I am looking a the Pathfinder from Asbell wool. Living in eastern WA I can go from desert to Alpine when hunting. If I want to buy only one pattern which one would you Asbell Wool guys purchase.
Dave
I'm a fan of Montana Magic because I think its versatility works well in multiple environments and seasons, here in the east. Evening Stand Brown is my next choice.
In your described terrain, I would consider Timber Ghost. I use it treestand hunting here in the east and it works wonderfully.
I have several pieces of Asbell wool. Two are patterns that are not in the current lineup. One piece is the Grey Longhunter. The last is the Timber Ghost. All work well. In my opinion, the pattern of choice is not significant, unless it contrasts with your back ground enough to make you blatantly stand out. However, if choosing only one pattern, I would take the Timber Ghost.
I have two and both are green I live in Northeastern CA 60 miles north of Reno NV it has similar terrain to where you live.
I like the gray, It most closely matches the trees
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I knew this was the place to ask.
Thanks for the info!!
My vote is for Evening Stand Brown. I have several of the Asbell wool pieces ad it is the one that makes me most "invisible".
I bought the Timberghost for late season treestand hunting...the lighter pattern virtually disappears down here. Ive always been an advocate of lighter patterns
I can see the timberghost pattern being very versatile. I have a friend who uses the fall grey predator camo and he dang near disappeared into the brambles. The colors of the timberghost could achieve the same effect. While it's a different color (Northern Lights), I purchased a Pathfinder pullover after I filled my bow tag and after sitting with a friend later in the fall, I will definitely be using it next season!
I like the Timber Ghost.
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I have used the Evening Stand Brown with great success from the Brazos river valley northwest Texas for spot and stalk hogs, to NW Colorado above 10,000 feet, run and gun elk, to November hardwoods and marshes in WI from both tree stands and ground hunting, and all autumn and winter in Eastern Hardwoods and mountains of VA and WV. I would also readily use the timber ghost, and just plain grey if I had them.
Piggyback a little if I may. Hunt in North Florida, South Georgia, I don't like being cold. What weight is recommended for stand hunting with Merino base layers?
DaddyPaul! Whats up man? It's been a long ass time
LIfe, kids. work, coaching softball, winning state championships et al! All good though, I'm coming at them with a vengeance next season with the Super Kodiak!
You good?
Awesome man. Glad to hear it.
Things are pretty good. Still getting over some health issues, but moving in the right direction.
Still shooting bows all the time and hunting deer and pheasants as much as I can.
Learning how to shoot a stickbow now because I needed a new challenge.
Another vote for evening stand brown. Great all around color combo. :thumbsup:
I think Timber Ghost is the most versatile pattern. I have used it everywhere from Wyoming to Michigan with great success.
"You've come far pilgram"
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2 of my favorite pictures!
That first one is the first deer I killed at ShrewHaven :bigsmyl:
Roger, you're suppose to say,... "Feels like far"
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Ha! Your right. I was just happy to see those pictures. Actually it feels like yesterday Lobo
Ok I am ready to pull the trigger. I am 6'1" about 230lbs what size should I go for? I didn't see a sizing chart on their web sight.
I took this screenshot of the Asbell wool site. As far as testimonial from personal experience goes, I'm 6'4" and 260 lbs and the XL Pathfinder I have fits the way I want it to (it's a little roomy so I can wear layers comfortably but it's not too loose).
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I'm 601 and 230 also. Mine in XL is just right. Plenty of room and length without bulk in the wrong places to catch a bowstring. I'll be wearing it in the am for the first day of WV spring turkey. Another vote here for Evening Stand Brown. They are very well made and I couldn't be more pleased with mine.
...Nice pics and info.
I purchased a evening stand in brown zippered jacket , and a matching hand warmer . EXCELLENT product and Excellent construction !
After wanting a LaClair longhunter and hood , lucked out and picked a set up in the Gray ....EXCELLENT in all aspects as well ....Like Ron stated , gray just melts into a woodlot ....
I'm in the 6'2"....210--230# range and the XL's fit absolutely perfect ..[attachment=1]
I like this one. Don't know the name of the pattern.
Thanks guys! The pictures help.
The solid colors blend well everywhere and are blanket weight if you need the warmest. Timber Ghost to me is the best pattern.
I use the solid "Grey".
For my area in the woods, It just seems to blend in very well.
Even the Deer are a shade of Grey also... :thumbsup:
if you're hunting deer I don't know which pattern would be better because deer only see black and white so a plaid is going to break you up either way no matter what color you choose so choose the color that best suited for your environment that you plan on wearing the Garmin in and there you have your answer