RossEM Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hello gents. Me and a mate have booked 5 days 'fowling in the Orkneys at a bargain price, we're off up there in a couple of weeks. Only thing is, I don't have an ******* clue what clothing I'll need to bring. So if anyone could suggest some good, cheap waterproofs and anything else they think is essential, that would be nothing short of marvellous. Any other related advice would be good too. Thanks all Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Get in touch with your host & they should keep you right as to what you require. You could need chest waders then you might not thats why you need to ask your host. You might get some cheap dpm camo ex-army gore-tex try anchor supplys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkfooty Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 If you are going with a guide, then all you need to take are your shotgun, shells and clothing. What v-max recommends is fine. It can be cold and wet up there. If you are not going to be with a guide, then you will need decoys and a greylag call. Are you driving/ferry or going by air? It would be practically impossible to take enough decoys on a scheduled flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oh boy! Clothing for the Orkneys!!! Do you know where they are? Do you have any idea where the wind comes from to say nothing of the rain, sleet and snow. Firstly cheap won't keep you from getting soaked and it won't be warm either. Even some of the best most expensive kit doesn't do that in a real artic blow when the rain is horizontal and you can't fall forward into it! You'll also need at least two pairs of everything, coats, waterproof trousers, boots etc etc cause there's nothing worse than getting up at stupid o clock in the morning and putting on wet, cold gear. That said if you can get the clothing thing right and keep warm/dry then there's an adventure to be had. Don't miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwingThrough Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 For a waterproof jacket i have got a Red Head camo. It is very reliable and it hasnt failed to keep me dry after the 4 years of having it. The only thing is that if your going to be shooting on the mud you wont really want to get them dirty because you cant machine wash them otherwise they will shrink. Maybe the right choice is a nice warm jacket and a reasonably priced waterproof to go over it. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Wash you wildfowling coat ? The more mud on it the better the camo. Never washed any of mine and some are 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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