Three in my family are going to the Houghton Lake Appleseed in August. On the list of suggested equipment, they list a shooting jacked or elbow pads. I don't own shooting jackets for the three of us, so I was wondering what other people were using for elbow pads. Also, becuase of the heat in August, I wonder what people think about wearing shorts instead of long pants. Any advice from people who have already gone would be appreciated.