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Bushcraft Camp Camo Vs Survival Shelter Visibility
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- čas přidán 2. 03. 2023
- When bushcrafting or camping, you kind of want to blend in. Be stealthy, be unseen. If things go wrong and you find yourself in a bad situation, or survival situation you need to be seen to be rescued or found. In this video we explore how to go stealthy or, how to bring a loud visible shelter that can be hidden with various camo. Im experimenting with what seems to be some ground breaking camo mesh material thats a real game changer.
All the little tidbits are great, they come from a life of practical experience, not some guy on a couch day dreaming about camping ideas.
Very well said William! Thanks for watching
Our brains are really good at picking out patterns, and the straight edges of the tarps are what make it obvious that something is there that shouldn't be. I think the first one would work best if you incorporated some foliage and dead leaves to break up the pattern and obscure the edges.
I agree 100%. No matter the camo pattern that straight edge has to be disguised somehow
I keep netted camo for this. The Walmart panel could easily be used to create a natural camo.
Your trap with sort of round edges are still unbroken straight line,floating leaf material on the edges something like a Gilley suit. Use on ridge lines also. for the survival shelter color just put shelter in the middle of the trail Plus the use of heavy-duty balloons that you can blow up white for instance put on string let Blow In The Wind will keep it moving to catch a person's eye
Great examples of how to be seen and not seen Dave,and we appreciate your many hours of work preparing these videos,and like you said,every environment is going to be different because of the color variations of trees and bushes and even colors of trees in the summertime.Glad you made this video and it was a great way to spend a rainy Friday morning here.Thanks again and you stay safe out there and we will see you in the next one.
Thanks Dennis! I'm glad you liked it. These camo experiments are definitely the most fun to film! Thanks for watching brother
I agree with Dennis, we really appreciate your videos. I can only imagine how long it takes to pack everything back up. Probably as long as the video was! Yeah it was "long" compared to some of you others but it went by quickly due to the interesting subject matter. Again, thank you for all the time you spend making these!!! Blessings to you Nick.
@@MrBearbait75 Thank you Paul!
Awesome video my brother! 👍 I really like how you showed the various setups and how well they blended in (or stood out in the case of the blue and orange). Some great options there for sure. Especially enjoyed your added tid-bits... always learn something new from ya buddy. Really love that camo mesh material too... gonna have to look into getting some of that 👍
P.S. That Ray Charles line had me rollin' man! 🤣🤣
Thanks John! I'm glad you liked it all brother. I found that camo mesh on Amazon just by accident and it turned out to be spectacular! It's always great to hear from you and thanks for watching!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Absolutely my pleasure Dave! Definitely some good stuff for sure 👍 I'm still on the ol' Amazon hunt for that camo mesh, haha. Hope all's well my brother!
@@IntenseAngler Alls well here brother! Look on Amazon for "Winway camo mesh fabric "
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Glad to hear that brother! Thanks for the specific search info... now hopefully I can find it and grab some. Wish me luck, haha ;)
Another fun informative video. As for the different camo set ups, the main draw back is the horizontal line created when hung taught on that ridge line. You don’t normally find straight horizontal lines in nature. If you could make random loose droopy spots along the top to break that up it would probably be even less noticeable. Maybe even lean some branches against the ridge line that are higher than the ridge line to give it a more 3 dimensional look plus would help blend the camo in with the natural colors of the woods. Just my thoughts on trying to be less noticeable like you and Nick did when you made small shelters near a trail quite awhile back and challenged each other to find where you were hidden. Keep up the good work. Still love watching your videos. 😊
Thanks Tom, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, the dead giveaway is that top straight edge. I need to break it up or at least disguise it. Thanks for watching
David, thank you for sharing your expertise and home made shelters. Lots of great information.
You are very welcome Robin and I'm always happy to share!
I seem to remember in a couple of previous episodes that in one you leaned some dead sticks that were taller than your shelter on one side to break up the ridgeline and in another you took some spray paint to a regularly patterned camp to break those lines up. Both were super effective.
Yep, all are effective and the straight ridgelines are always a dead giveaway and really need to be disguised. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Blue. I never thought of that until I was reminded by you. I once worked in a facility that had a rail siding to deliver our liquid asphalt oils. When our cars got spotted, we were to put a device attached to the rail with a blue banner on it to indicate to the rail crew that unloading was in process, do not switch cars. I asked a railroad fellow "why blue?" instead of red, orange or yellow. He said basically "tradition". You just answered that question more intelligenlty than he did. I always say, thanks, Dave.
