Good Hunting Wool

Bakes168 · July 13, 2008, 02:13:00 PM

I think I'm done growing now so I'm gonna buy some good hunting clothes that will last me a while.
I have been lookiing at Columbia's Gallatian Range Wool Series, and I was going to get the overalls and the parka. The reviews said that they were good tough clothing and that they weren't too hot in warmer temps and kept you warm in colder weather.

I had a few questions though...
It says that they are made with a wool/synthetic blend. Unless I use anti-UV stuff won't the deer see me with their UV vision?

And I read that lighter colors would be better for hunting and the reviews said that the brown was really dark. I read that lots of greys are good in any all around camo. So I think I'll go with the snow camo, what are your thoughts?

On the other camo thread there was a lot of talk about camo patterns, I really like the blotchy kind of camo that these come in...what do you guys think?

I'm not sure if I can put a link on here, so you can see this camo on Cabela's, just type "wool camo" into the search engine.
Any thoughts or info on this camo or anything similar would be awsome.

Thanks a bunch guys
Bakes

Gary Logsdon · July 13, 2008, 04:05:00 PM

Don't forget, there are other wool "camo" patterns available that are just as effective as most commercial patterns in real hunting situations - not to mention quiet, non-reflective AND something you can wear just about anywhere. I'm sure that Ron LaClair and GFA would agree.

Gary Logsdon · July 13, 2008, 04:08:00 PM

AND, if it was good enough for Fred, then???

dagwood64 · July 13, 2008, 04:19:00 PM

I have the parka and the pants, in brown camo. I am thinking of getting the bibs. I hunt from the ground and have not had a deer see me. One time I just hunkered into a little brush, mostly as background and was able to watch a 3-1/2yr old Buck and a Doe at 60 yards for about 30 mins and they did not have a clue I was there. I like the brown camo. Only thing is it is dry-clean only, so I just spray them down before every season with a scent remover and keep them in a carbon bag. They are great for keeping you warm in cold weather, just wear a wind blocker inner layer on those cold windy days. But they are very quiet.
Duane

Peter Arthur · July 13, 2008, 05:28:00 PM

I have the Columbia bibs and parka. I've don't wear them unless it's really cold out, but when it is, they work great for me where I hunt.

Daddy Bear · July 13, 2008, 06:31:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Gary Logsdon:
Don't forget, there are other wool "camo" patterns available that are just as effective as most commercial patterns in real hunting situations - not to mention quiet, non-reflective AND something you can wear just about anywhere. I'm sure that Ron LaClair and GFA would agree.

Gary,

Did you purchase the wool from Rob "classicbowman" Tiberio? If so, is his webpage up and running?? Do you have his link???

Thanks,
Daddy Bear

Ron LaClair · July 13, 2008, 07:19:00 PM

Man if it wasn't for that flashy bow and those LOUD arrows a fella would disappear in that outfit.

Gary Logsdon · July 13, 2008, 07:30:00 PM

Yep Ron, that's why I usually put a soft fletching cover over those LOUD arrows, BUT I wanted them to look purty in the Mantis quiver that YOU sold me, HA!!

Gary Logsdon · July 13, 2008, 07:32:00 PM

Daddy Bear, yes that's one of Rob's coats and hats. His website will be up and going this fall. Good things are worth waiting for:^)

Bear Heart · July 13, 2008, 07:41:00 PM

Where can I get a shirt like that now?

Bryan Burkhardt · July 13, 2008, 07:43:00 PM

I love that classic wool look!!

Jason Jelinek · July 13, 2008, 08:23:00 PM

Those colors are awesome. Why don't businesses sell those colors? I'll definitely be checking that site out when it's ready.

Jason

elkbreath · July 13, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

I'm on this one two, I love that hat and those colors. Where can we get one similar?

p1choco · July 14, 2008, 12:49:00 AM

I've seen a Swandri shirt like that. I think I'd rather wait for the gfredasbell.com website to come into full spin and support some American business. I'm also waiting for Ron Laclair's gray wool shirts to hit the shelves. Wherever you decide to buy your hunting wool, I hear all the clothing from all the above is awesome.

Longbowz · July 14, 2008, 02:08:00 AM

Don't forget about Filson. They sell the same colors as shown above.

July 14, 2008, 11:27:00 AM

HI fell " classicbowman" I am in the process of producing some "Classic" Wool clothing--- including hats --and other great quality products for us bowman--- there willl be nothing in the market like it-- this will be produced entirely in the US-- !!! stay tunned--- I think you will like what is coming-=-

Classic Bowman Sporting Woolens

BobW · July 14, 2008, 11:33:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by classicbowman:
HI fell " classicbowman" I am in the process of producing some "Classic" Wool clothing--- including hats --and other great quality products for us bowman--- there willl be nothing in the market like it-- this will be produced entirely in the US-- !!! stay tunned--- I think you will like what is coming-=-

Classic Bowman Sporting Woolens

Keep us "tall folk" in mind.... 36" inseam, 38" sleeve

Naphtali · July 14, 2008, 12:29:00 PM

There are other threads pertaining to bow hunting during gun season. Camouflage patterns are discussed in this topic. The emphasis is, to me, slightly off-center. Camouflage patterns and colors are nearly always intended to render the wearer difficult to see -- by other people. But mammals where I hunt don't see colors as people do.

I want to create a serapi-type wool over-garment that uses wool Hunter Orange for its basis -- that is, I don't care that every human being in the county sees me; I just want to be difficult to see by elk, deer, bears, squirrels, etc. And wool Hunter Orange, as has been mentioned by others on this thread, does not reflect UV. People see orange; mammals see a shade of gray.

From that point, I want to add non-Hunter Orange "chaff" to render a lighter, more archer friendly 3/4 ghillie suit. But I cannot find a source for 100 percent wool Hunter Orange cloth, or perhaps a poncho that can be adapted.
***
A garment such as this might even be beneficial. If other bow hunters or gun hunters see me, they might believe my presence will be intrusive for their hunt and move on (the unfriendly way of viewing the situation). Or perhaps, people will want to avoid spoiling my hunt (the friendly way of viewing the situation).