Best Budget Hunting Gear? King’s Camo Elevation Hoodie & Ridge Pant Review

Is King’s Camo the best bang for your buck in hunting apparel right now? In this video, I put the Elevation Quarter Zip Hoodie and Ridge Pants through real backcountry testing—scouting trips, goat hunts, and long training hikes. I break down the fit, function, and feel of each piece, compare them directly to Sitka and Stone Glacier, and share whether these budget-friendly options can truly hang with the premium brands. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this review: • Price breakdown & comparisons (up to 50% cheaper than Sitka/Stone Glacier) • Features & materials explained (breathability, stretch, odor control, durability) • Real-world performance on tough hunts • Final verdict: Are they worth your money? If you’re a value-minded hunter, new to backcountry hunting, or just tired of paying top-dollar for gear, this review will help you decide if King’s Camo deserves a place in your kit. 👉 Drop your questions or budget gear recommendations in the comments below—I’m working on a budget backcountry gear list and your input will help shape it. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe if you find this review helpful. It really helps push this content further in the algorithm. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more gear deep dives. Chapters: 00:00 – Is King’s Camo the best bang for your buck? 00:12 – Introducing the Elevation Hoodie & Ridge Pants 00:33 – Best season and layering use cases 01:00 – Field testing & hunts 01:21 – How I evaluate gear (Fit, Function, Feel) 02:05 – Review framework (Price, Features, Fit/Feel/Function) 02:17 – Hoodie price & comparisons (Sitka, Stone Glacier) 03:00 – Pants price & comparisons 03:34 – Hoodie features breakdown 04:41 – Ridge Pants features breakdown 07:00 – Fit & sizing overview 08:10 – Hoodie fit & hood performance 10:19 – Ridge Pants fit & mobility 12:12 – Hoodie field performance (drying, odor, durability) 15:02 – Pants field performance (fit, durability, crampon test) 18:17 – Final thoughts & value verdict 19:41 – Kings Camo stamp of approval 20:00 – Future reviews, budget gear list, and sign-off Jay Nichol [email protected] https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG   / mindful_hunter   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools