I wore Kuiu clothing for years and it is very good. I still think Kuiu Yukon gaiters are the best there is. That said, I have watched my better half get insanely-close to elk wearing Sitka Open County camo that I finally told her she had to put her bow down and start hunting with a spear. Needless to say, I have been wearing Sitka Open Country exclusively for the past several seasons. I too have been able to get waay close to elk that I'm a believer in that pattern.