Can someone recommend hunting jacket and pants?

[clunker]

I'm hoping to go pheasant and turkey hunting for the first time, and I don't want to be the guy who shows up in all cotton gear on a rainy day. Been looking at some options on the internet, but I don't really know where to start. Lots of reviews have mentioned concerns about noisy fabric, water resistance, wind resistance, and flexibility. I've seen decent looking suits for under $100, but they're made in China. I've made it a personal mission to not buy anything from China.

A few notes:
I sweat . . . A LOT!
Coldest temperatures I anticipate are above 10 degrees
I generally stay warm as long as I have a good wind break
Fleece lining is mandatory

Thanks all

 

[Hopkins]

It’s going to be difficult to choose any one outfit that will serve you well for Turkey and pheasant hunting since they are such vastly different activities. Turkey hunters need maximum camouflage for their surroundings and warm enough clothing to keep you comfortable as you are very still. Pheasant hunting requires clothing that is high visibility like blaze orange and designed for vigorous walking.

 

[clunker]

I'm sure there is no single perfect gear for all conditions, but I can always layer up for turkey and dress down a bit for pheasant. WA state requires hunter orange for almost any kind of hunting, so turkeys will be a challenge. I also should have specified that mandatory fleece lining is for the pants, not necessarily for the jacket. Thanks

 

[Tommie]

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[Ohio Varmint Shooter]

Like others have said: One is high visibility walking....the other is sit completely still and completely camouflaged.

 

[OKyote73]

Look at Pyke Gear for pheasant gear, Turkey I really don’t know

 

[clunker]

Thanks for the input everyone. For the sake of making this question easier, let's assume that I'm mainly interested in pheasant hunting.

I'll take a look at Pyke Gear. Is Scent Blocker any good?

 

[Bc'z]

You don't need scent blocker for birds.
Turkeys have very sharp eyesight.
Pick a camo pattern that lends to the country you'll be hunting

 

[markT]

If a turkey could smell you would never kill one. IMO.
I’ve been looking for bib overalls. I found some Dickies that I really like. Cotton. Ive also looked at Guide Gear and they have really good reviews and I own some pants that are really good. Maybe look at Guide Gear, seems they offer water repellent material... good luck.
Oh, there’s always Cabelas. My option on high dollar stuff is saw briars, briar patches, and barb wire will tear the crap out most material.

 

[muleystalker]

Look at Filson, made in USA, I believe they started in Seatle, Wa.Very tuff clothing, I have jackets, pants and an upland game vest I have been using for almost 30 years.

 

[clunker]

More great suggestions. Thanks everyone.

You don't need scent blocker for birds.
Turkeys have very sharp eyesight.
Pick a camo pattern that lends to the country you'll be hunting

True that Turkeys will not smell me coming, but in the fall, they hang out where the deer and elk hang out. Hoping I can get away with the same camo pattern for both.

 

[vlcakc]

When quail or pheasant hunting with a lot of walking involved I always wore poly tops and bottoms next to the skin to wick away perspiration. Outerwear was usually a heavy sweat shirt under Carhart Bib overalls topped with a Carhart game vest. If really cold weather was expected I'd add a Carhart zippered hoodie over the sweat shirt and under the game vest. If brush or briar was expected I would substitute leather fronted britches for the overalls. Worked for me in temps down to -10F. Vic

 

[JFrank]

You don't need scent blocker for birds.
Turkeys have very sharp eyesight.
Pick a camo pattern that lends to the country you'll be hunting

They got real sharp eyesight..
Need a gilly suit

 

[Brians356]

It’s going to be difficult to choose any one outfit that will serve you well for Turkey and pheasant hunting since they are such vastly different activities. Turkey hunters need maximum camouflage for their surroundings and warm enough clothing to keep you comfortable as you are very still. Pheasant hunting requires clothing that is high visibility like blaze orange and designed for vigorous walking.

On the Palouse where the OP lives, blaze orange is not necessary for upland hunting. At least when I grew up there, few guys wore any orange at all, and looked askance at someone wearing orange. The game fields are relatively open and sparsely populated compared to most other regions.
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[Brians356]

Look at Filson, made in USA, I believe they started in Seatle, Wa.Very tuff clothing, I have jackets, pants and an upland game vest I have been using for almost 30 years.

I inherited my dad's wool Filson "cruiser" jacket, with the double back. (His father was a "timber cruiser" out of Elk River, ID, and died on his snowshoes, carrying his faithful cocker spaniel "Rusty" on one shoe.) Used to be every lumberjack and woodsman in the Pacific Northwest (and probably in the Upper Midwest) wore only Filson clothing and White custom boots. Only the best for those boys.

 

[okie]

Look at Filson, made in USA, I believe they started in Seatle, Wa.Very tuff clothing, I have jackets, pants and an upland game vest I have been using for almost 30 years.

tough stuff

 

[Hopkins]

On the Palouse where the OP lives, blaze orange is not necessary for upland hunting. At least when I grew up there, few guys wore any orange at all, and looked askance at someone wearing orange. The game fields are relatively open and sparsely populated compared to most other regions.
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Wearing blaze orange during during pheasant or any flushing game bird hunting is prudent. Hunters become wholly focused on the flushing game bird and can lose sight and awareness of fellow hunters in their party.

 

[wboggs]

If a turkey could smell you would never kill one. IMO.
I’ve been looking for bib overalls. I found some Dickies that I really like. Cotton. Ive also looked at Guide Gear and they have really good reviews and I own some pants that are really good. Maybe look at Guide Gear, seems they offer water repellent material... good luck.
Oh, there’s always Cabelas. My option on high dollar stuff is saw briars, briar patches, and barb wire will tear the crap out most material.

Be sure to have very quiet gear for turkey or any slight movement will spook them

 

[F224]

Just a good pair of nylon faced blue jeans are all you need for pheasant pants, wear long underwear if it's cold. Hard to beat plain old Columbia upland jackets with a zip out liner for pheasants. You can layer up as necessary if it's cold.

I run an LL Bean olive nylon upland coat and wear an orange bird vest over it, keeps the briers and ticks off of me.

What size are you?

 

[Aeon]

Filson gear is bomber for pheasants. For the most part you do not hunt them in the rain, its not duck hunting. Brush pants in a size big enough to wear thermal underwear if its butt cold. same goes for the jacket and shirt. wear a good base later and you will stay dry and warm even if its cold. Remember you are walking non stop for pheasants unless you are blocking but then its not like 4 hours of sitting in the snow. the filson gear is brush proof, you will be walking in all kinds of nasty shit. Do not forget good waterproof boots. That means Goretex boots not waxed leather
https://www.filson.com/shelter-cloth-brush-pants.html#sku=11014027-fco-000001854
https://www.filson.com/tin-cloth-packer-coat.html#sku=11010001-fco-000000044
https://www.filson.com/shelter-cloth-strap-vest.html#sku=20020029-fco-002115471

turkey hunting in the fall is not like calling them in the spring. Just go hunt