Water & Wind & not rustling clothes - help needed

[mkotar]

I am not the hunter but I hunt with my camera and finally decided to go beyond Decathlon and buy some proper stuff for roaming in the forests, seeking some animals

Hi am about to buy new trousers and jackets (water&wind resistant). After lot of research and trying some of them in shops nearby I chose Deerhunter's RAM (I've checked Pinewood, Alaska and some other brands but it was hard to find anything with sleeves and trousers long enough for me) . I read lot of topics on this forum (and on many others) and i know that this should be a good quality product.

Unfortunately I was not able to test if RAM is not rustling (it was very noisy at the shop due to some construction works) - Can you share some of your opinions about it ?

Also I was considering to buy something lighter - wind proof jacket and trousers (not fully water repellent) and buy second pair of trousers / jacket that I can put on top them but in camo colours. Do you have any suggestions for this?
My choice was something like Deerhunter Explorer (i can use them without top layer) + sneaky 3d pull-over set or survivor rain trousers/jacket (or anything similar in camo from other brand)

Mike

 

[jer]

For goose shooting in the worst weather and sitting in a hi seat the Browning Grand Passage stuff is hard to beat, quiet, wind and rain proof in real tree cammo.

 

[mkotar]

@jer thx for quick answer. The only clothes i was able to find in shops nearby or generally that have browning clothes in stock are Browning Hells Canyon - do you know this series?

 

[jer]

Hi I believe the Hella Canyon series is quite new and I have not seen it, I must say though that if it is as good as the Grand Passage it would be very good, funnily enough Grand Passage series used to be called Dirty Bird but Browning decided to change it for some reason. I was made aware of it a few years ago goose shooting on Orkney where weather conditions can be quite severe and the local guides all wore Dirty Bird and said it was the only clothing that kept them warm and dry. I bought the jacket and salapet and rate them better than my Harkila and quite a bit cheaper.

 

[willie_gunn]

As both a hunter and photographer I would recommend natural fabrics - cotton, wool, etc. Add a fleece or two and you will be sorted. If it’s wet then wear the gore tex shell beneath an ex-army cotton outer layer to reduce noise.

 

[mkotar]

thanks, it turns out you're discouraging me from buying deerhunter ram clothes

@jer it seems that such these Browning clothes might be good option

@willie_gunn i was thinking about this approach as i am using quite similar thing now. however i tend to minimize number of clothes on me and was considering some good clothes plus some 3d camo suit on top of them (if these clothes were not in camo colors like deerhunter ram)

 

[eldon]

I have a Deerhunter Ram jacket and trousers.

The jacket;
Pros... Very warm and very waterproof excellent in both. Quiet as the external is soft with a liner.
One of my favourites.

Cons... The liner is the waterproof bit and all the pockets are outside that, umm!
Little pocket zippers aren't great however the main zip is great so probably some cost cutting here.
Relatively heavy.

The trousers;
Pros.... they have a removeable liner so arguably two pairs in one.
Quiet.

Cons..
They have press studs etc for the liner and so if using a bum bag or belt items then they are not comfortable for me due to lumps and bumps pressing into flesh.

 

[Pedro]

I've got two sets of Ram jackets and trousers. They are long in the leg/arm, so good for that. They are also quiet, another tick. they have proved waterproof and fairly breathable, so that fits the bill too. But it is apparent that they are built down to a cost. I agree with eldon's comments and I've torn a pocket on one jacket The general feel is of a mid-priced product.

Frankly, if you buy Deerhunter Ram, they will do the job more than adequately. There is better stuff out there, but you could easily spend a small fortune too.

 

[smokey]

Ex army SAS Windproof smock silent & windproof just add a waterproofing spray carry a lightweight poncho for heavy downfalls

 

[sir-lamp-alot]

Ive got a fortis SAS smock (its the closest I will ever get to being in the SAS!) And its wind and waterproof plus breathable, hard wearing, has a hood and full of pockets and also comes with some good guarantees to boot. You will how ever need to layer up in winter with it though, i find a cheap army surplus thermal under jacket ( known as softies) is a good accompaniment.