There are three basic rules that you can follow to start building your wardrobe. The DSG website will actually allow you to filter your results via weather, or the game you hunt which is a great way to narrow down your choices if you primarily hunt in cold vs warm...
Author: Beka Garris
The first time I went on a hunt with my dad, I was seven years old. I didn’t have any camouflage of my own, so my dad wrapped me in one of his green zip-up hoodies. I can still feel the soft brushed fleece against my skin as we sat in the chilly darkness under an oak tree. I fell in love with hunting that day, and I have been a hunter ever since.
As I got older, I finally got some camouflage hunting clothing of my own; however it was all hand-me-downs from my dad and brothers. Still, men's camo was better than no camo. It may have been ill fitting, but it kept me in the woods.
Years later, I’m happy to say that women’s camo is something that you can find at most of your local sporting goods stores, or order in abundance online. There are many brands, styles, sizes and colors. So many in fact, that it can be somewhat intimidating deciding what you should buy. Will you actually use it, or will it be a waste of money?
Over the years I have spent a good chunk of money on hunting clothing, but I have also figured out exactly what staples I need in my wardrobe. You don’t need everything that’s out there on the market — not even close. You can easily build a functional hunting wardrobe with a few staple pieces that can be mixed and matched for various weather…this will also help out your wallet and leave more money for things like archery gear, hunting licenses, or maybe gas money for an out of state hunt.
There are three basic rules that you can follow to start building your wardrobe. The DSG website will actually allow you to filter your results via weather, or the game you hunt which is a great way to narrow down your choices if you primarily hunt in cold vs warm weather or vice versa.
First, what type of wild game do you hunt?
For example, wild game such as turkeys have sharp eyes and will pick out any type of bright colors on your camouflage. Avoid clothing that has bright colored accents that are clearly visible to the human eye (inner linings and small logos generally don’t make a difference when it comes to color).
Someone who hunts upland game may prefer some brush resistant clothing in solid prints.
A whitetail hunter from the Midwest will probably choose complete camo pieces with some alternating solids. Gun hunters will want some orange accessories or jackets. Do you hunt primarily tree stand or ground blind? Having camouflage that breaks up your silhouette is important for sitting in a tree, yet dark solids are best for hunting out of a blind.
If you hunt a combination of all of the above, don’t lose hope….it’s still possible to stock up on a few pieces of good gear with some accessories that will round it out to a great hunting capsule wardrobe.
Next, you will want to consider what type of weather you primarily hunt.
What state do you live in? Does it stay warm year round? Have early winters? Do you get a healthy dose of all of the seasons?
If you are like me and hunt a combination of varying temperatures at different times of year, layering will be your friend. I own a few lightweight pieces and a few alternate mid weight jackets and bib overalls that I can mix and match with a good base layer as needed.
The cold hard truth Is that if you are only going to wear something once or twice, you probably don’t need to buy it. For example, if you hunt in the Midwest or up north, you may not have any use for camouflage such as the lightweight shirts or the Bexley set. You may want to consider buying a pair of field pants and a bamboo shirt that can be layered or worn in colder weather.
If you live down south or somewhere that it’s hot most of the year, you likely won’t need to look at the puffer jacket and vest, or the Kylie, Ella or Breanna fleece sets. Lighter sets, such as the Bexley and Ava, will be suit for warmer climates.
Sizing.
This can be a big issue for many women, as some brands aren’t inclusive when it comes to sizing. Women’s bodies come in all shapes and sizes, so some pieces tend to be more comfortable than others. Fortunately, DSG has a huge variance in sizing, from XXS to 5XL, and many different styles of gear to choose from.
QUALITY
This is a big one for me, as I’m extremely hard on my gear. I don’t want to drop $100+ on gear that will tear or wear out within a year or even two years of purchasing. I’m proud to say that I have been an ambassador for DSG for years and can say that the gear has withstood many hunts and walks (and crawls) through the woods. Having gear that you trust, and that can withstand the elements of real hunting is truly important. Otherwise you might as well just start a campfire and burn those extra dollar bills.
What’s in my wardrobe and when do I wear it?
I personally have owned most of the DSG hunting line at some point, and quickly figured out which pieces I regularly use and which tended to sit in my closet. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the gear, it was about prioritizing what was practical for me to utilize and what best suited my hunting style.
My hunting wardrobe currently includes:
Misc: hats, gloves, socks, orange vest
How do I Wear It?
To use myself as an example, my hunting season generally starts in September with squirrel season. This month in Southern Ohio, the weather can vary significantly, but with squirrel hunting you don’t really NEED hunting gear. I usually utilize a fleece or ultra lightweight camo shirt with the field pants or shorts depending on how hot it is.
Deer season I tend to pair my field pants with varying pullovers and jackets such as the Ella or Breanna. As the weather gets colder, I tend to add a base layer and switch to the Ella pants and Breanna Bibs while adding accessories such as neck warmers, gloves and a hat.
Spring turkey season is when I generally wear the Bexley set as it is solid camo and lightweight for ease of movement and warm weather.
What I wear may vary slightly depending on my mood or the weather, but I am happy with the essentials that I have collected. Plus, it really saves on time when I can’t decide which pieces I should wear on a hunt — it’s fairly easy to choose when you have a few basics to choose from.
Overall, choosing your gear should be simple, giving you more time and money to do what really matters — like hunting.
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