Dressed to kill

I get a kick out of seeing how some people dress when they hunt out of a blind. Full camo, face masks, etc., etc.
I dress in jeans,boots, a shirt and a jacket (If its cold). IMO, camo does not help at all when you are completely enclosed.
I guess the TV hunting shows influence the garb you see people wearing, especially the women on the tv shows that go "all out" to impress viewers with how cool they look.

Depends on the weather, I will say my warmest cloths are camo'd bibs etc

I wear camo just because those are my "hunting" clothes. And my face mask is camo just because that's what I have. And I wear it when it's cold. I've shot several deer early in the season wearing red gym shorts and a white t shirt. I'm in the blind now in mostly camo, but last week my camo was dirty, so I wore jeans and a brown long sleeve thermal shiry.

But my warmest jacket is camo. I wear it everywhere when it's cold, not just hunting.

For the most part I agree with the OP. When im hunting box blinds I wear blue jeans and 90% of the time an old work shirt, short sleeve button up, its not too cold most of the time. When I hunt tripod or ground blind/tree stand I will wear some old cammo wranglers and whatever cammo long sleeve shirt and ball cap I can find. I did sit the triod last weekend in blue jeans and a dark blue shirt and had deer within 30 yards that were not spooked.

Camo=hunt mode

My priority is staying warm. THe older I get, the more it bothers me. I don't care if I look like Lady gaga if I'm warm. Sometimes it's camo in box blinds. sometimes it's not.

I think the most important thing is worrying about what everyone else is wearing.

Spent all last weekend at the lease wearing t-shirt and shorts. A buddy of mine was all decked out like you're talking about, camo from head to toe to sit in their box blinds.

There is something to this

Yep, gets me in the right mindset. Plus my camo is my hunting clothes that I don't mind getting bloody or dirty, and if I rip them tracking something through thick brush, well that's what they are for. Plus, a lot of the time I get up, get dressed, and then decide where I'm going to hunt. If I decide to go sit in a brush blind or tree stand, then I'm ready. Most importantly, if someone shows up without camo on, then I know they aren't serious and I can make fun of them

Take a ride with me in Paducah in 20deg with 20-30mph winds and let me know how them blue jeans and jacket work out for you for a 45min ride, most my everyday clothes is not warm enought and my camo clothes is made for cold temps. I don't wear the face mask.

My big thing is I wear the same cold weather clothes for hunting deer or coyotes or hogs, so it needs to be tough enough to withstand the thick stuff and concealing enough to mask us as much as possible from coyotes catching us. ALso, I never know when I might set up in a box blind or maybe set up in a field or wherever, so I come prepared.

If I know for a fact I will only hunt the box blind and it is warmer, I don't get too concerned about the camo. Have hunted in shorts and t-shirt before. I don't like that though, its like playing football in 100 degree days. Just not right.

I wear a long sleeve camo shirt or a camo jacket depending on the weather. I usually wear blue jeans for my pants, though. I doubt it matters much either way, but if it makes me more confident about not getting seen then its worth it.

To me fatigues are more comfortable than jeans-I quit wearing jeans years ago. It's either shorts, khakis/slacks, or fatigues (or occasionally warm-ups).

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When I was competing and on a different forum, a single thread raged on for pages and pages about wearing wife beaters in the gym. This will be no different - it's destined to turn into a lovely read.

I don't care what other people are wearing.

We got a few box blinds the windows were cut to big in and it helps if you cover your face up. Other than that, just dress to stay warm!

I went into a donut shop the other day and turned around to leave and was face to face with a guy in camo with full face paint.

x 2 Each to his own

If I'm in one of the pop ups I wear a black hoodie and jeans or whatever depending on the weather. For all the other stands, tri pods, ladder etc. I wear camo with a leaf suit on top. or a tee shirt and shorts under the leaf suit if it's hot.

Couldnt care less what other guys wear to their stand.

who cares

I just look good in camo.

Some on here are worse than women OMG did you see what he wore to the stand this morning, I mean really? How tacky.

