Alpaca wool has some very cool features too. 2x the tensile strength for the same micron compared to merino, the hairs are hollow which means they don’t absorb water, so they wick sweat right through the fabric while staying insulating. It’s anti microbial, very water resistant, very durable, dead silent, and SUPER breathable
Agreed. Wool is a miracle fabric. The most sought after piece of kit, when I was in the military was the Norwegian Army sweater (longer than normal sleeves that had a thumb hole and could act as almost gloves plus a collar that you could flip up against the wind and cold, but also buttoned up the front like a quarter zip, but with quieter buttons). The German Mountain Infantry start every morning movement with their kit on that was keeping them warm in camp. They stop after 15 min. and strip down to their movement layers.
Big fan of New Zealand merino/outdoor gear. They grow some of the finest wool on the planet, have a strong hunting/outdoors culture and they’ve always punched above their weight quality/design wise. With the exchange rate being what it is, bargains can be had too.
The ( cheap ) MaGyver Method : I've created a lot of my own camo by buying used regular quality garments and 3- 4 quarts of vary colors of wall paint. You will use very little of those cans of paint in creating one camo outfit. You will get a lot of mileage out of those cans of paint. I used sponges or old wadded up rough towels as a dobber, and I have even used crunched up plastic shopping bags to blotch the paints on. Then use the painting sponges ( with stick already attached ) from the dollar store, and paint in a few lines and edges. Changing the hues by adding ( tiny amounts ) of black paint, or one of the other darker colors you chose ... to the lightest color you chose, on a plastic trash bag. It's a tapering transition in the color ( or hue ) scheme. Use a photo from a commercial camo garment as a color guide. You'll figure it out. It need not be perfect at all, to work extremely well. You can find excellent cotton, fleece, and wool garments at secondhand stores for very little money. Jackets, hats, and gloves too. The key to painting the material is to just dab the paint on. Don't try to paint the material as if it were a wall in your house. Blotch it on with only a little paint on your improvised paint dabber. ( Again, a little paint goes a very long way. ) * You want the material to still be able to breathe. Apply too much paint and it clogs the pores of the garment, and it will also make the surface noisy. Use as little paint as possible and maybe even add some water to it to assist in getting the paint absorbed into the cloth of the garment. Then let it dry thoroughly. You're now a pro at improvising camo clothing. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. - Arthur Ashe * Happy hunting.
There is a British (and specifically Scottish) movement to legalise bowhunting. If it's something you might be interested in, check it out... www.britishbowhunterassociation.co.uk/page10.php
G'day from South Australia, saw you on Keto Homestead with Jess ans thought Id come over, sub and watch :) We have a marino sheep amongst ours-the best wool!
I stand under a fir tree when it’s raining! Seriously though, I haven’t found any rain gear that’s quiet enough for my liking. The gaiters are somewhat loud if walking in brush but not too bad in the open. These are by kennetrek
Clay, when whitetail hunting. How do you approach morning and evening hunting? Meaning what type of spots do you hunt on an AM hunt vs. evening hunts? I’m not unsure of what to do, just like to get others perspectives. Maybe worth a video.
They’re probably not going to hold up well if you’re busting through briars. This is my first year with the new design but the old ones did pretty well. I still wear them after 4 years in the field.
Haha! Wait....Im a whitetail hunter....oh yea! Ive been wearing wool since I was a kid but mine is old school itchy although it does serve the same purpose and I chuckle at all the new age materials.
@@turtlewolfpack6061 If we had somewhere around here to get stuff like that, maybe. Ordering online is a no-go though; never know what kinda crap you're gonna get heh
What are your thoughts on the durability of the obsidian pants? A lot of reviews say they get holes easily and just plan don't hold up over time with actual use. I'm tempted to buy but also don't feel like wasting my hard earned money. I hunt in northern NY. I do not hunt from a tree stand. I'm either sitting on the ground somewhere or walking the woods.
They aren’t what you want for busting through briars and heavy brush for sure. It’s a trade off, lite and quite vs rugged and loud or heavy and hot. For me, in the country I hunt, the trade is worth it. I have a pair of their older kanab pants I’ve had for years. They have a few homes in them but I’ve worn the hell out of them.
Where do you get your pants? I'm a thick thigh guy and it causes a lot of rubbing and loud noises, any tips on gear? I have tried several types and haven't found the ideal type yet. Thanks for the video, love your content.
Alpaca wool has some very cool features too. 2x the tensile strength for the same micron compared to merino, the hairs are hollow which means they don’t absorb water, so they wick sweat right through the fabric while staying insulating. It’s anti microbial, very water resistant, very durable, dead silent, and SUPER breathable
Agreed. Wool is a miracle fabric. The most sought after piece of kit, when I was in the military was the Norwegian Army sweater (longer than normal sleeves that had a thumb hole and could act as almost gloves plus a collar that you could flip up against the wind and cold, but also buttoned up the front like a quarter zip, but with quieter buttons). The German Mountain Infantry start every morning movement with their kit on that was keeping them warm in camp. They stop after 15 min. and strip down to their movement layers.
