Does certain camo really matter

[Tjv28]

Agree with the above post... It might not matter too much when you are using modern tackle, but archery hunting it is a definite advantage. They can see just as clearly as we can, only not in the same color spectrum. Breaking up your silhouette and staying still are very important. 2 cents

[Yondering]

IMO, it only matters that the tone is similar to your background

That's my take as well. Some sort of camo/blending in is good, beyond that, holding in your farts is more important.

[Yondering]

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

I strongly disagree with that. I've hunted a few times wearing insulated overalls that were solid black, and "got made" by at least 3 deer in different places, when I was downwind and no movement. Two of those times were elevated positions, sitting in a tree.

Solid black just stands out. Bad choice for hunting.

[theleo]

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

Who better would know than the guys who've wasted thousands of dollars to pay for that opinion.

[theleo]

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

Mountain lions are a fairly solid color, and they seem to get within 5 yards to elk.

[bradslam]

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

Mountain lions are a fairly solid color, and they seem to get within 5 yards to elk.

True, but their profile from head-on is smaller and lower than a human's.  Also, their color tone is on the light side of the spectrum which jibes with what others on here are saying about the lighter-colored camo patterns performing better under most circumstances.

[Bob33]

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

I strongly disagree with that. I've hunted a few times wearing insulated overalls that were solid black, and "got made" by at least 3 deer in different places, when I was downwind and no movement. Two of those times were elevated positions, sitting in a tree.

Solid black just stands out. Bad choice for hunting.

BOM: Black Overalls Matter.

[jasnt]

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?

i love fleace. Hunting the dry side makes it easier though it does shed water better than many I've used. I like earthy colors. One of my fav is my fleace M2d, it's light color and soft fluffy texture is what I like best. Super quiet. I think quiet is the most important. Game hear very well especially unnatural sounds

[Pathfinder101]

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

I strongly disagree with that. I've hunted a few times wearing insulated overalls that were solid black, and "got made" by at least 3 deer in different places, when I was downwind and no movement. Two of those times were elevated positions, sitting in a tree.

Solid black just stands out. Bad choice for hunting.

X3 IMHO.  Like I said, dark patterns that "look black" at past 50 yards make you easy to pick out. 

[DaveMonti]

Black clothing has the "Scary Grim Reaper Effect" on game.  It's a well documented phenomenon.

[kentrek]

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

Mountain lions are a fairly solid color, and they seem to get within 5 yards to elk.

Then use a solid 

[Pathfinder101]

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

Mountain lions are a fairly solid color, and they seem to get within 5 yards to elk.

Then use a solid 

Or wear a cougar costume...   Spirit Superstore must have something that will work...

[kentrek]

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

Mountain lions are a fairly solid color, and they seem to get within 5 yards to elk.

Then use a solid 

Or wear a cougar costume...   Spirit Superstore must have something that will work...

Seems like the only way to go once you look at things from a scientific approach

[KFhunter]

I'd rather spend my $ on high quality materials than spend money on a copyrighted camo pattern.

[theleo]

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

Mountain lions are a fairly solid color, and they seem to get within 5 yards to elk.

Then use a solid 

Or wear a cougar costume...   Spirit Superstore must have something that will work...

Seems like the only way to go once you look at things from a scientific approach

You disappoint me, somebody brings up a cougar costume and you and put up a "G" rated photo like that? No sir, I have my dignity. If I'm dressing like a cougar it's a mini skirt and fish nets. It'd give me the benefit of others hunters not crowding me and giving me plenty of room.

I like ASAT myself but I mostly have discount King's camo. I was playing devils advocate in favor of solids.