Anyone still hunting in flannel?

[BeauWPS]

The older I get the less I’m fascinated with fancy camo patterns. Is anyone still wearing flannel on the stand?

There’s some good flannel jackets in muted colors like browns and olive drabs that look comfy and are sherpa lined. They’re much more affordable than most camo jackets/parkas. I’m just looking at it from a practicality standpoint.

 

[woodsdog2]

I do. I like the Asbell Wool Anoraks. Also have my Dad’s red and black checkered OG Woolruch coat I like to wear during firearms season. It’s warm but also nostalgic for me. A lot of guys here in the NE still wear buffalo plaid etc.

 

[Still Kicking]

Wool is pretty hard to beat in my "old guy" opinion. Cabelas had some great wool outerwear in the past and I'm still using it.

 

[Jammintree]

I love wool plaid.
I have some nylon / cotton / polyester plaid that I’ve attempted to wear as a mid or outer layer but don’t care for it. It doesn’t breath, holds sweat and generally results in that dreaded phenomenon where it either makes me too hot or too cold.
Frankly it would be amazing if more hunting clothing companies made plaid options for their garments.

 

[raisins]

I'd wear earth tone flannel. I like large block/large detail camo (ASAT, Predator, etc). I do not like the detailed, photorealistic camo. I don't think it works well at distance and I now find it kind of cheesy (like how a kid would think to make camo...."what if I just glue pictures of trees all over my coat, mama?"). However, having said that, most of my camo clothes are realtree edge or similar because when it comes to basic outer layers I am cheap and buy Midwayusa brand stuff on deep discount (so I can have totes full of it and always a clean set ready to go) and that brand only comes in camo that I don't like. I'm not spending $100 on a pair of polyester cargo pants just to get the camo I like.

 

[Swamp Fox__On The Run]

The older I get the less I’m fascinated with fancy camo patterns. Is anyone still wearing flannel on the stand?

There’s some good flannel jackets in muted colors like browns and olive drabs that look comfy and are sherpa lined. They’re much more affordable than most camo jackets/parkas. I’m just looking at it from a practicality standpoint.

I think you are referring to the fabric--which can be cotton, wool or even synthetic--rather than a color scheme or pattern, although a lot of people call anything cotton in plaid or tartan "flannel."

So, you can have camo, solid, or plaid/tartan flannel.

I wear a lot of camo or solid cotton flannel outdoors, but not when I will get wet, or there's a risk of it.

Wool flannel is much more expensive (think nice business suits, LOL) and I'm not up on how much outdoor clothing it's used in. I would expect it's somewhat delicate. Wool is the better insulator vs. cotton, though, especially wet.

Just thought I'd chime in on materials here from once-great textiles territory --- and the original home of Spanx.

You're welcome, ladies ...

 

[BeauWPS]

I think you are referring to the fabric--which can be cotton, wool or even synthetic--rather than a color scheme or pattern, although a lot of people call anything cotton in plaid or tartan "flannel."

So, you can have camo, solid, or plaid/tartan flannel.

I wear a lot of camo or solid cotton flannel outdoors, but not when I will get wet, or there's a risk of it.

Wool flannel is much more expensive (think nice business suits, LOL) and I'm not up on how much outdoor clothing it's used in. I would expect it's somewhat delicate. Wool is the better insulator vs. cotton, though, especially wet.

Just thought I'd chime in on materials here from once-great textiles territory --- and the original home of Spanx.

You're welcome, ladies ...

It’s the Coke, “pop”, soda debate. But yes, the pattern not the material. Like a “flannel” shirt plaid pattern. That’s what I’m talking about. I’ve just about given up on trying to match camo. Hunted in solid color pants. I watched a camo review video and the paid promoter gave his pitch then immediately got in a pop-up blind and my wife commented “why does he need camo?” I replied “Exactly.”

 

[Nosaj]

The short answer is yes, they call the green and black check the original camo, not sure that is really true, but it does break up the form and conceal in an evergreen environment. There are lots of different colors in hunting friendly fabrics now. I have wool red and black and green and black that I wear still hunting when it gets cold.

 

[Weldabeast]

 

[Topdog]

I’ve killed over 600” of whitetail antler the last 4 years on public land, on the ground, and with most shots under 75 yards wearing $30 Walmart Wrangler pants in earth tones and whatever jacket I like, some are camo, some are plaid wool, camo patterns are over rated, folks make too much of it, breaking up your outline and moving slow/quiet trump any camo pattern available.