Big fan of New Zealand merino/outdoor gear. They grow some of the finest wool on the planet, have a strong hunting/outdoors culture and they’ve always punched above their weight quality/design wise. With the exchange rate being what it is, bargains can be had too.
The ( cheap ) MaGyver Method :
I've created a lot of my own camo
by buying used regular
quality garments
and 3- 4 quarts
of vary colors of wall paint.
You will use very little of those cans of paint in creating one camo outfit.
You will get a lot of mileage
out of those cans of paint.
I used sponges or
old wadded up rough towels as a dobber,
and I have even used crunched up plastic shopping bags to blotch the paints on.
Then use the painting sponges
( with stick already attached )
from the dollar store,
and paint in a few lines and edges.
Changing the hues by adding
( tiny amounts ) of black paint,
or one of the other darker colors
you chose ...
to the lightest color you chose, on a plastic trash bag.
It's a tapering transition
in the color ( or hue ) scheme.
Use a photo
from a commercial
camo garment as a color guide.
You'll figure it out.
It need not be perfect at all,
to work extremely well.
You can find excellent cotton,
fleece, and wool garments
at secondhand stores
for very little money.
Jackets, hats, and gloves too.
The key to painting the material
is to just dab the paint on.
Don't try to paint the material
as if it were a wall in your house.
Blotch it on with only a little paint
on your improvised paint dabber.
( Again, a little paint
goes a very long way. )
* You want the material
to still be able to breathe.
Apply too much paint
and it clogs the pores
of the garment,
and it will also make the surface noisy.
Use as little paint as possible and maybe even add some water to it
to assist in getting the paint
absorbed into the cloth of the garment.
Then let it dry thoroughly.
You're now a pro
at improvising camo clothing.
Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can.
- Arthur Ashe
* Happy hunting.
Orrr- you could just skip the paint and be all set
I just love the bow and trad Hunting is life
Being Scottish I'll never go hunting, but when the SHTF it's merino wool for me.
There is a British (and specifically Scottish) movement to legalise bowhunting. If it's something you might be interested in, check it out...
www.britishbowhunterassociation.co.uk/page10.php
What pant do you recommend instead of the first-lite obsidian pant if your hunting environment requires more durability?
G'day from South Australia, saw you on Keto Homestead with Jess ans thought Id come over, sub and watch :) We have a marino sheep amongst ours-the best wool!
In respect to quietness I'd be interested to know what you wear in rain and what kind of gaiters you use. Thanks
I stand under a fir tree when it’s raining! Seriously though, I haven’t found any rain gear that’s quiet enough for my liking. The gaiters are somewhat loud if walking in brush but not too bad in the open. These are by kennetrek
Clay, when whitetail hunting. How do you approach morning and evening hunting? Meaning what type of spots do you hunt on an AM hunt vs. evening hunts? I’m not unsure of what to do, just like to get others perspectives. Maybe worth a video.
Clay, I too am a big fan of wool. You mentioned Obsidian pants from first lite. How durable are they?
They’re probably not going to hold up well if you’re busting through briars. This is my first year with the new design but the old ones did pretty well. I still wear them after 4 years in the field.
Good channel
How do I get my hands on one of those long bows?
Spanish sheeps, the best jejejeje
I used alpaca
I'm guessing that one dislike was a whitetail hunter xD
Haha! Wait....Im a whitetail hunter....oh yea! Ive been wearing wool since I was a kid but mine is old school itchy although it does serve the same purpose and I chuckle at all the new age materials.
@@turtlewolfpack6061 Synthetics are terrible for the environment - just wish I could afford wool
@@3nertia shop military surplus like me. Surplus wool pants and tunics can usually be had for a song and works just as good as merino.
@@turtlewolfpack6061 If we had somewhere around here to get stuff like that, maybe. Ordering online is a no-go though; never know what kinda crap you're gonna get heh
@@3nertia that is true. Ive been pretty lucky on both points, as well as thrift stores over the years.
Awesome.
What are your thoughts on the durability of the obsidian pants? A lot of reviews say they get holes easily and just plan don't hold up over time with actual use. I'm tempted to buy but also don't feel like wasting my hard earned money. I hunt in northern NY. I do not hunt from a tree stand. I'm either sitting on the ground somewhere or walking the woods.
They aren’t what you want for busting through briars and heavy brush for sure. It’s a trade off, lite and quite vs rugged and loud or heavy and hot. For me, in the country I hunt, the trade is worth it. I have a pair of their older kanab pants I’ve had for years. They have a few homes in them but I’ve worn the hell out of them.
what kind of knife do you carry?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where do you get your pants? I'm a thick thigh guy and it causes a lot of rubbing and loud noises, any tips on gear? I have tried several types and haven't found the ideal type yet. Thanks for the video, love your content.
Firstlite.com they’re having a big sale on the 3rd and 4th.
I dont' know whether I can trust your advice or not because the hard sales stuff going. Hard to navigate these days. Probably won't buy this gear.
7:44 - I don't understand how a solid colored bottom and camo top breaks up your silhouette. Wouldn't you want a camo top and bottom?
Ungulate vision doesn't work the way ours does
firstlight.com ?
Firstlite.com