It's amazing how blue totally catches the eye! Where I work they still use the Blue flag notification system on our railway. Thanks for watching Steve
My favorite thing about your videos is that you separate "survival" from everything else. There are too many dorks who wanna play rambo like the shit will hit the fan while they're at the office making a website lol. You keep it real. Thanks, bud.
Lol, thanks David and I'm glad you noticed that! Too many people don't know the difference between camping and survival. Thanks for watching brother
Hey Dave 😊 Your depth of knowledge and creativity never ceases to amaze me! Despite all the gear you had to lug out into the woods, you seemed to be having a good time. 🙃 Thanks for all you do and having fun in the woods. Bigfoot... BEWARE! lol
I'm glad you liked it and no matter how much I have to lug out into the woods it's always fun! I'd LOVE to see a real Bigfoot. Thanks for watching Granny
My name is Chris Myers retired SSG US Army I just want to say thank you for helping me get my head back into the game of the wild outdoors I find your videos very useful interesting and informative keep up with the videos
Fantastic to hear that Chris and enjoy the outdoors! Thanks for watching
Hey brother. You don’t have to respond to me. I know you’re busy and it takes alot of time to do so. I luv how after all these years you’re still putting out videos and knowledge. You truly love the outdoors and what you stand for. I’ve been following you for a minute now and it always makes me feel glad when you put another up! Your videos are wholesome and genuine and knowledgeable. With the world today, thats what we need and a lot of us want that. I completely appreciate you and nick and thank y’all brothers! God bless y’all!
Hello Brett! Man I know your name from way back. Thanks for all the views comments and friendship. I keep doing this because the world needs something other than a buncha folks trying to make a buck off absolutely everything they do. Take care and thanks for watching!
Allllllll Right. Another fine video. Thank you for sharing Dave.
I'm always happy to share, thanks for watching Brother Chris!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I’m wondering if you wanted a viewfinder on both sides how you would lay the tarp. I’m thinking. Since your a master at 🧵 🪡 you could cut out strips for both sides. That were black see through mesh then throw your camo mesh tarp over the top. Or maybe sew in the camo mesh. Idk. But being able to spot a really big monkey from both sides is key to survival 🤣
@@GODANMEDIA it would be nice to see out of both sides but water could leak in anywhere there's an opening. Maybe sew some flaps that open up?
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Booya! 💯
Well done David
You've no time to watch it.
Thanks Justin!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 your very welcome David
You were right about the blue standing out. When you had the red and orange they tended to blend into the back more than the blue.
Yep, red and orange can blend in at times. Blue never does in the forest. Thanks for watching Richard
Hi Dave! I think the knife handle is made from curly birch. I'm from Sweden the tree is called "masurbjörk" here. And I know this knife is sold with that material. Unless I'm mistaken and they also make it in maple. Anyway thats one fine knife!! Take care and thanks for the videos.
Hello Andy and thanks for the info! I couldn't remember what that handle was. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Hope I didnt come off as a know-it-all now. I was just excited to see the new knife.
@@andymkay Not at all, I'm glad you knew what is was. My memory fades fast on things here lately. Lol
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I think they used the same handle material on the new Mora and the reception as expected on the MSRP is less than stellar. People just don't understand how things work....great handle material tho, its not something you see often anymore
Yep, it’s the Casstrom No10 Swedish Forest knife with ‘Curly Birch’ scales.
I have one with ‘Bubinga wood’ scales, a brilliant knife.
[I also have the Casstrom Lars Falt in curly birch which is even better]
I find the No10’s handle a tad small for my hand but because of the bent angle of the handle it is absolutely fine and really comfortable.
The Lars Falt has a slightly larger handle that fits my hand better and a larger blade but it is still an excellent carver.
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The mesh is perfect for taking blurry Bigfoot pictures with your 4k camera. 😂
We always look forward to Fridays and seeing you. Thanks for the fun. 🥰
Lol! Well said! No matter how well technically advanced cameras become Bigfoot photos and videos are always gonna be blurry. Always great to hear from you Sara and thanks for watching!
Very cool comparison of the different shelters! Both visibility and concealment are both very important scenarios to definitely consider. Thanks for sharing with us and #keepitburning 🔥
You are very welcome my friend and as always thanks for stopping by brother!
