Dye, Dyed, Died! Walnut Dyeing 3... FALIURE!

Dye, Dyed, Died! Walnut Dyeing 3... FALIURE! Well Folks, Sometimes you win some, sometimes you loose some. This video, chronicles one of those losses. Although, not a complete and utter failure, My exact goal was not achieved.
My attempt to replicate my success in walnut hull dyeing UCP/ACU "camouflage" pattern fabric with Cordura nylon pouches, failed miserably.
"IF", you were wanting to attempt this yourselves, please watch this so you can see what you DON'T want to do.

[@boonedockery7220]

Howdy Folks, With overwhelming number of comments (thousands) I have received over the past several weeks, It has become impossible for me to reply to them all personally as I once did. I took pride in replying to them, as it was personal and I wanted to show my appreciation for all of your support in doing so. I will try to reply to the comments in bulk in this comment I will "pin". I will read all the comments. The Color: After a good bit of reflection, I do like the leather-like brown far better that the original UCP. I would have preferred the dye job to have turned out as it did with the UCP/ACUs. Lightening The Dye: I will be trying a few techniques to lighten the color. Initially I will avoid bleach as it is the most caustic chemical option. Sun bleaching will occur over time while I'm using the items, but I will not be using that technique to lighten the color. The three techniques I plan on using are: 1)Vinegar and Baking Soda solution. 2)Baking Soda and Salt solution. And 3) RIT Color Remover. I will be testing the three simultaneously with checks every 30 minutes. If I do not achieve success with these I will attempt techniques. I will be filming the experiments and will post a video as soon as I achieve success or all of my experiments fail. Walnut Dying consistency: I have walnut dyed fabric for over 30 years. all of the fabrics (including wool) all had varying degrees of darkness and color muting. Inconsistency was always expected as the process was never consistent. I have never attempted to calculate ratios or time, it has always just been me "winging it"! As I had never attempted to dye Cordura nylon before, I had no idea how it would turn out. I anticipated the fabric would not hold the dye. As you saw, it accepted the dye better than any other fabric I have ever dyed. Dye Alternatives: I have been researching other ways to dye UCP fabric. Most of what I have seen "worked" however, I did not personally like the colors. RIT as well as other dye manufacturers have a finite number of colors they produce. None of these "out of the package" dyes on their own are desirable colors (for me personally). I recently discovered that RITs website has a link for "COLOR FORMULAS". There are hundreds of specific colors that you can create by mixing various amounts and colors of RIT dye. I plan on using a couple of the formulas in future UCP dying videos. The website is easy to use and the formulas are straight forward and easy to understand. THIS IS GOING TO BE A REAL GAME CHANGER!!!! Here is the link: www.ritdye.com/color-formulas/ Where to get black walnut hulls: I have had a lot of folks that do not have walnut trees in their area if they can "buy" walnut hulls. I have found multiple sources online. Many sell "Walnut Hull Powder" as a medicinal supplement. These sources are far too expensive to purchase as a dye. This is interesting as that hull powder is exactly the same thing as the hulls sold in bulk for whatever you need to use them for. HULLS FOR DYEING can be found on both Esty and eBay. They are sold dried whole hulls or crushed (to reduce bulk in shipping). All of these sources will need to be experimented with in order to discover the amount you need to achieve the degree of darkness you desire. Prices vary, but a few of them are priced fairly (in my opinion). There is a good bit of work that goes into drying and storing walnut hulls. Night Vision Effectiveness: I was recently contacted by a viewer that has good quality night vision. I will be contacting him soon and will send him the first shirt I dyed to test it's effectiveness under night vision. I will share the results in a future video.

[@zedhiro6131]

If I might make a slight consideration when you do a RIT recipe experiment, try a gray base I suspect this will be excellent for deep shadow and night. Excellent videos I look forward to addition information.

[@SuperScoundrel]

Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough reply!

[@boonedockery7220]

@@zedhiro6131 Cool! Thanks for the RIT Tip! Much Appreciated!

[@boonedockery7220]

@@SuperScoundrel My pleasure Angus! If the large numbers of comments continue I might have to do this for all of my videos. I appreciate your support!

[@kevindblew6822]

Excellent bit of homework and response! Further endearing me to this channel.

[@africque8153]

All our South African Defense Force gear e.g. SADF Pattern 83 battle jacket; SADF Pattern 83 Field Pack, "Grootsak" came in a solid Nutria brown, which is similar to the color you ended up with. But after use and time in the sun it should get "houding" (attitude), and become more subdued and patchy. Brent0331 did a video on it - "SADF Nutria Brown Camouflage Effectiveness"

[@boonedockery7220]

Awesome! I'll Check Brent's Video Out! Thanks for this comment! I really enjoyed it! Much Appreciated!

[@clockwork421]

Same goes for the coyote USMC stuff, it's all solid blocks of color I just recently made a camp net for my assault pa k set up because it looks like a US grootsack.

