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Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« on: January 15, 2012, 08:49:05 AM »
So I have quite the delema, I have used Kings Mountain shadow for the last 4 years and I'm finding it harder and harder to find and the quality has gone down hill. I have the money to buy decent camo and have narrowed the paterns down to max 1 and mountain mimicry but I'm having a hard time picking one. The areas I hunt for elk are at about 5000ft. and composed of heavy alpine timber with some large meddows. I hunt all three types of deer in all kinds of terrain. So which one would be the most versitile? Any help with this would be great. :dunno: :dunno:

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2012, 08:59:56 AM »
I love the look of mountain mimicry! Have you looked  at any of the sitka patterns?

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2012, 09:12:47 AM »
mt mimicry is very versitile and a great pattern from high to low, wish sitka still used it
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2012, 09:14:39 AM »
Its not in the pattern you want but don't forget Kuiu. 
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2012, 10:43:47 AM »
I have looked at sitka and I think that they are to over priced but they do have nice products. I was looking at Core4Element and Cabelas Kryptic gear, if anyone has used these let me know how they are for quality and quietness.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2012, 11:04:27 AM »
mt mimicry is very versitile and a great pattern from high to low, wish sitka still used it
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2012, 11:30:56 AM »
I wear Sitka Optifade but really like the mtn mimicry pattern.  I bought my Dad, step dad, and brother some of the Kryptex stuff in MM for Christmas and it looked/felt like very nice stuff.

I would give it a try!

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2012, 11:53:26 AM »
what side do you hunt, west or east ???

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2012, 12:00:40 PM »
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2012, 12:50:12 PM »
I hunt elk up on the pacific crest trail, and deer, on the east and west side.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2012, 03:21:27 PM »
I own both but most of the time I wear Max1 but I hunt mostly the west side but spend some time in the area of the crest.  I mainly wear the MM when I'm hunting more open country. I've tried the Core4 but what I ordered was lighter weight than I like. I will order some of their heavier weight stuff in Max1 this year, keep an eye on Camofire for great deals on Core4 since it's offered in both patterns you like.
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2012, 05:36:34 PM »
Camo fire is what got me interested in Core4Element and the problem is that they offer both patterns, I dont know what to do. :dunno:

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 11:08:06 AM »
Looks like the MM crowd is large. I'll put in my two cents for Max-1.  Most of my elk and deer hunting are on the eastside or in other western states. The sage-mix pattern works really well.   It also works very well in the snow.   Take a piture of your camo in whatever terrain you hunt and then turn it into a black and white photo.  Max-1 in a snowing sage/pine mix is pretty impressive.   

We all know that in reality,  movement is way more important and will give you away, long before what you are wearing.    :twocents:

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 02:14:14 PM »
The best I have found for the west side is predators Green Deception.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2012, 06:39:31 PM »
I vote for max 1.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2012, 09:20:02 PM »
What your describing as far as your elk terrain I would give the nod to the MM. Max 1 is an awesome pattern as well, and if you were spending alot of time chasing critters on the eastside I would lean that way. But in the darker backgrounds, timber, shadows, etc.... Max 1 is a little to bright for my liking.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2012, 11:13:44 AM »
I really think the MAX-1 is a good all around camo - I have worn it with confidence from the Pac Crest to the Pac Coast.  It has enough green to work well in the lowlands and up on the slopes.  It's the first pattern I use out of the three main ones I have - Max-1, Realtree AP Green, and Predator Deception Green.  I like the big open pattern for breaking up your form.  I think the dark patterned camo's really show your siloette a lot more.  If you are standing in the shadows, those shadows are going to darken you just as much as the rest of the things around you.  No need to try to be darker than your surroundings. :twocents:
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2012, 06:01:41 PM »
Best pattern I have found in WA state is Predator Spring Green. Predator Green Deception is awesome too and Predator is now making it (green deception)  in a tightly woven light weight micro fleece pant and top. I have both and they are awesome. They wear like iron and dry out very quickly. Tons of great pockets in the pants and light weight. The pattern cannot be beat...unless its later in the season then the Predator Fall Grey is flat unbeatable.
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2012, 06:13:10 PM »
If i had to pick one of the two I would go with MM as well. Its a nice pattern
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2012, 08:17:21 AM »
With all the deals on camofire.com I think I might buy both patterns! Has anyone bought Core4Element, is it a quality product?

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2012, 10:50:28 AM »
max 1!!! I love it from sage to thick cover

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2012, 10:49:50 AM »
Wish my sitka was in Max-1. I have MM, it's alright, good if you are in rocks, but I don't like hunting in rocks. Too noisy.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2012, 05:00:09 PM »
I love my sitka MM 2.0. Infact I like the pattern so much that I'm holding out buying anything else. I've been scooping it up on camofire and ebay for pennies on the dollar since everyone else is switching to the new patterns and KUIU.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #23 on: February 07, 2012, 08:26:24 PM »
Best pattern I have found in WA state is Predator Spring Green. Predator Green Deception is awesome too and Predator is now making it (green deception)  in a tightly woven light weight micro fleece pant and top. I have both and they are awesome. They wear like iron and dry out very quickly. Tons of great pockets in the pants and light weight. The pattern cannot be beat...unless its later in the season then the Predator Fall Grey is flat unbeatable.


where can i find predator stuff around the kitsap area or towards Seattle i want to try it on befor i buy

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2012, 06:12:38 PM »
Are you asking for fashion sense or utility? Because the animals don't care as long as your profile is broken. They're pretty much color blind. i think the only thing that would stand out is a black double-breasted suit. Don't get one of those. My hunting partner likes to match his camo up. I secretly think it's for him to look at in the mirror.
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #25 on: February 12, 2012, 09:36:22 AM »
X2 on the Predator patterns or ASAT.


I have tried Sitka  gear extensively the past 2 years and have found it to be too noisy moving through sage and and thick underbrush on bow hunts.  pants and jacket soaked on a moose hunt in BC. Last year when it rained every day. Not that water proof. IMO.

Very comfortable and dries quickly though.Good barrier in wind but over heated on long hikes.

Decent gear for open area rifle hunts.


I will Stick with wool,  Cabelas micro Tex and fleece and carry light rain gear when needed.

First light and Kuiu good gear to look into and good camo patterns


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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2012, 07:31:06 PM »
I like Max 1 camo. Looks like it'd fit in most any where.
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2012, 07:39:22 PM »
 Russell APX garments are now in Mountain Shadow give it a look.

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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #28 on: February 19, 2012, 08:24:03 AM »
I like Max 1 camo. Looks like it'd fit in most any where.

I've been buying mostly Max1 this year.
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #29 on: February 19, 2012, 08:56:33 AM »
Been using Max 1 for years, always worked good for me  :tup:
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #30 on: February 19, 2012, 04:51:54 PM »
Best pattern I have found in WA state is Predator Spring Green. Predator Green Deception is awesome too and Predator is now making it (green deception)  in a tightly woven light weight micro fleece pant and top. I have both and they are awesome. They wear like iron and dry out very quickly. Tons of great pockets in the pants and light weight. The pattern cannot be beat...unless its later in the season then the Predator Fall Grey is flat unbeatable.


where can i find predator stuff around the kitsap area or towards Seattle i want to try it on befor i buy

You can get it at predatorcamo.com. If it doesnt fit or you dont like it I'm pretty sure they will give you your money back.
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Re: Max 1 or Mountain Mimicry?
« Reply #31 on: February 21, 2012, 04:19:17 PM »
Check out ASAT camo and natural gear sc2- sc2 is a great pattern for westside.
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