Been thinking of camo!

[lpcjon2]

Does anyone make a camo print that is just a 10 inch tree trunk down the center of your body and maybe a 3 inch branch or to shooting off it?

 After hunting tree stands most of my life I always thought why not have a pattern like that. I think it would blend you in with the tree better.        

 Opinions always welcome

[Rank Bull]

I haven't seen that before but I have thought the same thing. There could be like 3 inch limbs going down the arms. The gloves would be leaves. Hehe

[Doug in MN]

There is your Million dollar idea.

[lpcjon2]

It always blows my mind how camo companies come up with this stuff.Like some of the arrows with the HD  and Real Tree pattern(little leaves and such),Why not make it look just like a branch.

Oh and remember who mentioned it when it comes time for the patent.  

[Hot Hap]

That was in the 70's-Treebark xx75's-Hap

[Dave Bowers]

Tru-woods used to have one sorta like you described, but I think they folded up last year or so.

[Orion]

lpc:  Skyline camo in Apparition pattern gets pretty close to what you're talking about. Don't see it around much, but I believe a few manufacturers still incorporate it into their offerings.

[ishiwannabe]

I have a set of skyline coveralls, they are pretty much what you described and have leaves and smaller sticks added. A great camo...I have had deer and turks look right through me.

[Bowwild]

I certainly understand your reasoning as it makes sense.  I remember when Treebark came out, I had a hooded, zip sweatshirt for many years. Of course what you are describing, at least to the human eye would be superior to the original Treebark.

Before I write further, I'll readily admit a hunter wearing quiet clothing in subdued tones that doesn't move when deer are looking, can get by just fine without "matching the hatch" (wearing camo).

However, I think some of the most effective patterns out there (Predator and Sika) work to confuse the eye. I'll never forget walking parallel to my buddy about 75 yards apart on an elk hunt in 2006.  He was wearing green (spring) Predator camo and I had trouble picking him up, even when he was slowly moving.

[GingivitisKahn]

If the objective is to market to hunters, then that's probably something that would sell.  If the objective is to fool a deer's eyes - meh.  Plaid works with quite a bit less effort.

[PEARL DRUMS]

The only problem with skyline is the fact you stick out if your not sky lined. Probably why you dont ssee it much. Good ol' Outfitter brown makes you invisible anywhere.

[ishiwannabe]

Pearl, this stuff blends in almost anywhere. It has nothing lighter than tan in the pattern. The specific pattern I have is called appartition. I have used it a lot from the ground and had good success.
I agree that movement is the main thing deer pick up on. I have had too many animals too close when I wasn't camoed to be convinced that I need camo.
for me, camon hides me from other hunters(bow). I hate when I find a hot spot, and have another come investigate...

[nd chickenman]

I have to agree with Gingivitiskahn, camo patterns are sold to the hunters, not the the critters. Along with a lot of other gizmos and gadgets. But if thats what makes you comfortable and confident, go for it!

[hvyhitter]

The old realtree hardwoods used to be similar to that and worked pretty good but ol'Bill has to come up with a new pattern every few years just to sell more. The gray predator has worked real well for me, ground and treestand, and so has neutral plaids.(easier to find in wool)

[KumaSan]

I just saw a camo pattern advertised in the RMEF's magazine "Bugle" that fits the description you posted. I was reading the magazine last night, when I came across the Add. I'll try to locate it tonight, and give you the info.

[Kyle Lancaster]

As stated, Skyline. You can put on a coverall after you're in the tree or they have a reversible that matches the ground when you're walking and the light gray w/branches that you could change to before climbing up.
With that said, we wear Predator Fall Grey and ASAT. Both are very good on the ground and in a tree.
Good luck
Kyle

[Bowwild]

Any of you who live in the country or have a view out your door or window where you can see critters from time to time, you'll know what I'm talking about here.  Same goes for your favorite stand. You've spent hours in it over the years and you know every thing in its place throughout your view. If you see something different, moving or not, it catches your attention and you check closer.

I have a view to the woods behind my house that is 92 yards away and then an open, private gravel lane that goes through a wooded area about 300 yards. I scan this area everytime I go by a door or window. My wife thinks I'm nuts. I've seen the usual, deer, fox, cats, coyote (yotes buy the farm when I see them),turkey etc.  After keeping an eye on my "home range" these past four years I can spot something out of place pretty quickly. It could be a branch fallen off a tree, a piece of litter, windblown debris, and of course a critter. What I spot is nearly always a "shape" not a color out of place.  I think deer get to know the view in their home range quite well also. Throw up a pop-up blind, cut shooting lane, create a hole in a cedar tree for your stand, or a person standing motionless in the open, and they get antsy.  

I was caught by a doe at 12 yards this year from a ladder stand I was in. I was seated, and scooted 6-10" away from the tree trunk to get my shot, but I was very still. I think she noticed my silouette was out of place. She didn't go nuts but she moved stiff-legged from the area. I don't think any manner of covering would have saved the day. I should have stayed closer to that tree trunk.

I like new and different camo patterns. I've bought some of the Mountain camo, sagebrush, various Real Tree, Predator, Sika, etc. I know the pattern isn't as important from a stealth perspective as the material, fit, and placement of pockets, snaps, etc.  However, over 45 years this has become my bowhunting uniform and I feel more confident when I'm wearing this stuff. I've also bought a few fishing lures that have never caught anything but me.

[buckeyebowhunter]

I always thought that the trebark camo was pretty cool, and I used to have some skyline camo and liked it a lot but i outgrew it. I really cant find these camo patterns anymore except for sometimes on E-b-a-y. Now i dont really care about patterns anymore, I just wear the wool camo, and cabelas berber fleece jacket because they are warm and comfortable. But i do like the way they look as well.

[Chris Sims]

Mossy Oak Bottomland.  Marketed for waterfowl hunting in flooded timber more than deer but I think it would work great for stand or ground hunting against a tree.

[Huntschool]

I currently really like the NatGear stuff.  That shade and color seem to be neutral with some sky behind you as well as with brush cover.  I also wear a good bit of wool.

Chris:  I still have one of those MO Bottomland duck hunting short wader jackets with the heavy zip in liner.... great duck coat.