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Old 10-05-2006 | 07:54 PM
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Rob/PA Bowyer
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Default RE: Water proof camo

Well now that is a tall, tall order you have there.

I'll go this route, ASAT is an exceptional open pattern and they offer a insulated waterproof bibs and jacket for $390.00...I didn't see any other waterproof materials on their catalog page.

You can find Predator in Wolfskin which is a really waterproof lightweight material which is also whisper quiet. Enigma, another very good open pattern camo comes in Wolfskin as well.

The difference then being that you'll find Enigma slightly less expensive than the Predator plus the Enigma is a all purpose camouflage. Predator and exceptional pattern is more season specific. The Fall Grey is a great pattern when the leaves are down however it's the wrong choice for a green enviroment. The Predator Green is great in a green enviroment but the wrong choice when the leaves comes down. Predator Deception could be an all season camo but again, you'll find you will spend more picking it up.

Engima only comes in Wolfskin and will suite your needs in all seasons, when the leaves are green as well as when the leaves come down. However, being a newer company, it's not yet available in an insulated line. Chuck, the owner however prides himself on being a custom camo company and he will get you into the Engima Wolfskin in the clothing of your choice. If you have an idea of what you want, he will accomodate you.

With all 3 camos being exceptional and only ASAT and Enigma being a all season camo, plus Enigma the only of the two comes in Wolfskin water repellent material and add the special features and craftsman ship of Enigma products, it's the best bang for the buck.

I've recently purchased Enigma and hunted in the rain, I could't believe I never once felt water through the material. For bowhunting, the velcro around the arms allows you to cinch up the material actually creating a built in arm gaurd. It also has this feature around the waist, small of the back, belt line as well as ankles. Incredible.

I had several doe try to pinpoint me when the got down wind of me, one looked for a split second then ignored me completely. I was impressed to say the least. I also own ASAT in cotton, I would have been soaked to the bone, I also own Predator Fall Grey but wouldn't have worn it in the green enviroment. I also couldn't affored the Wolfskin in Predator at the time.

Again, Engima is an excellent all around choice.
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