For an inexpensive and quick snow camo, I like to use a Tyvek painter’s suit. This is a white coverall-type suit that you can purchase at your local paint store. Just be sure to get one large enough to go over your warm weather clothes.
Tyvek is the material used as vapor barrier on homes, so it really keeps the wind out. The only drawback is that it might be a bit noisy until it’s broken in. The suit is reusable and can be rolled up and stuffed into a fairly small space. Customize it with a little paint to break up your outline and fit your local surroundings. Some versions come with a hood, or you can top it off with a white hat and gloves to makes a great camouflage for a late season stalking bow hunt.
always bothered me to see people out using regular cams, out hunting in a totally white environment. they REALLY stuck out. I’ve used snow cams for years and have gotten very close to game, and some people.
Good idea on the Tyvek. Going to give it a try. Whether in the woods or more open terrain, it’s a different kind of world with snow cover and snow camo is mandatory to become part of it.
Like the idea of this painters wear. I have just use and old bed sheet, with hole cut for head to go through and let hang like a poncho, but this is much better looking.
Greg,
This is a great idea that I used for years…more for waterfowl than bowhunting unfortunately. (If you live in TN you will get to hunt in snow on your home turf about five times…if you live to a ripe old age).
I actually use two set, one for full coverage, and one I cut the legs out of to form a “coat” when lower leg cover is not practical.
Thank you for sharing this!! Makes me feel guilty for not…
For many years, I have used a very large size, white cotton chefs’ top, with good effect. It is light weight, silent, has shortened sleeves. With a white hat, the deer look right past me.