Duncs Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Most of us know about washing our hunting gear in detergent that is phosphate free by now - so that game find it harder to see us. But what about our backpacks, etc? I'm starting to get ready for the Gatta trip and this got me thinking. I've got my main backpack which may or may not shine like a beacon to deer. Then there's the various bits and pieces I hang off it (range finder, UHF, etc) that might be little sparklers too. Do any of you blokes wash these as well? Or have another way of dealing with them? Or, like me, have never done anything about them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistler Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 You want to put some cammo paint on your legs as well Duncs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SamHuntVic Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hunt into the wind, go slow and be quiet, see them before they see you. Why would you wash your hunting gear, except your pants after you've been honked at 10 metres. Grant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_DJ Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 My GPS and radio has been camo painted with matte paint, anything shiny can be taped up.There is a point however where it goes to far and you have to think practically.Not going to paint up my range finder and the only time it's "out on view" is when I'm taking a range. And then it's obscured by my hands and the most reflective part is the rounded lens which NEEDS to I could build up an anti-glare device for it, but really but the deer is that close to be worried about it. I don't need to use the range finder (I do have an anti-glare hood on my Rem700. You can look at it at the Gatta if you like). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
264 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 UV wash by Asat, bowhunting stores sell it. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm not so worried about the electrickery - that stuff only comes out at quiet times. I'm thinking more about the backpack. It could be a great big UV danger beacon to deer even though it's in camo already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henno Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I just hand wash my hunting clothes in cold water about once a year. Take off or conceal anything that reflects light. Trip just gone I miss placed my wedding ring. Whoops. Funny how keen your hearing becomes when you take it off too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHuntVic Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Duncs just test your pack and other stuff under a black light. If it reflects like your hair used to at the discos then it probably needs a wash but stopping UV reflection can be a major problem no matter what the wash people say. Just don't wash your clothes with that powder with all the whitening additives. Lectric is OK on clothes that already don't have UV brighteners soaked in. If they have then I reckon you have it forever to some degree. Take a look back at the pictures of the old deer hunters, collar and tie with some of them, they still plugged 'em and there wasn't that many around in those days. Selling camo clothing is easy, people think it's the must have....hell what am I saying? Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samburstalker Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I heard top deer hunters pick up deer scat and massage it into their gear, apparently hides your smell and camos the gear. I guess it's catch 20 2? Why they wash the gear. Any advantage is good advantage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_DJ Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I like to stand in the smoke of the fire to help with the scent.You can also rub in dirt and that'll help absorb UV light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waza Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Wool wash it - no phosphate ! Just Nikwaxed my boots to get the goretex working properly. Hope this works I'm in the Gatta this weekend. Hate wet feet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistler Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 How did you go on the reds Waza? Whistler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Ok fair enough. I guess the problem remains with the wearer then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsmart Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just throw your pack in the next wallow you pass. That should do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waza Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 How did you go on the reds Waza? Whistler Chased a double six point buck all week but not a clear shot for long enough to put him down humanely. Saw heaps of hinds, a few other bucks with smaller heads too. Definitely going back mate I learned heaps over the week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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