I've never owned a 3D, realeaf, leafy, etc. style suit. They intrigue me, especially for early season deer hunting when the temps are warm. They look like(at least the ones I have seen) wearing just thin clothes underneath would work. Again, the ones I have seen are some type of polyester netting matterial with leaves sewn on. They also look as though every briar, stick, or stick-tites would attach or get caught in them easily. My question to those who have worn them.....how durable are they with normal use and if torn, can they be mended? I don't want to shell out over $100 for something that would last one season or less.[:-]

Will they get caught up and torn, yes. However, the tears don't seem to expand or get bigger. They are not easily mendable, but Idon't have any tears big enough to mend. I've had an ASAT 3d suit for going on 4 years now (it was one of the first shipped out) and it will be in the field with me again next year and most likely for many years after that. I would have no problem recommending it.

I've been looking at the ASAT 3D suit really hard, and I want to get one. There are quite a few reviews online and they rate high for durability. Are there any retailer chainsthat carry them, or do they have to be ordered?

Little Chief,

You can get them directly on the website or go on Ebay and get one a little cheaper. Most of the guys selling on Ebay (if not selling just one used suit) are dealing directly with ASAT as far as I can tell (like a virtual storefront). I got 2 suits off of Ebay for a little less and they came shipped straight from ASAT.

PM Buckeye Scott he is an ASAT dealer.

I have ordered serval items from him. He rocks!!

I owned 1 suit,didnt care much forit. Felt like it was noisy believe it or not, and somewhat cumbersumb for bowhunting. Also didnt seem like it worked out well in a tree stand for concealing me, like what is that bush doing in the middle of the treetrunk. My buddy like his though.

Thanks guys. I may have found out that I don't want the particular suit I was checking out. Realtree Pro Series in AP camo by Whitewater Outdoors. Just tried the pants/jacket on at the store and though its really nice...................on a quiet day I believe it to be really noisey.

I read that the noise factor is really reduced after a couple of washings on the ASAT 3-D, but haven't done that yet.

I agree with Germ, and FYI, I feel ALL camo are twice as good in 3D...I can't wait til Enigma's comes out. I wish Predator made a 3D suit, especially in the Fall Brown.

I think I own 3 leafy suits? ASAT, Advantage Timber, and Natgear........I really like them on the ground but for some reason I have the perception of feeling really "Big" wearing one in a treestand.

I'm anxious to see the new Enigma II in a 3D pattern myself as I really like the tones of that one now, and like Rob can't understand why Predator never tried one.