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Published: September 26, 2006
Camouflage has been an important part of human existence since its beginning. Either to conceal hunters from animals or humans from other humans, its role has not ceased in hunting or military ventures to this day. The concept of camouflage predates the existence of humans. Simply look to nature to see the many examples of camouflage in the world around us.
Look at the way the octopus can alter the size of its skin pigments to blend in with the ocean floor; in a similar way the chameleon blends in with its surroundings, though some scientists think this isn't to camouflage itself, rather for comfort and communication.
If you are in the market for camouflage clothing, then you are looking to blend in with your surroundings more than anything else. The most basic type of camouflage is the type worn by military soldiers on the battlefield. The most conventional camouflage has two primary facets–color and pattern. Manipulating the way humans and animals visually perceive is the primary function of camouflage. Following the “Gestalt principle” that essentially states perception organizes the visual field into figures of continuity, camouflage is visually disruptive in that it hides the outline of the human body so that an onlooker, be it a human or animal, will naturally connect the colors and patterns of a particular camouflage with the surroundings, resulting in a “blending in” effect.
Camouflage clothing comes in many different varieties. What you choose depends on your location, the activity, and the season. Blending in with your environment necessitates that you know the colors before you go–you don't need every color in your environment, but you do want to have an array of hues and a degree of contrasting colors from light to dark. This is important in blending in with animals that don't see color and a basic principle of blending in overall.
The other important part of one's camouflage is the pattern. The best patterns can be basic color schemes or high-rendered, photo-realistic camouflage–depending on the use. In broad daylight without much cover, more photo-realistic camouflage will help blend in a hunter or paintballer with his or her surroundings. The darker it is, the less necessary it is for specific patterns (like leaves, reeds or crops) and color blotches will suffice just fine.
When hiding in a natural environment, don't leave any part of your outfit revealed. Make sure to cover your face with a camouflage scarf, paint, or a camouflaged mask (if paintballing, sometimes black will do just fine). Make sure your gun and shoes are camouflaged to some degree and wear gloves. For hunters in particular, there is an extra factor you must be weary of: your scent. Most animals have a heightened sense of smell aiding them in perceiving threats. Some hunting gear says it is scent proof, but this is never a guarantee. Always be aware of wind direction and try to use a scent shield of something similar (don't just think about the human scent, think about your smelly boots too). Be cautious, be safe, and happy hunting!
Advantage Camouflage - Enter the Natural World. 2006. Advantage Camouflage, Inc. 25 Sept. 2006 http://www.advantagecamo.com/.
Harris, Tom. "How Military Camouflage Works". HowStuffWorks. 25 Sept. 2006 http://science.howstuffworks.com/military-camoufla ge.htm.
Ricks, Jordan. "Protective Paintball Clothing." 24 April 2005. Specialopspaintball.com. 25 Sept. 2006 www.specialopspaintball.com/articles/paintballclot hing.asp.
If you are in the market for camouflage clothing, then you are looking to blend in with your surroundings more than anything else. The most basic type of camouflage is the type worn by military soldiers on the battlefield. The most conventional camouflage has two primary facets–color and pattern. Manipulating the way humans and animals visually perceive is the primary function of camouflage. Following the “Gestalt principle” that essentially states perception organizes the visual field into figures of continuity, camouflage is visually disruptive in that it hides the outline of the human body so that an onlooker, be it a human or animal, will naturally connect the colors and patterns of a particular camouflage with the surroundings, resulting in a “blending in” effect.
Camouflage clothing comes in many different varieties. What you choose depends on your location, the activity, and the season. Blending in with your environment necessitates that you know the colors before you go–you don't need every color in your environment, but you do want to have an array of hues and a degree of contrasting colors from light to dark. This is important in blending in with animals that don't see color and a basic principle of blending in overall.
The other important part of one's camouflage is the pattern. The best patterns can be basic color schemes or high-rendered, photo-realistic camouflage–depending on the use. In broad daylight without much cover, more photo-realistic camouflage will help blend in a hunter or paintballer with his or her surroundings. The darker it is, the less necessary it is for specific patterns (like leaves, reeds or crops) and color blotches will suffice just fine.
When hiding in a natural environment, don't leave any part of your outfit revealed. Make sure to cover your face with a camouflage scarf, paint, or a camouflaged mask (if paintballing, sometimes black will do just fine). Make sure your gun and shoes are camouflaged to some degree and wear gloves. For hunters in particular, there is an extra factor you must be weary of: your scent. Most animals have a heightened sense of smell aiding them in perceiving threats. Some hunting gear says it is scent proof, but this is never a guarantee. Always be aware of wind direction and try to use a scent shield of something similar (don't just think about the human scent, think about your smelly boots too). Be cautious, be safe, and happy hunting!
Advantage Camouflage - Enter the Natural World. 2006. Advantage Camouflage, Inc. 25 Sept. 2006 http://www.advantagecamo.com/.
Harris, Tom. "How Military Camouflage Works". HowStuffWorks. 25 Sept. 2006 http://science.howstuffworks.com/military-camoufla ge.htm.
Ricks, Jordan. "Protective Paintball Clothing." 24 April 2005. Specialopspaintball.com. 25 Sept. 2006 www.specialopspaintball.com/articles/paintballclot hing.asp.
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