Do you wear Camo

[GMMAT]

The reason I asked about it possibly being cost-prohibitive is......

That's EXACTLY why I don't own some of these wool garments I see in a lot of these photos.

[George D. Stout]

GMMAT,  At one time, when I was younger, I would have probably bought-in to some of the hype, but aging sometimes cures youthful exuberance....not all but some.   I have also been lucky enough not to make so much money that I could afford to spend $500.00 for a wool jacket.  It seems that the old Woolrich or Codet works very well, even without a designer label.  8^).  Having a frugal wife has also kept me in check over the decades 8^).

To me, cost-prohibitive means many things, not just what I can't afford, but what doesn't make sense in the first place....like a broadhead that costs $30.00.  

And to the guy who said Fred Bear wore lots of camo?  Fred didn't wear hardly any until Bear Archery started carrying it.  That was about 1959'ish.  Fred always had his wool checked shirt and wool pants on when he hunted.  Anytime he wore that camo was to benefit the films and videos he was making for the company.  And so it goes.

Heavens sake I don't care what people wear, but it just seems everyone wants to look like everyone else or they won't kill anything.  The insatiable hunt for new bows, broadheads, scents, et al.  If they spent half the time learning how to be a predator in the woods, they wouldn't need predator camoflauge or goofy scent blockers, etc.

[sendero25]

It is hot here in Florida during bow season so wool and fleese plads are out.
I wear Army issue digital camo or military multi-cam in the hot weather uniforms or if does get cool enough, a ghillie suit.

[George D. Stout]

Another Yeti sighting near Ocala, Florida.

[tarponnut]

George, don't you mean Skunk Ape?

[Gary Logsdon]

I like a lot of things and sometimes do wear camo as well as wool plaids, in fact I have quite a bit of the Cabelas Microtex(sp?)"outfitter camo".  

Regardless of what I'm wearing, I like it to be soft, quiet, warm when damp, breathable, non-reflective as possoble, and with enough light-dark contrast to break me up some. I also don't want items too heavy to layer.  When I plug in all of those goals, a lot of clothing on the market gets quickly eliminated!

As far as more expensive clothing is concerned, I must admit that the only "high-end" clothing I care to invest in are quality traditional wools. Not only are they functional in the woods, but can be worn in casual style in public, and passed down to sons, daughters, and the grandkids.  To me they evoke memories of special times, heritage, history - whatever words you choose.  I simply don't feel that way about a Goretex lined camo "supersuit".  But that's my feelings, and we're all certinly entitled to our own opinions.  

By the way what George said about Fred is spot-on.  Fred did indeed wear what he described in the 50s and before.  I spent quite a bit of time with Fred, a wonderful fellow, and one who inspired me to take up bowhunting.  He always reminded me of the photos I had seen of my grandfather who passed away when I was a baby.  He also wore wool plaid jackets, shirts, and neutral colored pants.  Like Fred, he was a very successful hunter.  Perhaps those images and memories of Fred have shaped my taste in clothes:^)

[Ron LaClair]

I like my Shadow Gray wool.
http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/

 

[rraming]

Yes I wear camo - this year I'll be switching to ASAT (it's sitting and waiting)

[John3]

I wear ASAT Ultimate 3D. Have been wearing this since 1997 with superb results... Or maybe because I set up well and watch my movement.. LOL

I like the looks of G. Fred's wool but cant get an answer to my emails asking about it on his website.

John III

[Covey]

Speaking of G. Freds wool I have called myself with no results! if anybody has any info I would appreciate it! Thanks, Jason