Camoflage for my three boys

[erikwells]

I will be taking my three boys out on an early season goose hunt this weekend. We will be hunting over field decoys sitting in the corn. I need to get them some camo T-shirts or maybe tank tops considering the hot weather. At any rate my question is are there any suggestions on the best place to get camo hats, tshirt and pants for kids? Every expense is X3 for me me so saving a few bucks really matters. Thanks.

[TruthWalleyes]

My advice. Get each of them a leaf cut camo suit. http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/master-sportsman-leafy-cut-suit/0000000074702

$70 at FF.

They are mosquito netting thick, breath excellant. I bought this exact same one 5 years ago and i tend to hunt 20+ days a year and run through brush yet don't tear it. Worn it turkey hunting in 80 degrees and i can stay cool by limiting my clothing underneath. I wear it over rain gear, my winter gear, etc...

They can wear jeans and any t-shirt under this suit for warm days and cool days a coat, rain gear, etc... Best camo out there for any hunt.

Can't say enough about how good it works as camoflauge.

$70x3 will get you more for your money than trying to buy camo t-shirts, and evenually they'll need coats, pants, etc... As kids, this will work really well for them IMO.

[Scott K]

With young kids, I wouldnt go all out on top brand name, big store stuff. They outgrow it, and wear it out pretty quick. So, I would be looking at places such as Walmart, garage sales, etc..

[Bear55]

Garage sales! Or I buy cheap long sleeve T's in big sizes so they can fit warm clothes under them. Nothing wring with big baggy camo in late summer or early fall.

[TruthWalleyes]

1st time my daughter went duck hunting. Used an older long sleeve shirt of mine. Don't let the birds see the pink boots.

[hockeybc69]

hsolist. I have sold all my kids camo gear as they have outgrown it on there.

[Finlander]

Check out Goodwill!

[Wanderer]

Erik,

I'd second Truth's recommendation of an over layer leaf suit if $210 isn't too much. I used one for many seasons but eventually quit due to washing out the color too much.

I would often wear white underneath for tree stand or winter hunting to lighten things up a bit. It was almost eerie how many deer looked through me even at under 20 yards on the ground.

If they're not going to be out ALOT with you, I wouldn't over think it and just get them some old neutral colored clothing that blends with the cover you're hunting and maybe spray a couple paint stripes across it to break up the outline. Tell them keeping their movements to minimum is the best camo...

[paceman]

When I take my kids goose hunting in fields I simply put up a pop up blind. kids have a really hard time sitting still so the blinds hit everything. Brushed in well with wheat, hay, corn should not affect the geese that much. I have even set it up in plain site in a pasture and the geese came in just the same. If you go in the morning it should not be unbearbly hot. Hopefully. Just my 2 cents...

[carpshooterdeluxe]

hiding in corn? Green or brown t-shirts and hats. No camo needed. maybe some $3 HS facemasks from walmart or some face paint. couple of buckets to sit on and your set.

[Pherris]

They have some very inexpensive camo for kids at Walmart. Last week I saw kids camo t shirts on clearance for $2 each. You should be able to get pants and shirt for $25-$30 each. You can do a search on their site for camouflage and you will be surprised how inexpensive even name brand stuff is for kids. Saw real tree bibs for boys $24.95 but the non name brand stuff is less.

Truth, that photo is awesome!

Good Hunting!

[erikwells]

Thanks for the good info. Truth, I like how you made it work with gettiing your daughter outfitted to hunt. I can always figure out a way to get my boys out hunting or fishing. We will be sitting in the corn so that is a good point, a hat and some face paint (camo or neutral colors)and we should be set. I'll have to get the little madmen to sit still but thats going to take a little practice. I took Friday off from work so I imagine we will be out in the field Friday evening for sure. My boys are on a summer schedule right now getting to bed around 10:00 so shaking them out of bed (they are 6,8,10) at 5:00 a.m. might not make for a great day come evening. I'll stick to evening hunts but it's going to be hot for sure. Thanks again.

[96trigger]

If you are in a cornfield, just buy camo burlap and make ponchos out of them. Couple of headsets and your set. I bring a camo chair out for my son, when the geese come, I just throw leafy camo fabric over him ghost style. He can usually see through the holes in the fabric an once the shooting starts he just throws it off. I've also found good camo at places like target or jc pennys on clearance. It's old school military camo colors, but it works fine. Much cheaper there than buying it at a hunting store and paying for the name brand and the mossy oak pattern rights.

[erikwells]

Good stuff the main thihng is getting out and everything else is a detail. I was luck enough to bring my brother and his son and daughter out last Saturday. We managed a few even though our shooting was a bit lacking. I'm looking forward to bringing my three boys out this weekend. Good luck all