Urban cammo?
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The best urban camo is a subdued version of woodland cammies. The colors are greys and blacks, no whites or light colors. The pattern does not stick out like the "fashion" cammies and is more practical than a black uniform in an urban environment, it picks the shadows up easier and hides one better. I know s couple teams that use them, they seem to have good luck with it.
Funny you should ask! I ordered and recieved a pair of swiss army coveralls from cheaperthandirt. They come in a pattern called "alpenflage" which blends into sububan brick houses real well. I even joked about deerhunting around the block! They are very well made and have lots of zippers and an adjustable waist. They have blotches of black, brown, green, and a funny reddish color.
Oh, I guess that's more of a "suburban camo".
Oh, I guess that's more of a "suburban camo".
We have a running joke about cammo's in our house. My 17 year old daughter bought a full set at a church yard sale and broke dad's heart cause they were for her. Our joke is that when she puts them on she becomes invisible! We spend hours pretending to look for her. I gotta agree with the homeless attire for true urban invisablity.
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PreserveFreedom
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I tried wearing the stuff that looks like a brick wall. Some punks spraypainted some junk on me. Never again....
Steve Smith
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Could someone post a good pic of the good type of "Urban Camo"? I'm painting a bunch of synthetic M1A stocks, and I'd like to do a urban camo. (actually, I think the contrasting black, white, and grey "fashion" camo would look good on the M1A as well.
Travis McGee
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Jay Baker: a few more "Urban Cammo" ideas. A gray suit and tie, unquestioned access to many areas. In the briefcase, a nylon windbreaker, thin workers coveralls, and a daypack. The idea is to be able to change in the stairwells etc like a chameleon. That's Urban Camouflage.
Sometimes I wear yuppieflage when I have to meet with customers...tan Dockers, a non-descript plaid shirt with some earth tones, and the ubiquitous laptop computer brief case. Get a brief case that is at least three years old. Those that have external cell phone pockets that will fit a .38 spl with a 2 1/2 inch barrel in there.
I've also found that reading a copy of the Shotgun News on the train allows you to sit pretty much undisturbed.
I've also found that reading a copy of the Shotgun News on the train allows you to sit pretty much undisturbed.
Sometimes I wear yuppieflage when I have to meet with customers...tan Dockers, a non-descript plaid shirt with some earth tones, and the ubiquitous laptop computer brief case. Get a brief case that is at least three years old. Those that have external cell phone pockets that will fit a .38 spl with a 2 1/2 inch barrel in there.
I've also found that reading a copy of the Shotgun News on the train allows you to sit pretty much undisturbed.
I've also found that reading a copy of the Shotgun News on the train allows you to sit pretty much undisturbed.
This is what I'm wondering about:
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It just begs the question "WHY?"
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It just begs the question "WHY?"
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Travis McGee
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CTDONATH: That fellow is obviously a dedicated "soldier of fashion".
Depends on the neighborhood. On my dock, it's a pair of Murray Brothers flip-flops with blue marlin embroidered on the straps, Aftco shorts, a gimmee tee shirt from a billfish tournament, and a pair of Ocean Wave or Costa del Mars with blue mirrored lenses.
Ideally, you would also have a severe case of "raccoon eyes" and a Guy Harvey visor.
Add Rolex and rum drink any time after 10:30 A.M......
Ideally, you would also have a severe case of "raccoon eyes" and a Guy Harvey visor.
Add Rolex and rum drink any time after 10:30 A.M......
Johnny Guest
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I'm told that the white/gray/black "shadow patern" shown in ctdonath's reply was originated as a winter camo for US Armed Forces. I feel this explanation is quite logical. You very seldom see unbroken white, even in areas of heavy snow. There are always rocks, bushes, clefts, shadows, etc.
I've seen some similar patterns that look to have been dyed light blue. Friend has a pair of such BDU pants he calls his "Shark hunting camo."
And, as some sort of "fashion statement," I've seen the same with backgrounds of lime green, dull red or orange, being sold commercially. I like it. I take it as sort of a spoof on those who wear woodland camo (which has obviously never seen field use) around urban enviornments.
Also--Some people miss the point of BLACK BDUs--This is not night camouflage. It is for intimidation and terrorism. Sometimes it may be called for. It mostly irritates me. A lot of law enforcement entry teams have gone to a medium gray or the "shadow camo." It works well for breaking up outlines in an urban setting, especially in dim light, and doesn't seem to pi$$ off the citizenry as bad as the SS black.
As to true urban camo--Travis's comments about gray suit and tie recalled to me a comment by a friend. He is very basic and serious about his field craft and is not given to putting on airs. First time I saw him in blue blazer, gray flannel slacks, white shirt, and tie, I commented on this being out of image for him. He 'splained he was doing some work in downtown Dallas, and this was simply urban camo, so he could blend into the background.
While choosing your suburban attire, please remember that the true "Dockers" line is made by the Levi Strauss company, and they are very pro gun control. Lots of other good chino pants out there without patronizing the enemy!
Best to all--
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I've seen some similar patterns that look to have been dyed light blue. Friend has a pair of such BDU pants he calls his "Shark hunting camo."
And, as some sort of "fashion statement," I've seen the same with backgrounds of lime green, dull red or orange, being sold commercially. I like it. I take it as sort of a spoof on those who wear woodland camo (which has obviously never seen field use) around urban enviornments.
Also--Some people miss the point of BLACK BDUs--This is not night camouflage. It is for intimidation and terrorism. Sometimes it may be called for. It mostly irritates me. A lot of law enforcement entry teams have gone to a medium gray or the "shadow camo." It works well for breaking up outlines in an urban setting, especially in dim light, and doesn't seem to pi$$ off the citizenry as bad as the SS black.
As to true urban camo--Travis's comments about gray suit and tie recalled to me a comment by a friend. He is very basic and serious about his field craft and is not given to putting on airs. First time I saw him in blue blazer, gray flannel slacks, white shirt, and tie, I commented on this being out of image for him. He 'splained he was doing some work in downtown Dallas, and this was simply urban camo, so he could blend into the background.
While choosing your suburban attire, please remember that the true "Dockers" line is made by the Levi Strauss company, and they are very pro gun control. Lots of other good chino pants out there without patronizing the enemy!
Best to all--
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---The Second Amendment ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights---
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