Shiny gear?

[two_zero 863]

Sup, whats up with shiny gear (such a vests/pouches etc)? does it always shine when new (I usually buy 2nd hand)? if not what's the point? why bother with camo colours when its shiny??

 

any way to know before buying?

 

:/

[Nutster 241]

The cheaper stuff is generally more 'shiny' however sometimes it's just the pictures showing the product in a bad light, so to speak

[TacMaster 1,234]

If it's not cordura, put it through the wash and it'll look 5 years older

[Nickona 375]

Sometime it'll be how they treated the material particually waterproof stuff can be quite shiny..

[two_zero 863]

well, i just opened a tmc condura rig (so nothing to do with the photo).. throw it in the washing machine?

[Nutster 241]

Use it, kick it around a bit, should take the edge off the shine

[bigshep 68]

Dump in bucket of water

cover in cress seeds

2 weeks later

natural ghillie suit