Deerhunter Clothing

[Goatboy]

Just taken delivery of a brand new Deerhunter Ram jacket.

Now I did have reservations about buying a product from a company associated with killing animals rather than protecting them. Unfortunately all my morals went out of the window when I saw it on e-bay for £65 rather than the rrp of £149.99. When you look at the price of similar products from more wildlife-friendly companies like Paramo and Country Innovations, I just had to bite the bullet.

Sorry.

So what does this kit offer to a wildlife enthusiast?

Firstly it's made from a product called Deer-tex which it's claimed is waterproof, windproof and breathable. It's also rustle free so I can sneak up on animals without being heard (purely to observe them, not to shoot them)

Secondly it comes in a Realtree APG camo pattern which means I'm as difficult to see as a Sheffield Wednesday victory.

Other benefits include plenty of deep pockets, under-arm air vents, reinforced shoulder panels to take the wear from my tripod and a pull out seat flap that allows me to sit down in the field without getting my bottom wet.

A very well thought out product.

Unfortunately due to the man flu, I haven't been able to use it in anger yet but if anyone's interested I'll let you know how I get on.

[whitezombie]

I can highly recomend getting the "Ram" trousers to go with the jacket, I have been using The Jacket and Trouser combination in "Advantage Timber", for a year now, Dry Warm and as you say very quiet. I have actualy had a pair of Roe deer jump over my legs while runing from a loose dog.

Kev.

[JeffH]

I've been using 'Deerhunter' camo clothing (jacket and trousers) for a couple of years now and it's very good indeed.

Like Kev, I've had some very close encounters with nature whilst wearing it - including birds landing on my legs whilst lying in the undergrowth!

My only complaint is that it's just too warm in summer, even with the under-arm air vents open.

Finally, if you want to get really close to the wildlife don't forget to cover your head and hands as well. I have some excellent neoprene camo gloves and also wear a camo head net/hat.

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)
Jeff Harrison - Wildlife, Nature and Landscape Photography

[Goatboy]

Originally Posted by JeffH

I've been using 'Deerhunter' camo clothing (jacket and trousers) for a couple of years now and it's very good indeed.

Like Kev, I've had some very close encounters with nature whilst wearing it - including birds landing on my legs whilst lying in the undergrowth!

My only complaint is that it's just too warm in summer, even with the under-arm air vents open.

Finally, if you want to get really close to the wildlife don't forget to cover your head and hands as well. I have some excellent neoprene camo gloves and also wear a camo head net/hat.

Jeff

A good point which I forgot to mention. The jacket is much more padded than I was expecting so I'll only be using it on colder days.

Going to give it a go on Cannock Chase this weekend. Hopefully the deer won't see me coming.

[dunlin]

I have deerhunter pants and jacket in advantage camo, great in the woods for getting close to wildlife.
I would also recommend the harkila prohunter jacket. Mine isn't camo but a dull green colour and is %100 waterproof even in a heavy storm. It isnt much good in summer as its to warm but ideal in winter. My son has the prohunter jacket and pants.
I wish clothing manufacturers would make leg sizes to fit me, i always seem to struggle as ive only got little legs.
Id pinch my sons but hes 6ft 4

[tcvarlh]

Hillman kit is excellent gear. I bought one of their jackets last year and rarely wear anything else, quiet, warm, but comfortable in Summer,waterproof, pockets everywhere, longer in the sleeve too. I can't fault it, camo and sherwood colours. good kit
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