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Drake Waterfowl
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:47 am
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:47 am
Is drake still a good waterfowl brand or have other companies passed them up like Sitka or Banded Gear?
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Posted on 12/1/20 at 11:13 am to dutchtiger
sitka is by far the best in the game but your wallet is gonna feel it, banded is good but some people ik have had problems with them, drake is also good. me and everyone i know runs sitka, banded, and drake. i mainly run drake and i havent bought anything else in years. it all depends on how big your wallet is man. cant go wrong with any of the three.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 11:29 am to dutchtiger
I still mostly wear and purchase Drake.
It has earned my trust as it has always lasted me and functioned as advertised.
Surely I won't say it is "the best" as that is subjective. I would just say it is what I can afford, and I feel like the price matches the quality and product you get in exchange. Is Sitka better? Probably so, I just can't afford it
I think this also comes down to what specific piece of gear(s) you are looking to buy.
It has earned my trust as it has always lasted me and functioned as advertised.
Surely I won't say it is "the best" as that is subjective. I would just say it is what I can afford, and I feel like the price matches the quality and product you get in exchange. Is Sitka better? Probably so, I just can't afford it
I think this also comes down to what specific piece of gear(s) you are looking to buy.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 11:32 am to dutchtiger
quote:FYI, lots of this stuff has been on sale at Sierra Trading Post. I got a few things and love them. I am too cheap for Sitka.
Banded Gear
Posted on 12/1/20 at 12:57 pm to AlxTgr
If I was hunting spots that got insane cold like up in MO or doing Canada trips every year, I would probably convert to Sitka and have a firesale on all my Drake and Academy Gamewinner stuff that is all in Max4. However I hunt in SE TX where our Winter is like 1 week in January and the odd trip back home to NE LA where it does get nippy from time to time but not Sitka $$$$ nippy.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:05 pm to dutchtiger
Have to admit, I own both Sitka and drake and hunt in SELA and Delaware/Maryland. Sitka definitely does the best job of keeping you dry and warm - it is quality gear and you can beat the shite out of it.
However! I do agree that for those who hunt mostly in sela or places like it where the weather stays relatively warm, it's a lot of money and you're probably better off saving your dollars.
One thing I really don't like about Sitka - the pattern. I just think realtree hides better where I hunt. And if you do go Sitka, the optifade marsh pattern is too yellow for sela. Better off with the darker timber pattern.
However! I do agree that for those who hunt mostly in sela or places like it where the weather stays relatively warm, it's a lot of money and you're probably better off saving your dollars.
One thing I really don't like about Sitka - the pattern. I just think realtree hides better where I hunt. And if you do go Sitka, the optifade marsh pattern is too yellow for sela. Better off with the darker timber pattern.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:07 pm to AdmiralApe
quote:
banded is good but some people ik have had problems with them, drake is also good. me and everyone i know runs sitka, banded, and drake. i mainly run drake and i havent bought anything else in years. it all depends on how big your wallet is man. cant go wrong with any of the three.
Good God. Now we’re “running” fricking camouflage.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:10 pm to MobileJosh
What's worse "baw" or "runnin" stuff?
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:12 pm to MobileJosh
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:13 pm to PutTheWomacOnEm01
Runnin for sure baw.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:14 pm to MobileJosh
Don't worry baw, I'll still be in the duck blind with my black safety award jacket from work 
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:14 pm to PutTheWomacOnEm01
“Baw” and it’s not even close
Posted on 12/1/20 at 1:46 pm to MobileJosh
congratulations you must feel like a real man. i was just offering advice. sorry i didnt use the word that makes you feel like your pecker is huge. if thats the only reason why you came on this forum please reevaluate your obviously sad and pathetic life.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:01 pm to AdmiralApe
That chapped arse you're giving off is likely a result of all that leaking Drake gear you been "running"
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:04 pm to lv2bowhntAU
that drake gear ive been “running” has never failed me. try again buddy.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:06 pm to dutchtiger
For the record I'd rate Banded and Drake as on the same level with Banded geared more towards the flatbill crowd. Drake has some awesome designs and ideas but are absolutely horrible when it comes time to turn those ideas into actual products. Sitka is head and shoulders above either. I'll be the first to admit that Sitka isn't a necessity by any means especially for our weather in the south. I also hate their patterns. But it keeps me warm and dry and not looking like the michelin man while doing it. They're one of the only hunting clothes companies that I've had that actually keeps you dry
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:10 pm to lv2bowhntAU
quote:What? No
with Banded geared more towards the flatbill crowd
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:16 pm to AdmiralApe
Firstlite is better, because of 35% military discount
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:20 pm to AlxTgr
You're probably right......
Posted on 12/1/20 at 2:24 pm to lv2bowhntAU
Yep.
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