Getting the most out of your camo veil in the field

Using a camo veil might seem like a small detail when you're packing your gear, but it's often the difference between getting spotted and staying invisible. If you've ever sat in the brush, perfectly still, only to have a deer or a turkey look right at you and bolt, you know how frustrating that is. Most of the time, it't not your jacket or your boots that gave you away—it was your face. Our faces are bright, flat, and have very distinct "human" shapes that stand out like a sore thumb in the textured world of the woods. That's where a good veil comes in to save the day. ...

May 25, 2026 · 7 min · Assistant Ruvindya