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The membraneless hunting suit is suitable for early season yachts

April 14, 2024

REPO

Roughly speaking, hunting suits are usually divided into either membrane or non-membrane suits, although of course there are also hybrid models in which, for example, the shoulders and trouser legs are equipped with a membrane. The choice of suit is naturally influenced by many different things, the most important of which can certainly be considered your own personal preferences and needs, as well as the circumstances in which the suit is intended to be worn.

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of a membraneless suit in full and what kind of use a membraneless hunting suit is suitable for!

What is the difference between a non-membrane and a membrane hunting suit?

The answer to the above question is already in the question itself – a membrane-covered garment has a membrane and a non-membrane one does not. The membrane suit therefore has a waterproof and breathable membrane, which nowadays is mostly laminated together with the outer fabric of the garment. The function of the membrane is to keep the user dry in varying conditions, and that is why the membrane suit is a popular choice, especially for hunting days in late autumn due to its versatility.

So why choose a membraneless hunting suit?

It goes without saying that one and the same hunting suit may not serve optimally in all different situations and conditions. Although a hunting suit with a membrane is a great choice, especially for the cooler weather and rains of autumn, it also has its own stumbling blocks. Especially in warmer weather and during active movement, the membrane suit often starts to feel hot and therefore uncomfortable. Although high-quality membrane suits breathe relatively efficiently, they do not beat a completely membrane-free option.

The biggest advantage of a non-membrane hunting suit is its ability to breathe effectively. Excess heat and moisture is easily transferred through the garment to the outside, which helps to maintain a dry and comfortable feeling in warm conditions and during active movement. Often times, non-membrane suits are also lighter and offer better mobility compared to the membrane alternative, which is an essential part of a comfortable hunting experience.

Purpose and conditions of the non-membrane suit

Non-membrane hunting suits are ideal for conditions where maximum breathability and mobility are a priority. They are ideal for active hunting, where the hunter moves a lot and regulating body temperature is important. For example, in difficult terrain or in demanding hunting situations, the better ventilation provided by a membraneless suit helps keep the hunter more comfortable.

Of course, it is clear that a hunting suit without a membrane does not retain water, unlike a one with a membrane, so it is good to choose another option for rainy days if you want to stay dry. However, today, for example, the hunting days in early autumn are often quite hot, in which case a filmless suit is the optimal choice.

Which membraneless hunting suit should you choose?

If a hunting suit without a membrane sounds like the most suitable option for your own needs, it is good to pay attention to a few more points when choosing;

Material. Make sure that the garment is made of durable but breathable material.
Comfort and fit. A good fit of a suit is always an important part of the choice, it improves mobility and comfort.
Silence. The hunting suit should always be made of the quietest possible material, so pay attention to the soundlessness of the material as well.
Pattern and coloring. The suit must provide effective camouflage with a pattern and coloring suitable for the environment.

Introducing the membraneless Tokka xFade hunting suit

Repo Extreme's Tokkais a light, membrane-free hunting suit that is great for early season hunting and mobile hunting.

Cotton (97%) is used as the main material in the toka, with spandex (3%) added to bring a little flexibility and softness to the fabric. Cotton is a durable and very breathable material, which makes the suit ideal for, for example, a mobile yacht. The suit is DWR-treated throughout to repel moisture and dirt.

The xFade digicamo pattern used on the suit, developed by Repo, works particularly well in the Nordic forest landscape and helps camouflage the hunter in the surrounding terrain.

A membraneless hunting jacket with the necessary features

Simple and light, film-freeTokka xFade hunting jacketis equipped with the most important features of a yacht jacket, such as good pocket solutions and ventilation openings. The jacket has zippered and roomy, combined breast/hip pockets on both sides for a walkie-talkie or other equipment - so the pockets can be opened from both the top and the side. Other necessary items can be easily carried in the hand warmer pockets. The zippered ventilation openings can be found under the jacket's armpits and improve the jacket's breathability even more if necessary.

The integrated, tunnel-style hood helps to camouflage and protects from the sun, for example, if necessary.

Light, membrane-free hunting trousers

Tokka pants are very breathable, but with the help of the ventilation openings at the front thighs, the breathability can be further improved. lightweight,membraneless hunting trousersis equipped with generously sized, zippered thigh pockets and open hand pockets.

With hard wear in mind, the knees and leg openings are reinforced with high-quality reinforcement fabric, and the leg openings have snap adjustments. In addition, there is a hook at the leg opening that can be threaded onto the shoelaces - this way the pants stay firmly on the shoes even when moving.

Thanks to the velcro fastening, adjusting the waist of the pants is effortless, and the pants also have belt loops. The legs of the pants have velcro tightening at the knee bends, so it is easy to adjust the fit of the pants if desired.