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Tactical requirements, soldier feedback, and extensive research led to the camouflage the United States Army now uses in Afghanistan: MultiCam. Developed for use in multiple environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions, this versatile camouflage pattern effectively conceals the wearer in both the visual and near infrared spectrums. Multicam takes on the shades of the surrounding environment, disguises volume and shape, and balances scale and contrast by using seven shades without a distinct repeating pattern. Large swaths of medium colors change seamlessly across the material to break up the wearer's silhouette, while small patches of grey and dark brown appear randomly to blend into the immediate environment. Multicam also reflects the colors of the surrounding area so one style of camouflage can work for a myriad of environments and lighting conditions.

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Product Specifications

• Constructed from 50/50 nylon cotton rip-stop sleeves with a No Melt, No Drip CORDURA Baselayer 60/40 cotton nylon body
• Mandarin collar that can be worn up or down to keep out debris and lined with the jersey fabric in the collar for added comfort
• Zipper front closure with zipper hood for comfort
• Loop faced shoulder pockets for patches, with hook & loop closure and hidden front zipper pocket
• Articulated elbows
• SuperFabric elbows
• Tri pocket with document window and 3 exterior pen/pencil slots on the sleeve with tunnel system for alternating tri-pocket from left to right arm
• Angled cuff for added wrist/ hand protection with adjustable hook & loop closure
• Imported
• Color: Multicam

Tactical requirements, soldier feedback, and extensive research led to the camouflage the United States Army now uses in Afghanistan: MultiCam. Developed for use in multiple environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions, this versatile camouflage pattern effectively conceals the wearer in both the visual and near infrared spectrums.

Early in the war in Afghanistan, American military forces realized ACU digicam (ARPAT) was not effective in arid environments. It can be perceived as a solid color from a distance and up close, pixilated patterns clash with the natural environment. Crye Precision took up the call to produce a more versatile camouflage based on the needs of the United States Army. Using photos of the Afghan environment, documenting common light and terrain changes, researching how the human brain perceives color, studying how animals use camouflage in nature, and consulting with hundreds of soldiers resulted in the camouflage system soldiers can't wait to get into.

Multicam takes on the shades of the surrounding environment, disguises volume and shape, and balances scale and contrast by using seven shades without a distinct repeating pattern. Large swaths of medium colors change seamlessly across the material to break up the wearer's silhouette, while small patches of grey and dark brown appear randomly to blend into the immediate environment. Multicam also reflects the colors of the surrounding area so one style of camouflage can work for a myriad of environments and lighting conditions.

Multicam has been rigorously tested by the United States Army and proven to be the most effective camouflage for desert environments, but its unique design makes it a powerful tactical advantage in any location. Our soldiers trust Multicam to keep them safe, so you can be sure it will get the job done for you. If you wear Multicam, your enemies had better beware: they'll never see you coming.