The camouflage pattern originally reserved for special forces of the German Army (Bundeswehr), Multitarn, is now expected to gradually become available to the regular troops as well (German article: Hartpunkt.de / New Camouflage Pattern for the Bundeswehr). As a result, the pattern is widely talked about and is often described as “Multicam in a Flecktarn […]
The Schuberth M100 is a modern military helmet that has also successfully made its way into the German Bundeswehr. Here I have the half-cut model in sand brown RAL8031. Here are some comparison references to evaluate the color. On the right, a field blouse in Flecktarn; on the left, a combat pant in Multitarn. Below, […]
In a world with thermal devices, near-infrared (NIR) camouflage remains an essential foundation for effective concealment. In many situations, however, movement, light, and noise discipline are more decisive factors than NIR camouflage. Since there are many myths surrounding NIR compliance, I compared Multicam and Flecktarn. The visual camouflage effect for the naked eye is completely […]
Night vision devices have become standard on modern battlefields, making camouflage in the near-infrared range an important topic. Whether clothing blends with the surroundings under night vision depends primarily on the environment. Foliage and grass strongly reflect infrared light due to the chlorophyll, appearing bright. However, features like bark and shadows create a varied structure […]