Camo preferences

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  1. Lynx

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    Hi Guys,

    It's about time for me to get me some nice camo for all seasons,
    and I would like to hear what you think would blend in the best!
    I live in Denmark, (Think we have the same climate as Iowa, Ohio, Indiana and so on..
    (summer is like 77-91 Fahrenheit and winter is about 14-32 Fahrenheit)


    I won't be hunting from a tree stand, but from the ground

    I really like the Vertigo Tan & Realtree AP camo,
    though I'm a bit concerned that the Realtree doesn't have enough contrast..
    I've also looked at som 3D camo suits like the "Deerhunter sneaky 3D"
    You think any of these would do, or what are your preferences, and why?

    Thanks allot guys!:)
     
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    2xlung5h0t Weekend Warrior

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  4. OK/Sooner

    OK/Sooner Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have all Realtree AP. I love it. But my dad has been elk/deer/bird hunting in a pair of jungle camo pants and a green shirt for as long as I can remember. He has been a very successful hunter. So I really don't think the pattern matters. Just whatever you like the most.
     
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    Love the contrasts.
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I'm a Naturalgear guy myself, but plenty of good choices out there.
     
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    dj-skyy Weekend Warrior

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    lost camo for me 90% of the time and realtree ap 10% of the time.....:rock:


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    Realtree AP here as it blends in great with the areas I hunt but there are alot of great patterns out there.
     
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    I like, and have had more success with patterns like, ASAT, Predator, Mothwing, and most recently I been using optifade the past few years...
     
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    Optifade is good, and like the Vertigo style also.
     
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    the whole point of vertigo camo is to portray break up your silhouette with patches of white to make it look like the sky isn't it? I'm not overly picky about camo pattern but doesn't anyone else think vertigo probably isn't the best for ground hunting?
     
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  12. Lynx

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    Thanks PCOutfitters i think you might be right, though vertigo do have the "Tan" pattern which is a bit darker than their "Grey".
    Let me know what you think if you havent seen the tan camo yet: http://vertigocamo.com/gall.html
     
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    ATbuckhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I use realtree ap most of the time but i am a fan of lost camo.
     
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    I have a hodge-podge of camo. Everything from OD army surplus, Moss Oak, Real Tree, Rock-o-flage, etc, etc.

    If I were going to buy all new today, it would be one extremem or the other. Predator or Optifade :tu:
     
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  16. Lynx

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    Thanks for all the help guys.. Think I'm gonna go with Realtree AP:evilgrin:

    Think thats the best option available in Europe - We dont get lost camo, predator, vertigo, mossy oak, ASAT and so on, unless we order from the US.. And according to new European rules, i gotta pay taxes to import from overseas, so that would run me about 200$ extra plus shipping.. Goddamm thats sick!!
    I'm coming to the US to Bow hunt within a couple of years, thats for sure! And when I do, I'm bringing a **** load of gear back to this godforsaken place!!!...
    I thought politicions wanted to kick start the worlds economy.. not prevent it
     
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