[@roberthamm9304]

It’s not a bad job. One thing to remember, you want earth tone colors to blend in with your surroundings. In a pinch, you can attach earth tone colored burlap to the Molle webbing to help add camouflage to breaking up your silhouette and blending in with the terrain. That’s all camouflage is, it’s a base layer of earth tone colors to aid with the addition of natural foliage to fully break up your silhouette and disappear into the wilderness. Take the ghillie suit for instance, it was developed by Scottish game wardens for catching poachers in the tall grasses of the highlands. These ghillie suits consisted of earth tone colors. It was after that part of history, that the Scottish and British military had adopted the ghillie suit as their first article of camouflage to be used by military forces, and then the U.S. military had adopted the concept of the ghillie, and still in use to date.

[@kevindblew6822]

Spot on, Robert!

[@boonedockery7220]

I've got a lot of various colors of burlap! I'll play with it. Thank you!

[@jerryrichards8172]

Looks like nice fall and nighttime camo. 😊

[@MtnManLucas]

Please do a follow-up on lightening the “Too Dark” pieces. I am blessed with Black Walnuts. They await the cauldron.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'm working on a solution Lynn! I'll video the results.

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I think it looks awesome.

[@71DSant]

It for sure does! Planting black walnut tree, wish me luck.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You JJ!

[@jaybyrdsshenanigans]

It looks like leather brother John 😍 I think it’s awesome!! God bless you and the family Timms my brother 😁👍

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You, Brother Jay! Gods Blessings Be Upon you And Yours!

[@roderickharvey1427]

Great Video. Fails we learn more than easy wins. I remember you stuffing the hydration in the bigger patch. Might have needed a lighter concentration of walnut dye. Great Job either way. Thanks again.

[@joepublic573]

an excellent addition to the "live and learn" camp - the fact that you are prepared to go with it speaks volumes - thanks for sharing :)

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Joe! Just trying to keep it real!

[@nancykoernke1514]

Very good work. The color variations are good. I have a vast amount of acu.and abu to issue out. This is a good solution to deal with the problem. Keep it up. Liberty1775

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! It didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but the brown is growing on me, I kinda like it!

[@allengault4479]

That brown has a leather look great for weekend hiking camping but not camo but still better than original bad camo

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Using the vinegar may have been the issue. It strips away the coating from the fibers and allows the fabric to really take color. The hydration carrier is likely a slightly different quality of fiber which is why it colored like that.

[@boonedockery7220]

Agreed.

[@crowstudios300]

I agree with several of the other comments that it has a really great look and that with time in the sun it’ll come back to being a more modeled and patterned color. Great job Brother!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks Brother!

[@clockwork421]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@boonedockery7220]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@spacedredd]

Thank you for doing the ABU stuff. I'm retired USAF, and I've got a bunch of kit/bags that I'd like dye a more FDE/Desert tan.

[@jeremiahmccutcheon3234]

Those turned out badass

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! I'll be using that kit throughout the fall and winter. I have a modification planned and will post the video on that ASAP.

[@loneyager5577]

At the very least it looks significantly better than it used to if not particularly effective camouflage keep up the great work

[@jackjohnson291]

Leave them in the sun for a week after some more oxy, and I bet they’ll lighten up a bit. Honestly, while they might not work so well for camo, the dark brown is rather handsome (certainly better than the standard issue).

[@kevindblew6822]

Jack beat me to the punch. 100% agree with his idea! And the gent that suggested a ghillie twist too. That hydration pouch may become your favorite with so that molle strap to work from. Great video. I always trust an expert better when he has integrity enough to share his “shortcomings “. Not a fail, just a trial on the trail.

[@boonedockery7220]

Please refer to the pinned comment. Thank You!

[@boonedockery7220]

@@kevindblew6822 Thank You For The Comment! I pinned a comment you might find informative.

[@alancope1094]

As always I can trust you to good or bad you're gonna show what happens thank you brother And thanks for the tip about the rit and combo colors 👌

[@boonedockery7220]

My pleasure Brother. Just keeping it real!

[@thatpackguy]

I tried dying my molle ii ruck with Dharma Acid Dyes. That was a fail as it only darkened the already grey camouflage to even darker grey as well as the white contrast from the camo pattern. I then fell back on Rit Dye Apple Green which is already quite bright, but as the ruck was now far darker the end result was an amazing OD/Ranger Green. Instead of trying to lighten the shade of brown consider re-dying with Apple Green Rit Dye, it could turn out a really nice Olive Drab

[@boonedockery7220]

That's a great idea! I'll put that on my list of options! Thank You!

[@1ronKnuckles]

well dang, my condolences for your kit, may it recover one day. I agree wit the take away that adjustments could be made to alter results. The clothes were still a 100% win. I look forward to any and all updates. Good luck out there :)

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Yes, the kit is now dark brown. It is still handsome and it absorbs light rather than reflecting it.

