Thread: How much camo is too much?

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

okay all you anti camo brigade - one simple one - why do army's thru out the world spend millions on dressing their soldiers in camo appropriate for the conditions they are going into - especially their special forces - yes even our SAS - desert or jungle - dependent on local conditions - because it works - not because they look pro - its what they need - why do bow hunters dress in camo-because it works - it does not take a rocket scientist guys

You have to remember that DPM clothing is designed to work with/against the human eye and yes it does so very effectively. But for how much longer who knows. I say that because thermal vision aids are commonplace in the military/ para-military/police around the world these days.Most, if not all, fire-parties have a designated marksman with thermal sight capability and individual members may have a mix of thermal or NV. Thermal makes camo somewhat redundant as its not easy to hide from unless you happen to carry a sheet of glass or some such thermal barrier with you to hide behind. Anyhow, back to hunting. If you feel comfortable wearing camo do so, if not don't. Personally sometimes I wear it sometimes I don't, still get animals either way.

After 26 years in the military, I don’t feel the need to wear DPM when hunting. I wear muted dark greens mostly. That said, I think movement and smell are more important than what you’re wearing.

Originally Posted by woods223

You have to remember that DPM clothing is designed to work with/against the human eye and yes it does so very effectively. But for how much longer who knows. I say that because thermal vision aids are commonplace in the military/ para-military/police around the world these days.Most, if not all, fire-parties have a designated marksman with thermal sight capability and individual members may have a mix of thermal or NV. Thermal makes camo somewhat redundant as its not easy to hide from unless you happen to carry a sheet of glass or some such thermal barrier with you to hide behind. Anyhow, back to hunting. If you feel comfortable wearing camo do so, if not don't. Personally sometimes I wear it sometimes I don't, still get animals either way.

I was testing new thermal cam nets for the soon to be introduced Pinzgauer and LAV, back in very early 00's. For their size and weight they are bloody effective

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

okay all you anti camo brigade - one simple one - why do army's thru out the world spend millions on dressing their soldiers in camo appropriate for the conditions they are going into - especially their special forces - yes even our SAS - desert or jungle - dependent on local conditions - because it works - not because they look pro - its what they need - why do bow hunters dress in camo-because it works - it does not take a rocket scientist guys

The use of camo clothing by the military is a relatively recent thing. In the seventies we wore jungle green uniform items. This was replaced by disruptive pattern material (camo ) but that ihas come into vogue nside the last fifty years here. In my time we used natural grasses, twigs etc to camouflage / conceal our appearance. I use the word recent as plain colour uniformed armies have been around for far longer.

This was camo in the early 80s.
Cotton shirt worn under a checkered swandri until it warmed up

Face paint is the key, your new hunting mates will be keen on some to when you turn up in it so take it with you.

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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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 Barry the hunter

love it love it keep it going

I've never worn camo

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 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

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 .

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.