Hunting camouflage outer wear and resources for keeping warm and comfortable for those committed to hunting and outdoor adventures.

Camo Styles for the Woods

Staying comfortable in severe conditions:
Keep your body warm and your metabolism high. Your body core and your head must be kept warm to allow for circulation to other body parts. If either your body core or your head are too cold, your body will shut down the heating of extremities in order to keep the core and head warm.

Nutrition:
Eating calorie-rich foods and drinking lots of liquids will keep your body energized ;however, the chemicals in caffeine and nicotine will have the opposite effect.

Dress in layers:
First, a breathable layer next, an insulating layer (trapped air makes an excellent insulator) on top, a protective layer.

Underwear:
The breathing layer is usually the layer of clothing that comes in contact with skin. Ideally, the breathing layer allows body moisture to escape and evaporate more quickly, thereby keeping the skin dry. Use polypropylene long underwear to wick moisture away from the skin. Avoid natural fibers such as cotton, because they tend to hold the moisture close to the skin, making you colder. (The same holds true for hats, gloves, mittens and socks.)

Outerwear:
The insulating layer creates dead-air space between the layers of clothing, thereby trapping warm body air and keeping it around the body.The protective layer (outer shell) protects against environmental assaults of cold and wetness. Look for outerwear that is warm, water-resistant and well-insulated with a synthetic fiber. Thinsulate insulation absorbs less than 1% water, so even if your clothing gets wet while you're outdoors, you'll still remain warm.

Jackets:
Outer shell. Machine-washable jackets retain their waterproofing better than those that require dry cleaning. Jackets with outer shells made of tightly woven nylon or polyester are less susceptible to tears than those that are all cotton or made of microfibers. Even if a material is waterproof, water can still get in through seams that are not
sealed, so look for jackets with sealed seams.

Zippers:
Double (or triple) rows of stitching on either side of the zipper offer better protection to keep the snow out.Oversized zipper tabs are easier to use when wearing gloves
or mittens.

Insulation:
Clothing insulations work by trapping air between fibers. The more air trapped, the more efficient the insulation and the warmer your body stays. Look for Thinsulate™ Insulation in better outdoor clothing. These clothes provide the freedom of movement and warmth that active sports enthusiasts need. Hunting jackets, hats, gloves, boots and pants—all available with Thinsulate insulation. And because it absorbs less than 1% of its weight in water, Thinsulate insulation keeps you warm even in damp conditions and dries easily.

Hunting - Camo Clothing and Materials

Artic Outdoors-
http://www.articoutdoors.com
Specialty polar fleece and saddlecloth camoflauge.

Aladdin Outdoors -
http://www.aladdinoutdoors.com
Aladdin Outdoors offers a top-quality line of camouflage products.

Barnack Country Clothing Store-
http://barnack.co.uk/
Traditional country clothing and shooting accessories.

Beaver of Bolton -
http://www.beaver-uk.co.uk
Traditiona British Outdoor Clothing - Beaver manufacture outdoor clothing, tweeds, breeks, jackets and parkas for hunting, shooting and fishing, birdwatching and equestrian activities.

Big Hunters Sports -
http://www.bighunterssports.com/
Offering an assortment of camoflage clothing for the large-sized hunter.

Blackbrush Camouflage Company-
http://blackbrush.com/
Camouflage clothing gear for the hunter.

BriarBuster -
http://www.briarbuster.com/
Offering hunting Pants and Chaps. Also offers on-line ordering and dealer information.

Bushrag Camouflage Systems -
http://www.bushrag.com/
Military style ghillie suits.

CamoShop -
http://www.camoshop.net
Offering camoflage clothing for men, women, and children.

Camo Store, The -
http://www.camostore.com
specializing in camouflage materials for the do-it-yourselfer.

Camovision -
http://www.camovision.com
Site features information and photos of CamoVisions unique, patented camouflage eyewear. Eyewear available in sports wrap-around eyewear or flip-up clip-ons. Four popular patterns available.

Codet Wool Clothing -
http://www.vtarmynavy.com/codet_wool_clothing.htm
Codet wool clothing is great hunting and outdoor clothing. Products available are wool pants, bibs, jackets and vests.

Chameleon Camo -
http://www.chameleoncamo.com/
Makers of hunting clothes and apparel in Chameleon's unique camouflage pattern. Ordering by phone or mail.

Contain Clothing -
http://www.containclothing.com/
Offers scent control hunting garments.

Country Covers -
http://www.country-covers.com
Offering high quality clothing and accessories for hunting, shooting and fishing 4x4 vehicle importation,hunting trips, 4x4 seat and wheel covers

Custom Concealment, Inc. -
http://www.ghillie.com/
Produces custom ghillie suits. Site includes an overview of products, rules for buying a ghillie suit, frequently asked questions, an order form, and a photo gallery.

Diamondback Camouflage-
http://www.diamondbackcamouflage.com/
Camo clothing and gear.

DK Flatwoods -
http://www.dkflatwoods.com/
Dimensional camouflage clothing.

