As I have said, much in the future, imho, will depend on NOT being seen.
With that in mind, becoming part of the landscape seems like a good idea. So, you want to blend in? Try a Ghillie Suit. What
is a Ghillie Suit you ask. That is the outfit that snipers wear. When you stop moving, you become a bush. These suits are
kind of pricey (Upwards of $300) but this one can be made for about $50. Here you go.
First take an old set of clothing,
with a color suitable to the background where you think you will need to be using the suit. Next sew embroidery thread around
the clothing. This thread is very strong, and can be bought at your local crafts store for about a quarter per packet.
You may need more or less depending on your size. I'm about average height and weight, and it took two packets for the
pants, and four for the shirt. You should make a stitch, streach the thread about 4" over and make the next stitch. Continue
this way untill the entire set of clothing is covered with a series of lines spaced 6 to 8 inches apart, vertically.
It should look like you are wearing something with very thin horizontal strips. With 4" gaps between the stitches provide
the "loops" (for lack of a better term) on which you will tie the camo.
Next, go back to the crafts store, and
get dye the appropriate colors for your area. Lets' say one pack of green dye, and one brown or tan. Net cost for these,
about 4 to 5 bucks. You will also need raffia, LOTS of raffia. That is the stuff they use to make hula skirts. VERY
tough, VERY lightweight, and a natual fiber that will dye easily. Dye the raffia. I have found using lenghts of about
a foot to 18 inches works well. Fold it in half, and stick the folded loop of raffia under the thread. Bring the loose
ends up through the loop and pull it tight. Repeat untill you are finished covering the suit, mixing the colors at random,
so you make no set pattern. Net cost of the raffia, about $15.
I have also found that covering a mosquito head net with
it and adding a pair of cheap cloth work gloves of the right color makes you darn near invisable at very close range.
Raffia has the addtional advantage of looking, and sounding natural, as opposed to something such as nylon. It "breathes"
quite well, which is a bonus on hot days.
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