Camouflage suits are getting biggerpopularity. In our militarized world, the form has long ago stepped beyond military garrisons, as well as turtleneck boots and tactical backpacks. Today, military clothing can be seen on hunters, fishermen, athletes, tourists, city dandies and other adventurers. And yet the main purpose, which is still performed camouflage suit - is the protection and disguise of the soldier.
Types of camouflage
There are 5 main groups that differ in their design and shade. This is due to the terrain in which it will be applied. As a rule, this area gives the name of the group.
- "Forest" - gray-green or green-brown camouflage, designed for the nature of Europe and North America.
- "Desert", like the desert-steppe terrain, is painted in sandy-earthy shades. This type of camouflage is the most common in Central Asia.
- "Jungle" is designed for the tropics. Color bright, like the greenery of mangrove forests of southeast Asia and South America, the picture is more colorful.
- "Winter" is used in all corners of the planet, where there is snow. The main background is white, in some versions it is covered with black or gray spots.
- "Bush" (from the English "bush") is not so common, is used in southern Africa.
In addition to the main groups, there are special single-color camouflage suits. The most widespread shades of "khaki" and "olive".
Military "kamok"
At present, many Post-Soviet countriesspace use camouflage, developed even under the USSR. Some species without change faithfully serve the fatherland for more than one decade, and some, for example, "silver leaf", are constantly upgraded to meet modern needs. Among the types of camouflage adopted in Russia, the most common "oak", "pixel", "figure".
In addition to the coloring, the military uniform also has some special features. These include strength, the absence of interfering with the fighter, durability.
Influences and seasonality.Suit camouflage summer, as a rule, brighter, its pattern is similar to the forest branches or variegated flowering grass steppe. The winter form is usually the same color as the off-season, and for camouflage among the snows special jumpsuits are put on top of the main garment.
Hunting camouflage suits
Have liked a "kamok" and fans of hunting.When you need to quietly follow the trail of the beast, disguise is simply vital. Most wild animals have excellent vision, so the hunter must disguise himself no less diligently than the military scout. Many professionals wear special suits, painted with leaves and branches. Like the military, hunters have clothes designed for every season: saturated green, white-black, gray-beige.
Camouflage in the city
Civil, dressed in camouflage suits,you can meet not only in the plantings and parks. Couturiers with a world name create whole collections in the style of "military". As for urban fashion, these days, out of camouflage fabrics, not only comfortable suits for walking around the city, but also underwear, pajamas and even wedding dresses are sewn.
Such widespread military clothingSample received primarily due to its practicality and convenience. Considerable influence was also made by the films loved by young people, in which the main characters fight the enemy, wearing uniforms. Airsoft athletes use camouflage for their own purposes - these are the rules of the game, most similar to a real fight. Often, casual clothing, sewn from military fabrics, is complemented by appropriate shoes, similar to real army berets, backpacks, accessories in the style of "military."
