Anyone else mix camo to further break up your outline?

[mcseal2]

I like to try to get every advantage I can when hunting. I'm not sure it matters as much big game hunting as predator calling, but I like to try to mix camo patterns to help break up my outline further. I know being careful with movement is more important than camo patterns, but like I said I'll take any advantage I can get. I've been successful hunting in Carhardts and blue jeans many times but I almost always wear camo anymore, especially as I've gotten camo way more comfortable to hunt in than my Carhardts and blue jeans.

Just curious if others mix patterns for this reason. The main place I do this is with a vest if I chose to wear one. I often put a Russel APXG2 Mossy Oak brush vest over my shirt or jacket if I'm wearing a light colored base camo like the Sitka open country or Cabelas outfitter camo. If I'm wearing a darker camo like Kryptek I go with a lighter vest like the Sitka Jetstream in their open country. I also try to match my gloves and hat/hood/facemask, whatever I'm wearing to the terrain as best I can because my head and hands move the most when hunting and glassing. Around home that means lighter colors mostly for the dead grass, other more timbered places I want darker ones.

So am I just going overboard or do some of you do this too?

 

[ScottR]

I have worn a lot of solids the last few years. IMO camo does no good if you don't stay off ridgelines and keep the sun at your back.

All that said...my personal preference is to match the camo to the surroundings the best you can.


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[Slugz]

Archery/ muzzleloader here in Co I always wear a black merino top and Kuiu verde pants. I find us in the dark timber alot so I started wearing that a few years ago.

 

[stevevan]

I mix camo and sometimes solids. I prefer a solid color pant with camo top. Camo pattern doesn't seem to be that important as long as it has an open pattern with light/dark contrast. Having said that my current favorite is First Lite "Fusion". Most important is what Scott said, not to outline yourself.

 

[Camelcluch]

I mix a lot. If the camo is to break up the outline then different patterns have to be better. I wear asat shirts under a Kuiu vest a lot. My gaitors are different as well. Plus it allows me to buy more gear.

 

[brianboh]

I don't think it really matters as long as your not skylined and move when you need to move. Also using the terrain to your advantage

 

[mcseal2]

Thanks for all the reply's. I think I might have gotten over-sensitive to camo from predator calling with mouth calls. Having critters able to show up from any direction and sometimes not having the opportunity to see them first started me down this path. Coyotes are excellent at being able to pinpoint where a sound is coming from, and having them sneak in to me using every bit of cover is different than ambushing or stalking a big game animal I spotted first when I can use every bit of cover. I guess I'll stick with the camo mixing and matching for now, but will be less concerned with pattern and more with the fit and deal I can find going forward.

I definitely agree being skylined is a terrible idea no matter what you are wearing. I avoid that whenever possible and a buddy and I took good muleys in saddles last year where they were limiting their exposure. That is a good rule to follow.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Welchji]

I mix camo and sometimes solids. I prefer a solid color pant with camo top. Camo pattern doesn't seem to be that important as long as it has an open pattern with light/dark contrast. Having said that my current favorite is First Lite "Fusion". Most important is what Scott said, not to outline yourself.

+1 on mixing came with solids.

 

[ivorytip]

I think camo for predators and turkeys is much more important than it is for big game. its insane how a coyot7e can spot you when you think you are invisible.

 

[tttoadman]

Look past the clothing. By the time you put a mixed bag of bino harnesses, packs with different color grabits and lids, gators, you are pretty broken up no matter what you are wearing for base clothing.

 

[Timberstalker]

I have zero faith in camo for big game hunting. I wear camo sometimes just because I can't always get solids for the gear I want and have to go with camo.

 

[Gr8bawana]

Look past the clothing. By the time you put a mixed bag of bino harnesses, packs with different color grabits and lids, gators, you are pretty broken up no matter what you are wearing for base clothing.

I couldn't agree more.
How's this for mixing camo? Zero brand name stuff. Desert camo pants, olive green gaiters, woodland camo shirt before I peeled off the layer, Realtree camo hydration pack all topped off with a blue and grey Cowboys beanie.
Most anything works if you don't skyline yourself and try to keep some cover between you and your quarry.

 

[ivorytip]

I couldn't agree more.
How's this for mixing camo? Zero brand name stuff. Desert camo pants, olive green gaiters, woodland camo shirt before I peeled off the layer, Realtree camo hydration pack all topped off with a blue and grey Cowboys beanie.
Most anything works if you don't skyline yourself and try to keep some cover between you and your quarry.

you lost my attention at cowboys beanie... haha, to soon?

 

[Gr8bawana]

you lost my attention at cowboys beanie... haha, to soon?

Maybe that's why the elk were so hard to find!