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Title: Color changing camo
Post by: eddie234 on June 27, 2013, 11:15:01 AM
Has any one seen the new zone camo from cabelas? It says it changes colors with the temp. It turns more green when it's warm and brown when its cooler.


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Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: sixbird on June 27, 2013, 08:09:49 PM
They sent me a flyer in the mail and, to be honest, I couldn't understand what they were getting at so I threw it in the trash...Who ever formulated that advertising campaign needs some lessons in promotion clarity...Or, maybe I'm just a little slow   :-[
Title: Color changing camo
Post by: eddie234 on June 27, 2013, 08:13:13 PM
I'm a little skeptical


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Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: sixbird on June 27, 2013, 08:27:19 PM
My first thought is, what weight material would you make this out of? If light for spring then not warm for fall...If heavy for fall, then too hot for spring...It is an interesting idea though...
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: ShotGunSniper on June 27, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
So this camo make's you a true chameleon. And if I take my wife hunting and her wearin this camo, it would be changin colors every 2 seconds...lol
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: mikejd on June 27, 2013, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 27, 2013, 08:09:49 PM
They sent me a flyer in the mail and, to be honest, I couldn't understand what they were getting at so I threw it in the trash...Who ever formulated that advertising campaign needs some lessons in promotion clarity...Or, maybe I'm just a little slow   :-[

Funny you say that. Same thing here. I just took a look at it and said what is this and threw it away. Oh well.
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: WV TURKEY THUG on June 27, 2013, 09:39:49 PM
I just don't get how this could work I mean if ur hunting in the fall when its a little cold out and u walk up a hill that makes u sweat like crazy u will turn green by the time ur at the top of the hill. They should make camos blends in with ur surroundings. But that would be to good to be true.
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: DirtNap647 on June 28, 2013, 04:29:05 AM
lately companies have been coming out with some crazy stuff
Title: Re: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: wmahunter on June 28, 2013, 11:39:55 AM
Quote from: Dirt nap on June 28, 2013, 04:29:05 AM
lately companies have been coming out with some crazy stuff
Only because they know there are plenty of idiots that will buy anything new that comes out.

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Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: Flydown on June 28, 2013, 12:00:29 PM
The only zones camo I saw at Cabela's did not change colors but had the 3 different camo zones. :begging:
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: the Ward on June 28, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Quote from: ShotGunSniper on June 27, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
So this camo make's you a true chameleon. And if I take my wife hunting and her wearin this camo, it would be changin colors every 2 seconds...lol
I hear ya brother! Ain't that the truth!   :TooFunny:
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: sixbird on June 28, 2013, 06:50:13 PM
Quote from: mikejd on June 27, 2013, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 27, 2013, 08:09:49 PM
They sent me a flyer in the mail and, to be honest, I couldn't understand what they were getting at so I threw it in the trash...Who ever formulated that advertising campaign needs some lessons in promotion clarity...Or, maybe I'm just a little slow   :-[

Funny you say that. Same thing here. I just took a look at it and said what is this and threw it away. Oh well.

I went so far as to tear it apart to see if there was something inside that would have some meaning for me...  ???
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 28, 2013, 07:51:52 PM
Quote from: ShotGunSniper on June 27, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
So this camo make's you a true chameleon. And if I take my wife hunting and her wearin this camo, it would be changin colors every 2 seconds...lol
:TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny:

Quote from: mikejd on June 27, 2013, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 27, 2013, 08:09:49 PM
They sent me a flyer in the mail and, to be honest, I couldn't understand what they were getting at so I threw it in the trash...Who ever formulated that advertising campaign needs some lessons in promotion clarity...Or, maybe I'm just a little slow   :-[
Funny you say that. Same thing here. I just took a look at it and said what is this and threw it away. Oh well.
x3
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: guesswho on June 28, 2013, 07:58:45 PM
Stepped on a cotton mouth one time and changed the color of my camo on one side.
Title: Color changing camo
Post by: Onpoint on June 28, 2013, 10:32:17 PM
Get ya some of this, a squealing hen, a dirty b decoy, and I promise you'll get some 2" hooks.
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: Wingbone on June 28, 2013, 11:08:15 PM
Lol haven't seen where it undergoes thermal metamorphosis, but it does have three different camo patterns built into one garment. As for changing from green to brown, news to me.
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 28, 2013, 11:11:00 PM
Quote from: guesswho on June 28, 2013, 07:58:45 PM
Stepped on a cotton mouth one time and changed the color of my camo on one side.

:TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny:

Quote from: Onpoint on June 28, 2013, 10:32:17 PM
Get ya some of this, a squealing hen, a dirty b decoy, and I promise you'll get some 2" hooks.
;D :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: natman on June 29, 2013, 08:36:03 AM
Quote from: eddie234 on June 27, 2013, 11:15:01 AM
Has any one seen the new zone camo from cabelas? It says it changes colors with the temp. It turns more green when it's warm and brown when its cooler.

This sounded like too much to be true, so I took a look at Cabela's website. Sure enough, it's not true.

The new "Zonz" camo uses a wide piece of fabric with three similar, but slightly different patterns printed on it. The idea is that if you're hunting from a tree stand, at least part of your garment will have a tree trunk on it, if you're hunting in brush, at least part of your garment will have brush on it, etc. It's an interesting refinement, but I'm not going to rush out to buy a new wardrobe to get it. 

