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Hunting Summer cammoflage clothing
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Thanks il check it out , Shud u wear face covering aswell ? And long sleeves to cover arms even on hot days ? Cheers
OldStock
Member Extraordinaire
I tend to value a face covering over camo clothes.
As long as you are wearing modest tones, IE. like a deer, and not moving fast, stalking the greys works.
What breaks it is movement, faces, fingers, typical human things.
I do wear camo, as I'm trying to make the most of my time out, but honestly when I have worn normal clothes, coyote browns and earthy tones, it has been fine.
Unless you are the sort of tones that fit well in a woodland setting, I'd cover arms.
I tend to think if you were looking to spot a human, what would you look for.
Obviously you will want to be comfortable, and not sweaty.
As long as you are wearing modest tones, IE. like a deer, and not moving fast, stalking the greys works.
What breaks it is movement, faces, fingers, typical human things.
I do wear camo, as I'm trying to make the most of my time out, but honestly when I have worn normal clothes, coyote browns and earthy tones, it has been fine.
Unless you are the sort of tones that fit well in a woodland setting, I'd cover arms.
I tend to think if you were looking to spot a human, what would you look for.
Obviously you will want to be comfortable, and not sweaty.
OldStock
Member Extraordinaire
On the face covering, if you feel stupid wearing it, that will probably work well.
I've some 3D camo leaf types, and didn't really consider how much they would break up the human aspect.
Deer have spotted me with camo and face veil, they look confused, and wait for me to move before they get (lightly) spooked.
This ebay supplier has some decent bits of camo and a range of shooting clothing, without going full camo (consider that if you need to break off for the shops).
www.ebay.co.uk
I've some 3D camo leaf types, and didn't really consider how much they would break up the human aspect.
Deer have spotted me with camo and face veil, they look confused, and wait for me to move before they get (lightly) spooked.
This ebay supplier has some decent bits of camo and a range of shooting clothing, without going full camo (consider that if you need to break off for the shops).
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Ratman72
Super member
Hello, , You can get some camo light weight cotton army type coats and tee shirts and trousers for summer, I have a set and used with water proof spray in case of a light shower
Old Ironsights
Busy member
I can't offer anything on uk camo patterns, but personally I can't stand a veil on my face. Not sure why, it irritates me, and doesn't stay put, and so on. I use a 'neck gaiter' thingy, a tube of stretchy material, I'm not sure what you'd call them in the uk. It goes over your head and around your neck. I pull it up over my chin and mouth. (Not over my nose or my glasses fog!) I find it far more comfortable than tying a veil around my head.
OldStock
Member Extraordinaire
The glasses struggle is real, that is why I settled on a veil with a separate mouth aperture [1].
I still have to remember to breath out through my mouth in rare (hunched up) situations, but most of the time it is sling it on, adjust it first time, with the built in elastic, then sort of forget it is there.
I can't use neck tubes, as I like to cover my nose and must have a big conk, as it just keeps my glasses fogged all the time, even in summer.
OldStock
Member Extraordinaire
That look interesting, might have to try one.
Thanks oldstock much appreciated . Il check the link out , am I right in thinking early mornings are best for greys ?On the face covering, if you feel stupid wearing it, that will probably work well.
I've some 3D camo leaf types, and didn't really consider how much they would break up the human aspect.
Deer have spotted me with camo and face veil, they look confused, and wait for me to move before they get (lightly) spooked.
This ebay supplier has some decent bits of camo and a range of shooting clothing, without going full camo (consider that if you need to break off for the shops).
Security measure | eBay
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I also wear glasses so reackon veil with mouth bit mane best for me also
valevelo
Member Extraordinaire
I've got one of the lightweight Jack Pyke digicam tops. Lightweight for walking in the summer, and get a size too big and then wear it over other stuff in the cooler weather
https://www.jackpyke.co.uk/products/quick-wick-armour-top-digicam
https://www.jackpyke.co.uk/products/quick-wick-armour-top-digicam
Prof1974
Super member
Personally. For squirrels as your target species you would need a hide and a feeder for optimal results. If you're using nets then camo comes in handy on your top half. I only have one jacket that I layer up underneath if it's chilly, heated gillet is a god send. I tend to set up a feeder on or near to a sitty tree that pigeons tend to use, I then put my hide behind a bush or tree in between my target area, this helps take the focus from you from the quarry. I pop a wide brimmed hat on top of my baseball cap, I then have a camo lightweight cotton snood or scrim scarf. This gets pulled up when there's a target. In the height of summer I use Aliexpress long-sleeved camo tops, lightweight gloves. If you do get a hide of the blacked out type then dark clothing suffices.
For mooching I tend to have the same clothing but take a beanbag seat with me to sit and use a tree as a back rest. I prefer mooching but you won't have half the success as bringing them to a feeder. A thermal spotter for squirrels is an awesome bit of kit, they glow up like they're on fire. Move slowly, look for cover. I tend to ruin my clothing so go for a Jack Pyke coat and then everything else is from Aliexpress or an Army surplus store.
Woodland tends to be shootable in most weather conditions so just make sure you're not too warm, or cold. I take a flask and make a day of it. Just remember where you have had success. They'll be back!
Enjoy.
For mooching I tend to have the same clothing but take a beanbag seat with me to sit and use a tree as a back rest. I prefer mooching but you won't have half the success as bringing them to a feeder. A thermal spotter for squirrels is an awesome bit of kit, they glow up like they're on fire. Move slowly, look for cover. I tend to ruin my clothing so go for a Jack Pyke coat and then everything else is from Aliexpress or an Army surplus store.
Woodland tends to be shootable in most weather conditions so just make sure you're not too warm, or cold. I take a flask and make a day of it. Just remember where you have had success. They'll be back!
Enjoy.
Terminal_Boy
Proactive member
The German Flecktarn pattern is very effective at breaking up your silhouette and blending into the background in UK woodland.
Just don’t mention it being derived from a Waffen SS camo pattern if you get chatting to a Flecktarn Fanboy as they tend to get a little upset about it.
Just don’t mention it being derived from a Waffen SS camo pattern if you get chatting to a Flecktarn Fanboy as they tend to get a little upset about it.
OldStock
Member Extraordinaire
That is probably true, until they get to know that is when you arrive.
At my perm, day break and maybe an hour before sundown are the two busy periods, but if I'm spotted "just after I have given up" is when it kicks off.
They can feed through the day, and if they have travelled some distance to a feeder, they won't be there before first light.
3d leaf printed trousers and top... like a net curtain. Very light , so can be worn over a tee shirt and shorts .... and act like a.mozzie net.
Search amazon. Or temu... can also get face covering and gloves to match.
Search amazon. Or temu... can also get face covering and gloves to match.
I might see if I can make a couple feeders up also and have a go at that . Think the best bate is peanuts ? Presume you’d fill them up couple days before going shooting ? Sorry for all the questions mate
Thanks for the advice much appreciated, I have a thermal spotter only used it at night for rats and rabbits . Will be good to use it in day for the squirrels
