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Tag: pattern

  • Why are leaf suits so bad?

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    Fanboy/girl hats off everyone. It’s critical thinking time. Ten years ago, leaf suit based camouflage systems were everywhere and continue to sell well. Although popular, are they actually any good? Back in 2017 (I think, just as I started blogging), I remember being part of the Mustang inner circle when leaf suits started to take…

  • For the love of DPM

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    Why British DPM camouflage remains one of the best camouflage choices on the market, despite being retired by the UK armed forces. As an Airsoft sniper, I don’t need to match my teammates’ patterns or pull off a particular historical look. The only thing I need to worry about is being effective, so I can…

  • Distinctive Camo Designs

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    New camouflage is always interesting, and certainly should be to the sniper looking for better concealment or for new suits in new environments or seasons. While some airsoft companies are mass producing stuff in sheets of fabric from AliExpress, or recolouring old Vietnam patterns, there are thankfully some camouflage companies that are capable of new…

  • Balancing macro and micro patterns on a ghillie suit

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    As sniper, shape and shape breakup are fundamental to the success of a ghillie suit and also the camouflaging of all kit and components. In previous blogs, I’ve talked about how micro patterns alone cause “blobbing” at ten metres plus, where the detail is too small for the eye to see and blends into one…