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Author Topic: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather  (Read 222 times)

Offline Avid Archer

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Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« on: January 25, 2011, 02:32:00 PM »
A 40 degree April morning can and do quickly turn into 80-85 degree afternoon here in GA. Does anyone have experience with a lightweight ghillie or leafy suit that is comfortable to hunt in warm climates?

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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 03:54:00 PM »
Take a look at the Bush in the Bag from Big Jim's Bow Company.  He is a sponser here.  It is a great hunting garment.  Light weight, and plenty of room for warm layers when it gets cold.  Great folks to deal with, as well.
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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 04:11:00 PM »
I have a light weight ghillie suit that is real comfortable, but it will get warm in the turkey woods. I have not seen a ghillie thats not hot when the temps get up above 70 or so. This year I am going to use the coat only for turkey's as it hangs down past my waist.
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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 04:21:00 PM »
I've got the light weight "stringy type" from Cabela's but even it will be warm when the temperature is in the 70's. I got a two piece but I would get the a "Long Hunter type (one piece) if I had it to do over again.
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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 04:25:00 PM »
Like Glenn said, no matter how light your ghillie is, that dude will be hot when wearing in temps above 70 deg. I would recommend you get one that uses netting as its backing material as opposed to the kind that use some sort of bug suit material. Not only are the netting kind cooler but you can easily repair them.

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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 06:33:00 PM »
I wear a Bass Pro leafy suit all summer long chasing hogs down here in South Fl. Just shorts and a T-shirt underneath. Its still hot but when its 92 at 5 am ain't much going to be cool. Plus this suit helps keep the skeeters off of you a bit.
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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2011, 06:44:00 PM »
The ASAT is mesh based and lets the air through and is also sized to fit over whatever clothes. Hot or cold temps are fine.

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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2011, 07:12:00 PM »
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Originally posted by stalkin4elk:
The ASAT is mesh based and lets the air through and is also sized to fit over whatever clothes. Hot or cold temps are fine.
Ditto for me.  

 
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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »
In the early season, I would wear the bush n a bag over my shorts and t shirt. It is very cool compared to my guille.

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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 08:38:00 AM »
thanks and ttt

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Re: Best Ghillie/Leafy for Warm Weather
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 12:50:00 PM »
Red Boar, I like! Where do I get one?
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