Hello David! When you were standing in the middle of the trail[before you zoomed in], that camouflage is perfect!
As long as a pedestrian didn't hear you behind the camo screen, or see movement, they likely would not even think about anyone hiding; just walk on by.
Exactly my thoughts! Just a casual hiker would never be looking.
Dave, another really good comparison video , but I particularly liked the idea about a blue signal panel standing out better than orange. Good thinking - that's why we all keep coming back for more.
Thanks Paul! I'm glad you liked it brother. Yep, blue with always stand out in a wooded forest. Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave. I always enjoy watching your videos. You always share valuable information that's been carefully thought through, tried and tested. Have a great day.
You are very welcome Theresa, thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend!
Joy! A RBM1 video! And sporting the classic do-rag! This is going to be good!
Thanks!
I totally agree, I often stealth camp and depending on the season will often have issues with camo/tents producing a straight edge at a distance to look at. So I often use camo netting or something to try and break that up. I also have issues David with vertical and horizontal shapes while trying to blend. If you could do some more videos like this one with camo you have it would help me out a lot, especially in different seasons over time plus terrains.
Yep, no matter the camo pattern straight lines will always be a dead giveaway and need to be hidden manipulated or disguised. I'll definitely be experimenting more with this. Thanks for watching Drew
Dave, you are such a smart guy! Every video you do is full of knowledge and expertise.
Thank you my friend!
Hey Dave Another Great video
The How toos of Seen Versa unseen in the woods.
Believe it or Not you are a Very Good Teacher at Bushcraft sprinkled with a nice hint of Survival teachings plus a heap of Hand made items. So Thanks for all if it in some things you have brought back memories forgotten Of Granddads ways of long ago!
Thank you so much Scott!
Hi Dave, that mesh camo works great. Especially putting it over the other camo panels. I like your bungie tie downs too. I think you got something there! 👍
Hello Jeff and I'm glad you liked it! That mesh is definitely a winner in my book. It's lightweight and will pretty much cover any shelter. Take care and thanks for watching
Something I will say about blue is that bees and wasps LOVE it.
I've taken to using fluro pink instead, it still stands out but less insects.
We have started recommending that local hunters avoid orange blaze as when it gets older it goes a little brown in hue and isn't so easy to identify compared to blues or pinks
I find it odd they force deer hunters to wear high vis orange because deer season starts in the fall when everything is orange red and yellow in the woods. Thanks for watching Tony
Really enjoyed it, Dave. As I am sure you are aware, the trick to spotting something camoflfed is to look for what doesn't belong in any particular area. Depending on your angle and how much foliage was between you and the camp site was instrumental on whether or not the shelter was spotted. First, I looked for straight lines. As it was breezy, I then looked for a wavy motion of the material. Trees and saplings sway. Then it was the camoflage itself. The mesh was the best, I think. I don't know how camoflage patterns are printed but in most designs you can see a consistent pattern at a distance. Plus, the shade was a bit off. However, there was one angle, I think from the backside where the woods were a bit denser, that it blended in really well. But a casual hiker just walking the trail would not have seen it if they weren't looking for it.
Thanks James, Im glad you liked it. Yep, straight lines are a dead giveaway and will be spotted easily. The beauty of the mesh is it wont be blowing and flopping in the wind like fabric would.Thanks for watching
Another Great One For Friday Night ! Thanks David. Have a great weekend. TAKE CARE..
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and you have a good weekend too!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Hello, what was the material you made your 2 ply ground sheet out of ? Thanks.
The net helped a lot on the last shelter because it got rid of the black lines you can’t get a camera to tack a picture through a window screen too. Nice job showing a lot of different things.
Thanks Kenneth, I'm glad you liked it
To break up that straight line and add a little forest floor/oak leaf color a 8'x12' cargo net with leaves and twigs stuck in it stretched over the top of the shelter. They're pretty cheap and stretchy and dark and have hooks to grab onto stuff. Thanks Reallybig for another thoughtful video.
Sounds good to me Ralph! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I would like seeing you do a ultimate in stealth cooking. That is stealth cooking using your car’s engine to either heat up cold food or actually cook it on your engine block. I used to love it years ago when my mom would steam turkey slices, potatoes, onions, and carrots in a large pot on top of a steamer rack. Slice all of the veggies and meats as thin as you could. Get some extra large sections of aluminum foil and form it into a bowl. Put it all together with as much water as you could. Wrap it as tightly as you could without breaking it. Nestle it down tightly against your engine block. And three or four hours of driving time you’ve got a fully cooked meal.