DownWind 3D Camouflage-
http://www.downwind3dcamo.com/
Camouflage outdoor gear. Includes order form, catalog, and product information.

Dura-Cover -
http://www.dura-cover.com
The most remarkable synthetic blind cover in the world! - "The number one synthetic blind cover in the world!

Ely Stuff Wilderness Tested Gear -
http://www.elystuff.com
50 Below Zero - Finger Parkas, Quiet Hunting Apparel, Cross-Country Ski Mittens, Adventure Embroidered Neckties.

Field's Edge -
http://www.fields-edge.com
Offering camouflage hunting clothing.

Filson-
http://smtp2.thewwwstore.com/filson/index.html
Clothing for fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.

Gates Footwear -
http://www.hunterboots.com
Offering boots for hunting, fishing, and general safety.

GhillieSuitPlus.com -
http://www.ghilliesuitplus.com/
We offer a wide Variety of Ghillie Suits and accessories, made from the top two leading manufacturers in the industry -- Ghillie Suits Inc and Bush Rag Camouflage Systems.

GhillieSuits.com -
http://www.ghilliesuits.com
Offers patented custom camouflage for hunting.

Ghillie Suit Source -
http://www.ghilliesuitsource.com
Ghillie Suits offer unparalleled concealment, whether Paintball or Airsoft is your game, Ghillie Suit Source has the suit for you.

Glenorchy Fur Products-
http://www.glenorchy-fur.co.nz
Manufacturers of New Zealand possum fur garments.

Golden Valley Outerwear -
http://bright-ideas-software.com/goldenvalley
Manufacturer and retailer of rainwear, snowsuits, jackets, pants, hunting wear, and accessories for men, women, and children.

Greenfield Guns -
http://www.greenfieldguns.com/
Offering clothing from Barbour, Musto & Schoffel and outdoor clothing, footwear & shooting equipment.

Halo Custom Ghillie Suits -
http://www.halo.org.uk
Offering custom ghillie suits.

HatchieBottom.com -
http://www.hatchiebottom.com
Offering authentic hunting wear and accessories.

Hunter`s Pine Camouflage-
http://www.hunterspine.com
New camouflage that uses gray shades to blend in and make you disappear in any hunting season.

Journey North Hunting Clothing-
http://www.jnorth.com
Offers hunting clothing, boots and gear.

Kamo Krew Ltd. -
http://www.kamokrew.com/
Offering first quality camo in a variety of styles and sizes.

Kiddie Camo -
http://www.kiddiecamo.com/
Childrens camo. Made in the USA.

Lonesome Trails -
http://www.lonesometrails.com/
Offering Real Tree, Advantage and Wetlands Camouflage Dusters and Ponchos. Available in oilskin, denim and leather.

Mossy Oak -
http://www.mossyoak.com
Camo apparel and accessories, videos, and more.

My Sister's Store -
http://www.mysistersstore.com
Affordable and unique camouflage clothing for infants, toddlers, and youths.

Natural Gear -
http://www.naturalgear.com/
Camouflage hunting garments.

Nimrod Pack Systems -
http://nimrodpacks.com/
Offering quality outdoor gear, hunting packs, saddlebags, horse tack, fire packs and outdoor accessories.

Old Habit, The -
http://www.oldhabit.com/
Offering fox hunting and riding clothes, boots, helmets wax jackets, saddles and tack.

Outdoor Woman -
http://www.theoutdoorwoman.com/
Quality women's sporting apparel and accessories.

Outlaw Wear Apparel -
http://www.outlawwear.com/
Offering t-shirts and caps for people who hunt and fish.

Palsa Outdoor Products -
http://www.visi.com/websmyth/palsa/
Manufacturer of hunting and fishing equipment, including the Shoo Bug insect repellent jacket.

Pella Outdoor Clothing-
http://www.pellaproducts.com
Offering rugged outdoor clothing for hunting and work.

Predator Camouflage -
http://www.predatorcamo.com/
Various patterns of camo gear.

Predator Camouflage Canada-
http://www.predatorcamocanada.com
Offering camoflage clothing.

Quality Camo -
http://www.quality-camo.co.uk
Suppliers of camo patterns from RealTree, Advantage and Mossy Oak. Free shipping in the UK.

R & W Country Store -
http://ixprss.com/camo
Offering camouflage clothing, and other outdoor gear.

Racoe -
http://www.racoe.com
Manufacturer of camouflage apparel such as pants, vests and coats.

Rancho Safari -
http://www.ranchosafari.com/
Shaggies - The best camouflage for any outdoor activity or geographic region. Used by bowhunters, law inforcement, wildlife photographers, and the USMC.

Ruggedclothing -
http://www.ruggedclothing.com/
Offering camo clothing and hunting clothing . Quality rugged clothing gives you the edge where ever outdoor clothing is required.

RW's Country Store-
http://ixprss.com/reclothing/default.asp
Offering camouflage clothing at discount prices.

Sabco Concealment Systems -
http://www.d2camo.com/
Camouflage clothing and ghillie suits.

Saloom Outdoors -
http://www.saloomoutdoors.com
Features clothing, footwear, and gear for the avid outdoorsman.