 

[raisins]

It’s the Coke, “pop”, soda debate. But yes, the pattern not the material. Like a “flannel” shirt plaid pattern. That’s what I’m talking about. I’ve just about given up on trying to match camo. Hunted in solid color pants. I watched a camo review video and the paid promoter gave his pitch then immediately got in a pop-up blind and my wife commented “why does he need camo?” I replied “Exactly.”

I always wear camo, but never worry about matching patterns. In fact, having different patterns on probably helps break up your outline more, if anything, but you'd have to test it to be sure.

 

[BeauWPS]

I’ve killed over 600” of whitetail antler the last 4 years on public land, on the ground, and with most shots under 75 yards wearing $30 Walmart Wrangler pants in earth tones and whatever jacket I like, some are camo, some are plaid wool, camo patterns are over rated, folks make too much of it, breaking up your outline and moving slow/quiet trump any camo pattern available.

Impossible. Can’t be done without wearing matching Sitka.

 

[BeauWPS]

I always wear camo, but never worry about matching patterns. In fact, having different patterns on probably helps break up your outline more, if anything, but you'd have to test it to be sure…

You’re not wrong. I’m not going to try real hard to match camo for a critter that can’t see blaze orange or that giant metal ladder leaning against a tree.

 

[Nosaj]

I always wear camo, but never worry about matching patterns. In fact, having different patterns on probably helps break up your outline more, if anything, but you'd have to test it to be sure.

I agree, you break up the blob of sadness by mixing patterns and color pallets.
*******EDIT********
I typed "sameness" however, I guess auto correct wanted "sadness" lol

 

[woodsdog2]

As far as patterns for saddle hunting, the more open the better. I want to “break the blob” if I can be silhouetted against the sky by the deer below me I’m opting for patterns like predator fall brown or gray, ASAT, Predator, etc. I think the code of silence stuff is also a good pattern, there are a lot of functional patterns out now. Just don’t want to be the dark blob in the tree.

 

[raisins]

As far as patterns for saddle hunting, the more open the better. I want to “break the blob” if I can be silhouetted against the sky by the deer below me I’m opting for patterns like predator fall brown or gray, ASAT, Predator, etc. I think the code of silence stuff is also a good pattern, there are a lot of functional patterns out now. Just don’t want to be the dark blob in the tree.

We need more light colored open patterns, even snow camo with the white dyed to a very light tan or something. I'd buy a bow in snow camo or urban camo in a minute. I'm tired of camo being marketed towards what hunters want and the average hunter just wanting to look like a fine detailed picture of a tree with a little word on the pattern so everyone knows they wear the same pattern as a popular TV show.

 

[BeauWPS]

We need a Jeremiah Johnson series camo. Call it Plaid & Pelts.

 

[woodsdog2]

Early season options:

Wool Pathfinder Evening Stand Brown

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Or:

Wool Pathfinder Woodland Magic

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For leaf off up in the saddle

Pathfinder Timber Ghost (Size: Large)

Explore our soft yet rugged Asbell Wool clothing, handcrafted in the USA. Discover the quality of Fred Asbell wool and find the perfect wool hunting gear from G Fred Asbell for your adventures.

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[BeauWPS]

Early season options:

Wool Pathfinder Evening Stand Brown

Extra Heavy Weight Pathfinder Half-Zip Pullovers Our newest addition to the Pathfinder series is a half zipper that goes all the way down to the top of the kangaroo pocket. We received so many requests for this that we just had to make it happen. Check them out, this may be our best wool...

asbellwool.com

Or:

Wool Pathfinder Woodland Magic

Discover the Wool Pathfinder Woodland Magic, a premium outdoor gear essential. Crafted for durability and comfort, it enhances your wilderness adventures with warmth and style.

asbellwool.com

For leaf off up in the saddle

Pathfinder Timber Ghost (Size: Large)

Explore our soft yet rugged Asbell Wool clothing, handcrafted in the USA. Discover the quality of Fred Asbell wool and find the perfect wool hunting gear from G Fred Asbell for your adventures.

asbellwool.com

These are good looking garments, but at $175 a pop that ‘s getting away from my practical side.

 

[woodsdog2]

These are good looking garments, but at $175 a pop that ‘s getting away from my practical side.

Yeah for sure but considering something like a Sitka or First Lite or Stone Glacier Garment it’s not bad pricing. I think some of them are on sale in the $140 range. Call or email them she’s great to talk to. She may offer a discount or something.