SKRE- Cool New Camo Gear for All Seasons

I saw samples of SKRE camouflage at the 2024 ATA Show and loved the pattern. My starter box arrived yesterday, and I was anxious to gear up and see what it was like. Our turkey season is still a month away, and I know that the greens will blend with the vegetation very well. More important than the coloration is how the clothes fit.  What kind of pockets does it have? Is it warm?

Love the Double Vest Pockets

The Hardscrabble Jacket grabbed my attention immediately due to the double breast, zippered pockets.  The zippers work easily, and each pocket is large enough for critical gear.  My new Samsung phone fits, even with the security case and it will sit there every time I go hunting.  It’s also my camera and I use it constantly.  The other pocket will hold my mouth calls, rangefinder, hunting license or other critical gear.   The beauty of a chest pocket is the small amount of movement needed to access gear and the security of not losing gear that matters most.

Zippered Trousers

I was once in a car accident, minor thankfully, when the police officer asked for my license.  Reaching for my wallet, it wasn’t in my pocket and as I nearly panicked, I remembered changing pants in the mountain while turkey hunting.  Luckily, it was right where I expected it to be.  The Hardscrabble pants have two front pockets and two back pockets, substantial in size and each with zippers that operate smoothly.  In my experience, the first thing to fail on hunting clothing is a zipper which either jams or separates. These seem well made.

Smooth and Quiet

I need to spend much more time with this gear to get a true reading, yet with the first few steps, I noticed that there was no sound when walking.  The trousers are trim and the swishing sound that many camo brands make was totally absent.  Likewise, when using calls and shooting my crossbow, the fabric was totally silent.

Full Set

In these images, you can see how well the pattern blends within itself.  SKRE offers a hooded jacket and pants, gloves, Morino wool neck gator, and balaclava that makes an ideal face mask.  With the zippered jacket pockets, these items can be stored in the jacket so that I know exactly where they are when you need them.  Testing new products is a lot of fun and I’ll share my experiences with this new brand as the season unfolds.  Thinking about new camouflage for the spring or fall season?  One click below will get you to the full site.  Enjoy!

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