ORIGINAL: DropTine249
I dont know about the ASAT fading, but I do know a heck of alot about washing camo in the early season. If my gear touches my body, it gets washed. Even if its just for a second. Ill tell you what, ditch the ASAT idea, because with that camo you just look like a big dark blob in the tree. Do yourself a favor and buy something with a very open pattern that deer see through, like PREDATOR or NATURAL GEAR. Ive washed my PREDATOR almost every day since the season opened Sept 8th. Hasnt faded a bit. They've got some great patterns, I have 4 or 5 sets of various patterns.. Good luck !!
Not exactly how you do things up north - Don't really care -
First off I use ASAT camo exclusively and it is the most OPEN patern I could find.
Mabey you are just confused-Mabey it is a Marine thing
As far as washing your ASAT camo worn in the hot sticky South - You don't at least not very often.
I wear Under Armor, a "T" shirt and shorts under my ASAT suit. Keeps me comfortable and fairly cool.
I don't think the ASAT suits material is very absorbant, and I see no need to wash mine 3-4 times a week - especially at hunting camp where laundry is a problem.
I fill a bucket with water and add some baking soda to it mix it up some and add the camo. Let it sit for a bit give it a stir , let it sit a little longer.
Take it out of the bucket, give it a quick rinse and hang it out to dry. DONE
The suit is not made out of cotton so it does not really absorb sweat and stink. A quick dip and she is ready to go.
No reason to beat the tar out of it 3-5 times a week with the washing machine.
I am pretty anal about keeping scent free and this works for me