This is my first 'live' post, I think I got it in the right place based on what I am seeing, if not I apologize ahead of time.
So moving right along;
I am planning on using my down time in the winter when I don't do a great deal outside as most of my hobbies dry up in the winter months, to build my first stalking/concealment suit.
In the past, I had used a Bushrag Chameleon suit for Hunting, Airsoft, and Paintball, not particularly in that order. While I liked the material, and at the time thought I was pretty damn slick, I've come to find out that pre-made suits are not so much the way to go, and to be honest the full Bushrag suit made it a pain in the ass to move/stalk/or crawl, let alone carry any kind of significant kit.
For about two weeks prior to registering on this forum, I had been digging around the internet trying to find something that would suit my needs, but at the same time I was not entirely comfortable with making my own because I didn't want to throw that kind of cash into something I might screw up. What I came to find was this;
http://www.tacticalconcealment.com/pd_cobra_hood.cfm
I am fairly certain, after what I have read on this forum, and what I have seen around, that the OC-4 option is what I will need/like. That is, as I understand, what is pictured there on the left hand side of that site page.
The kit I intend to use with with, is a slim Camel Bak hydration carrier, a Woodland or 'Les' pattern Russian M23 Pioneer Chest Rig, and a pair of subloads as needed, but that is another conversation all together.
This platform seems appealing to me due to the fact it will grant great freedom of motion, and work great with the kit I was already planning on building around.
Where I need some help, and would appreciate the input of those with sage experience, is this;
1.)The suit comes in a Coyote/Camel Brown looking color. Where I operate is in a hilly/woody area that has many transitions from deep dark forest, to areas of tall elephant grass that can go from a 'moderate' green if you will, to a light green/yellow color, depending on the time of year and weather. When I say woody, I mean single layer new growth, right into triple canopy/prehistoric forestry. What I am getting at here is lights and darks will change dynamically and quickly. Where I am going here is, what would be an ideal way to blend the ghille material into this suit to create a pattern that would bleed well in summer time conditions as described.
2.)Would it be best to ask to have this suit made in an olive drab base, or use a spray paint to create a green base? From the research I have done, that kind of material the said suit is made from does not support taking up dye very well.
-Addendum to this point;
*Would the suit itself be fine remaining in this advertised color, with the appropriate green material woven into the grids over it?
My intended function of the suit is the following, as found on the website;
LP/OP
Reconnaissance/Intelligence Gathering
Ranging
Surveillance
Forward Observation
Dismounted Patrol
Ambush Line
I figured that based on the material available on this site in regards to this suit, as there seem to be several posts about it which are all positive, and the general knowledge base, that this was place to ask.
Thanks in advance for all the help, and my apologies again if put this in the wrong place.
So moving right along;
I am planning on using my down time in the winter when I don't do a great deal outside as most of my hobbies dry up in the winter months, to build my first stalking/concealment suit.
In the past, I had used a Bushrag Chameleon suit for Hunting, Airsoft, and Paintball, not particularly in that order. While I liked the material, and at the time thought I was pretty damn slick, I've come to find out that pre-made suits are not so much the way to go, and to be honest the full Bushrag suit made it a pain in the ass to move/stalk/or crawl, let alone carry any kind of significant kit.
For about two weeks prior to registering on this forum, I had been digging around the internet trying to find something that would suit my needs, but at the same time I was not entirely comfortable with making my own because I didn't want to throw that kind of cash into something I might screw up. What I came to find was this;
http://www.tacticalconcealment.com/pd_cobra_hood.cfm
I am fairly certain, after what I have read on this forum, and what I have seen around, that the OC-4 option is what I will need/like. That is, as I understand, what is pictured there on the left hand side of that site page.
The kit I intend to use with with, is a slim Camel Bak hydration carrier, a Woodland or 'Les' pattern Russian M23 Pioneer Chest Rig, and a pair of subloads as needed, but that is another conversation all together.
This platform seems appealing to me due to the fact it will grant great freedom of motion, and work great with the kit I was already planning on building around.
Where I need some help, and would appreciate the input of those with sage experience, is this;
1.)The suit comes in a Coyote/Camel Brown looking color. Where I operate is in a hilly/woody area that has many transitions from deep dark forest, to areas of tall elephant grass that can go from a 'moderate' green if you will, to a light green/yellow color, depending on the time of year and weather. When I say woody, I mean single layer new growth, right into triple canopy/prehistoric forestry. What I am getting at here is lights and darks will change dynamically and quickly. Where I am going here is, what would be an ideal way to blend the ghille material into this suit to create a pattern that would bleed well in summer time conditions as described.
2.)Would it be best to ask to have this suit made in an olive drab base, or use a spray paint to create a green base? From the research I have done, that kind of material the said suit is made from does not support taking up dye very well.
-Addendum to this point;
*Would the suit itself be fine remaining in this advertised color, with the appropriate green material woven into the grids over it?
My intended function of the suit is the following, as found on the website;
LP/OP
Reconnaissance/Intelligence Gathering
Ranging
Surveillance
Forward Observation
Dismounted Patrol
Ambush Line
I figured that based on the material available on this site in regards to this suit, as there seem to be several posts about it which are all positive, and the general knowledge base, that this was place to ask.
Thanks in advance for all the help, and my apologies again if put this in the wrong place.
