Why so many brown coats?

[fnf01]

To be quite honest I do not understand the hesitation some individuals have with wearing various browns. Not necessarily criticizing it, just saying I think there are better outlets for concerns.

To be honest I'm not sure what's not to understand. We don't wanna get shot by some idiot bubba out in the woods who sees brown shoots first and checks what it is second. Kinda like when there is a thunderstorm I don't go outside, sure the chance of being struck by lighting is really really really small but why risk it if I don't have to. I don't wear solid brown above the waist when going in woods, includes base layers, jackets, and packs. I also don't want to have to put on a blaze orange vest on me or my pack if 1. It's not required by law and 2. I don't like extra layers that can get hung up on branches etc if they aren't there to keep me warm.

 

[fnf01]

OP,PDW is a great company and have some items to fit your needs.

Wilderness Utility Top - Olive Drab Green | PDW | Prometheus Design Werx

Never hear of them but it seems I've never heard of quite a few brands so thanks for that I'll look into it

 

[dotman]

To be honest I'm not sure what's not to understand. We don't wanna get shot by some idiot bubba out in the woods who sees brown shoots first and checks what it is second. Kinda like when there is a thunderstorm I don't go outside, sure the chance of being struck by lighting is really really really small but why risk it if I don't have to. I don't wear solid brown above the waist when going in woods, includes base layers, jackets, and packs. I also don't want to have to put on a blaze orange vest on me or my pack if 1. It's not required by law and 2. I don't like extra layers that can get hung up on branches etc if they aren't there to keep me warm.

To me your more likely to be struck by lightening then shot in the woods, based on stats and facts but if it makes one comfortable then I get it.

 

[Vids]

To me your more likely to be struck by lightening then shot in the woods, based on stats and facts but if it makes one comfortable then I get it.

It's also wise to get off the top of the mountain when a thunderstorm comes in so you don't get struck by lightning. Not wearing brown and getting off the mountain in bad weather lower the odds even further of something that I agree is already a rare occurrence.

Growing up in MN, rule #1 during deer season for folks that live in the country is don't go outside without some orange on. This was pounded into my head by my hunting elders growing up. But, every year someone in the midwest gets shot by some idiot. I remember reading a story a few years ago about a teenager that got shot in the head while he was walking out of the woods. He was wearing orange, but had taken his hat off while hiking out since he was getting sweaty. Sometimes the smallest thing can make all the difference.

I feel much safer in the mountains than I did deer hunting back home. More space, and fewer lazy slob hunters. Maybe folks that haven't experienced the "pumpkin patch" opening morning of deer season in the midwest, hearing shots ring out like WWIII in a small area, don't have the same perspective.

 

[fnf01]

It's also wise to get off the top of the mountain when a thunderstorm comes in so you don't get struck by lightning. Not wearing brown and getting off the mountain in bad weather lower the odds even further of something that I agree is already a rare occurrence.

Growing up in MN, rule #1 during deer season for folks that live in the country is don't go outside without some orange on. This was pounded into my head by my hunting elders growing up. But, every year someone in the midwest gets shot by some idiot. I remember reading a story a few years ago about a teenager that got shot in the head while he was walking out of the woods. He was wearing orange, but had taken his hat off while hiking out since he was getting sweaty. Sometimes the smallest thing can make all the difference.

I feel much safer in the mountains than I did deer hunting back home. More space, and fewer lazy slob hunters. Maybe folks that haven't experienced the "pumpkin patch" opening morning of deer season in the midwest, hearing shots ring out like WWIII in a small area, don't have the same perspective.

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