Leafy Jacket

[redwad]

What is everyone's opinion on leafy jackets? I've never used one. I'm curious how those who use them feel about them.

[Upfold99]

I don't go in the woods without one of mine.

NMG brand

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[Gooserbat]

I wear mine a lot.  I don't think it's necessary however I do think it gives me an edge in the camo department.  If it gets hot i shuck it and it T shirt alone.

[GobbleNut]

I have a leafy suit but rarely use it other than in very specific conditions or if I am just in a "leafy-suit mood". 

Having said that, I am sure there are some folks here that swear by them...especially if they tend to set-up on a gobbler in a certain way...that is, the old "sit with your back against a tree" mantra (I don't generally follow that theory). My theory is if you set up properly, wear something that somewhat blends in with the surroundings, and don't move when you are not supposed to, you don't need leafy stuff.

One problem with the leafy garments I have found is that if you are hunting in a place that has a lot of "grabby things" such as vines or thorny-type brush, you will spend a lot of time trying to dislodge yourself from those during your hunts...that is, if you are moving around much at all. 

[Greg Massey]

I tried one, and didn't care for all the grabby things trying to attach itself to the suit as GobbleNut said ....

So just wear some regular camo and go hunting ...IMO

camo can be miss / matched etc.... Camo can be overrated also....

[bbcoach]

I wear a leafy suit from NMG, with their leafy hat and facemask.  Is it a necessity?  No, but the concealment really blends into the surroundings that I hunt in.  I've had my suit for 5 or 6 years now and the leg zippers began to fail last spring.  I contacted them to see if they could replace the zippers, for me, at my cost.  They sent me a nice E-mail and said they were sending me a NEW pair of pants at No cost.  Great Customer Service IMO.  The only thing I don't like about the suit I purchased, and this was my choice, is I bought the solid non breathable suit.  If I had to do it again, I would spend a few extra bucks and get the breathable suit for sure.

[Jim Spencer]

I've had a couple. For sitting still, they're hard to beat for concealment, but for walking and calling, they tend to catch on branches and bushes and cause more motion and noise than I care for.

[paboxcall]

I don't go in the woods without one of mine.

NMG brand

 
Never step into the big woods without the 1/4 zip NMG pullover. The kangaroo pocket is perfect. Between it, cargo pants pockets, no more vest.

[Tom007]

I don't go in the woods without one of mine.

NMG brand

 
Never step into the big woods without the 1/4 zip NMG pullover. The kangaroo pocket is perfect. Between it, cargo pants pockets, no more vest.

X2 here. The Northeast woods is barren early season. Leafy jacket breaks up outline of strange creature sitting against tree...

[highball]

I wear the pants all the time. Wear over regular pants, saves money on camo.

[runngun]

I have used North Mountain Gear top and bottom for the last several years. Had the zippers replaced with metal ones last year.  Mine is breathable.

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[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

[Turkeyman]

I wear one and have had good luck with it. It's the mesh type so no additional unwanted warmth. I generally just wear the top w/hood but once, while wearing the bottom as well, a group of hens were wandering my direction scratching their way along. I could have reached out and touched a couple.

[Notsoyoungturk]

Love my NMG 1/4 zip.  I only wear the top so not problem with snagging.  Kangaroo pocket very handy for quick storage.  If it is really warm.  I can wear a cotton T shirt under the mesh but still get camo and bug protection. IMO, the hood provides more forgiveness for subtle head movements.

[redwad]

Thanks for the input. The comment about the hood concealing head movement is a great point that I didn't think about.