Hello,

I think your idea is very interesting. On wilderness forum we have a lot of discussion about gear but quite a few about color (except "camo discussion" of course).

I agree with you about the fact that color is important with insects. Normally mosquitoes prefer "dark" color and insects like a lot "blue" because normally you have somme UV reflects and insects could see UV band quite well. It's especially true withs synthetics.

Color is important for Rescue. It is a good idea to have some piece of equipment in "orange rescue". Fjallraven, a respected swedish brand, have made jacket in olive green with "orange rescue" on the other side. They have also hat in OD/orange.

Color is important for comfort. In high moutain, it could be very cold, very windy AND very sunny. If you have the normal "Black goretex Jacket" it could be very hot inside even in 10°F. Red/yellow is a better choice.

Of course, in front off a fire for warming, it's a good idea black gear, especially for woollen or cotton underwear.

TNF had the good habits to have black liner inside down sleepings bags....it was very helpfull for drying it with sun.

Filson mackninaw in "buffalo plaid" is useful in hunting country...It's also useful for drying : the black squares are hotter than the red ones and speed up the drying time. But it's not too hot under the winter sun.

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