how important is camo pattern?

[Snapshot]

I never wear the same from top to bottom except when turkey hunting. For mammels I don't think you need anything special, unless your goal is to impress your friends. Turkeys seem to be a different story because they are real good at spotting a human form. To my eye nothing stands out in the woods like an out-of-place person dressed from head to toe in one pattern of camo. Whatever you wear use the available cover (trees, rocks, shrubs, dirt banks) to absorb your form as best you can.

[dreamingbig]

Scent control hunting the wind way more important.

Agreed.  I would add minimizing movement at crunch time.

[Sneaky]

I think it depends on what type of animal you're hunting. Big game animals I would say it is less crucial as long as you have something to break up your outline and pay attention to noise, wind, movement etc. Birds are another story - you have to be able to blend in. I wear different pattern jackets for different spots during waterfowl season 

[h20hunter]

Gonna throw this out there......with a broken up outline of whichever camo you choose and a bit of movement/scent/wind consideration you are good to go. Playing the wind is more important than which type of camo you use. I'm with the general consensus.....break up your outline...watch your movement...hunt safe = good to go.

[D-Rock425]

 

[seth30]

I wear mathcing camo because I buy it together, and I figure with cats they can see a lot better than yotes, and deer.  When your hunting and carry several tags in your pocket...

[Lcl 66 Tinner]

I hunt muzzle for Elk and Deer so I dont know how this camo will work for you. I use the Cabelas Leafy-wear II and it is awesome for breaking up your outline. I like this camo because it is light weight and it goes over your normal clothes, if you get too warm you can strip layers off and put the jacket back on and still be camo'd from head to toe. The material that its made of is like heavy duty screen door mesh so it has no insulating value which makes it nice for those warmer days. I hunt the West side and have been posted up and had my cousin walk within 10ft and never saw me. The full suit costs $100 and they have sales just after hunting season and drop the price to $80

[xjohnsenx]

thanks for all the responses. i will probably end up going with mismatching pieces simply because I can never find my size in things. I looked into the ASAT camo as well and it sounds like it has some pretty good reviews as well as they make some things in merino wool as opposed to synthetics and I am a big fan of wool.

[coachcw]

I think quietis more important than pattern . But dam igood good in all that Sikka Gear !

[seth30]

I think quietis more important than pattern . But dam igood good in all that Sikka Gear !

 

[bow-n-head]

I got a 6pt bull one year in blue jeans and a white t-shirt from less than 15 yards. Just say'n......

[high country]

I find it about as important as cologne

[jnevs23]

I wear green wool pants i picked up at the army surplus and try to get away with a 40 dollar hardwood type camo fleece as long as the cold let's me.  If there is snow I have cheap cotton pants and top hat flits over my other gear. I've found a hat pulled down low with a camo bandana or nylon facemask covering my face helps a ton.  For me being quiet and not being too bulky is more important than a perfect camo match

[seth30]

I find it about as important as cologne

like deer honey

[seth30]

I always try to match my clothes, one less trip to the store, and Im a firm beleiver in blending in with my background.  Never know when Im yote huning, and have a cat come in.  Heck I have called in Humans before