Today I want to share my experience with desert camo. I got into this because I’ve been seeing it all over the place and wanted to give it a try myself.
First, I started with some basic research. I wanted to know what kind of colors and patterns would really work well in a desert setting. It looks like the French Daguet desert camouflage is a solid choice. It’s got these brown, tan, and sand colors that blend in with all that dead vegetation you see around. Plus, the pattern itself does a good job of breaking up your shape, so you don’t stand out.
Matching with Other Colors
Then came the fun part – figuring out what to wear with these camo pants I got. I found that most solid colors work pretty well. You can go with the classics like black, white, or gray. Or you can mix it up with some neutral tones like pink, cream, or light blue. Even bright neon colors like pink, yellow, and blue can look surprisingly good. It’s all about having a bit of fun and not taking it too seriously.
I also learned a bit about the history of desert camo. It turns out the US military used something called Desert Night Camouflage during the Gulf War. It was a two-color grid pattern designed to hide soldiers from those Soviet-made night vision devices. Pretty cool, right?
My Personal Experience
I wore the DCU (Desert Combat Uniform) which was the main desert pattern for the US Army from ’92 to ’04. And I know that later they switched to that pixel-style UCP thing. I’m in Georgia and Florida now, so I figured this was the perfect chance to see how well this stuff actually works.
- I picked up a pair of these Rothco Camo Tactical BDU Pants in the 6-color desert camo. They look pretty good, and I heard good things about them.
- I also got an Usmc Desert Combat Jacket in desert digital.
- I decided to put it to the test. I went out to some areas with lots of dry grass, sand, and rocks. Places where you’d expect desert camo to shine.
- And you know what? It actually worked pretty well! I felt like I blended in with the surroundings much better than I would have in regular clothes.
Of course, I wasn’t trying to hide from anyone, but it was still cool to see how the colors and patterns helped me disappear into the background. It’s no wonder soldiers use this stuff. And I found a shop selling custom gear with Mossy Oak and Multicam patterns. Their motto is “If we won’t use it, we won’t sell it,” which I thought was pretty reassuring.
Overall, it was a fun experiment. I learned a lot about desert camo, and I got to try it out for myself. If you’re looking for something different to wear, or if you just want to blend in with your surroundings a bit better, I’d definitely recommend giving it a shot. It is a great experience!
