Disappearing in any setting: Camouflage Advice Basics.
Knowing how to vanish using your surroundings and camouflage.
In just about any surrounding environment, black when used correctly can blend-in without much effort.
Although people consider black to not be a color, lets not start that argument right now, ok?
Woodland camouflage, snow, urban, tech patterns like the US bdu regs are all fine and dandy, but how universal do you need camo clothing to be?
As of right now the US Defense Department is already looking at updating the current BDU pattern, as it has become less and less beneficial for blending into surroundings.
During fall and winter seasons throughout GA, NC, SC and further North, greenish colors will stand out. With the fall season you are also dealing with fallen leaf colors, like brown, light orange, amber, and subtle greens. Deciduous trees and brush growth leaves change colors, and so should you.
This way of thinking doesn't always apply to other environments, such as out west in New Mexico. There conifer trees dominate most of the wild. While the sandy rocky ground and the low grayish stalks and trunks offer very little choices. The mainstay coloring for blending in, at least from my experience is lighter woodland colors.
The basics for becoming hidden isn't just jumping into a bush and praying. You need to understand the simple fact that the human frame stands out.
Our face alone is an easily recognized feature or symbol so to speak that the human eye can quickly find among the leaves and bushes.
Stay low. Keep your body profile level to the ground or in a position that doesn't appear human in figure. Don't crouch. Don't stand. Lay down. Find a fallen tree, or a darkened area with less direct sunlight. The ideal position for blending in is to stay well below eye level or even well above. Up in a tree isn't the best position, but if you are armed and being pursued, being up above is an advantage.
Stay Quiet. One of the quickest ways to be spotted is to make noise. Even the slightest rustle or movement can give you away. Remain motionless, and at the same time ready to move.
Stay off of roads or trails. Stay out of open spaces or fields. Always follow the tree line by being in the tree line. Don't stray into open areas unless you absolutely need to. If you do, always summarize the surrounding area before crossing, and when you cross, stride quickly. Don't walk. Depending on the ground cover, it may even be more suitable to crawl. If you must follow a road or even a river, follow from a distance.
Stay Prepared. If remaining still or moving, always listen and watch for movement. Be ready to dive down or move off as soon as it appears safe. The best position is laying down or being crumpled, but always keep your eyes available to view your surroundings.
If you are being stalked, always remember a simple rule: If it seems you have been spotted, wait a moment before you react. Just because you hear approaching foot steps doesn't mean they see you. A number of times in training I thought I had been discovered only to have my pursuing enemies pass right by me without even noticing. So be vigilant and prepared to move at any given notice, but don't panic.
Use your environment. Relying on your clothing alone to keep you out of sight isn't the best practice. Instead, use leaves, sticks, branches, even litter and animal droppings. Cover your legs, stomach, and then your chest as you slowly lay back. Don't mound leaf litter over you, but rather blend in your outline. Keep your legs and arms lowers than your body, if possible keep them under coverings or together and not spread out.
What if your spotted? The most intelligent thing to do is to escape out of sight and then hide again. Most of the time, when your spotted its from a unique viewing angle or an approach you were not able to watch. Quickly run and place some distance between you and your spotter. Then just as quickly, drop into a spot where you can hide again. This will lead them to continue to chase you and pass you, even though your already hidden.
What are the best colors in camouflage?
Camouflage is intended to hide your body's outline. It breaks up your shape and gives you a opportunity to utilize the surroundings.
Ghillie Suits. More ideally suited for stalking than hiding, although useful in either situation.
The only problem with Gillie or Ghillie suites are they are bulky, hot and can be cumbersome in moving. Even a true blue Marine Sniper will tell you, the best Ghillie suits are the ones you make yourself. Buying one and expecting it to blend into you own area is foolish. So if you buy one, use the colors in your own environment. Some suits are just too green or too gray. Utilize the flora and ground cover to incorporate into your suit. \Ghillie Suit (Best Buy)
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Tiger Stripe. Well suited for darker more greener habitats. Jungle like areas where there are palm trees, grasses and a more darker landscape is Tiger Strip Camo land. I recommend this pattern as a more universal color that can be worn in hotter more humid areas.
Tiger Stripe Camo
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Woodland Camo. Deciduous areas are best for this color. A real go to for coloring that can be used in a more wooded area reliably. Coloring isn't the same from one brand to the next, so be selective.
