Suitable Clothing for watching, photographing or filming wildlife?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Day on September 8, 2010 at 20:25

I have been more of a climber/mountain walker than wildlife watcher until quite recently. I always used a Paramo Aspira Smock and, like others posting earlier, couldn't fault it. I slept rough in it in the Brecon Beacons, climbed crags in winter in it and ice climbed. It never let me down, never got me wet and always kept me warm. More recently I've moved to a Paramo Alta II Jacket which is slightly less insulated than the Aspira but better for me now that I walk more and climb less. For wildlife watching I combine this with a Fuera Jacket in moss green. In summer I wear this alone and in winter put it over the Alta jacket. I also have the Velez Aventure trousers. As you can see I'm a convert but havent found anything to beat them. As they now do a "Paramo Naturally" range in moss green and new jackets designed for wildlife watchers etc it makes them a good choice. They are expensive but then they come with a lifetime guarantee and I've found their customer service excellent. Each year for £30 I send off my jacket for a pro wash and re-proof. Only thing I'd say is try before you buy. I tried an Alta jacket in medium and a medium Halcon jacket and the sizes were very different.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Day on September 8, 2010 at 20:54

Horses for courses I guess. Some people swear by Nikon, others by Canon :). I can attest to the waterproofness of Paramo though. I think as well the Paramo is designed to be more breathable than the Stealthgear range but then its more for people who will be exercising hard. One issue I did have with the Aspira I had was the hood was large volume (its meant to also take a helmet) which meant I couldn't see so well when not wearing a helmet. The Alta II has a smaller volume hood and is much better in this regard.

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Permalink Reply by Paul A King on September 18, 2010 at 2:05

When all said and done, you get what you pay for , buy cheap and you buy often, I would say to people buy the very best you can afford at the time. Then look to expand / improve over time.and remember layers, layers, layers and light.

And do not forget no such thing as bad weather just incorrect clothing!!!!

Paul

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Permalink Reply by Sue Timmins on March 14, 2011 at 20:26

We have found Jack Pyke clothing very effective and not too expensive, we have the oak leaf design which is great camouflage and its quiet clothing to move in. We seem to do better in the winter than in the summer months with regard to clothing so it would be interesting to hear what people find best to wear in the warmer months.

 

Sue

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