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Title: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: joe skipp on January 09, 2009, 01:10:00 PM
I have some good German military snow camo that I really like. Problem was I tried adding some black blotches to the green ones. Then the wife decided it needed a washing(top only). Now I have a light gray jacket!

So, I took a hooded sweatshirt my hunting partner Mike Robin gave me, some HS Strut Duck paint and made my own Snow Camo top. I then compared it to my winter ASAT jacket...got the best of both worlds....

(((PICS TOO BIG)))
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on January 09, 2009, 01:26:00 PM
That's the ticket Joe. I did a similar thing to a pair of white coveralls I got from the Navy.
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: 44charlie on January 09, 2009, 01:29:00 PM
i'm in the process of making a snow ghillie. white base with white,grey and brown strips of cloth. no black for me! let the shadows do that.
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 09, 2009, 01:53:00 PM
Thats good stuff you did right there! Works well!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: MJB on January 09, 2009, 03:33:00 PM
Looks good Joe   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: kevgsp on January 09, 2009, 07:38:00 PM
Does the ASAT pattern look different on dif fabrics ???

Sometime the backround, is quite "tan" looking sometimes more white.

What is that fabric Joe?

I wanna switch to ASAT but nobody has it around here.

Thanks
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: bentpole on January 09, 2009, 07:41:00 PM
Joe you sure that's not just some dip you spit on that white sweatshirt!!??   :scared:      Just kiddin' Bud!    :clapper:
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: mcgroundstalker on January 10, 2009, 03:23:00 AM
... "Looks Good On You!" ... Remember Dangerfields' line in Caddy Shack? Well, nice job Joe.  ;)

... mike ...
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: VTer on January 10, 2009, 08:25:00 AM
Looks good Joe. Will you be able to wash it? Also, where'd you get the decal on your truck?
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: str8sh2ter on January 10, 2009, 09:21:00 AM
you can get an ASAT insulated bomber jacket on the auction bay for less than $30 shpd.Do a search. they are great coats.Buy a size larger than usual though.They run small.
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: trapperDave on January 10, 2009, 09:55:00 AM
want CHEAP snow camo?  Get a Tyvek suit (<$10)

Its the coveralls painters wear. Buy a size or 2 too big and wear over normal clothes
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: flatbowMB on January 10, 2009, 11:06:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by trapperDave:
want CHEAP snow camo?  Get a Tyvek suit (<$10)

Its the coveralls painters wear. Buy a size or 2 too big and wear over normal clothes
Or, embroider "Frogg Toggs" on it & resell it for over $100    :biglaugh:

But seriously, tyvek that would be a better outer shell material in cold weather than a cotton hoodie. You might have to run it through a washer & dryer once or twice to soften & quieten it though.
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: Old York on January 10, 2009, 11:26:00 AM
Okay, I see the ASAT, but where's this sweatshirt   ;)    ?
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: joe skipp on January 10, 2009, 01:00:00 PM
I wanted the cotton for quietness and I layer underneath for warmth. The photo is after the washing....

I'm sure there are other articles of clothing that can be converted into snow camo as stated above but this was simple and cost effective. If we plan on doing drives for deer in the winter, then the bomber jacket is my key. Only layer with lightweight thermals.
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: str8sh2ter on January 10, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by kevgsp:
Does the ASAT pattern look different on dif fabrics ???

Sometime the backround, is quite "tan" looking sometimes more white.

What is that fabric Joe?

I wanna switch to ASAT but nobody has it around here.

They have both.The regular ASAT has a tan background.Their Snow Camo has white.

Thanks
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: Leo L. on January 10, 2009, 11:37:00 PM
You need some help with resizing those pics?
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: Jan Brown on January 11, 2009, 02:23:00 PM
Joe, Can you resize the pics... I'd like to see the handywork... always looking for new ideas! Hey saving some money wouldn't be bad either! Thanks Jan
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: joe skipp on January 11, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
I tried resizing following Robs advice on the Photo thread...thought it was fixed...guess not.
Computer illiteracy....I'll try again....
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: joe skipp on January 11, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB250025.jpg)
Title: Re: Homemade Snow Camo....and ASAT...Pics
Post by: Leo L. on January 11, 2009, 06:58:00 PM
Turned out good I'd say.