As of right now the US Defense Department is already looking at updating the current BDU pattern, as it has become less and less beneficial for blending into surroundings.
Basic Camouflage Use.
Knowing your Environment: Let's say you live around the Appalachian mountains, the most universal camouflage coloring for this area would be woodland or even the Vietnam era tiger stripe. Saying that doesn't mean that would be your only choices, and green is not the year round color of choice. Realtree, the hunters choice for blending in is actually a very versatile pattern, well suited for year round blending.During fall and winter seasons throughout GA, NC, SC and further North, greenish colors will stand out. With the fall season you are also dealing with fallen leaf colors, like brown, light orange, amber, and subtle greens. Deciduous trees and brush growth leaves change colors, and so should you.
This way of thinking doesn't always apply to other environments, such as out west in New Mexico. There conifer trees dominate most of the wild. While the sandy rocky ground and the low grayish stalks and trunks offer very little choices. The mainstay coloring for blending in, at least from my experience is lighter woodland colors.
How do you blend in?
The basics for becoming hidden isn't just jumping into a bush and praying. You need to understand the simple fact that the human frame stands out.
Our face alone is an easily recognized feature or symbol so to speak that the human eye can quickly find among the leaves and bushes.
Stay low. Keep your body profile level to the ground or in a position that doesn't appear human in figure. Don't crouch. Don't stand. Lay down. Find a fallen tree, or a darkened area with less direct sunlight. The ideal position for blending in is to stay well below eye level or even well above. Up in a tree isn't the best position, but if you are armed and being pursued, being up above is an advantage.
Stay Quiet. One of the quickest ways to be spotted is to make noise. Even the slightest rustle or movement can give you away. Remain motionless, and at the same time ready to move.
Stay off of roads or trails. Stay out of open spaces or fields. Always follow the tree line by being in the tree line. Don't stray into open areas unless you absolutely need to. If you do, always summarize the surrounding area before crossing, and when you cross, stride quickly. Don't walk. Depending on the ground cover, it may even be more suitable to crawl. If you must follow a road or even a river, follow from a distance.
Stay Prepared. If remaining still or moving, always listen and watch for movement. Be ready to dive down or move off as soon as it appears safe. The best position is laying down or being crumpled, but always keep your eyes available to view your surroundings.
If you are being stalked, always remember a simple rule: If it seems you have been spotted, wait a moment before you react. Just because you hear approaching foot steps doesn't mean they see you. A number of times in training I thought I had been discovered only to have my pursuing enemies pass right by me without even noticing. So be vigilant and prepared to move at any given notice, but don't panic.
Use your environment. Relying on your clothing alone to keep you out of sight isn't the best practice. Instead, use leaves, sticks, branches, even litter and animal droppings. Cover your legs, stomach, and then your chest as you slowly lay back. Don't mound leaf litter over you, but rather blend in your outline. Keep your legs and arms lowers than your body, if possible keep them under coverings or together and not spread out.
What if your spotted? The most intelligent thing to do is to escape out of sight and then hide again. Most of the time, when your spotted its from a unique viewing angle or an approach you were not able to watch. Quickly run and place some distance between you and your spotter. Then just as quickly, drop into a spot where you can hide again. This will lead them to continue to chase you and pass you, even though your already hidden.
What are the best colors in camouflage?
Camouflage is intended to hide your body's outline. It breaks up your shape and gives you a opportunity to utilize the surroundings.
Ghillie Suits. More ideally suited for stalking than hiding, although useful in either situation.
The only problem with Gillie or Ghillie suites are they are bulky, hot and can be cumbersome in moving. Even a true blue Marine Sniper will tell you, the best Ghillie suits are the ones you make yourself. Buying one and expecting it to blend into you own area is foolish. So if you buy one, use the colors in your own environment. Some suits are just too green or too gray. Utilize the flora and ground cover to incorporate into your suit. \Ghillie Suit (Best Buy)
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Tiger Stripe. Well suited for darker more greener habitats. Jungle like areas where there are palm trees, grasses and a more darker landscape is Tiger Strip Camo land. I recommend this pattern as a more universal color that can be worn in hotter more humid areas.Tiger Stripe Camo
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