I don't see stealth cooking possible because of the smells. The only stealthy eating would be granola bars. Lol
That whole video was just a set up for a magic trick lol. Thanks for the tips and the entertainment Dave!
Lol! Maybe. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching
Great video brother , a lot of information about setting up a camp to either be conspicuous or not. It's always good to have ideas for what to do before you go. God bless you and take care.
Thanks Gary! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother
I know you’ve used bungee cords forever, and I’ve seen other former military channels talking about their bungees. 40 years ago I NEVER saw a bungee cord in the Army so I don’t know when they became common. I recently got a 300 foot roll of 3/8 bungee cord, made some and have used them on my last couple of trips. WOW, I’m SOLD! Keeps tension on the tarp, eases the stress from wind loads, just all around a great addition to the miles of other string I bring 😂😂.
I'm thinking bungees were either too expensive, too bulky or not durable enough for military use. I don't know when they got popular with campers but I've been using mine for about 20 year and I love them!
Another great comparison! The disappearing act at the end was a neat twist! Bigfoot probably would not see the shelter or you in it 😉.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Oh I'd love to have a Bigfoot sneak past my shelter!
I dressed up once like a christmas tree and sat still around 18 hours in the woods just to observe wildlife there. Had food and water in my pockets and loved every minute of it. Bingewatching your video's cause I'm homebound right now, I'm looking into the stuff you introduce and I'm def trying out more camouflage for next time.
Now that sounds fun! Hunters sit still waiting for game but photographers and researchers often do too. I know a few people who have gotten all decked out in camo hoping to spot Bigfoot. Take care and thanks for watching my friend
In this case Bigfoot (my big Labrador retriever) found me hahaha, a friend staying at my house let him out and he was Not to fool, found me real quick! But man, in a small wood, unbelievable how crowded that is at nighttime with all the creatures you don't see by day. Was very interesting! @@Reallybigmonkey1
That was really cool, stealthy and effective. I believe that those came patterns would work just about anywhere in the mountains
Thanks Clarence! I'm glad you liked it
Interesting!👍That mesh is cool material. I’ve played with OD parachute cloth plus small branches and camo netting, to hide a vehicle. Getting rid of straight lines and right angles always helps. Never been a hammock camper, but got to thinking about hiding here in the PNW where the mountains are younger and steeper, heavily wooded, usually with plenty of underbrush. A hammock lets you avoid “normal” camping spots, level spots near water, etc. Go in the direction normal people don’t like, and hang a hammock between trees in steep terrain. Note if you WANT to be found and are using a silver Mylar blanket in your emergency shelter: you want an original Thermos Space Blanket with the gold side out. Silver blankets reflect the colors around them, and are often not noticed by SAR planes. All the Best!
Thanks for the comments Lane and thanks for watching brother!
Wow never thought about the Blue. Learn something new everyday
Yep, it stands out in a sea of green brown and tan. Thanks for watching Jack
This video is not only great 'Dave', but it is also chock-full of tips that come from years of experience, including experience shared by viewers.
Thank you James! I try to make em as helpful as possible. Thanks for watching brother
I love these videos when you do them. That mesh camo is the ticket. That last set up you did was awesome!!! Thank you. Keep em coming.
Thanks! I'm glad you like them! After using that mesh camo I absolutely love it! It's a winner in my book. Thanks for watching
Great video, Dave ! Stealth camping is fun when no one can see you ! The see-thru area could be covered by a 2 or 3 mil clear plastic sheet to waterproof that side. I always carry a twenty foot roll of plastic sheet with me for making shelter footprints, covering leaking areas, making a covering for shelter under shelter with the plastic on top, super shelters along with mylar blankets for heating. It is additionally handy for hanging very high up over fires to protect them from wet weather in combination with super shelters but only in emergency. To me plastic sheet is indespensible. I can gather up the makings for fire and bring them back to the fire site. They are incredibly strong doubled or even tripled to carry logs back to site for overnight fires, etc. There is no limit to what can be done, especially with duct tape as a companion. Gone are the days of tied pebble tie downs when you have duct tape. You can even improvise a small boat to carry your gear across various shallow bodies of water so nothing gets wet. Duct tape can be used to run with every direction of every small limb you use to build a small boat to provide a rest for each limb used, so that the plastic won't get pierced or leaky. You're going to smoothen every limb anyway but the thinness of the plastic will always need the reinforcement. That is a fording craft for gear. Attach a rope from you to the craft and have both hands and legs free to go across, using walking sticks of course. Things get slippery. Oh well Dave, I hope Nick and the rest of your family are doing fine. I pray for you guys from time to time for y'alls safety , love and happiness. God bless you and the ones you love ! A friend always ! Thanks again for the time you spend making each video ! You're the best !
