Camo choices
10-21-2003, 12:26 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 494
RE: Camo choices
OK, start with a big ymmv, fwiw, etc. It' s not " scientific" , but I found this to be interesting. http://www.whitetail.com/camo1.html
Basically, the takeaway I got was that the " real-ness" or photolike image of the camo is meaninless, but the contrast/break up of the pattern is. The deer don' t see you as a bunch of oak leaves or tree branches, but will be more likely to see you if the pattern doesn' t effectively break up your silouette.
What is important is that you don' t want them to see a blob of solid color, which this guy says a lot of designer camo patterns end up looking like when viewed from a distance, especially with a light (sky) background. I use plain old army woodland and desert type stuff whenever possible, and blaze camo (blaze with simple blobs of black) and really think it works well.
The only reason I buy designer camo items is because the quality of the garments and availability is often better, but I try to choose patterns for their contrast/break up ability and don' t pay attention to the specific photo-real images or predominant colors.
But, I don' t have the guts to use an Hawaiian shirt!
-zeke.
Basically, the takeaway I got was that the " real-ness" or photolike image of the camo is meaninless, but the contrast/break up of the pattern is. The deer don' t see you as a bunch of oak leaves or tree branches, but will be more likely to see you if the pattern doesn' t effectively break up your silouette.
What is important is that you don' t want them to see a blob of solid color, which this guy says a lot of designer camo patterns end up looking like when viewed from a distance, especially with a light (sky) background. I use plain old army woodland and desert type stuff whenever possible, and blaze camo (blaze with simple blobs of black) and really think it works well.
The only reason I buy designer camo items is because the quality of the garments and availability is often better, but I try to choose patterns for their contrast/break up ability and don' t pay attention to the specific photo-real images or predominant colors.
But, I don' t have the guts to use an Hawaiian shirt!
-zeke.
10-21-2003, 03:30 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
RE: Camo choices
I agree with Z, breakup is much better than blend in camo. Predator is all I wear, it is really remarkable how well this type(breakup) camo works. Many hunters see you & say that isn' t good camo, but once you disappear into the surroundings they soon become believers themselves and for animals it work even better, due to their lack of depth perception. I don' t believe one patterns is good for all times and areas, as such still have different base colours and patterns to wear...but the theory behind predator, asat, etc I am sold on.
10-21-2003, 09:36 PM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 116
RE: Camo choices
so far i' m in agreement with skeeter7mm and zekeskar. I use a blend of predator and natural gear. Your silhouette is more important than the pattern though. Just cause it looks good close up doesn' t mean it won' t make you look like a big dark awkward blob from fifty yards.
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10-22-2003, 01:34 PM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ramsey , Indiana
Posts: 22,545
RE: Camo choices
I wear plain old Woodland , it was designed for North American and eastern European woods , and it works well . Designer camo is like designer jeans , wear whatever you want they all look the same .
10-23-2003, 08:46 AM
#7
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7
RE: Camo choices
It' s important to blend in with your environment. Most patterns are developed to match certain regions and will blend best in those areas. I have heard many times that deer can see or identify only one color; BLUE. So whatever you buy, make sure it ties in to the foilage or the lack thereof in your favorite hunting area. As the others have mentioned, don' t pick an open area on the ground and think you will be invisible, regardless of the pattern you chose or the amount of money you paid for your gear. Good cover, both on the ground and in your stand will help you see more deer and possibly help you in your harvest.