How important is camo vs earth tones?

[Gulfgoose]

For those of you chasing rifle elk, how important is having a good camo pattern versus natural earth tones to you? Specifically in regards to your pack. Looking at new packs for an elk trip this year in a heavily vegetated area. The pack I want is finally back in stock in tan but can't decide if it's worth holding out/ paying the extra cash for optifade subalpine.

 

[jmez]

Pack and clothing color make 0 difference IMO.

 

[idahohikker]

Camo is just a marketing scam.

 

[backcountryshaffer]

If I made money on camo I'd try and sell you some!

 

[CorbLand]

If you get busted by an elk because your pack isnt camo, your doing something wrong.

If you want it in camo get it in camo. If you want it in a solid get it in a solid

 

[NDGuy]

Pack and clothing color make 0 difference IMO.

So you are saying I can't do jumping jacks in front of Elk wearing all matching Verde camo?

 

[ramont]

Camo is basically pretty useless for most hunting. If you are trying to stalk an animal and get in close (bow hunters) then it becomes pretty important. Most animals have better hearing and a sense of smell and usually you will get busted by those senses before they see you. But if you get in close then camo will help hide your mistakes.

 

[ElkNut1]

I agree, it means little to no difference to the elk! Dress warm & according to the temps during your hunt, many times I've worn all heavier wool top to bottom, just depends.

Here's a couple photos of my Son's & I on rifle hunts a few years back!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[jmez]

So you are saying I can't do jumping jacks in front of Elk wearing all matching Verde camo?

If you are a diehard Kuiu fanboy then yes. If you are a reasonable human, then no.

 

[UtahJimmy]

As said, not important at all, especially in a pack.

But I will add this advice: you say heavily vegetated, rifle elk hunt, and tan color pack. I would caution you against tan as it is the same color as an elks rump. There are idiots out there that will shoot through brush if they suspect you are an elk. Just a word of caution... Go with a different solid color.

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[TomAZ]

Earth tones are fine, especially with a rifle.


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[LostArra]

In rifle season I would prefer a blaze orange pack.

 

[DAOutfitters208]

Get a neutral color rather than camo. Otherwise you will have to buy a new pack every time they release a new version of camo. Can you imagine the horror of mismatched camo???

 

[wannakillabigbull]

I like wearing camo clothing during archery season, but it doesn't make much difference during rifle IME. I have a solid foliage green backpack that I wear year round and haven't had any issues being seen.

 

[idahohikker]

I agree, it means little to no difference to the elk! Dress warm & according to the temps during your hunt, many times I've worn all heavier wool top to bottom, just depends.

Here's a couple photos of my Son's & I on rifle hunts a few years back!

ElkNut/Paul

Those are awesome pictures, Paul. Great memories, I'm sure. That's what it's all about.

 

[backcountryshaffer]

As said, not important at all, especially in a pack.

But I will add this advice: you say heavily vegetated, rifle elk hunt, and tan color pack. I would caution you against tan as it is the same color as an elks rump. There are idiots out there that will shoot through brush if they suspect you are an elk. Just a word of caution... Go with a different solid color.

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Remind me to never hunt in Utah? Most places you have to wear a minimum amount of orange or pink during firearm seasons to help minimize the blazing idiot issue.

The reason I never buy a camo pack is because I'm scared of not being able to find it if I set it down. Earth tones make it hard enough. I prefer the browns.

 

[Gulfgoose]

As said, not important at all, especially in a pack.

But I will add this advice: you say heavily vegetated, rifle elk hunt, and tan color pack. I would caution you against tan as it is the same color as an elks rump. There are idiots out there that will shoot through brush if they suspect you are an elk. Just a word of caution... Go with a different solid color.

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Oh I can assure you there will be enough blaze orange on it when moving around NASA could find it.

 

[Shadow14]

https://byland.co/blog/2017/12/11/3-reasons-you-should-consider-quitting-camouflage

 

[jmez]

I can't take credit but there was a perfect answer to this question on AT a few months ago. Pick your camo pattern based on what you think looks best in the hero shot. That is the only place it makes a difference.

 

[rayporter]

ya gotta have a big camo pack to cover up your blaze o.


I have a blaze pack but it fits so poorly and hurts too much to wear.