1D10T wrote:
Why in the world are many of them in 'camo' colors?

Examples:
The pruning shears I've lost several times in the last few days that
are leaf green and yellow. After dropping them they blend right in
with the vegetation.

Carpenter's pencils in natural wood. Found a great deal on a couple
dozen at the borg. At the end of the day several are invariably swept
up with wood scraps and sawdust.

I know this is a silly post, but what could the reason be for such
stupid colors?

I saw an ad for camo condoms once, with the legend: "So they can't see you
coming!"