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Peter. And thanks for the comments! They bring back memories of when I made boats out of bamboo, duct tape and plastic sheeting! Thanks for watching
love the wavy edging to the tarp! Often wondered why no-one did that. So obvious really.
Thanks Sue! I'm glad you liked that!
Nice touch at the end with the disappearing into the camo shelter.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked that
I really enjoy your videos and I am looking forward to Spring and getting out to my woods. Thank you
Fantastic to hear that my friend
Hi Dave. Thanks for that. great idea with the blue tarps/cloths. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Hello Nigel and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Hey, Dave! Thank you for another excellent video with loads of great information! By the way, that blade you're sporting is sweet! I especially love the handle. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we shall see you in the next one! 🙂
Hello Lyn! I'm glad you liked it. That knife has slowly become one of my favorites! I'm glad you liked the video and it's always great to hear from you! You have a coffee filled good weekend too!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 😂 I will! Thanks so much. Everyone knows how much I love coffee and outdoors. In fact, I really miss my tarp shelters 😔 I’ve seen every video you’ve ever put out and I love all of them! They were a great help when I built my tarp shelters at my old house in the country. Always learn something new! Thanks again 😊
@@Reallybigmonkey1 oh and I can see why that knife is one of your favs! It’s pretty sharp! 😉
@@truthhunters Sharp and very very special!
Thank you very much for the opportunity to learn from your experience and your research Dave dear friend - We'll meet in the next video 🌲🌲🌲
You are very welcome Ofer and thanks for watching!
Great job showing things! Your very good at being hidden in the thicket. I was thinking of the way people laid out thier tarps in the old wilderness books I used to read. They would have the two sides come down toward the ground almost to a point on one end, you know, if you have a long enough tarp. I thought then it might just look like a tipped tree that's still up a little 🙂 off the ground. I love how your face or reaching with your hands suddenly come into the film as you're showing stuff, and you give a quick smile for the camera😄. Makes your films educational AND entertaining!
Thanks Linda, I'm glad you liked it. Often times I try to use fallen trees for my tarp set up to really blend in. That tarp configuration you mentioned might be a plow point shelter? Take care and thanks for watching
When you are talking, most of it is valuable information 👍👍
Thanks Jeremy!
That first camo you used was the best at hiding your hammock. A few leaves and sticks would have really hidden it.
Yep, adding natural foliage always helps. Thanks for watching James.
I Love those sharkclips! Never seen before. Thanks for yet another very informative video.
Oh they are soooooo handy around camp! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching
This has always kind of been a debate I have dealt with in deciding gear. Often when we need it, it is for fun and we don't want to cause a scene per say with the bright color. Simultaneously if it is something I am buying in case I am stranded with the worst luck, bright is all I want.
Good points Joe! Sometimes we need to be seen and sometimes we definitely want to blend in.
Great Help, I like seeing the different colors and different camouflage shapes, THANKS!!!
I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend!
I just watched this. That's a great idea and works way better than I thought it would. Thanks for the demo. Also, I appreciate the bigfoot shelter!!!!
Fantastic to hear that Doc and I'm glad you liked it!
Hello Dave, thanks for sharing, AND demonstrating what different makings, and geometry (shapr edges, strati lined or puzzle-pieces) can differentiate what results you want to get. Let us enjoy outdoors, Greetings, Michael
Hello Michael! I'm always glad to share and thanks for watching brother!
Low and irregular shape is what I learned. Thank you sir
I agree, stay as low as possible. Thanks for watching
Re: Getting hung up on neck knives.
Get some lampwicking sold in long lengths for snowshoe bindings. Sing the ends for emergency fire kindling.
