Questions about Typhon for a hunting pack

[Chawn_C]

Hi Guys,

I hunt/camp in Upstate NY-preferably the Adirondack area. Not too many open areas or large expanses; it's mostly woodland or marsh.

Just wondering what peoples' overall opinions are regarding the Typhon pattern. I realize it's not going to specifically blend into foliage the way so many others can but it does seem to be able to generally break up the pattern as opposed to black or maybe even grey.

I really don't put a lot of stock in wearing camo when I hunt and I've always done it with whatever solid earth tones I had; placing more emphasis on the usefulness of the gear than the patterns. I've had my share of black packs and that produces a pretty strong silhouette. Plus, it's harder to re-sell, it seems. I don't really ever consider Coyote offerings because it looks too much like a deer's hide.

I have been looking over Typhon and I want to like it, but I keep coming up with some concerns. On the plus sides, i feel like it would do just fine for generally breaking up my silhouette. It seems like it "could" pass in non-hunting scenarios as it sort of looks like something Burton would concur up for snowboarders.

On the other hand, I wonder if Typhon comes across as looking like a SWAT wannabe or an Airsoft thing. The other thing that worries me a little is that Typhon could be a short-term trend and a couple years from now it will be hard to re-sell.

For someone who wants to use his back for general hunting, general backpacking, and generally doesn't put a ton of stock in being camouflaged, does Typhon get it done or would I be better off just going with some of the other solid colors that are out there? I guess I'm looking at overall usefulness, not attracting unwanted negative attention, and reasonable ability to re-sell in the future.

Thanks for any perspectives you guys can share.

 

[larryschwartz]

Chawn,

Typhon is definitely too dark to break up your outline, except when someone is right up next to you. As a matter of fact, and I will get slammed for this most likely, most of the Kryptek patterns don't have enough light to dark contrast in them to effectively break up your outline at any real distance. Multicam has the same problem, so does woodland, so do any Realtree or Mossy Oak patterns. The only patterns out there that will break up your outline at near and far ranges are Predator, ASAT, and to a degree the KUIU pattterns. You need large patches of contrasting colors to keep the pattern from blending into one solid or heather-like color at a distance.

If you want to not attract attention and have something that had utility for you and future resale I would go with a solid color pack in a midrange earth tone or a medium gray. You can break up the blob of whatever base color you have with contrasting colors of cordage and pockets to turn the blob of brown/gray/etc. into a mix of brown and gray and green and tan blotches. That will break up your outline when hunting and you can use them or leave them off when you are in a more "civilian" environment where you don't want to attract attention.

JMHO,

Larry

 

[LostArra]

For many years all Kifaru hunting packs were only available in black (granted, with a couple of velcro stick on camo fleece panels)

 

[Flyrod]

sounds like Wolf Grey is the colour for you….. Nice and neutral. looks fairly "rock like" up in the alpine….and the forest for that matter too. Blends into the urban landscape, doesn't scream tactical or hunter, and won't scare the granola crowd on the trail.

Typhoon is just plain old black from 20 yards out.

 

[tipsntails7]

I buy packs in colors I like. If you like typhoon buy it. I've shot animals with bright blue packs and camo packs made no difference. If your going to spend that kind of coin buy what you like, the animal won't care.

 

[dreamingbig]

I have a foliage dt3 on a foliage frame with guide lid and pockets in typhon. It is a cool combo for summer hikes and family use.