Does certain camo really matter

[Pathfinder101]

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.

 

Plus the only thing I have noticed about camo patterns (we actually discovered this in the Army), is that most patterns (like the old Army BDU pattern) are too dark.  Past 50 yards you just look like a black blob.  Light patterns work better.  Other than that... doesn't really matter...

[cbond3318]

No, it doesn't matter. Scent and movement matter. Just take a google stroll through some of the most epic Old Time hunting photos, 95% of big game was killed in a filson. 

The fact you are thinking it matters is just good marketing.

[DOUBLELUNG]

If I had to choose between camo but no gloves or face cover, and non-camo but gloves and a face cover, the latter would be my choice every time.  Jackmaster is completely correct about eye contact too.

[rtspring]

Depends on what enviroment you hunt in.  Movement is what will bust you! Keep the wind in your face and watch the fast movements. 

Optifade in sage country is awesome!  And It has worked time and time again for me, big game, or waterfowl.. 

[DaveMonti]

I wonder how many guys that are saying "Camo doesn't matter" have $3000 worth of camo in their closet!

It certainly doesn't hurt to have a broken pattern.  That being said, I tend to agree with Pathfinder, most patterns are darker than surroundings.  If it makes you feel more confident, it may just help you hunt smarter!

[Jonathan_S]

Having a good dull set of camouflage clothing matters a lot in close quarters. Im not big on certain patterns but as long as it's not too dark or light, it will help. Movement is more important as mentioned above. Having the face painted or covered will make a bigger difference than what color your jacket is though

[CAMPMEAT]

Camo is just a hyped up sales gimmick that was made up in the south. I have never used, or own any. I don't believe in it. Movement and smell is what gets you and nothing else. I don't wear camo. Solid black is probably alot better than any camo out there.

[Jonathan_S]

The thing about the "best camo" brands is that they really are made from the best materials. The materials whether it's a lightweight synthetic or pure merino wool, that's why I personally buy Sitka and First Lite etc. if the Uncompahgre Puffy came in blue, I would still consider it

[j_h_nimrod]

Camo is just a hyped up sales gimmick that was made up in the south. I have never used, or own any. I don't believe in it. Movement and smell is what gets you and nothing else. I don't wear camo. Solid black is probably alot better than any camo out there.

I agree for the most part, though I do use camo a bit. I will disagree with the solid black though, you are better off in a medium bark gray which blends in better to backgrounds.  Black is on the far side of the color spectrum and in grayscale is much more visible than middle colors.

[kentrek]

Optifade in sage country is awesome!  And It has worked time and time again for me, big game, or waterfowl..

  I give alot of credit to the optifade

If you had a bull at 5 yards, wold you still pick a solid ?? Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have in regards to the camo in my opinion

[MtnMuley]

Optifade in sage country is awesome!  And It has worked time and time again for me, big game, or waterfowl..

  I give alot of credit to the optifade

If you had a bull at 5 yards, wold you still pick a solid ?? Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have in regards to the camo in my opinion

We'll said. If I'm buying top end gear to preform like I want, I'm surely not going buy a solid when I can get a pattern to break up my outline. 

[buglebrush]

Camo is just a hyped up sales gimmick that was made up in the south. I have never used, or own any. I don't believe in it. Movement and smell is what gets you and nothing else. I don't wear camo. Solid black is probably alot better than any camo out there.

Have to disagree here.  Certain patterns are certainly hyped as being so much better than another, but breaking up your outline when bowhunting is a definite improvement over solid colors.   

[lokidog]

Solid black is probably alot better than any camo out there.

I would disagree unless you are in a blind. My grandfather's horses all freaked out at black things like mailboxes or asphalt driveways.  I would think there is something genetic with prey species that would do the same.  I wouldn't risk it anyways.     Well, maybe if hunting in a recently burned out area.   

[Mudman]

My best camo is an old fleece Big Bill and a face net.  20$ at Sunbirds 8 years old..  It has been flawless except zipper finally broke.  Fleece is so quiet too.  I have fancier stuff but it hasn't performed as well.  I think maybe the 3d effect of fleece may help? Like Fur?

[Pathfinder101]

Optifade in sage country is awesome!  And It has worked time and time again for me, big game, or waterfowl..

  I give alot of credit to the optifade

If you had a bull at 5 yards, wold you still pick a solid ?? Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have in regards to the camo in my opinion

We learned that when the Army started using the digital ACU pattern.  Blended in really well with busted concrete and sagebrush (which we expected).  We did not expect it to blend in as well as it did with forested mountain environment.  Again, I attribute this to the lighter color.