A camouflage suit has its own characteristics. Such special clothes are used by the military, and the costumes for fishermen and hunters are also very fond of.
The history of the camouflage costume
In ancient times, a camouflage suit was made from all improvised materials: branches, leaves, grass. Such equipment was created more for human self-preservation in extreme conditions. The best material for making a costume was considered animal wool and feathers of birds. All this was done in order to survive in the wild.
A modern camouflage suit came from the military about 50 years ago. The first military suits were used by the English army in the 19th century, and they were made in khaki. Gradually, the costumes improved and several types began to be produced, with different colors and patterns. Gradually, a camouflage suit circled the entire planet and was used by the army in all countries of the world.
Types of camouflage suits
Camouflage clothing is created individually for each locality and season. There are two main types of equipment:
Each of them is divided into special subspecies, of which there are a large number.
The summer camouflage suit is equipped with a jacket with a hood and loose trousers. The suit is intended for use only on a summer background. Available in green with a special small geometric pattern. If necessary, the camouflage suit is washed in the washing machine.
Winter equipment is sewn from dense white fabric and is used in the cold season. It can be produced with a different pattern imitating dirt, or sewn from wicker dyed pile. For convenience, there are loops that are on trousers or on a jacket for attaching a belt. If you purchase a high-quality winter camouflage suit, then a person can go unnoticed at a distance of several meters.
DIY camouflage suit
If necessary, you can make a camouflage suit with your own hands. The favorite pastimes of men are fishing and hunting, which require the availability of such equipment. It is not necessary to buy it in a store, it can easily be done independently. This is nothing complicated. Detailed instructions explain step by step each action:
- Stripes of different widths of 3 and 8 cm and a length of at least 25 cm should be cut from old camouflage fabric. If there is no such fabric, you can take any other plain material.
- The next step is preparing the shirt. It can be made of dense material. It is better if the shirt will be a military standard. You can also take any elongated cloak or coat.
- Stripes of matter begin to be sewn onto a shirt or cloak, alternating between each other in color and size. This will give future equipment a more inconspicuous look. If you want to increase the length of the shirt, then this can be done using a nylon mesh. And stripes of matter are woven into it.
- For a headgear, an ordinary black knitted hat is ideal. To better camouflage it, you can sew pieces of fabric on it. Shoes fit any dark shade. It does not need to be masked separately.
These camouflage suits for hunting or fishing can be made from improvised means.
Conclusion
As can be seen from the foregoing, if you need a camouflage suit, it is not necessary to buy it in a store.
With a small stock of information and simple materials in its arsenal, it is easy to do it yourself. If you still need to buy it, then you need to go for it to a specialized store of military equipment. Also camouflage suits can be purchased in stores "Everything for fishing and hunting."