I didn’t mean for the topic to sound ridiculous. I was trying to ask if the pattern is outdated. Trying to find out if it ever really worked from some people who had experience with it. From some of the pictures of guys wearing it, they look like they disappear.
it's as effective as the day it was created. I don't put a whole lot of thought into camo patterns, they all work fine as long as you don't move or they smell you.... conversely, none work if you are moving or they smell you.
if the high end camo companies offered woodland, I would wear it, and pick it over most patterns they do offer. I think asat is one of the better patterns out there.
right now my favorite camo pattern is first lite cipher, but that's more than likely just my brain liking it.... like I said, they all seem to work, and i'm as mismatched in the woods as anyone. I like the ASAT knar pants, they are like the original sitka ascents.
I wear kuiu, first lite and sitka, and a couple things from asat, and I don't like paying retail, so if something I want goes on sale, regardless of what pattern it is, i'll buy it. I also buy solid colored pants, probably half the time, and every time if they are 10 bucks cheaper.
I don't put much stock in camo patterns, and I have never had a problem getting close to critters. I have never noticed one pattern being more or less effective at concealing me. I have my favorites, but it has little to do with relative effectiveness.
I used to love predator, especially spring green here on the coast. it probably matters some times, but I would think more with turkey, and maybe predators, but even then....
