Ive been lookin all over for the best camo to use. Ive looked at just a full body scent lok suit, 3d leafy camo, and predator, but i wanna know whats the best kind to use. any suggestions?
Not sure what the best is but I switched to predator camp this season. I got spring green for early season and will be buying fall gray or fall brown for the fall.
here you go this is what i bought this year http://www.lostcamo.com/catalog/hunting-apparel_19/eclipse-leafy-jacket-lost-camo_38 http://www.lostcamo.com/catalog/hunting-apparel_19/eclipse-leafy-pant-lost-camo_37
Depends on what kind of hunting you do and what kind of terrain your in.... But if you want something that will work in everything.... Buy some Predator camo!
In my opinion, as well as many on here, the best camo pattern on the market today is Predator camo. Go to their web site and check out the pictures of their patterns in use. The key to really good camo is the openness of the pattern. Predator pioneered this open pattern years ago and if you notice, several of the "designer" brand camo's, Realtree and Mossy Oak, are following suite. The problem with the designer patterns are that they are too busy. They look nice, with all the detail and realistic looking leaves, bark and branches. But that detail doesn't do a thing for you at distances of 20 yards or more. All that pretty detail that goes into a Realtree or Mossy Oak starts to fill in at a distance and eventually, ends up as one big blob. On the other hand, Predator does not fill in at a distance. It's openness remains and destroys your silhouette. That's the what makes a patterns really good, the ability to break up your human outline. Predator does this and does it extremely well. I've used a lot of camo over the years. Realtree, Mossy Oak, etc. Then I started researching camo more and found Predator. It just made sense and the pictures of their camo in action speak for themselves. After switching to Predator, I'm getting closer to game and other hunters. I have snuck up to 30 yards behind a hunting buddy, got on the radio with him and asked him to pick me out. He had a very hard time doing so on almost every occasion. Only my bow or treestand gave me away. He now wears Predator too. ;-) The stuff simply works as advertised. Check them out.
Predator hands down. While I belive in scent control very much You should still be setting up down wind of were you expect the deer to be traveling. I've had deer, turkey, and coyotes within ten yards of me since I've switched to predator. I've even had 23 turkeys walk by at 25 yards as I stood to shoot they caught the movement with in 10 seconds of me not moving they all lost me. There no better test than that imho. I normally wear a camp shirt with an s3 underlayer all the way until late season then I switch to predator's fleece suit with heavier s3 wool under layers.
Predator has a pretty good following around here, and for good reason. Muzzy pretty much summed it up as good as it needs to be, but I will add that ASAT is also a very effective open pattern (I would argue just AS effective as Predator). I also like having the 3D suit as I just feel it breaks up my outline that much more. I've been using an ASAT 3D suit for 4 seasons, and I've gotten away with murder in terms of deer and turkey targeting me on the ground or in a tree (that's what's also great about this pattern, it seems to be just as well suited on the ground as it is in the tree). It's lightweight and thin, so I can layer underneath as needed all season long (granted the same can be said for Predator). Just thought I would weigh in on my experiences, but as long as you stick to a true open pattern, you really can't go wrong.
I currently use Realtree AP, but keep saying I'm going to get some Predator. I just haven't pulled the trigger yet, because when I pick some up it will be from Gray Wolf Woolens.
IMO any camo pattern will get the job done as long as you hold still. Minimizing your movement is far more important than what camo you have on, which is proven by guys who shoot deer every year while wearing plaid shirts. With that said, Lost Camo is a great pattern. It has more diagonal elements to it than some of the other big brands out there, which will help break up your outline better. Outside of just being an effective pattern in the woods, they donate 100% of their proceeds to charity. So not only are you getting a good camo pattern, but every purchase goes towards a good cause as well.