Schoffel Shooting Jackets -
http://barnack.co.uk/Schoffel_coats.html
Featuring lightweight jackets that are 100% waterproof due to a Gor-Tex drop liner.

Sleeping Indian Designs -
http://www.woolcamo.com
High quality wool camo hunting clothes & outdoor clothing.

Sly Gear camo -
http://slygear.7p.com/
Offering camouflage for hunting and fishing.

Snakeboots -
http://www.snakeboots.com/
Offers snakeproof foot-wear for the outdoorsman interested in comfortable and affordable protection.

Sunset Creek Deerskin -
http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/scdeerskin/index.html
Retail wholesale deerskin products such as moccasins, driving gloves, baby booties, Purses, Coats, Jackets, Bags, Full Guarantee.

Swanndri Outdoor Clothing -
http://www.sheepworld.co.nz/swanndri.htm
Clothing designed for the farm, ranch, hunting, fishing, equestrian, and tramping.

Tactical Concealment-
http://www.tacticalconcealment.com/
Specialty ghillie suits made made for military, law enforcement, and sporting.

TCI Childrens Camo-
http://www.tci-childrenscamo.com
Quality childrens camo clothing in a variety of styles and sizes.

Tennessee's Amazing Treeing Curs -
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/AmazingTreeingCurs/...html
Hunting dogs, hunting accessories, tri-tronics equipment, tracking systems, and dog supplies.

Texas camo -
http://CACTUFLAGE.COM
Offering unique camo clothing with cactus pattern.

Texas Safari Hunting Products -
http://texassafarihuntingproducts.com/
Vests and clothing for hunters.

The Canadian Camo Company-
http://www.canadiancamo.com/
Offers outdoor gear and hunting accessories.

The Country Store and Gardens-
http://www.tcsag.com/filson
An online source for outdoor clothing.

Tiger Stripe Products-
http://www.tigerstripeproducts.com
Offering camouflage patterns and products.

Trebark, Inc. -
http://www.trebark.com/
Offers camouflage clothing.

Tru-Woods Camo -
http://www.truwoods.com/
Camouflage clothing and other products.

Truesage Concealment Systems -
http://truesage.com/
Camouflage clothing for hunter in the western United States. Truesage and Aspenstand patterns feature photo-realistic 3-D sage and aspen camo clothing.

w p hine & co -
http://www.wphine.co.uk
Offers fine tweeds and sporting attire for hunting, shooting and fishing.

Waders -
http://www.waders.com/
Offering neoprene waders for hunting or fishing. Also carries wader accessories like wading boots, socks and gloves.

Welllieboots -
http://wellieboots.com
Selection of Aigle, Le Chameau and Hunter wellington boots for shooting, fishing, garden boots, sailing, childrens wellies and walking boots.

Wicked Sticks -
http://www.wicked-sticks.com/gayle/
Offering serious camo clothes and accessories made for hunters by a hunter.

Wildlife Treasure clothing-
http://www.wildlifetreasures.com/
Offering hand-drawn wildlife art printed on t-shirts, and denim shirts.

Wildwoodz Outerwear -
http://www.wildwoodz.com/
Makers of hunting outerwear designed for extremely cold and wet weather condtions. Tailor made to fit customer measurements. Orders by phone. USA shipping only.

Woolrich -
http://www.woolrich.com
America's Original Outdoor Clothing Company - Woolrich quality. Outerwear, fishing apparel, hunting apparel, and sportswear.

Outdoor - Hats, Gloves, Socks & Boots

Hats:
Wear a hat at all times, because 70% of heat loss is through your head. Ear bands are not substitutes for hats, but ski-mask-style hats are. The latter eliminates the need for a scarf. In addition, fleece neck warmers can serve as an alternative to scarves. If you find yourself overheating, simply remove your hat to cool back down.

Gloves:
Keep your hands covered at all times. Waterproof gloves and
mittens lined with synthetics such as Thinsulate insulation are effective insulators. Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves.

Socks and Boots:
Generally, two pairs of socks are the best bet: a thin liner sock of something wickable like polypropylene and a thicker outer sock of wool. It's essential that the sock system not overcrowd the boot, making it too constricted for good circulation. Start with warm feet and footwear. Keep your socks and boots inside your car (not the trunk) on the way to your destination. If your feet sweat, put on fresh, dry socks just before going out, or anytime after a period of activity prior to resting. Keep your feet dry. Consider purchasing waterproof boots and using foot powder or anti-perspirant on your feet as well as waterproof, breathable socks or boot liners

Hunting - Outdoor Safety

Always wear "hunter blaze orange" while in the woods during hunting season. Even if you are not hunting!

Never wear clothing in the woods that might allow you to appear or look like a game animal.

Be prepared for the worst possible weather conditions. Bring along heavy clothing in case you are caught in more severe weather than expected.

Any exposed skin is a candidate for hypothermia or frostbite. Dryness and warmth are the most important factors in preventing cold weather injuries.. Cold temperatures plus wet clothing are a recipe for illness.