Gearing Up For Bucks - Apparel

We whitetail hunters are always looking for the best hunting gear. That gear often consumes much of our hunting budget, while some very important "stuff" is often neglected -- like clothing and boots.

A warm jacket and good pair of boots will keep you in the field long enough to give you the opportunity to use all the other gear that you so meticulously selected and purchased. Spend 10 days in the mountains with inferior boots, though, and I promise you'll gladly want to trade your $1,000 weapon for some new ones!

Clothing and boots will keep you warm, dry and mobile and they'll conceal you with camouflage patterns to match the terrain. Here's a rundown of the latest, greatest gear that will help you in countless ways next time you go out to look for Mr. Big!

Cabela's Dimension Fleece

Hunting Apparel

Cabela's clothing designers know nothing is as quiet as fleece and their new Dimension Fleece series features a high definition 3-D camouflage pattern, WindShear lining and Scent- Eliminator technology. The series includes a pullover, hooded jacket, vest and pants. Call (800) 237-4444 or visit www.cabelas.com.

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GameHide Solo Jacket

GameHide also builds a quiet hunting jacket. The Solo Jacket features the company's single-layer HyperHide Fleece and HydroCore Laminate for protection against moisture. Freedom Sleeves let you raise your weapon without raising the jacket. Call (888) 267-3591 or visit www.gamehide.com.

Guide Gear 4-in-1 Parka

The Guide Gear 4-in-1 Parka from Sportsman's Guide includes a parka built with Guide Dry fabric and a removable, reversible liner jacket. This parka also comes in blaze orange camouflage and a pair of matching bibs is also available. Call (800) 587-9023 or visit www.sportsmansguide.com.

the Heater Body Suit

The Heater Body Suit is a unique product for extreme cold conditions. You can wear comfortable, maneuverable clothing yet slip in and out of the Heater Body Suit quietly and quickly. Cold is history. Call (888) 565-2652 or visit www.heaterbodysuit.com.

Medalist Cheyenne Series

Medalist's new lightweight Cheyenne Series apparel features Silvermax lining for scent control that lasts through 250 washings. The material is soft and quiet and is designed for mild weather, or for layering, and comes in Mossy Oak Break-Up. Call (800) 543-8952 or visit www.medalist.com.

No Trace Extreme NTX

The new Extreme NTX line from No Trace is their latest cyclodextrin-based odor control apparel. Odor Magnet Technology is designed to "pull in odors and lock them up," and no special washing or handling is required. Call (866) 753-4868 or visit www.notracecamo.com.

Redhead Mountain Stalker Elite 4-Way

Redhead's Mountain Stalker Elite 4-Way Jacket protects you from weather with a Bone Dry waterproof outer shell and 200-gram Thinsulate Insulation. A zip-out blaze orange jacket converts to a vest making it a highly versatile deer hunter's garment. Call (800) 227-7776 or visit www.basspro.com.

Riverheads West Lakota Jacket

Rivers West Lakota Jacket is ideal for bowhunters. Designed for moderate temperatures (40 to 70 degrees) the Lakota utilizes diagonal water shedding front flaps that cover 2 magnetized cargo pockets for silent access to all your gear. Available in Realtree AP, Mossy Oak Break-UP, Mossy Oak Brush and Digital Confusion camo patterns. Call (206) 682-1158 or visit www.riverswest.com.

Scentblocker Realtree Road Trips XLT

ScentBlocker's popular Realtree Road Trips XLT and flee

ce series is now available in Realtree's AP camo pattern, an open, high-contrast, all-purpose pattern that works in most any environment. Armed with ScentBlocker's 40 SPF carbon lining, this outfit will conceal both form and odor. Call (507) 263-2885 or visit www.scentblocker.com.

Scentlok Timber Fleece 360

Scentlok's TimberFleece 360 garments offer the bowhunter 360-degree scent control as well as the soft, quiet, windproof comfort qualities every bowhunter looks for. The series is available in ladies sizes and includes jacket, pants, vest, gloves and head cover. Call (800) 315-5799 or visit www.scentlok.com.

Stika Gear Downpour Series

The newest apparel maker, Sitka Gear, has incorporated the needs of the mountain climber into their hunting gear. Garments are constructed of high-tech stretch fabrics and are form fitting and functional without bulk. The Downpour Series outfit will protect you from the worst wet weather. The line includes a nine piece layering system for the discriminating hunter. Call (877) 748-5264 or visit www.sitkagear.com.

UnderArmour Camp Spot-N-Stalk

Under Armour continues to expand its line of high-tech camouflage clothing with their new Camp Spot-N-Stalk jacket. Constructed of ArmourStretch fabric, this soft shell jacket comes in Realtree, Mossy Oak or Under Armour's digi patterns. Call (888) 727-6687 or visit www.underarmour.com.

Wall's 10x Scentrex Parka & Bibs

Wall's 10X Scentrex Insulated Parka and Bibs outfit is both waterproof and breathable but also includes a Scentrex 100 percent Nylon Scent Control Liner. Choose from four camo patterns: Realtree AP or Hardwoods, Advantage Max 4 HD or Mossy Oak's New Break-Up. Call (800) 433-2255 or visit www.wallsoutdoors.com.

Whitewater's Realtree Pro-Series Reversible Sherpa Snow Outfit

Late-season whitetail hunters should love Whitewater's Realtree Pro-Series Reversible Sherpa Snow outfit. Featuring Realtree AP camo on one side and Realtree's Hardwoods Snow pattern on the other, you'll be covered in any weather. The snow camo side is Sherpa Fleece for ultimate silence. Call (920) 564-2674 or visit www.whitewateroutdoors.com.