| The best hunting equipment in the UK won't | | | | Gore-Tex® are the optimal choice. Finally, in |
| guarantee a successful outcome unless your | | | | cold conditions, be sure to wear a warm hat and |
| clothing is designed to keep you warm (or cool) | | | | use a layered glove system with a waterproof |
| and comfortable. You don't need to spend | | | | exterior. Because your clothing is an integral part |
| excessive amounts of money on your hunting | | | | of deer hunting equipment or bow hunting |
| gear: You just need to select key pieces of the | | | | equipment, it's important to buy the best quality |
| best quality you can afford. Here's some about | | | | you can afford. |
| these important pieces of equipment for hunting. | | | | Socks and Shoes |
| Layered Clothing is Key | | | | Socks are critically important items that should be |
| When you dress in layers, it's easy to add or | | | | purchased in hunting equipment shops. Wool is the |
| remove clothing in response to changes in | | | | best choice because it retains insulating properties |
| conditions and temperature. When dressing in | | | | when wet. If you can find socks made from |
| layers, be sure to include a base layer, a mid layer | | | | Merino wool, you'll find them to be exceptionally |
| and an outer layer. The base layer needs to be | | | | soft and comfortable. Some hunters find that |
| comfortable against your skin and be able to wick | | | | applying the layered idea to socks works well if |
| away perspiration to the outer layers for quick | | | | they wear a thick wool outer sock over a thin silk |
| drying. Silk is an excellent choice for the base | | | | inner sock. The type of shoes or boots depends |
| layer. Other good fibres are wool, polyester and | | | | on the conditions, with boots being more |
| polypropylene. The mid layer becomes the base | | | | appropriate for cold conditions. Fit is the most |
| layer in mild or warm conditions. A wind proof | | | | important consideration, so choose shoes or |
| jacket is generally required for the mid layer, | | | | boots with plenty of inner padding and cushioning, |
| preferably one with a fleece lining. Another option | | | | especially in the insoles. Avoid removable insoles |
| is separate wind proof and fleece jackets. If your | | | | because their movability can cause blisters. |
| wind proof jacket is also waterproof, you can | | | | Clothing is essential hunting equipment in the UK. |
| dispense with the waterproof jacket in the outer | | | | When stocking up on hunting supplies, be sure to |
| layer. The outer layer should be both waterproof | | | | include functional, comfortable clothing. |
| and breathable. Technical fabrics like | | | | |