First Lite Camouflage Guide

First Lite Cipher

As one of First Lite's first camouflage patterns, Cipher was designed to dissolve hunters’ outlines into their environment. This pattern builds on proven principles and tailors them to landscapes of a more narrow color spectrum.

Cipher is Best For:

• Hardwood and western terrains

• Muted coloration seamlessly blends into cooler environments for a seamless disguise

• Designed for warmth and quiet movement in colder, drier environments

Borrowing the break-up pattern concept from Fusion, Cipher has been fine-tuned to provide near-perfect stealth, making it an indispensable tool in a hunter's toolkit. Regardless of the environment, be it in woodland or up in the hills, Cipher ensures hunters merge flawlessly with their surroundings for the ultimate hunting experience.

First Lite Typha

For the early risers taking on the ever-changing weather, Typha is First Lite's groundbreaking waterfowl camo pattern. Researched and tested across the Americas, this pattern is proven successful across every flyway.

Typha is Best For:

• Waterfowl hunting

• Nature-based algorithms, disrupting the human form at various distances

• Macro-breakup and micro-visual disruption enhance brightness

Named after the genus of aquatic vegetation prevalent in duck habitats like reeds and cattails, Typha augments camouflage capability in marsh and field environments. Moreover, after multiple design iterations and color adjustments, Typha camo now offers a superior blend with various waterfowl environments, ensuring ultimate concealment for dedicated duck hunters.

First Lite Specter

Designed with precision, Specter offers a unique take on whitetail camo patterns, utilizing a nature-inspired algorithm for accurate concealment.

Specter is Best For:

• Whitetail hunting, specifically tree stand

• Large-scale disruption to effectively hide the human shape

• Small-to-medium texture disruption created for close-range encounters

Specter's elements imitate natural tree canopy and woodland textures, distorting the visibility of hunters at various distances and angles. This innovative pattern employs a customized color palette for seamless blending, incorporating hues inspired by common trees, leaves, and sky colors.

First Lite Cerca

First Lite Cerca is engineered for the expansive, open landscapes where concealment is vital. This pattern excels in environments with minimal cover like high-country, utilizing stark colors, high contrasting tones, and more key technology.

Cerca is Best For:

• Western big game

• Subtle tonal shifts to mimic vast distances and natural shadows

• Minimalist breakup elements to avoid drawing attention to wide-open spaces

Cerca's unique color palette is inspired by the muted tones of rock, sparse vegetation, and distant horizons, allowing hunters to become practically invisible in the open country. Its effectiveness is notable in offering unparalleled concealment when stalking or glassing mule deer, elk, and antelope from afar.

First Lite Fusion

Fusion by First Lite is a highly reliable camouflage pattern known for its breakup design. Inspired by diverse environments, including the lichens, sages, and pines of the west, and the hardwoods of the east.

Fusion is Best For:

• All-around versatile hunting, adaptable for nearly any environment

• A broad range of colors designed to blend seamlessly within different terrains

• Stealthiness for hunters, whether they are in close or far-off distances

With its distinctive design, Fusion provides exceptional disguises in all settings, whether you're on an alpine ridge or hidden among trees. Through constant tweaks and adjustments, the advanced pattern of Fusion makes hunters nearly undetectable, providing an unparalleled camouflage experience.

First Lite Darkwater

The latest in First Lite patterns is Darkwater, a waterfowl pattern designed for ultimate concealment in low-light environments.

Darkwater is Best For:

• Flooded timbers and dark wetlands

• Enhanced micro-breakup and high-contrast textures for close-range engagements

• Darker tones specifically designed to blend into the shadows and reflections of flooded hardwoods

Darkwater ensures hunters remain hidden from ducks in the up-close engagements common in timber hunting, preventing ducks from startling even at very close distances. The darker tones and micro-breakup elements effectively mimic the deep shadows and intricate details of tree bark and wet vegetation, dissolving the hunter's silhouette into the environment.

First Lite Camouflage Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Lite machine washable?

Yes, First Lite gear is machine washable. Merino wool and outerwear can be machine washed on cold, using a gentle cycle, then hung to dry for best results.

Is First Lite gear warm?

First Lite gear is designed for warmth and performance, offering hunters adequate coverage in any environment. This gear works on a layering system, offering buildable warmth where layers work together for temperature regulation, managing moisture, and prioritizing breathability.

Choosing the correct camouflage is crucial to concealment and a successful hunt. First Lite’s dedication to high-quality and deeply researched camo patterns keeps you covered and comfortable in any environment you’re hunting in. For additional information or questions, stop by your local SCHEELS to speak with a Hunting Expert.