How Shiny is Too Shiny ?- New Down Jacket

[TexAg09]

Howdy everyone,

I recently got a good deal on an Eddie Bauer Downlight Hooded Jacket. I love that they have tall sizes and I've had great luck with my previous EB down jacket but it didn't layer well. The size and specs are great, but I'm concerned that it's a little too shiny. I bought this for late season backcountry elk and mule deer hunts. How concerned should I bet about how shiny it is? I would be more concerned if it was for bow hunting, but this is for late season rifle. Let me know what y'all think. Thanks!

 

[MarvB]

I thought this was gonna be one of those posts where someone was unwittingly sitting on the john in the background

You should be good OP, I wouldn’t think too much about sitting/glassing in that, just minimize movement if you’re concerned!

 

[TexAg09]

I thought this was gonna be one of those posts where someone was unwittingly sitting on the john in the background

You should be good OP, I wouldn’t think too much about sitting/glassing in that, just minimize movement if you’re concerned!

Hahahahaha it did cross my mind.

 

[Schaaf]

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

For western rifle I don’t think it matters at all.

 

[deer_shooter]

I think you'll be good to go.

 

[OntarioHunter]

Nothing to worry about. You're gonna have to cover most of that coat with glo-in-the-dark hunter orange anyway. Being visibility conscious in rifle season is an oxymoron.

 

[SaskHunter]

Should be fine, I've had success with shittier looking puffies at somewhat shorter ranges... All about movement, noise and scent.

 

[npaden]

Must be really cold in your house....

 

[TexAg09]

Must be really cold in your house....

Gonna be 78F today

 

[rjthehunter]

Probably easiest to hit it with some sandpaper to remove the shine...

I wouldn't worry about it lol

 

[noharleyyet]

Kidding aside, good looking jacket.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

and I mean it's not as shiny as the Stone Glacier puffys and they're apparently a hunting company

 

[Bambistew]

My buddy killed a sheep this year wearing a tie-dye hooddie and shorts. Animals see movement, not shiny things.

 

[noharleyyet]

and I mean it's not as shiny as the Stone Glacier puffys and they're apparently a hunting company

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Tyrion Lannis?...say it ain't so

 

[Laelkhunter]

If you have to wear orange over it, it won't be an issue. If you wear it duck hunting, it would be an issue.

 

[TOGIE]

pretty sure i've shot at least one animal while wearing this. it's rarely cold enough for it though. standard glassing/sittin jacket, so it mostly stays in the pack - note subtle blood stains from having quarters smashed on top of it. point being, i'd buy another one just as shiny for hunting if the price is right.

 

[Kentuckyshiner85]

Rub some dirt and dust on it

 

[Dan O]

It will only work if you are shooting the 6.5 manbun otherwise maybe it won't work