Stitch a single ‘ breakaway’ knot ( think teardrop)
And hang your sheath dangler from the stitched end. It gives a degree of stiffness to the carry.
You can also tie it in a Col Sanders tie if a restaurant requires one.
I got caught without one once. I went to my car and tied jumper cables around my neck.
Maitre de paused for a moment.
Then he let me in, with the warning not to start anything.
Christopher
Thanks for the advice Chris!
Love That Blade ! Great Set Up's High Vis & Totally Concealed, Thanks Davey, Hay Nick. ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry! Nick says hi, thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend!
Good point setting up the blind a month in advance! The last thing you need is Bigfoot coming over to get the "snack" inside the blind! I would bet that once the trees grow new leaves that blind would be next to impossible to find at 50+ feet away. Awesome video! And as usual, it looks like you did your research prior to making the video. --Tom
Thank you Tom! And not only would setting up early make animals used to it, the smells might go away and vegetation would grow around it too. Thanks for watching Tom
I would think about putting my gear as close to the ground as I could. That includes a hammock. Most people don’t think about looking for a hammock just close enough to the ground that you’re just four or five inches off the ground when you’re in it. Most people will think about looking for a hammock that’s basically butt high. If you can get the hammock really close to the ground you could use a Gilly suit type coverup to help you with hiding it. It’s not a bivy sack in a matching cameo pattern to your surrounding, but it comes close. If you can find a bivy sack that would break up your body like a Gilly suit does that would be superb. Not only does it blend into the surrounding. It’s also going to help with breaking up the straight lines of your body. The only real straight lines in nature are trees and rocks such as rock overhangs.
Good points. I've never seen a bivy sack decked out like a ghille suit but that's a great idea!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Well that might be a great project idea for you to try out next winter on a cold night when you’re trapped inside. Deck out a bevy sack or small sleeping bag like the Scottish Army did in WWII. Just don’t stand up in it. Someone will claim that Bigfoots cousin was spotted.
I love your channel brother. All these tips will save lives for people when we will be bugging out in the future
Fantastic to hear that Patrick!
Enjoyed the stuffin' out of this video ! Great job Dave and it really worked good.
Thanks Sharon! I'm glad you liked it that much!
This might work so well that the crazies will set up right next to you and not even know you're there.
Lol! If that happened that would prove it's good camo!
Thanks for filming Dave! 👍😁👍😁
Thanks for watching my friend!
I always appreciate and enjoy your time and efforts into making these videos for us!
Thanks Charlie! I'm glad you like the videos my friend
Informative and engaging as always. I really liked how the camo mesh strung across the visible path gave the whole camp a bit of space and privacy. I wonder, If you run the ridge lines at 30 degrees or so, they'd look more natural. same for the tarp shelter. If the camo mesh was raised off the tarp at a different angle, it would help break up the lines as the light would partially pass through the camo mesh. Then there's always the trick of leaning a few bushy sticks against the mesh to further break up patterns. The mesh holes can act as tie down points with some bank line for the sticks if necessary.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Michael. Yep, them ridgelines are very unnatural and need to be dealt with. I have a few ideas Im working on, hopefully Ill cure that. Thanks for watching
With the Walmart blind removed; the dappled shade on the dark blue hammock blends in better than the Walmart fabric!
Lol, goes to show how lousy that Wal-Mart camo is
It's amazing how well this camouflage works
I agree, that mesh is my new favorite! Thanks for watching
Our eye is particularly adept at picking up shapes and patterns. While the camo patterned mesh did blend nicely with the surroundings, the square pattern of it being attached to zip line did stand out. It got nearly perfect at the end. Thank you!
I gotta agree, and square shapes or straight lines really need to be eliminated if possible. Thanks for watching
Lots of good mini tips🤣😉. Thanks Dave
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it my friend
Great video on stealth and then being found! Can't wait till the next one! -Tony Po' Boy Adventures
Thanks Tony! I'm glad you liked it brother
Watching this video was like hanging with your buddies. I loved the experimentation. It will be different everywhere. In Maine it would be a white, green, black and gray pattern I’m thinking. (2’ of snow and another foot tomorrow). You just have to apply what works and use some additional brush like you did in the beginning. Fun and excellent video Dave!
