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Does certain camo really matter
« on: August 28, 2016, 10:39:18 PM »
Hey ladies and gents, I require some outside input on this whole camo thing...  Does having the"right"camo for a certain area really matter.  As long as the silhouette is broken up it shouldn't really matter to much, right?.   For bow hunting i would think it has to be quiet and somewhat matching.  I may have answered my own question..  im thinking of the outfitter camo pattern from cabelas. Because it looks like it blends in just about anywhere.

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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2016, 10:40:53 PM »
No, break up your outline and try and use natural cover.

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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2016, 10:54:33 PM »
Im putting way way way to much thought into it. I like versatile gear, so I guess I'm just being cautious I guess you could say. 


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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2016, 11:39:40 PM »
Dude...   You're a life saver.   I could give you a hug right now haha :IBCOOL:

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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2016, 11:17:21 AM »
Doesn't matter IMO.  I've shot plenty of deer with a solid green fleece jacket and a orange vest.

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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2016, 10:30:01 AM »
Only the uppity doe's will judge your camo.  :chuckle:
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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2016, 10:41:07 AM »
If I had a choice, I would wear solid olive drab/tan and use natural cover. Movement is what kills you, regardless of what you're wearing. Having your outline broken up gives you a slight edge.

That being said, I constantly overthink it as well, and am actually about to send my Kuiou Vias camo back to exchange for Verde.
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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2016, 11:06:12 AM »
No, it doesn't matter.
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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2016, 11:38:32 AM »
I think for me it's more of like a mind set, getting into hunting mode thing. It really doesn't matter though IMO. Just stay warm and comfortable  and quiet and your good.  :tup:

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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2016, 11:50:45 AM »
Of course it matters!  Why do you think people sell hundreds of dollars of last years camo for pennies on the dollar to buy this years set of all matching gear right down to the undies and socks? :chuckle:  Deer get used to different types of camo so it is best to change it up every other season a the most. It has to all match, Verde and Vias clash sooo badly, and don't even mention trying to incorporate Krypek:chuckle:

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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2016, 12:10:13 PM »
IMO, it only matters that the tone is similar to your background, I've always thought I stuck out quite a bit when hunting the more open eastside in my dark green camo that works great on the westside.   :dunno:


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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2016, 12:15:05 PM »
Deer and elk see colors differently than humans. Scent is their first line of defense, followed by movement. I've had deer and elk walk within 10 feet of me wearing orange, but go 200 yards downwind and be completely hidden and it's game over.

I don't think the camo pattern makes much difference other than making a hunter lighter from a loss of wallet content.
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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2016, 12:31:17 PM »
It doesn't matter, I am the guy that still hunts in his red plaid jacket :chuckle:scent and wind mean the most, that and DO NOT make eye to eye contact, sounds dumb but never look them in the eye, if you do, your busted..
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Re: Does certain camo really matter
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2016, 12:39:41 PM »
Your much bigger concern should be the detergent you are using.  Lots of commercial detergents have brightening agents added to them that make you a UV beacon to deer and elk.

Use something with no UV brighteners in it.
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