I somehow missed Stringmaker's comment, but I like it a lot. That would apply for my use of materials, too.
I did use camo myself, when I started out, but quickly ditched it, because it didn't feel right. To me wearing camo is not just about blending in or getting it cheap. You can do that with olives, greens and browns just as easily, too. It is more of a (agressive) statement. Bit like "I'm not one of you citysuckers"-anti establishment-kind of thing. And I believe those people know that all too well, too. I used to be one of them for a while.....
So, therefor I have to agree with the OP's statement, that it is not needed in the woods as such.
Would I judge someone for wearing it, mixed in with other things? No, for who am I to do so? He/she might just like it, have gotten it for free, has no sources to get something else...
Would I raise an eyebrow if someone came running through the woods, all dressed up in camouflage and combats? Yes, I would and probably step aside too. Why? Read my above comment.
But at the end it's all about choices..... and we'd all be a lot better off if we respected each other's....
I did use camo myself, when I started out, but quickly ditched it, because it didn't feel right. To me wearing camo is not just about blending in or getting it cheap. You can do that with olives, greens and browns just as easily, too. It is more of a (agressive) statement. Bit like "I'm not one of you citysuckers"-anti establishment-kind of thing. And I believe those people know that all too well, too. I used to be one of them for a while.....
So, therefor I have to agree with the OP's statement, that it is not needed in the woods as such.
Would I judge someone for wearing it, mixed in with other things? No, for who am I to do so? He/she might just like it, have gotten it for free, has no sources to get something else...
Would I raise an eyebrow if someone came running through the woods, all dressed up in camouflage and combats? Yes, I would and probably step aside too. Why? Read my above comment.
But at the end it's all about choices..... and we'd all be a lot better off if we respected each other's....