Now that you've got all your bowhunting equipment ready, another important question you should be asking yourself is “What should I wear while bowhunting?” There are many archery gear options available for you. Here, they are divided into 3 categories: protective equipment, camouflage gear and survival tools.



Protective Equipment

It is very important to buy protective equipment before bowhunting, in order to keep you safe and prevent you from getting injured. A bracer or an arm guard is a strap used on the forearm. It protects your arm and prevents your clothes from getting caught by the string. Make sure you also get a plastron or a chestguard. This piece of equipment both protects the bowhunter's chest and avoids the string from getting blocked by the body. In order to protect your fingers and keep them relaxed while shooting, you can use leather gloves or finger tabs.

Camouflage Gear

When you are bowhunting, it is necessary to blend in with the environment. Classic camouflage clothing that is comfortable will do. A good rule of thumb is to check the weather before going hunting. If the weather will be warm, choose hunting clothes made from breathable fabric. If the weather will be cold, go for heavier gear. It is also important to have water-resistant gear for rainy days. If you intend to move around a lot, such as hiking, wear lighter clothing to keep you comfortable. Meanwhile, when buying footwear, consider the environment where you will be hunting. For example, if you're walking in rocky areas, buy cleats with good grips; meanwhile, if you're going to cross streams, make sure you have waterproof boots.

Odor control is another essential, albeit overlooked, aspect in bowhunting. There are many products that can cover human scent or completely eliminate it. There are even advanced pieces of clothing that can lock the human scent in; these clothes tend to be quite expensive but very effective in controlling odor. Aside from these, there are also lure scents that help you attract certain animal species.

Survival Tools

Having a roomy, sturdy backpack is important so that you can carry the supplies that you will need for your hunting trip. Most experts recommend that you get waterproof bags with adequate shoulder and back padding. Some essentials that you need to carry in your bag include canteens of drinking water, some food to boost your energy, extra clothing, at least one knife of good quality, binoculars, matchsticks or a lighter, and a first aid kit.

Technology has also been able to benefit the field of bowhunting. Hunters nowadays use GPS systems to track each other's locations. Night vision gear is also very helpful when hunting in the dark.

Wearing the right bowhunting gear is very important, as it can both protect you and improve your success in bowhunting. Remember that you will be staying in this gear for several hours at a time; make sure you choose comfortable but durable equipment, so that you can completely focus on your hunting.