Prone hunting gear?

Varminterror

Varminterror

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We have a lot of areas in KS that afford little to no cover, so I do a bit of prone hunting. I had been using a PVC coated shooting mat, elbow pads, knee pads, and a ghillie, but my mat is getting trashed (15yrs old?) and it's time to re-up.

Just wanted to see what everybody is using to keep them dry, warm, and out of the mud/snow/dirt when they go flat out after coyotes?
 
I do a good bit of prone here also. In fact 98% of my rifle stands are prone.

I've never packed anything extra to lay on. Never used mats, elbow pads, knee pads, or maxi pads. You wanna stay "dry, warm, and out of the mud/snow/dirt" ya outta stay in bed. Geeze, friggin engineers.
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Some of the above was in jest. I'll let you sort it out.
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Doggin, I'll let you be the one to tell my wife to lay in the mud on a 20degree day after a 50degree day with rain...

I hate hauling stuff around, really just looking for something to keep me dry. Know how to stay warm alright, and wouldn't mind the mud other than it soaks in, gets you wet, and then staying warm just doesn't work out.

And to reiterate that wife thing....
 
The Cheapest thing that i could think of is a Military surplus Sleaping pad..
If you wanted to cover that, You can use any kind of Coastgaurd or 600+ Denier Fabric.
I just made a sleeping pad for my cot to keep the cold air draft from under me out.
I sleep in the bed of my truck when i am out hunting. Sometimes it's single digits and a foam pad would help keep the cold draft from coming up from under me.
I went to a sewing store and got 2" think Medium density foam (you can get thinner) and then 2 yards of fabric @$6 a yrd(the fabric is 60" wide and just over 6' long) then folded it over and sew it closed. The 600 material is water resistant, to keep the foam from getting wet. I have some straps that keep it rolled up when not in use.
You could do something simular.
 
How about an exercise mat. I use one when I work on my bike. Old bones and concrete don't mix. But they are cheap. light and waterproof. roll up nice and tight too. And you can cut them to whatever size you need.
 
MIdway's lower end shooting mat is like $25 on sale which seems to be about every other month. My son uses one for prone shooting varmints. It'd work OK for predators as well.
 
I have a mat i use to keep the mountain bikes from chewing up my tailgate. Its a PVC sign sewed to a moving blanket (really cheap). Maybe you can make one of these. A lot of farmers get big PVC posters to cover their hay after Vegas is done using them... talk to them or a bike shop, or any "super" store getting rid of a sign.
 
I don't have any issue getting another shooters mat, but I'm looking to get away from carrying extra crap around. Shattered knee cap and a few cut jobs on my elbow dictate that I need pads (at least on my right side, could do without on the left, but it's weird to only wear one knee or elbow pad.

I've thought about sewing waterproof layers to the front of my camo, or spraying the living heck out of it with scotchguard (but it's a b1tch finding out the hard way when your waterproofing wore off!). Don't mind getting dirty, but not a fan of getting muddy and wet when I don't have to.
 
Wear wool. I wear wool bibs and coats, keeps me dry and warm. It helps you from getting full of cactus too. Some of it can be pricey but it is well worth it!
 
I also do most shooting prone, dont use anything either as I do not want to carry extra junk. I wear waterproof coveralls in the winter.
 
Stoner...
Yes, I do. However, in the terrain that VT is referring to hunting in, it makes a guy stick out BIG TIME, unless you're under a tree, or w/back against a big ol' hedge corner fence post.

Sorry VT, both for jacking your thread to answer someone esle's question...and that I have no tips for you.
I couldn't hunt prone, even if I wanted to! haha
 
I carry a piece of scrap carpet. It is light and quiet when sliding around on the snow. Nothing is worse than havin a wet ars on the first stand of the day. If I'm layin prone which I usually am, I either take one big piece or two small ones for my elbows and my legs.
 
100% waterproof layer is all you need and some layers underneath to make the ground comfy. I wear the chit out of Carhart uninsulated waterproof bibs and pants.Knees are double layered. Mud won't sink in believe me I wear them to work on a potato farm and our red mud is the worst out there.
 


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