What clothing is Necessary for deer stalking ?

[Fireflytk]

I’m starting to have a good understanding of deer stalking and am now sorting out range time and my first deer stalk soon ( hopefully if not in the new year ) with the help of user on this website ( thank you ) I’m now wondering for someone who is just getting into it what clothing would you recommend for a stalk / equipment ( taking into account I’m doing a probably guided stalk . ) apart from basic warm and green clothing I do have very good binoculars

 

[VSS]

None, if you're a naturist.
Otherwise, any dull green or brown clothing will do, provided that it's not noisy. Soft fabrics are a must.
Wear several thin layers rather than one thick one, and have opening fronts so you can unzip various layers to cool down, without having to take anything off.
Gloves to cover the paleness of your hands, rather than keeping you warm.
Hat with a brim.
Grow a beard.

 

[The Singing Stalker]

If you are just talking about clothing, green or browns. Warm.
So, as an example.
I feel the cold. Base layers. Heated jacket, cheap on Amazon. Off when you walk, on when you are sitting somewhere. Puffer jacket. Keeps the heat in. Waterproof jacket unlined.
Gloves and hat.
Not keen on wellies, too cold for me.
Depends on budget. I have quite a bit of decathlon kit. Damn site cheaper than “shooting kit”. But, I have still paid quite a bit for the trousers, lined. And the base layers.

 

[Fireflytk]

If you are just talking about clothing, green or browns. Warm.
So, as an example.
I feel the cold. Base layers. Heated jacket, cheap on Amazon. Off when you walk, on when you are sitting somewhere. Puffer jacket. Keeps the heat in. Waterproof jacket unlined.
Gloves and hat.
Not keen on wellies, too cold for me.
Depends on budget. I have quite a bit of decathlon kit. Damn site cheaper than “shooting kit”. But, I have still paid quite a bit for the trousers, lined. And the base layers.

Do you recommend any good trousers ?

 

[Cris]

Don’t forget what you were will get wet, covered in pxxx, shxt, mud and blood!

 

[Fireflytk]

None, if you're a naturist.
Otherwise, any dull green or brown clothing will do, provided that it's not noisy. Soft fabrics are a must.
Wear several thin layers rather than one thick one, and have opening fronts so you can unzip various layers to cool down, without having to take anything off.
Gloves to cover the paleness of your hands, rather than keeping you warm.
Hat with a brim.
Grow a beard.

Grow a beard I don’t think that’s happening any time soon

 

[Fireflytk]

Don’t forget what you were will get wet, covered in pxxx, shxt, mud and blood!

I’ll try stick to water proof stuff that can insulate and be cleaned

 

[The Singing Stalker]

Do you recommend any good trousers ?

This is the one I wear, as said, not cheap, but you have to remember, I really feel the cold. So far, these have been the ones that have kept me happy. And I’m not often very have.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hunting-warm-silent-waterproof-trousers-900-green/_/R-p-310379

I wear decent merino wool base layers as well with this. Not all the time, but certainly in the depths of winter, as I find these to be very good, and they are silent, that is important to me.

 

[Fireflytk]

This is the one I wear, as said, not cheap, but you have to remember, I really feel the cold. So far, these have been the ones that have kept me happy. And I’m not often very have.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hunting-warm-silent-waterproof-trousers-900-green/_/R-p-310379

I wear decent merino wool base layers as well with this. Not all the time, but certainly in the depths of winter, as I find these to be very good, and they are silent, that is important to me.

Thank you I’ll look into them and most likely try find similar ones

 

[Dickie]

Have a look on vinted check out some shooting brands then search them.

 

[hendrix's rifle]

If you are just talking about clothing, green or browns. Warm.
So, as an example.
I feel the cold. Base layers. Heated jacket, cheap on Amazon. Off when you walk, on when you are sitting somewhere. Puffer jacket. Keeps the heat in. Waterproof jacket unlined.
Gloves and hat.
Not keen on wellies, too cold for me.
Depends on budget. I have quite a bit of decathlon kit. Damn site cheaper than “shooting kit”. But, I have still paid quite a bit for the trousers, lined. And the base layers.

Me and the boys out stalking

 

[Jon P]

Do you recommend any good trousers ?

Craghopper clothing is quite good and not overly expensive, drys very quick when it gets wet. - I wear it daily

 

[Rake Aboot]

Whatever you have that’s dull coloured outdoor clothing.
Stalking is like any other hobby, you can get super geeky and spend thousands on bling , but you don’t need to.

The beard is compulsory. Men without beards can never be true hunters. It’s an actual thing !

 

[Fireflytk]

Whatever you have that’s dull coloured outdoor clothing.
Stalking is like any other hobby, you can get super geeky and spend thousands on bling , but you don’t need to.

The beard is compulsory. Men without beards can never be true hunters. It’s an actual thing !

Alright I’ll try grow a beard I’ve got pretty much a goatee at the moment

 

[Fireflytk]

Craghopper clothing is quite good and not overly expensive, drys very quick when it gets wet. - I wear it daily

I’ll look into it cheers

 

[Fireflytk]

Me and the boys out stalking

What is Ali g doing there

 

[Fireflytk]

Have a look on vinted check out some shooting brands then search them.

I’ll have a look cheers

 

[Pedro]

So, muted greens and browns. Camo isn't really necessary though. Stuff that doesn't rustle when you move is good. And really, something that is capable of surviving intact when you crawl around rough ground is a bonus. Waterproof outer clothing is a must and breathability is desirable. You'll also want to have some headwear. Ideally something that'll break up your human bonce and maybe be capable of hiding your nice shiny face a bit. Initially a baseball cap could do that.

You could, of course spend a fortune on clobber and maybe in time, you will. It's a rabbit hole many fall down. But initially, just look for stuff that'll work. It won't go amiss, it'll always be useful as backup gear. Dedicated shooting clothing can fetch a premium and whilst most of it is good stuff, look outside the box a bit and search for fell walking clothes and/or army surplus stuff. And there's no issue with searching the usual suspects online for second hand coats. I recently got a hardly used, in perfect condition Harkila Pro Hunter jacket for a quarter of the price of a new one.

But mostly, don't worry that what you wear might be thought of as not the done thing. It won't be like a day on the pheasants at Sandringham or somewhere.

 

[Mountain Bug]

Don't think too hard on it. I've killed more deer wearing tan/brown carhartt work wear than anything else because that is what I spend most of my time in. A thin lightweight packable rain jacket and pants for the wet, and layers of fleece (much lighter than wool) for the cold days. Most of all just get out and hunt first and you'll quickly figure what you need after.



Scott

 

[Fireflytk]

Don't think too hard on it. I've killed more deer wearing tan/brown carhartt work wear than anything else because that is what I spend most of my time in. A thin lightweight packable rain jacket and pants for the wet, and layers of fleece (much lighter than wool) for the cold days. Most of all just get out and hunt first and you'll quickly figure what you need after.



Scott

Cheers thank you