What to wear? Ultra noob here
 

Hey guys, I was just wonderin' what to wear on a hunting trip? I'm seventeen and going with a couple of experienced friends in a few weeks. I don't want to ruin anything but I also am not sure if I should buy $200 camo sets just to come with. Is it okay to wear the natural color of the surroundings + an orange vest, or is camo a must? Let me know guys and thanks a lot!

where will u be hunting

Up by Monmouth, Illinois. It's private land.

i am from galesburg illinois but hunt down in Henderson County and it gets cold here so i would go with some heavy clothes for gun seasons but bow it not to bad for the first month then it starts getting cold so u dont need top brand names but just some good base layers and some heavy out layers u be set

Thanks a lot!

I would just buy a cheap camo jacket and depending on how hot or cold it is layer appropriately under that and you should be fine

Invest in a good pair of rubber sole boots. Muck Boots are well made and don't transfer scent if scent precaution is taken. Also buy a size that is roomy enough for extra socks in the colder weather. As far as the clothes, as said above buy Base Layers and then layer if necessary. I take a backpack and stick my outer layers in it to put on once I reach my stand.This will keep you from sweating early and freezing later. Once your clothes get wet you get cold faster and also from a scent standpoint the deer will detect you faster if you are sweating and producing scent.

Thanks for the advice guys!

If you have to wear blaze orange then forget about spending money on camo--you don't need camo. Just wear some warm cloths depending on the weather; cotton is a poor choice in clothing as it get's wet from sweat and stays wet---thus you get cold. Wool is a good choice for outer layers. No matter what, keep warm.

Keep in mind how much noise your coat or pants might make.
Avoid wearing anything that has a harder plastic type of material on the outside.