Hunting in the summer has many benefits but one thing that can be a challenge is staying comfortable in the heat. From pesky bugs to sticky humidity, it's important that you have some quality lightweight apparel to make hunting in the summer a breeze. Here are three summer hunting essentials to help stay prepared this season.

1. Wear Breathable Clothing. It's important that when you're hunting out in the heat that you wear clothing that isn't restrictive. You want to make sure your clothing is breathable so that you avoid sitting in your own sweat during the entire duration of your hunting trip. Instead of blue jeans and a T-shirt, it might be time to upgrade your hunting apparel.

2. Make Sure You're Properly Camouflaged. Does your summer camouflage properly disguise you in different habitats? When searching for camouflage apparel, try and opt for something that is fade resistant so it avoids altering the patterns. There are many different types of camouflage to choose from depending on the area where you plan on hunting.

3. Only Bring What You need. On a really hot and humid day during the summer in North Carolina, you’re not going to want to haul around too much unnecessary and heavy gear and apparel. When packing for your next hunting trip, try to minimize what you will be bringing.

Are you planning on hunting this summer? Contact Knight’s Taxidermy at 919-291-6506 and bring your harvest to us. We'll help you treasure your catch for a lifetime!