Read a few thread about this....thought I would show the differences.

Up first: USCM Suppliers S.A. BDU top
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Next: True Spec Multicam BDU Top


Next the BDU's side by side.


Hope this helps.

Steve

The colors are a bit off but, wow, I never realized how close the two patterns are! Find a reliable way to fade the Multicam down, and you might have yourself a rather good substitute there!

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CPL Sean Maio A01/TQ2.0.72156E1
Public Relations Division (Temporary Cross-Assignment)
M-56 Smartgun Operator, A/3Btn, II CMEF, USS Sephora

The multicam in the pic has been washed at least 20 or so times. I use if for airsoft all the time. Its pretty faded from when I first got it.

Still its not a bad subsitute....better than safariflage

ahh man thats awsome! just what ineeded. thanks for posting

Great job posting the camo comparables Marine!

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There are some other advantages to the Multicam over Safariflage or most other off the shelf camo patterns (tiger stripe, etc)-

-The Mandarin collar is standard with Multicam (HUGE bonus as you have to convert just about most others into a makeshift Mandarin collar).

-There are no lower pockets (just like a USCM BDU top). Again another step toward screen accuracy, and makes it easier to tuck into your pants.

Really if I didn't own two sets of USCM pattern BDUs I'd get Multicam. Hell I might just buy a set anyway; it rocks!

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Multicam's my airsoft camo of choice It really is awesome stuff. There's no such thing as a camo pattern that works well in any environment, but Multicam's the closest I've seen so far that's readily available to civilians.

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CPL Sean Maio A01/TQ2.0.72156E1
Public Relations Division (Temporary Cross-Assignment)
M-56 Smartgun Operator, A/3Btn, II CMEF, USS Sephora

The more I see this camo, the more I like it.

Must have!

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"To err is human; to forgive, divine... Neither of which is Marine Corps policy."
"In Onoraigh Ar Marbh" ~ We Honor Our Fallen

Agree with everything Kev said!!

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So... anyone have any links to reasonably priced multicam?

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www.ebaybanned.com

really nice set of multicam and pads for $150

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

I have never ordered from them. Ihave heard some negative things though.

Most of my multicam came from Crye itself...or here http://www.uscav.com/home.aspx?cm_mmc=Google%20Adwords-_-general_uscav-_-Exact%20Match-_-uscav

Truspec is the brand. nice stuff. Holds up really nicely. Affordable too. Ebay sometimes has some nice stuff from time to time.

BDU.com has them for $30 each for BDU style (if youd rather tailor your own collar), or $40 each for ACU style.

BDU style:
http://www.bdu.com/F545414377.html
http://www.bdu.com/F520114377.html

ACU style:
http://www.bdu.com/F541838377.html
http://www.bdu.com/F521838377.html

Ranger Joe's has them for the same price ($40 each):
http://www.rangerjoes.com/shirt-6535-ac ... -3945.html
http://www.rangerjoes.com/pants-6535-ac ... -3947.html

The USCav link looks like a good source as well.

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today is not my day...i was thinking earlier, too, about how some people "complain" or "brag" or several other terms i cant think of right now about how either they didnt get what they wanted, or that they can get whatever they want, or whatever...

nothing personal, Kev; just tired of not having money for things like this...

although on a side note, my Spat armor comes first anyways...oh well.

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Primary MOS: Rifleman
Secondary MOS: Combat Demolitions

"When the going gets tough, the tough call on the Colonial Marines."

I went with multicam- from BDU.com
I got the collar converted and the lower pockets removed, and now I'm working on fading and weathering.

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Im glad I found this, because this was my route after a failed attempt at modifying a Urban camo bdu. Well done to you Soldier. I have my uniform now since I airsoft so ill be working on this ASAP.

Another great option is Polish camo:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11533

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I was going to go with Polish camo...but it was out of my reach as for affordability. The multicam I actually have on hand.

Understood, multicam is a very viable option! I haven't checked in years, but Polish used to run about $80 for a set, plus shipping.

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I went with the Multicam option since I airsoft regularly. Here it is so far...coming in this coming week i have name tapes (not film accurate) and a white boarder 2x3 flag patch. then im debating on taking it to a seamstress to sew down the patches and better hem the mandarin collar (i did a shoddy job).

Looks like I'm going for Multicam now. That's surprisingly not as bad as I thought. Might do some bleach and dye tests with it!