There are many types of camouflage out there, so we will go step by step to help you get the one that is best for your needs. What makes camouflage good? It is about your surroundings, and how to blend into them. Animals have been doing it since creation, and in the early 1900′s, the french with the help of their artists, created the first known camouflage division in military history.

Below is a picture of 9 different types of camouflage and a ‘hidden’ camo guy icon in each of them. This is to help you see the different types. It’s not exactly ‘Where’s Waldo?‘, but it should give you an idea. Can you find all 9?

Now that we’ve seen the different types of camouflage, let’s discuss how they can benefit you and your needs.

Hunting Camouflage

Before you go hunting, you will want to be familiar with the surroundings you will have. Not only is the color of the forest or landscape important, but the animal you are hunting will effect which type of camo is the best pick for you. We carry a large selection of the various types of camo previously discussed, ensuring that you get the best pattern for your needs.

A hunter must also remember that most animals such as deer will see movement more then anything else. Even with camo on, significant movement will alert them to your presence, just remember that camouflage is only one piece of the puzzle.

Paintball Camouflage

There are 2 main types of paintball: woodsball and speedball. Speedball camo can help, but the surroundings are tougher to blend in to. In woodsball camouflage can mean winning or losing. You want to be as camo’d as possible to blend in. The typical gear for this is camouflage pants, jacket, boots, gloves, mask.

If you are serious about paintball and want to take it a step further you can buy camouflage material, cut it in strips and attach it to your mask, gun and other clothing by camouflage duck tape or gorilla glue. This will help you get the edge against more experienced players. Or you could always purchase one of our Ghillie Suits (as seen above), which are premade and serve as the ultimate tactical apparel.

Military Camouflage

The jungles of the world are a lot different then the desserts of Iraq, which is why you see so many different types and colors of camouflage in the military. The older styles of camouflage worked well in close up fighting, as combat has evolved and there is more long distance fighting going on, digital camo has helped the military.

Digital camo is some of the best camo out there and helps hide your body from long range. The US Navy recently changed their uniform from ‘Utilities’ to digital blue camo (digi-cam). Likewise the Army recently began issuing the new MultiCam pattern to soldiers deploying to Afghanistan. Click here to check out the new MultiCam uniforms and accessories, or Click here to browse our full range of official genuine issue military uniforms.

Camouflage In Fashion

Camo isn’t just for military or hunters these days. Everyone from babies to women are sporting the style. It is not just acceptable to wear cammy stuff these days, it can be fashionably cool to do it.

While you won’t be blending in to beach sand or the grocery store with them, they have a rugged, respected quality that most people like. Many military wives even find it comforting to wear the same patriotic apparel that their husbands overseas are wearing. Dog tags, field jackets, and boots are just some of the items most popular military items among women and girls today. You can browse our large selection of Women’s and
Children’s clothing and accessories for the style that’s right for you.

So whether you’re fighting for our freedom or simply a fan of fashion, military clothing and gear are one practical product that will never go out of style.