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Click here to read more about Tru-Spec. 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

• 65/35 Polyester Cotton Rip-Stop
• Featuring Powerhook Hook & Loop
• 10-Pocket Design
• 2-Easy Access Slanted Cargo Pockets With Drain Holes, 5"x5" Hidden Pocket and Elastic Drawstring With Cord Lock For Secure Closure
• 2-Extra Deep Front Slash Pockets With Reinforced Openings
• 2-Bellowed Lower Leg Pockets With Hook & Loop Closures
• Hook & Loop Closure Pocket Flaps
• 1" Wide Belt Loops With 2-1/4" Openings
• Drawstring Waist With Button Fly
• Reinforced Seat
• Reinforced Internal Knee Pockets For Knee Pad Inserts With Easy Access External Hook & Loop Openings
• Improved "Stay Tied" Heavy Drawstring Leg Ties

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.