Period Hunter Orange

[blacksmithshoppe]

What dose everyone wear who hunts in a state that requires hunter orange do to hunt in a period correct way? I know you can get an orange Toque and someone is making an orange wesket but any other ideas? An orange cape for a hunting shirt?
Jeff

 

[Russianblood]

This is how I handled it:

Here is another way:

[url] http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/index-hoods.htm[/url]

 

[Maestro]

I have a long (F&I) reversible orange/green wool weskit from Michael Pullins (Ohio Valley Peddler) - no website but he can be reached at (419) 946-6174 or [email protected] - I like it a lot (an extra layer for warmth, too).

 

[Ron LaClair]

I've got one of these reversible weskits from Michael. I haven't used it yet but plan on it the season.

R B, That looks like one of Santas Elf's in the pointed hood, or is that old St Nick himself? :rotf:

 

Since hunters orange is not PC in any form, I just wear an orange "modern" vest or jacket and cap with my duds. The wool toque in orange is an old standby for cold weather.

 

[bnail]

Since hunters orange is not PC in any form, I just wear an orange "modern" vest or jacket and cap with my duds. The wool toque in orange is an old standby for cold weather.

I certainly understand you aversion Mike, but orang is still just a color to me. I'd prefer an historical garment to a modern one. I read muzzleloader's review of Michael's weskit, and I think he hit on a wonderful idea with the reversible vest. the only problem I see for deer season is the temperature, I usually need more protection than a westkit can provide. I have a buddy who had some tuques made from hunter's orange wool, and since Mi doesn't have a percentage requirement, I've lat that stand for my HO needs. (I still want one of Michael's weskits though!)