Flying Forester
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Does anyone have any input or experience with First Lite's camo gear they would like to share?
I am trying to decide what gear to go with. I am a fan of wool, but I am also aware of the benefits of the latest synthetics (Sitka, etc...). Sitka looks great, and it would be a winner were it not for the price. Additionally, I am not 100% certain the Optifade camo pattern itself would be very effective on the Olympic Peninsula. East slope of the Cascades, sure. But I need to accomodate both biome's in one set of camo. If I am wrong here, by all means tell me!
With that said, FirstLite offers their gear in RealTree, which is perfect from a pattern standpoint. It appears the quality and construction of FirstLite is great, but only personal reviews can sell me on that. How is this stuff for the hiking, moving, uphill/downhill treks under heavy load? How about while stationary? Rain gear is obviously VERY Important on the Olympic Peninsula, so any experience with that as well. What I am trying to avoid is the readily available RealTree gear from different vendors that is not of athletic cut. I hate the baggy feel of so much of this stuff as if it is designed for sitting in a deer stand. That's all great, but it doesn't work when chasing elk.
Any input helps!
Thanks
I am trying to decide what gear to go with. I am a fan of wool, but I am also aware of the benefits of the latest synthetics (Sitka, etc...). Sitka looks great, and it would be a winner were it not for the price. Additionally, I am not 100% certain the Optifade camo pattern itself would be very effective on the Olympic Peninsula. East slope of the Cascades, sure. But I need to accomodate both biome's in one set of camo. If I am wrong here, by all means tell me!
With that said, FirstLite offers their gear in RealTree, which is perfect from a pattern standpoint. It appears the quality and construction of FirstLite is great, but only personal reviews can sell me on that. How is this stuff for the hiking, moving, uphill/downhill treks under heavy load? How about while stationary? Rain gear is obviously VERY Important on the Olympic Peninsula, so any experience with that as well. What I am trying to avoid is the readily available RealTree gear from different vendors that is not of athletic cut. I hate the baggy feel of so much of this stuff as if it is designed for sitting in a deer stand. That's all great, but it doesn't work when chasing elk.
Any input helps!
Thanks