Thread: How much camo is too much?

Summer bush hunting camo = warehouse black singlet & swazi stubbies

Or a neck gaiter you can pull up over your face when in close. Less that a dollar each on AliExpress.

Yeah, I wear a bit of camo but only to break up my silhouette. In saying that, most camo blends to a single tone at any sort of distance, because the pattern is just too small.

Wearing something a similar tone to naturally-occurring objects in your hunting area is probably more important - e.g. primarily dark camo can be more visible on open tops than a lighter solid colour.

I second those who have said high-quality gear is more important than camo. Most hunting brands are less waterproof or breathable than good tramping / climbing oriented gear. Avoid white / too bright and too dark.

I’m on the fence about blue - it’s good for safety as it is one of the few colours that cannot be mistaken for a game animal, but it is also visible to deer.

Pink is probably the best thing you can wear Not naturally occurring, but in the red part of the spectrum that deer can’t see.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

Does camo help make you harder to identify by eye? Yes. Do you need to it be successful hunting? No.

This 1000 x

Originally Posted by Allizdog

I know. I have several items of camo I wear for hunting.
Just looking for a bite, like you were the other night lol. Ironic



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love it love it keep it going

Originally Posted by mopheadrob

Or a neck gaiter you can pull up over your face when in close. Less that a dollar each on AliExpress.

Yeah, I wear a bit of camo but only to break up my silhouette. In saying that, most camo blends to a single tone at any sort of distance, because the pattern is just too small.

Wearing something a similar tone to naturally-occurring objects in your hunting area is probably more important - e.g. primarily dark camo can be more visible on open tops than a lighter solid colour.

I second those who have said high-quality gear is more important than camo. Most hunting brands are less waterproof or breathable than good tramping / climbing oriented gear. Avoid white / too bright and too dark.

I’m on the fence about blue - it’s good for safety as it is one of the few colours that cannot be mistaken for a game animal, but it is also visible to deer.

Pink is probably the best thing you can wear Not naturally occurring, but in the red part of the spectrum that deer can’t see.

Pink - well I do see the odd rifle (just .22) and fishing rod in pink - in our local sports store for those so inclined

I got my good Mrs to take orange patterned panel out of my fleece T and replace with a pink patterned one.....

Don't waste your $
It's all about time on the hill that will make you a better hunter.

Originally Posted by mopheadrob

In saying that, most camo blends to a single tone at any sort of distance, because the pattern is just too small.

Totally agree

I own one piece of Camo clothing and that’s only because of the type of material it’s made of , not because of it’s “ Invisible Man “ special powers .

Originally Posted by Gkp

Don't waste your $
It's all about time on the hill that will make you a better hunter.

true -so long as you wear suitable clothing - camo helps- do it dressed as a nun in white - go on dare ya

Originally Posted by Gkp

Don't waste your $
It's all about time on the hill that will make you a better hunter.

This is true. Some guys I know are always getting deer ( public land ) and don't wear flash camo gear. The difference is they are always hunting.

On a recent hunt I had to cross about 300m of wide open country where the deer had clear line of sight right at me. I already knew this was likely to be the case so I dressed accordingly.

I wore black. All Black. This was so I looked like a pig.

Guess what. It worked.

You can argue with me as much as you like about this, but I have chosen to believe unequivocally that my pig camouflage was the smartest thing I’ve ever done!

Im to skinny to look like a pig

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

love it love it keep it going

I've never worn camo

More like the paknsave guy

Makes sence. Deer would often come into contact with pigs I would think.