FIVE THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

With many styles of hide available, pick the best for you

01 Blend in

Fancy shooting in sandy or snowy conditions rather than the usual woodland setting? Hunt out a hide that can be specced in a choice of alternative camouflage patterns.

02 Cover up

Camouflage clothing is certainly convenient, however it’ll only conceal your body. Break out your tripod, camera and a giant lens, and it’s unlikely that Bambi will be impressed.

03 Portability

A decent dome hide may be the lap of luxury in the camouflaging world, but carrying several extra kilos makes it vital to plan your shooting location carefully.

04 Extra concealment

From camouflage scrim netting that’ll make your hide almost invisible to nature-themed camera covers, there’s no shortage of ways to make extra-sure you’re not spotted by your subjects.

05 Patience

Even the fanciest hide won’t instantly inspire animals to strike the perfect pose, so pack plenty of provisions to keep you going. Don’t forget to mute the mobile, too!