Why does hunting clothing always seem to go up in price every year where do you find the cheap stuff
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Why does hunting clothing always seem to go up in price every year where do you find the cheap stuff
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Have you tried hunting in a Cotton shirt and black rugby shorts, with a woolen layer and a windbreaker/raincoat if need be ?,it works.
More deer have been killed without Camo than with.
Most hunting/fishing clothing is designed to catch your $$$$ not game.
and fuck all of it lives up to the hype.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
What you guys dont know that wearing camo gear pretty much guarantees you an animal every trip?
Shit quality hunting brands aren't hard to come by but cheap shit quality is getting more difficult to find :thumbsup:
Ridgeline would have to be your best bet for cheap?
+1 - I wear thermals, rugby shorts and a t-shirt for 90% of my hunting. I did however buy a decent 'branded' jacket though.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
the big red shed AKA the warehouse has some pretty ok kit now days.
"hunting" branded clothing is over hyped bullshit. Ive shot plenty of critters wearing shorts and singlet with thermals in the cooler weather.
ah so that's where i am going wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by scoped
Hamish
it has to be the same stuff the Navy Seals wear Hamish.
The h&f 5 piece fleece pack is a staple of all farm hunters
Does that also count for track hunters?? If so then I am covered and I best go and get one, although I am not allowed in the lower Hutt h&f so someone may have to get for meQuote:
Originally Posted by scoped
So glad the secret has been unlocked, I can now go and shoot more deer with the right gear now
Hamish
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STORY here....not allowed in store???????
is that rule from SWMBO/wife or did you have heated discussion with staff????
Nope, not with staff. I used to be staff 3 yrs ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck
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aha I see...yip that'll do it
What this man said. Best quote I have seen on these forums for ever. Nuf said.
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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Swazi, Icebreaker & Kuiu if you're after quality proven products.
I do use alot of Military equipment mainly because a mate of mine (ex Brit military) likes to trade his gear for wild game. I swapped a leg of pork for a new Brit military fly tarp the other night, must say it is far superior to my Huntech fly I usually use.
Ive got some Kuiu stuff coming in the post as we speak. If it lives half up to the hype ill be a happy man
Kuiu does have a good line of gear that functions as described. It fits with what I consider a more kiwi style of functionality plus so far is quite hard wearing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick-D
Only one gripe is the stupid FB post I got from a combined Kuiu and Talley scope rings telling me how great it was they were supporting Donald Trump. Made me sad/mad.
I could use cotton shirts and shorts etc like I used to. I could also drive there in an austin A40 devon like I used to. But there are far better/more comfortable options these days. Im sure it wont make difference to my success rate but to quote Jeremy Clarkson" money might not buy you happiness but its better crying in a Range Rover"
i use army surplus gear it lasts a long time
I've had a pair of Warehouse cotton shorts for several years that I wear with long johns, and in the mean time have torn and discarded 3 pairs of Adidas nylon shorts. Adidas footy shorts are probably better, but slow drying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck
I wear branded stuff if I get given it or if its in a sale, but otherwise just wear ordinary outdoor work cheap stuff. Cheap brushed cotton work shirts are ok with a polly or wool singlet underneath.
+1 for army surplus, kiwi disposals is where I have got a bit of gear in the past. Tends to a bit on the heavy side but I feel its guna last better than something light and flimsy.
Did just pick up 2short sleeve blue blaze fleece tops for $60 at the big red shed though...
Yep. One of the many 'promises' trump has made is to keep public land in public hands, so alot of the hunting fraternity are keen on him. It might be one of the few things he will remember saying as his sons are both keen hunters.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
Its a crazy world we live in when that maniac has a real shot at being president.
wait for sales or 2nd hand stuff, buy gear when its out of season or season promos etc.
try not to pay full retail when I can
To quote the great @1toeknee1
"Money is no obstacle for hobbies."
I have some pretty alright kit, but still just wear merino longs with shorts overtop and thermal long sleeve with fleece t shirt. Comfortable and fast drying.
Ex Rugby club shorts and socks=$0, couple of black eyes from games
Ex Brit Army Gortex jacket $90, kiwi disposals these are awesome
Various wharehouse, Kathmandu, H&F poly top & longjohns. Don't go too pricey as you will rip holes, cover in blood and animal fur mixture and possibly need to sometimes just biff or you leave mixed up with someone else's gear.
Most of the top of the line stuff is quite hot for your general hunting, more alps or South Island winter gear. I struggle to hunt in long pants despite everyone in the magazines wearing them these days.
Actually go for good quality socks, don't go cheapskate there
I buy good gear but hate that once you have worn it out they have changed the style or no longer make that bit of kit.
My new approach is to find what I like and buy two of them.
Like the Swazi anorak I hunt in is no longer made for example:yuush:
The man who dies with the most hunting gear wins.
So surely you would have to buy hunting related everything.
Agree with this Macpac and Kathmandu clearance stuff good value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kooza
If you a buying sizes other than M,L or XL you do real well.
Their merino stuff pretty good and when you start poking holes in them better than bigger dollar icebreaker gear.
Swazi stuff good too, join as a Clan member and keep an eye on specials as well.
It is a bit pricier but is worth it in my opinion.
Kuiu Gear turned up yesterday. Like the look of it, got a couple of their fancy synthetic base layers and a soft shell. Will give it a run next week, but seems very well made. Not a stitch out of place.
Wish they would bring some stock in though, very nearly got stung by customs, and this wasn't a big order at all.