The camouflage portion ensures the duck doesn’t see you before you fire. A good camo pattern will break up your profile, blend in with the environment, and give you the precious seconds needed to swing on target and let lead fly.
Here are our recommendations for the 4 best camo patterns for duck hunting on the market:
TideWe Realtree MAX5 Camo Pattern Waders
Where do ducks live? You guessed it: near and in water. So where do you have to be to duck hunt? Well, mostly in or near water. If it’s a little chilly and you’re stumbling around a pond you’d best be armed with a set of waders.
Even if it’s not chilly, a set of waders (see full specs) is a godsend near the water. These waders provide you a total leg and midsection protection. The water is going to have to be chest height to make a difference and if it is, you’ll have bigger problems than getting wet.
The TideWe waders are made with a 3.5 mm neoprene upper, a poly/jersey shell, a stretch liner and triple finished seams. Not only are these waders waterproof, but they are extremely strong and incredibly durable. The TideWe waders are also outfitted in Realtree Max 5 camouflage to ensure no future flying dinner spots you early. From top to almost all the way down they are outfitted with a camo pattern to allow you to blend in.
The TideWe chest waders are incredibly insulating and will keep you nice and toasty while working and hunting. The TideWe chest waders are comfortable, and the boots provide a nonslip grip, a built-in pocket, and is 100% waterproof. The TideWe waders are a decent bargain as far as waders go and they give you plenty of size options, while having some of the best camo patterns for duck hunting around.
Frogg Toggs Camo Pattern Rain Suit
Between the moist areas where ducks live and the often rainy season in which ducks are hunted, staying drying and warm is an important task. The Frogg Toggs camouflage rain suit is an awesome set of lightweight clothes for temperatures more than freezing and less than sweltering. You’ll most certainly stay dry and comfortable in this camouflage rain suit. Speaking of camouflage, the Frogg Toggs rain suit is covered in Realtree Max-5.
Realtree Max-5 (see full specs) is designed for waterfowl hunting. It’s covered with a pattern that makes it easy to blend into environments that are covered by cattails, reeds, cane, and grasses. These are all common foliage in the areas where ducks occupy. The Frogg Toggs rain suit makes it easy to blend in with the environment and remain comfortable. The Frogg Toggs features an adjustable hood and adjustable waistband. It’s easy to wear over regular clothes and seals up at the arms, waist, and legs. The suit is not only waterproof but wind-resistant.
The suit allows for plenty of freedom of movement. This is important when hunting ducks because you must swing your shotgun widely and broadly. The movement offered by the Frogg Toggs rain suit is a must-have for hunting ducks. This is a complete set of both a top and a bottom.
Staghorn Long Sleeve Camo Pattern Top
If it’s a little dryer and maybe a lot hotter than you may consider a simple long sleeve t-shirt. Some southern states may not experience winter or fall until well into December or even January. In those environments, you may not want to sweat to death. The Staghorn long sleeve shirt is an excellent option. It’s topped with the famed Bottomlands’ pattern designed by Torey Haas over thirty years ago, which makes it among the best patterns for duck hunting. The pattern is simple yet blends in without effort to the environment in which ducks tend to reside.
The Staghorn Long Sleeve Top is incredibly comfortable and designed to give you a little stretch. As we mentioned before freedom of movement is a very big deal. That little extra stretch that a cotton and polyester blend makes it easy to move and shoot. The shirt also looks good, which doesn’t really matter when you’re hunting, but the cute worker (imagine the person’s gender yourself!) at the gun store appreciates it. Maybe.
The Staghorn shirt is very affordable and quite durable. They won’t shrink when tossed in the dryer and relatively low maintenance. Coldwater will keep the camo darker longer, but that’s really it. The Staghorn long sleeve shirt is an excellent option for wearing under waders, or a rain suit and gives you a lighter top layer for when it’s a bit warmer. It’s a must-have in any duck hunter’s closet.
QuickCamo Mossy Oak Camo Pattern Hat & Mask
Covering your face is a must for duck hunting. Think about it, if you are hunting ducks you are looking up and if you are looking up you are exposing your face. Your face needs to have a degree of camouflage to prevent the ducks from spotting you as you search the skies for them. As a secondary effect, you don’t want your face to get cold, including your lips and ears. The QuickCamo hat and mask are a simple and comfortable edition to your hunting loadout.
The QuickCamo hat and mask are coated with Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades pattern. This pattern is a great blend for hiding from ducks and other waterfowl. It’s light enough to be comfortable but provides a little extra layer when it’s cold. The mask can fold up under the hat, so you can keep the cap without wearing the mask. The QuickCamo design has a mesh end that allows you the speak, hear, and use duck calls.
The QuickCamo mask and hat have a third benefit, which is to protect you from bugs. To hell with mosquitos, sand gnats, and every other biting pest. This simple setup doesn’t impede vision or the cheek weld on your shotgun. It’s a simple hat and mask and that protects you camouflages you and keeps your warm.
Duck Hunting Camo Patterns – Keeping Hidden
Camouflage is invaluable for hunting ducks. Ducks can see two to three times farther than humans and see things in detail. This makes your average person easy to spot and easy to track. The best camo pattern for duck hunting is an absolute must-have and it gives you a distinct advantage over your waterfowl of choice. Good luck!
