posted on Oct, 31 2010 @ 12:12 PM
the problem is, any pack is a flag...
the only decent camoflauge is to be seen with it on a regular basis. so it's nothing out of the ordinary. like i do..
i live in a "larger small city", population about 200,000, give or take. i've always worn military surplus clothing, as it lasts longer and i've
had to buy my own clothes since i was about 15. so, it only made sense to buy stuff that would last "forever". m-65 field jackets, alice packs and
boots.
also i don't own a car, so, i walk everywhere. when i go to the grocery store, i take my alice, drop it off at the service desk, then pack my stuff
in it when i head home, by doing this i reinforce two ideas in the minds of passersby,
1) it;s absolutely normal. it's not unusual to see me, with an old military bag full of stuff.. it's just the way it is. an everyday occurence draws
know attention.
2) that i have nothing. in todays society, if you have no car, and always carry backpacks, you're generally seen as extremely poor, or homeless, when
the SHTF, the people i have to worry about already think i can't afford supplies, or valuables, so i'm less likely to have problems.
granted, this isn't a perfect plan, if i have to "get it and go", there are always gonna be problems. my concern is more of making it out of the
city than anything.. once i hit the woods, i'm good.
so, imo, if you're looking for a better camo, wear your pack alot in public. try not to buy a brand new pack as the "shiney-ness" will draw
attention... an old, dirty bag, whether just a backpack, or military surplus is better than a new one. ya night even think about doing something like
poking a few holes in it, lacing a shoe string or boot lace through it, makes it look older and in worse shape, plus... never know when you might need
an extra lace...
this goes for your bug out clothes as well, in my opinion, wearing all camo will draw too much attention to you. when the SHTF, the last thing ya
wanna do is look like some gung ho army nut. but then, the above also apllies, if the people in your area are use to seeing you in camo, then fine. if
not.. prolly not a good idea to be decked out in full military gear.
your bug out clothes also, should be comfortable, look worn, and foremost, "in place". the more out of the ordinary your gear looks for your area,
the more attention you draw.
ATTENTION + SHTF = BAD
but, that's just me..