Thanks Pierre! I'm glad you liked it. Yep, exactly what you said. The camo colors really need to match the area you'll be in. Thanks for watching
Grate video Dave we always told to look for repeating patterns and striate lines and we were taught to add some of the stuff leaves and sticks from the area and add them to your camo look forward to your videos ever week
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! You are correct, adding natural foliage is a great way of breaking up natural lines. Thanks for watching
The big problem with that big rectangle of camo you're hiding the hammock with is that it's a big rectangle. The color is alright for that setting, but you need to have some brush or something between the camo tarp and the trail to break up that rectangle. An active seeker would certainly see it, someone not looking would not, imo.
Not sure which is the better miss speak, camo pano or Camel panel, but was amused by both all the same. :)
Oh I agree. That square shape is a dead giveaway and needs to be hidden or at least disguised. LOL, I kinda like camel panel. Thanks for watching
Fantastic video Dave! I love all the little info bits. Very handy information.
Thanks Dave, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I agree the mesh was the best lol I have some of that Walmart stuff too got it on clearance pretty cheap, the Walmart stuff pattern is wrong and its to white for my area too. The addition of some natural camouflage definitely helps, you might keep your eyes out for some military style netting that has more brown. Thanks for showing us tho...im sure folding all that up and putting it away wasn't fun 🤣 take care and we'll see ya in the next one lol.
Oh man that mesh is a game changer in my book! That Walmart camo is useless in most areas due to it's color. Lol, it was a chore packing everything up. Thanks for watching brother
Hi Dave, cool video for people who don't understand different types of camo. What I've found to blend the best up here in Michigan is Advantage camo. The mossy oak seems to work good down south, but up here it doesn't blend as well as the Advantage does. I purchased a very versatile tarp a few years back that I use for camping. It's brand is Gold Armour and I love it for camping, although it is standard military camo type pattern (but I'm just using it for camping, I have other camo stuff for blending in). What I like the most about the tarp is that it has a million tie offs, all corners and along the edges, as well as tie offs in the walls of the tarp for making different shapes or keeping it from drooping/sagging. I like big tarps for camping, so it's good sized as well (10ft x 12ft). I can easily cover my hammock (with drop down on the back side for wind blocking) and I still have enough to pull out for a good sized covered area in front of the hammock. Oh, before I forget, that knife looks like quality equipment and I'd be interested to see you do a review of it. Rock On!
I bought 2 of those same tarps and really like them. It was a good price compared to my DD tarp (about half the price actually). But my DD multicam tarp blends in so well anywhere
I agree the DD multi Cam is some of the best I've had even throughout here in the West and the South
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I've never heard of that brand of tarp. Often times on my homemade ones I'll add triple the normal amount of tie outs. That knife is incredible! You'll definitely be seeing more of it. Thanks for watching brother
Love the thorough attention to details. I like different set ups for different applications. I’ve had to resort to a few. Allot of circumstances in choosing. Part of what makes me a gear head I suppose. Even when I try to create something universal. It’s constantly evolving.🐸🍺🔪🔥
Thanks Johnny! I'm the same way, my gear is tailored towards different situations and no matter how well it works it's constantly evolving
The camp over is better then nothing! Also the Walmart one you can buy like 2 or 3 sew them together and make sure the tree is going in the same direction. Sorry I walked away for a minute I don't know if it's fabric or not, if you can't see it, maybe tape it or glue it, but glue gets hard, tape is more flexible.
It can defenitly be sewed, the main issue is really the color. Too light white looking. Needs more brown and maybe green
Thank you for yet another video filled with knowledge and tips. The thing that you do that others don't is to show examples of what you are telling us. I've learned so much watching your videos all these years. Your mind must be racing at night with all these ideas. Thank you for sharing with us.
You are very welcome Mark and I'm glad you liked it brother! Lol, I rarely sleep well. My wheels are turning almost constantly!
Love it all! But in reality, you can’t hide…old school camo techniques are great, but they’re old school….new school is thermal imaging devices that plug into the charger port of your smart phone, and that takes VERY particular equipment to hide from, even then hard to do. I’ve never had to hide from anyone outside of the Army back in the 80’s (used to camouflage a 13 ton tracked gun system!), we just hike far enough off trail that if you find me, we may have an unpleasant discussion. I love how you think up all this stuff, make your own gear. I use a hammock all year, I’ve got a loop of one inch webbing that when looped around the tree spreads the weight across 2 sections of 1-inch, so better for the tree. I use mule tape to go from the loop to my hammock, super light and super strong. Too bad Nick couldn’t join you!