I wear camo in the blind so I'll be ready for the foto op if I manage to make a kill. I do confess that I usually have on clashing camo.

My thermal base layer is camo too. Totally unnecessary, but whatever.

Let 'em be and let 'em have fun. Variety is the spice of life. I doubt that 50% of the guys I see with cowboy hats have any cows, but if it makes them happy, so be it.

I have camo jammies, is that tacky?

I have camo underwear. Of course I don't wear them because you can't see anything.

I wear camo because I don't care if it gets dirty.

I'm not a huge camo wearer here in TX except during bow season but I don't think anything of others wearing it. Heck, it's not easy finding hunting clothes that are NOT camo. When I hunt out west I rarely wear camo much anymore unless I'm bowhunting. Hardly any of the folks who live there wear it and I just got tired of sticking out like a sore thumb.

Now, all the "face-paint" guys on TV who wear it 24/7 is a little much/silly.

I hunt in my camo underwear, no face mask.

Deer Hunting - unless it is really really cold I am in shorts and a t-shirt with a pull over usually, but sometimes jeans or fatigues. Don't wear camo much. Trailer is heated, camp fire is heated, hunting jeep is heated and all my stands are heated. Never wear any of my cold weather gear anymore. We laugh about how rough we have it deer hunting. Don't bow hunt anymore, just gun. Now duck hunting is full camo but still dress light and layered as I am hot natured.

This thread was directed at rookies who wear camo to sit in a blind, not stupidity on how to dress for riding in 20 degree weather. Looking at the "off the wall" response (see above) convinces me that a hell of a lot of people come up short in reading comprehension.

I wear full camo and grow a semi-beard for hunting season to not have to wear a mask on goose hunts, I hate masks. It's a fashion statement that I'm going hunting, I look great in camo and it lets you walk around in town between hunts with socks and crocs and ppl just think you were at least polite enough to take off muddy boots before walking into the store/cafe. I will also match my base to my short sleeve camo tops to the best of my ability and also match hats to camo pattern I'm wearing. It's serious business and probably how I;m able to see deer where there are no deer.

The way it breaks up my curves, very slenderizing!

I am just a poor boy that still wears the old style Carhartt coveralls that are about 25 years old. No camo, just the washed out tan color. A blue knitted toboggan if I need to keep my head warm and old USAF black pilot gloves with a liner if I need gloves. It ay not be a fashion statement, but it works for me.

I have more camo clothes than regular clothes.

Everything in camo looks better!

My kind of guy

When the weather is warm enough I wear my camo speedo and when it get cooler I wear my insulated speedo that is also camo....

Come on guys are we hunters or fashion police

Only time I would care what a fella was wearing, is if he wore a dress to the stand, then I would probably have some "issues"........

You sure the camo is the problem there?

so true!

I just scored a new pair of Wall's insulated bib overalls at Wal-Mart (after I swore I'd never go back). It was worth the trip, those puppies are warm.

But really, as long as my gun case matches my shoes, I'm good to go.

Have any of you folks that don't wear camo in your box blind ever come across deer on your walk to or from your box blind?
It's happened to me many times.
How well can you hide from or stalk the deer you see in your non-camo clothes?

If you have them, you might as well wear them regardless of where you'll be sitting.

I drive my camo Gator right up to my stand. It's like I'm invisible.

How about if you sit in a blind in camo but need to be ready in case a spot/stalk opportunity presents itself?

That okay with everyone?

Camo makes me look fat.

Oh, never mind.

They'll walk up to me, so I don't worry about it that much.

Plus I can temporarily blind them with the light....

I have camo but only wear it if it's cold. I NEVER wear it off the property. Too many people that are neutral regarding hunting can be swayed by a person wearing camo doing the wrong thing. It's kinda like representing your company. Not very often but I'm subject to being rude. So I never wear it out.

My cold weather hunting clothes are camo... so, no matter where I'm hunting if it is cold, I'll be wearing camo if I want to be warm.

Try hunting with a camo face mask and no underwear. Be one with nature.

Charlie

You should have worn Tiger Stripe camo, stripes make you look thinner.