Why would anyone wear camouflage while metal detecting?

[FreeBirdTim]

Probably just wearing his regular comfortable outdoor clothes that it won't hurt to get muddy, etc.

Most guys I run into metal detecting wear jeans and a sweatshirt. Maybe a hoodie if the temp is below 50 degrees.

 

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[Ocean7]

Does he think he's keeping a low profile by wearing camo? To tell you the truth, it seemed kind of weird to me. What's your thoughts on this?

perhaps he's hunting for coins and since he's 'hunting' figured he'd wear camo. People are strange especially in this hobby. Not all but some for sure. Maybe he doesn't know any better during 'hunting' season - that's possible. Maybe he's practicing Monty Python's "how not to be seen?" Got to keep laughin'

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[Kray Gelder]

I guess they think it makes them look cool. No clue. I don't do any work anymore where I have a need for camo, but some of my clothes have a camo pattern and many don't. I wear what's appropriate for the weather conditions. In hunting season, best to have some blaze orange on or just not go in the woods. I'm still trying to figure out why some people wear shorts and flipflops or go barefoot in rattlesnake country.

That would be me, the shorts and sneakers. Better protection. I was wearing shorts and sneakers when I saw this guy.

THIS guy was wearing the camo.

 

[Chilli]

That would be me, the shorts and sneakers. Better protection. I was wearing shorts and sneakers when I saw this guy.

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THIS guy was wearing the camo.

No thank you. You can keep those.

 

[Chilli]

No thank you. You can keep those.

Yeah, you can keep them. Our Bad ass Browns may be nuts venomous, but they get out of our way. They do.
You guys can keep your bad Rattlers no thanks. As well as your Bears and Mounts Lions and Wolves. Im happy with my little killers here like snakes, spiders and ants! And sea snakes, killer jellyfish, rock fish.... dingoes.....err...can we do a swap!? 👍
But seriously, you guys have some mad need to carry and pack creatures there! We have venomous kill stuff lurking everywhere, for crying our loud the last 2 weeks was nuts with waking up with deadly spiders it drove us nuts! Could anyone say this "im glad I wake up a few times a night as Im getting older to pee, and am happy to do so as I see CRAP ASS SPIDERS on the walls to SPRAY & KILL!
Anywho, happy detecting all. 🤪

 

[pepperj]

Yeah, you can keep them. Our Bad ass Browns may be nuts venomous, but they get out of our way. They do.
You guys can keep your bad Rattlers no thanks. As well as your Bears and Mounts Lions and Wolves. Im happy with my little killers here like snakes, spiders and ants! And sea snakes, killer jellyfish, rock fish.... dingoes.....err...can we do a swap!? 👍
But seriously, you guys have some mad need to carry and pack creatures there! We have venomous kill stuff lurking everywhere, for crying our loud the last 2 weeks was nuts with waking up with deadly spiders it drove us nuts! Could anyone say this "im glad I wake up a few times a night as Im getting older to pee, and am happy to do so as I see CRAP ASS SPIDERS on the walls to SPRAY & KILL!
Anywho, happy detecting all. 🤪

Australia is home to 20 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world.
Gee I'm jealous actually you have a program non the telly that says it all.
" 72 dangerous animals Australia"
We have a passive bunch of critters over here, heck most sleep all winter as it's so boring.

 

[Tpmetal]

"I was surprised to see the small patches of trees in between shopping complexes that he was asked to remove deer from. maybe 100x200 feet."

Asked to kill? That sucks! Really...deer?

well considering the only predator down there for them is cars it is kind of necessary. If left unchecked the deer population gets too high and things like disease and starvation happen.

 

[devldog]

Just seems odd to wear camo while metal detecting. Sorry if you think there's more to it.

I personally would link the word "Odd" to Transgenderism, Homosexuality, and all these folks who "Identify" to being something far, far away from what they actually are. An example of this would be for instance, A Unicorn. Not Cammo clothing, but then, this is just me.

 

[creskol]

I personally would link the word "Odd" to Transgenderism, Homosexuality, and all these folks who "Identify" to being something far, far away from what they actually are. An example of this would be for instance, A Unicorn. Not Cammo clothing, but then, this is just me.

Now that's odd!

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Just seems odd to wear camo while metal detecting. Sorry if you think there's more to it.

It's odd you even question why he was wearing camo.

 

[Butter Hat]

well considering the only predator down there for them is cars it is kind of necessary. If left unchecked the deer population gets too high and things like disease and starvation happen.

Deer are also said to be one of the few animals other than man that spread That Virus.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

It's odd you even question why he was wearing camo

Sorry, but it is odd to wear camo metal detecting. And if I saw a guy in full camo walking around at a school or ballfield, I'd call the cops on him. Even if he had a metal detector with him. Let the cops figure out if he's got PTSD or has some other mental issue.

 

[releventchair]

Sorry, but it is odd to wear camo metal detecting. And if I saw a guy in full camo walking around at a school or ballfield, I'd call the cops on him. Even if he had a metal detector with him. Let the cops figure out if he's got PTSD or has some other mental issue.

What about demonic tattooed detectorists? They get the cops called on them too?

 

[Kray Gelder]

Sorry, but it is odd to wear camo metal detecting. And if I saw a guy in full camo walking around at a school or ballfield, I'd call the cops on him. Even if he had a metal detector with him. Let the cops figure out if he's got PTSD or has some other mental issue.

Come on Tim. What, pray tell, do you wear while metal detecting? As mentioned above, outdoor clothing ( camo ) is more durable, comfortable, and you can get it dirty and muddy with no concern. Personally, I don't have a different set of clothes for every activity. Sometimes camo ends up on my body when metal detecting. I really didn't know I was frightening anyone. It never occurred to me that the cops were coming. I wasn't aware camo was a banner for PTSD. Half of this state experiences PTSD from September to January every year. Lot's of PTSD folks running dogs in the woods, sitting half crazy in a blind by a dove field or set of deeks. And they have guns with them! Long guns!

Lighten up. We mean you no harm.

 

[Sandog]

Makes more sense than when I see it at church. God sees you no matter what. Well, at least they are there. it has indeed been an interesting thread.

 

[ticndig]

If you lived in the south you'd see men, women and children wearing camo most any day and anywhere. I wear muck boots covered in manure most days even when not on the farm. I bet you'd find that odd as well.

 

[Kray Gelder]

My about-to-be-a-son-in-law wore a T-shirt and old jeans to his wedding. Wasn't even a new or cool T-shirt. I believe it was a Budweiser shirt. I should have called the cops then. I told him I was glad he dressed to go to work because I needed his help in the yard after the vows were said. No accounting for style. That union lasted just a couple of years ( surprised it lasted so long ). Sometimes fashion denotes character.

Edit: HE didn't have a wedding outfit to wear.

 

[pepperj]

Sorry, but it is odd to wear camo metal detecting. And if I saw a guy in full camo walking around at a school or ballfield, I'd call the cops on him. Even if he had a metal detector with him. Let the cops figure out if he's got PTSD or has some other mental issue.

Imagine if this camo detecting person was also swinging a $1500.00 detector.
You'd have PTSD.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

What about demonic tattooed detectorists? They get the cops called on them too?

They would have every right to do that. I do look like a serial killer and the Skynyrd skull tattoo doesn't help things! That's why I detect schools and ballfields when there's no one around. As soon as anyone shows up, I'm out of there.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Sometimes fashion denotes character.

Exactly. Most people who feel the need to wear camo are harmless, but it can also be a warning sign that something's off. If you're wearing it for comfort or style, so be it. But if you're wearing it because you can't let go of your former military service (or wished you were in the military) then it can be a problem.