Hunting & Outdoors
A day in the field puts different demands on gear than a day at the range or a weekend camping trip. You’re moving through cover, sitting in a stand before first light, managing harvest, and dealing with weather that doesn’t coordinate with your schedule. This guide covers the Rothco gear that works for hunters and serious outdoor users across all of those conditions.
Field-ready hunting gear — camouflage clothing, packable outerwear, hunting accessories, and outdoor essentials from Rothco's catalog.
Camouflage Clothing
Pants: Rothco’s BDU and tactical cargo pants in woodland, digital, and brushstroke camouflage patterns are the field standard for good reason. The cargo pocket layout keeps calls, gloves, a rangefinder, and tags accessible without a separate pack. The ripstop fabric handles briars, brush, and kneeling on rough ground without wearing through. For upland bird hunting, look for options with brush-resistant fabric on the front of the legs.
Shirts and Jackets: A camo BDU shirt layers over a base layer for cold morning sits and vents well enough for active stalks. Rothco’s camouflage field jackets add a mid-weight outer layer for colder conditions without the bulk of a heavy hunting coat. Both are available in patterns suited to timber, transitional terrain, and open country.
Headwear: Rothco’s camo boonie hats break up the head outline — critical in any hunting situation where you’re in a position animals approach rather than one you’re moving from. Blaze orange options satisfy hunter safety requirements where they’re mandatory without needing a separate hat.
Concealment Accessories
For situations where clothing camouflage alone isn’t enough, Rothco’s ghillie suits provide full-body concealment suited to open terrain or turkey hunting setups. The leafy construction breaks up the human outline completely. For lighter concealment needs, Rothco face paints and headnets add concealment without the setup and takedown time of a full ghillie.
Field Gear
Paracord handles more field tasks than almost any other item in a hunting pack — hanging a field-dressed animal, securing a blind, marking a trail, rigging a lean-to for an unexpected overnight. Carry at least 50 feet of Rothco 550 paracord on any day afield. A Rothco fixed-blade or folding knife handles field dressing and general camp tasks. A headlamp keeps your hands free during pre-dawn setups and after-dark pack-outs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camouflage pattern works best?
Match the pattern to the environment. Woodland BDU works in mixed timber. Digital patterns perform in open or transitional terrain. Brushstroke and Mossy Oak patterns blend into heavy vegetation. Rothco’s camouflage catalog covers all major terrain types — when in doubt, woodland is the most versatile general-purpose option.
Do I need a ghillie suit for deer hunting?
Not typically. A ghillie suit is most useful for situations where animals approach directly — turkey, predator calling, or spot-and-stalk in open terrain. For most tree stand or ground blind deer hunting, quality camo clothing and a face mask provide adequate concealment.
How should I layer for a cold morning sit?
Add a layer beyond what you think you need. You can always open a jacket during the walk to your stand, but you can’t add a layer you didn’t bring. A Rothco base layer, fleece mid-layer, and field jacket outer shell covers most early-season to mid-winter sit temperatures.
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