No color changing or temperature sensing is involved.


http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=256677480
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: eddie234 on June 29, 2013, 12:16:51 PM
Cabela's ColorPhase™ Seven-Button Long-Sleeve Shirt




Wear Cabela's ColorPhase Seven-Button Long-Sleeve Shirt into the field and watch your camo change with the conditions.?As the temperature drops, the green, mild-weather pattern transforms to muted shades of brown.?As the temperature warms back up, the pattern changes back to shades of green. Crafted with the durability to handle long days afield, the shirt is made of tough Silent Weave™ material that remains quiet when sneaking up on game. 7.3-oz. 60/40 cotton/polyester construction. Two chest pockets with button-close flaps. Extra-long tail stays tucked in when you're crouched. Imported.
Sizes: S-3XL.
Title: Color changing camo
Post by: Rokhal07 on June 29, 2013, 02:41:11 PM
Quote from: Wingbone on June 28, 2013, 11:08:15 PM
Lol haven't seen where it undergoes thermal metamorphosis, but it does have three different camo patterns built into one garment. As for changing from green to brown, news to me.
. Its on pg 183 of the cabelas archery catalog
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: natman on June 30, 2013, 02:24:37 PM
Quote from: eddie234 on June 29, 2013, 12:16:51 PM
Cabela's ColorPhase™ Seven-Button Long-Sleeve Shirt




Wear Cabela's ColorPhase Seven-Button Long-Sleeve Shirt into the field and watch your camo change with the conditions.?As the temperature drops, the green, mild-weather pattern transforms to muted shades of brown.?As the temperature warms back up, the pattern changes back to shades of green. Crafted with the durability to handle long days afield, the shirt is made of tough Silent Weave™ material that remains quiet when sneaking up on game. 7.3-oz. 60/40 cotton/polyester construction. Two chest pockets with button-close flaps. Extra-long tail stays tucked in when you're crouched. Imported.
Sizes: S-3XL.

Thanks for the pointer. Looking for Colorphase instead of "zone" I found this:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-ColorPhasetrade-Zonztrade-Western-Cap/1624429.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FD%3Dcolorphase%26N%3D%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dcolorphase%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%253BDYM%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26isLiberal%3DN%26search%3Dcolorphase%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_stype%3DDYM&Ntt=colorphase&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products%3BDYM (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-ColorPhasetrade-Zonztrade-Western-Cap/1624429.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FD%3Dcolorphase%26N%3D%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dcolorphase%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%253BDYM%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26isLiberal%3DN%26search%3Dcolorphase%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_stype%3DDYM&Ntt=colorphase&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products%3BDYM)

Sure enough it claims to change with the temperature. The greens become muted and the entire garment gets greyer. Very clever.

The confusion arose because it uses the Colorphase to switch between two different Zonz patterns, but there are other Zonz items that don't change color.

Something new every day.
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: ShotGunSniper on June 30, 2013, 02:39:04 PM
Quote from: guesswho on June 28, 2013, 07:58:45 PM
Stepped on a cotton mouth one time and changed the color of my camo on one side.


:TooFunny: :TooFunny:
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: opster246 on July 07, 2013, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: mikejd on June 27, 2013, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: sixbird on June 27, 2013, 08:09:49 PM
They sent me a flyer in the mail and, to be honest, I couldn't understand what they were getting at so I threw it in the trash...Who ever formulated that advertising campaign needs some lessons in promotion clarity...Or, maybe I'm just a little slow   :-[

Funny you say that. Same thing here. I just took a look at it and said what is this and threw it away. Oh well.

ME TOO!
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: nativeks on July 08, 2013, 01:12:23 PM
I'll just stick with my Natural Gear.

I am sure some yuppies are clammoring to get them some of that.
Title: Color changing camo
Post by: Onpoint on July 08, 2013, 04:17:27 PM
I don't care how many different colors it changes. I highly doubt it'll even come close to breaking up your outline like predator fall grey.
Title: Color changing camo
Post by: Onpoint on July 08, 2013, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: Onpoint on July 08, 2013, 04:17:27 PM
I don't care how many different colors it changes. I highly doubt it'll even come close to breaking up your outline like predator fall grey.
Thought I was on archery talk. The fall grey is not my first choice for spring turkey hunting, although on cold mornings I do throw on my grey wolf fleece turtle neck ( predator fall grey ) and chase gobblers. Any camo will work just fine. It's all about your setup and bein still. I understand Good camo does give you an edge. If you want the best turkey hunting camo, get some ASAT and predator spring green. It's not pretty by any means but this is the best there is ( IMO )
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: beagler on July 08, 2013, 06:24:51 PM
I prefer hunting naked. :fud:
Title: Color changing camo
Post by: Rokhal07 on July 08, 2013, 07:57:08 PM
Quote from: Onpoint on July 08, 2013, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: Onpoint on July 08, 2013, 04:17:27 PM
I don't care how many different colors it changes. I highly doubt it'll even come close to breaking up your outline like predator fall grey.
Thought I was on archery talk. The fall grey is not my first choice for spring turkey hunting, although on cold mornings I do throw on my grey wolf fleece turtle neck ( predator fall grey ) and chase gobblers. Any camo will work just fine. It's all about your setup and bein still. I understand Good camo does give you an edge. If you want the best turkey hunting camo, get some ASAT and predator spring green. It's not pretty by any means but this is the best there is ( IMO )

Yeah i need to get some more predator. The osceola i shot had razor hooks and shredded my shirt sleeve. Agreed not pretty but does its job
Title: Re: Color changing camo
Post by: Tail Feathers on July 09, 2013, 09:52:58 PM
I'll stick with MO Obsession or Realtree w/green.  I have enough to last me a while. :goofball:

I still sport a few MO Shadow Leaf shirts during the spring.  Best spring camo for my area I've ever seen.  Too bad they stopped making it.