghillie suit
Ghillie suits are an effective form of camouflage worn by hunters and snipers to blend in with their surroundings, typically made out of netted fabric adorned with strips of leaves, twigs, or grass attached. Wearers of Ghillie suits can wear them over various clothing articles in order to better blend into the environment – they’re even popular among stunt actors looking for realistic performances!
Ghillies can be purchased ready-made or created at home and are an effective way to camouflage hunt in areas with dense vegetation or brush. Available in various colors and styles to match their surrounding environments, ghillies may even be enhanced using local elements like leaves to further disorient wearers’ forms and silhouettes.
Sniper and reconnaissance units of many modern armies cannot operate effectively without ghillie suits, often modified military uniforms covered in netted fabric to help break up their bodies and blend with the surrounding terrain.
Hunting pants
Pants are essential when it comes to camo hunting. Not only should they be durable enough for the challenging environment of camouflaging themselves in, they must be comfortable enough not to give away their location to game animals. Furthermore, the pants must adapt easily to changing weather conditions – locking in heat when the temperature dips or discharging excess moisture through strategically-placed vents if moisture becomes a concern.
Ideal underpants should allow a full range of motion when stalking or climbing through rugged terrain, including articulated knees and hidden crotch gussets.
For the ideal hunting pants, opt for those constructed of durable materials like ripstop nylon or softshell fabric. This type of fabric provides both strength and breathability – an ideal combination for optimal performance during late-season hunts. They can even be worn alone during early season hunts!