Leafy Jacket

[CALLM2U]

Be still and save the money. People been killing gobblers for years without.  I do see a pattern though with all these new road warrior turkey hunters. They all have the same look about them and leafy jacket is a MUST

We've all heard of "TDS" for Trump Derangement Syndrome.  But you clearly have the "YTDS" YouTube Derangement Syndrome.   

[GobbleNut]

I'll say one thing about the leafy jacket I have.  It has a built-in, full headnet (no holes) attached to the hood and when I hunted WI a few years back, the mosquitos were so bad that the jacket, hood, and headnet saved the day for me.  Things were pretty miserable regardless, but without that headnet on the jacket hood, it would have been intolerable. 

As one who mostly hunts where biting insects are not an issue (as least not in apocalyptic-level swarms), hunting up there was a real eye-opener for me in terms of covering all of the bug-repellent bases.

[Tom007]

I'll say one thing about the leafy jacket I have.  It has a built-in, full headnet (no holes) attached to the hood and when I hunted WI a few years back, the mosquitos were so bad that the jacket, hood, and headnet saved the day for me.  Things were pretty miserable regardless, but without that headnet on the jacket hood, it would have been intolerable. 

As one who mostly hunts where biting insects are not an issue (as least not in apocalyptic-level swarms), hunting up there was a real eye-opener for me in terms of covering all of the bug-repellent bases.

Amen my friend, I use my leafy Shannon's Bug Tamer jacket when those flying critters come out late season! Can't beat the hood/head-net...

[Wigsplitter]

I use my north mountain top all the time - not crazy about the hood I rolled mine inside and tied it up- I do believe sitting still prevails but the suit does break up the outline tremendously when you get circled or caught unexpectedly

[arkrem870]

Be still and save the money. People been killing gobblers for years without.  I do see a pattern though with all these new road warrior turkey hunters. They all have the same look about them and leafy jacket is a MUST

We've all heard of "TDS" for Trump Derangement Syndrome.  But you clearly have the "YTDS" YouTube Derangement Syndrome. 

I've had it for many years now. I was the original YouTube hater. Was called jealous, selfish, among other things along the way. 

Pains me to say I was correct. Wish like anything I wasn't but I'd seen it before in Arkansas duck hunting. So I had the test key.

But like I've done for decades. I'll be in the spring woods without a leafy suit. Hunting gobblers from one end of the country to the other. Killing gobblers and telling only my dad and a couple buddies... Because I love to turkey hunt. Loose lips sink ships.

1.  If you are making easy money
2.  If you heard a gobbler
3.  If you saw a big buck
4. If you nailing a fine piece

Keep your mouth shut and enjoy or you'll have company.

[Number17]

I've had a Cabelas TCS ghillie jacket for 20-25 years. It's mesh fabric with strips of fabric sewn in that drape down, so it's not exactly leafy.
It gets snagged on briars but I just rip through them and keep on hunting. With the hood up I've gotten away with ridiculously close encounters with birds.

[Kygobblergetter]

I have the quarter zip and like it because it's breathable but an extra layer. That being said I also wear a regular olive green hoody about half the time and haven't ever had an issue. Camo is over rated. If you sit still when they're looking you'll be fine. If you don't, then you won't.


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[Dtrkyman]

I don't think most of them are leafy enough, so I never bothered.

Have considered a ghillie top but never bothered, I've not had much issue getting busted.

Quaker boy had a vest back in the day with a leafy too built into the back, it stowed away while on the move and you just pulled it over you head when set up, cool concept!

A friend of mine has sewn a bunch of leaves on his vest shoulders to break him up a bit.


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[Neill_Prater]

I do most of the time, jacket only. I like the breathable jacket over a short sleeve t shirt in hot weather.

I have difficulty wearing a hood. Anything that restricts my vision bugs me.

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[redwad]

For those of you who have the north mountain gear top. What size would a guy who is 190 pounds and 5'10" need?

[Tom007]

For those of you who have the north mountain gear top. What size would a guy who is 190 pounds and 5'10" need?

Large if you hunt warm climate with nothing heavy under it. XL if you hunt colder ares and want to add layers under it. Good luck..

[Muzzy61]

For those of you who have the north mountain gear top. What size would a guy who is 190 pounds and 5'10" need?

Large if you hunt warm climate with nothing heavy under it. XL if you hunt colder ares and want to add layers under it. Good luck..

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Agreed

[tracker#1]

North Mountain has great customer service. I had a small issue with a jacket and they took care of it promptly. Can't go wrong...

[WildTigerTrout]

I have not been on here for some time but felt I should comment on this.  I bought a lightweight leafy suit many years ago and still never go into the turkey woods without it.  I use only the jacket and a leafy ball cap.  I never liked the pants so I don't wear them.  I also have a leafy turkey vest. This combo really breaks up the human outline. I feel it has helped me bag some good birds over the years, but the best camo is to just sit still, very still Ha!!