hammock color make a difference?

[PokeEm]

I know bright colors can attract bees and hornets. Due to some funding issues, i am looking at a DIY gathered end hammock. Anyone notice insects with a preference for certain colors? Even better, an avoidance?

[Womble]

I learned that Midges type of flies are attracted to dark colors. Don't know if you have that type of beasts and if it counts for all bloodsucker insects.

[FLRider]

I like natural "foliage" colors; most of my stuff is coyote brown, foliage green, olive drab, black, or camo. If I wind up needing to stealth due to a day not going right on the trail, it makes that easier...

And it's hard to screw up a color scheme like that. Those colors all go together--not that this is a primary concern for me, but it might be for some folks.

[dragon360]

I tend to have mostly earth tone colours but I do have a bright yellow tarp and have no issues with insects being attracted to it.

[CrankyOldGuy]

I use permethrin spray on my hammock so bugs are no issue. Subdued colors are appreciated at back country sites. I agree totally with FLRider, sometimes the ability to stealth camp is a very good thing.

[DivaB]

Great thread question that I never even really thought about. Sure hope bugs are attracted to pink because I'm getting ready to make a 90" wide pink hammock All of our other items have been earth tones, greens and browns and we've not seen that bugs swarm it...if that helps any.

[Knotty]

Mosquitos are known to be attracted to black and flat black more than glossy.

[ShadowAlpha]

Mosquitos are known to be attracted to black and flat black more than glossy.

Mosquitos are attracted to my legs!

greens, foliage, browns, black are my preferences for gear

[matmore74]

I know bright colors can attract bees and hornets. Due to some funding issues, i am looking at a DIY gathered end hammock. Anyone notice insects with a preference for certain colors? Even better, an avoidance?

I have found Dark Blue or navy blue was worked as well as Sage or tan. I have had alot of luck with those colors.

[neo]

my colors i love are camo and od greenneo