Thermals are amazing, but no one tends to have them on the whole time.
Keeping things low key enough that they aren't broken out is step number one.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I know there's really good infrared and thermal imaging out there but, fortunately the nuts I'd be hiding from probably won't have that equipment. Lol. To me, nothing beats the fun of homemade gear. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching!
Great video David! One does have to watch one's Camel Pajamas...
I think you got the right idea to break up straight lines and also cover up shaded parts.
Adding a little of the natural cam; branches or reeds or grasses or whatevers; can help cam up the cam.
Cheers
Thanks Chris! I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, breaking up those straight lines with natural foliage is definitely a bonus!
That is a very interesting video, Dave , thanks from England
Thanks Peter! I'm glad you liked it my friend
That mesh is the deal, also lite to carry, important for me. Really enjoyed this video as always, btw, I really like that knife, the size is good for neck carry. Those patterns of camo blend well here in my neck of the woods for this time of year.
Oh that camo mesh turned out to be incredible! And I stumbled onto it by accident! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Alan
This may sound stupid but when I am trying to figure out what color or pattern of camo I needed I would go to my local woods where I hike and camp and just take a picture of the woods about 40 or 50 yards away with my phone then try to match it up while looking at tarps or netting that closely matched my photo. I did this for all 4 seasons. Every time I thought I had the right camo I was way off so a photo seemed to help me. This was a great video and great job hiding your campsite. Kelly from Texas !
I think that's a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing that Kelly
Regarding the hammock straps. 2" is the minimum width allowed in many state and federal parks. Being an avid hammock camper, I follow the rules when stateside. I keep aluminum carabiners in every other loop on my hammock tree straps, makes for a great gear-hanging line.
Thanks for the info
If you're sitting in a completely stealthed shelter, just watching for bigfoot, does that make you the crazy stalker? lol Thanks for the video. Take care, be well
LOL! In a way it does! Im glad you liked it Gigi, Thanks for watching
As always great info Dave, thank you for your time and knowledge. 🤙🏼
Thanks Ricky! I'm glad you liked it brother
Enjoyed Dave, a lot of stuff to pack back up, thank you
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Harold. Lol, ah I needed the exercise
That hidden woodsman pack with a DEI 1609 or 1606 frame would be a nice upgrade on the old ALICE system.
Good thinking!
Great video 👍! Choke full of information!
Thanks Alexander! I'm glad you liked it
Dave your tarps and panels are something I wish you sold. Really cool stuff. Thank you for another informative video.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! I'd love to make and sell stuff like this but it's impossible to find the time to. Thanks for watching
Not bad, but I've noticed that a lot of the camo now days have a gray sort of cast to them, while the background, foreground, and a lot of the surrounding area here in the Eastern woodlands and the Midwest woodlands is more tans, browns, and coyote colors. Camo is definitely a subjective thing depending upon the time of the year around here, and just about any woodlands in the country. The desert Southwest and the Central Plains would definitely be tans and light browns for the most part in the winter months. Great video, and it gave me some things to think abouut.
You are correct, and that Walmart camo has way too much gray and light colors to it. I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching
I liking the camo mesh , interesting vid thanks Dave 👍
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I absolutely love that mesh now!
awesome as always, you could add a thin see through plastic sheet to cover the gap
Thanks Keith, I'm glad you liked it. Good idea on the plastic sheet
Had to buy the Casström No10 after seeing this video, won´t argue with Dave and if he says it´s a good knife then it probably is 😉 I think you did a good job pronouncing "Casström" and I do believe the handle is curly birch on that one you got. Anyway, thank you so much for a great video, as always 😃
Best regards from Sweden!
Oh it's definitely a fantastic knife! Great to hear you have one. Thanks for watching Pierre
Thanks for the video Dave. It was very interesting as always. 👍
You are very welcome Ian and I'm glad you liked it my friend!
This is a really good demonstration of what to look for in making your camp blind to pessers by. Have you ever watched Steve Wallis stealth camping? Personally I have been considering a camo netting but with a dry grass grass print. Pretty much you have to buy maybe several to see what works. Mostly it's to make it so someone walking by doesn't catch you out of the corner of their eye.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Yes, Ive watched some of Steves videos. Kinda dangerous stuff but very entertaining! Im amazed at how many camo patterns are out there now! Thanks for watching