Hot Weather Hunting Clothing

[UnckleBob]

I won a limited draw to hunt a piece of property in East Texas in November. The last time I won the same draw, I was unsuccessful. My lack of success involved a lot of factors, and I am making adjustments (I had never tried hunting deer in a forest without the benefit of a tree stand).

One thing I learned from the last hunt was that I needed better clothing for hot, humid weather. On the first hunt, I was sweating like a pig and went through more water than I expected. My clothing was sub-optimal, and I made a shit ton of noise moving around.

My plan this time:

• Hunt from a ground blind. A tree stand is not an option on the property.
• I have to exit the property each night and sneak in before first light.
• Blaze orange dry fit shirt,
• Lightweight, breathable pants,
• Lightweight socks,
• I have to wear a blaze orange hat, so I am looking for one. Once I get in the blind, it is coming off.

Surely, some of you hunt in hot, humid forests. Are there any other things I should be looking at in terms of clothing? If it is cold, I already have all the clothing I need.

Thank you in advance for any helpful advice you may have (brand, materials).

 

[LCguy]

Pants with vents, sun shirt. I like the sun shirts fishing brands put out. I wear them all summer fly fishing and backpacking and use them midday for southern New Mexico muzzleloader seasons.

 

[Long Cut]

Kuiu Tiburon series pants & shirts are the lightest, more breathable clothing I’ve tried.

I live in GA and work outdoors year-round. I’ve invested in the Tiburon series which covers me from April-October most years.
Wrangler ATG pants are a more budget friendly alternative, but not as good as the Tiburon’s

 

[Bump79]

I'm not a ground blind hunter but if I was - I'd look into some sort of a fan option or something to keep air moving.

Amazon.com

 

[UnckleBob]

I'm not a ground blind hunter but if I was - I'd look into some sort of a fan option or something to keep air moving.

Amazon.com

That is a great idea. I never would have thought about it. Since I have an electric fan, I am going to take it.

 

[Ho5tile1]

If your in a ground blind the Tiburon is hard to beat but you try to bust brush in those they gonna get shredded. But they breathe super well. The fan idea seems like a good idea. There peloton 118 works pretty good as well drys fast too.


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[Bump79]

Maybe a good idea to just strip down in that blind. Shorts and a cut off tee. Add that fan, idk what else you can do. Someone can chime in that does it

 

[yfarm]

Nylon shorts, Hanes cool dri tshirt, rocky lace up snake boots. The latter are light, have good ground feel and you can run in. I have used turtleskin snake gaiters, are noisy and like having a sauna wrapped around each leg. The Rockys breath better which I don’t understand from a design perspective.

 

[LongWayAround]

The Shelta L/S Test Pilot in Bright Orange

Apparel Size Chart Amphibious Sun Shirt Whether at work, training, or enjoying outdoor activities, you will be protected from the sun in total comfort. Designed for performance in the water as well as on land, this technical top is made from 100% microfiber polyester. Also equipped with...

www.sheltahats.com

They usually have more options in stock.

I have two of these hoodless sun shirts. They're great. I have four total from Shelta.

 

[glennjones]

Rogers sporting goods has a line of hot weather clothes I think they are branded isochill that's what I go with during turkey season which can be really hot here in bama. Also if you are hunting from a blind a chair that has mesh in the seat and back makes a world of difference.