Aunty Pasty Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 I'm considering migrating from my random/black stuff look to a ACU digital look (which I like the look of). However looking around, it doesn't seem that popular. I'm wondering if I'll be shooting myself in the foot as it would seem to limit my equipment options. I was thinking of starting with a shirt and trousers and then decide on my load carrying gear a little later even though I'll end up with some sort of miss-mash look for awhile. Any thoughts on the look/pattern?
Supporters Monty Posted August 24, 2015 Supporters Posted August 24, 2015 Stupid. murph and Randymanpipe 2
Mack Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Personally I used to love it when I used it, Dont see it that often anymore. You could always mix it with DPM/DDPM for a UKSF look. Not the best for a woodland game but for CQB or urban sites spot on, but then again the ranges we play at camo isnt the biggest deal. FYI the camo isnt called ACU, its called UCP (Universal camoflage Pattern). ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is the cut of the clothes. Heres a pic of my US Army UCP 101st Airborne kit for inspiration Airsoft_Mr B 1
Supporters Rock-climby-Dave Posted August 24, 2015 Supporters Posted August 24, 2015 Monumentally bad camoflague. Bad as a style choice (unlike Black, which is a bad camo but snazzy as fuck) also, Stupid.
Airsoft_Mr B Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Why not? It's different to literally everyone who has either MTP or DPM. I think it looks okay sometimes. It's best when you're in shade / it has got dirty, then it is a lot more effective at concealment.
TacMaster Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Stupid. At least woodland DPM, ATACS FG, US woodland etc work in woodland environments effectively and to a certain extent in urban environments. UCP is too light to work in the gloom of most urban sites- if the overall tone of it was darker it would be far more effective.
Hudson Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 If you're doing CQB at a site with lots of Sofas you'll be sorted Otherwise go for it if you really like the pattern; you're the one wearing it after all, not anyone else. Sinon 1
Aunty Pasty Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 Lol. I think I know now why I don't see it around very much.
geoffreym Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Have you considered ABU, slightly more interesting looking, in my opinion?
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted August 24, 2015 Head Moderator Posted August 24, 2015 Multicam Black... it is fairly new, looks great, can work in urban and woodland environments, and you could still use some of your existing kit with it. On the downside it is not cheap or as easily available as other camoflague patterns. Aunty Pasty 1
JackHG Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Multicam Black... it is fairly new, looks great, can work in urban and woodland environments, and you could still use some of your existing kit with it. On the downside it is not cheap or as easily available as other camoflague patterns. My mate got a full set of multicam black kit and I agree it looks amazing and really makes you stand out but I would say that until it becomes more widely produced stay away just because of how high the prices are (however if moneys not an issue I would definitely look into it) Jedi_Master 1
skarra333 Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 I like it. It's the anti-camouflage of the times, and it's digital design brings a much needed variety to the field IMO, to break up the MTP.
Supporters Popular Post Lozart Posted August 25, 2015 Supporters Popular Post Posted August 25, 2015 Airsoft_Mr B, TacMaster, shortman and 2 others 5
Supporters TheFull9 Posted August 25, 2015 Supporters Posted August 25, 2015 The Wehrmacht largely wore grey in the late30s/early 40s, worked for them and it's come back around now massively. Works fine indoors in my experience, just not much cop anywhere outside (to put it mildly). Aesthetically I like it when done right, should be a fair amount going fairly cheap on ebay given how the US Army is now switching over to multicam(ish).
Supporters Lozart Posted August 25, 2015 Supporters Posted August 25, 2015 The Wehrmacht largely wore grey in the late30s/early 40s, worked for them and it's come back around now massively. Works fine indoors in my experience, just not much cop anywhere outside (to put it mildly). Aesthetically I like it when done right, should be a fair amount going fairly cheap on ebay given how the US Army is now switching over to multicam(ish). Fair point about indoors actually, when some people have been at the Mall wearing UCP they have blended in quite well.
Sinon Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 It's one of the best urban patterns, period. Works pretty good in desert environments as well (provided it gets a bit dusty), and rocky mountainous areas. But it absolutely sucks in woodland or any "green" environments. Multicam and its derivatives kick its ass in universality.2 cents.
MrMcG Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 This is the multicam black pattern I love it http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/27565-ops-multicam-black-combat-clothing-and-plate-carrier/#entry210876
Aunty Pasty Posted August 26, 2015 Author Posted August 26, 2015 I do like the look of black multicam. And thanks you all for your feedback. It's quite interesting. At the moment I'm probably 75% woodland 25% indoors so maybe I should go for some of the green based patterns instead.
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