Stalking jacket - plain or camo?

[andyf]

I am looking at a new jacket, and both contenders (Rivers West and Ridgeline) offer plain or camo options.

Maybe I am watching too much Field Sports Britain, but it seems you can't move for Realtree camo these days, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is any better than plain, muted colours.

So, do the deer care, or is it just down to personal taste do you think?

Cheers,

Andyf

 

[6pointer]

I don't use camo to much association with the bad boys.

 

[Knottaclu]

Plain - never had any complaints from the deer.

 

[mereside]

plain green for me as well .atb wayne

 

[andyf]

So muted colours and quiet (fabric and me!) probably just as effective as the latest camo pattern. And less likely to attract funny comments down the pub
Cheers.
Andy

 

[375 mag]

It makes no diff to the deer just buy what you like

 

[Archer]

Green for me

 

[Overlay]

+ 1 on the green

 

[6pointer]

I must be watching it to much as well just bought my self a remote controlled car.

 

[weeman]

Green for me, I have a few different shades of green clothing to try and match the seasons.

 

[alaskagray]

Ridgeline dirty nappy broon for me

 

[RWC2010]

Rivers West camo for me but they also do it in green. The smock is an excellent bit of kit. http://www.glasgowfieldsports.co.uk/jackets_2300.html?filter_brand=RIVERSWEST&filter_sortby=name+asc

 

[RWC2010]

I must be watching it to much as well just bought my self a remote controlled car.

Love it......whats going to be next???

 

[andyf]

Rivers West camo for me but they also do it in green. The smock is an excellent bit of kit. http://www.glasgowfieldsports.co.uk/jackets_2300.html?filter_brand=RIVERSWEST&filter_sortby=name+asc

Well spotted! I'm already planning a trip to Glasgow Field Sports to try the Rivers West gear! I'm interested in the Field Pro Smock but also the Ranger Jacket as it has more venting options when it gets a bit warm (front zip and pit zips).

There's a similar choice from Ridgeline - the Monsoon smock or the Roar jacket - but I would ideally like to try them for size. Anyone know of a Ridgeline stockist near Glasgow?

Thanks for the help!

Andy

 

[RWC2010]

no probs Andy

I've got both the mentioned jacket from rivers west. The great thing about the 2 is you don't need to pile the clothes on underneath therefore your lean in weight. Its all about layering (base layer, mid layer, jacket) to suit the weather conditions just like outdoor or trekking clothing. my ranger is used for foxing / bunnies at night and the smock i use for stalking.

 

[Steyer 6.5]

Well the yanks like orange I believe?

 

[RWC2010]

Well the yanks like orange I believe?

They love zombie bullets as well http://www.hornady.com/ammunition/zombiemax

 

[Knottaclu]

Well the yanks like orange I believe?

I'm not sure what is worse: being forced to wear orange or being forced to wear orange and STILL BEING SHOT by one of your fellow Tangos.

 

[andyf]

no probs Andy

I've got both the mentioned jacket from rivers west. The great thing about the 2 is you don't need to pile the clothes on underneath therefore your lean in weight. Its all about layering (base layer, mid layer, jacket) to suit the weather conditions just like outdoor or trekking clothing. my ranger is used for foxing / bunnies at night and the smock i use for stalking.

RWC2010,
Do you mind telling me how you would compare the two, given that you use them for different things? Is the fact the Ranger jacket is your nightime jacket mean it is heavier/warmer than the smock, which is maybe more suited to stalking? My fear with the smock was overheating but maybe I'm worrying about nothing. I normally wear a merino wool base layer and am happy with the layering concept from experience hill walking and fishing so with that in mind maybe the smock is the way to go... In which case I just have to decide between the Rivers West and the Ridgeline...

 

[rigboot]

As you mentioned smocks above

There are other alternatives to the two you mentoned, the Country Covers field smock which I use and rate highly.

I see Deerhunter have also added a smock to their range now, can't comment on this as I haven't seen one yet but yet more to throw into the mix!

http://www.marshfarmcountry.co.uk/deerhunter-new-tempest-smock.html

Cheers

rb