[@mattbrown5511]

The end look you were wearing would be good where I live. out in the bayous the various colors (including the very dark) would make you almost invisible. I have a pile of ACU and ABU junk laying around. Thank you for your experimentations. Now I have a use for the old issue kit.

[@awyeagames]

Looks pretty cool actually

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! I agree, however, I desired the same effect as the UCP ACP Uniform dye results.

[@geanhitchcock1170]

the s.o.f ruck and pouches look great and i think it is great for the fall season. it also reminds me of some of the ww2 patterns used by the germans and brits and also it very close the the sadf chest webbing ,some came to the uk and they were a dark brown. it think it would still work and maybe give it a apple bath as the acid in the apples could break down the brown. thank you for your video it was great information.

[@boonedockery7220]

Please refer to the pinned comment. Thank You!

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Man OH Man!....you ruined all that beautiful gear!!!...Tell you what John, ship it too me in Montana and I'll see that its properly disposed of.😁..LOL...I love the way they came out!

[@boonedockery7220]

😂😆😁👍I was a little disappointed by the results, It didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but the brown is growing on me, I kinda like it!

[@robertbates6057]

So, enemy at OP turns to partner and says... I think I just saw a giant brownie walking through the woods lol.

[@boonedockery7220]

😆😅😄😆😅😄👍YUP!

[@cliffordbaldwin9157]

Another really good video it looks like you’re cooking some kind of weird oatmeal concoction

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! That sounds like a great idea!!!

[@daviddavenport2510]

Still looks great

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks Brother!

[@markligon7992]

I know it's not the look you were going for, but it now looks like leather. If the attempts to lighten the gear up don't work, you can always demo how to use rattle-can paint to make it more affective. Still keeping it in the brown and tan spectrum. It is interesting that the cordura took the water based dye that well. Look forward to seeing the ongoing experiment.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you brother! Dyeing the Cordura really caught me by surprise. I added a bunch of info in a comment I pinned to this thread, you might appreciate some of what I added. Blessings Brother!

[@davidtiner4094]

Ugh! John, you've gone to the Dark Side! Sorry, I couldn't help myself. That was a lot of hard work gone to for such a sad ending. Hopefully a good washing will help. David

[@boonedockery7220]

I've Got Plans Brother David!!! See Pinned Comment.

[@goldenscales]

Why was that a failure? Everything perfectly matches the Fall colours behind you.

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@phoenixrising4073]

I wonder if pecans would work a little better for the heavy duty nylon? I like when people upload failures because honestly it's how we all learn in real life.

[@boonedockery7220]

I agree Brother!!!!

[@4theloveofChrist]

Victory favors the bold. Thanks for being honest. The ACU's look awesome. You can always use a laundry net bag for lightening that up with lighter browns and greens rattle can style. It works and actually looks pretty good. It'll smell like paint for a bit but give it a good mud puddle wash and It'll look fit to fignt ;) Sew on some yeti netting on your hat and shoulders with bank line or just plain ole shoe goo and then apply your jute. If all you have is burlap, maybe dye half your strands of jute walnut dyed and half plain. Spray paint the jute if your in a hurry :P That also works. I really like the uniforms...that was pretty damn good. I do have to agree that the new batch of pouches and kit are too dark. Good on you for sharing the results so we didn't have to find out for ourselves. Great idea though! Definitely worth doing for the uniforms no doubt.

[@boonedockery7220]

Please refer to the pinned comment. Thank You!

[@cliffordbaldwin9157]

With that rucksack rooks try getting it wet and leaving it on a clothesline for a few days in the sun The sun will bleach it out some

[@1.forestrunner]

Still way better then before...

[@chuckfinley3152]

I wonder what these would look like under night vision, I wonder if the walnuts would counter optical brighteners in clothes washed in those detergents too

[@boonedockery7220]

Please refer to the pinned comment. Thank You!

[@caleblom2064]

I found your channel while looking for walnut dying info. I've been following you since then. I like the content you are puttin out. I think we have we things in common. I would like to become friends.

[@boonedockery7220]

Oh Dear Lord In Heaven! There's One more Of Us To Add To The Family!!!! 😆😅😆😅😆😅 WELCOME! I have met so many like minded folks through the channel, it has been such a tremendous blessing. "IF" by any chance anyone has learned anything from me, it is nothing compared to what I have learned from folks through the comments. I deeply appreciate you taking the time to share this with me! Have a very blessed evening!

[@caleblom2064]

I've been trying to find a glove holder for my rucksack, I can't seem to find many, or any that look rugged. Do you have any suggestions?

[@terryqueen3233]

Well all in all not quite that bad job maybe it is a little darker but I feel time will take care of that in a few washes. Now I have asked you this question three times this makes the third time about your walnut trees. You say you read every comment well I believe that but you don't seem to answer very many or at least not mine so far so I'm going to ask one more time, did your walnut trees fruit this year mine did not nor did the ones down the street from me. This is my first time working with Walnut and I didn't know whether the trees would put out one year and not the next or 3 years in between I don't know but I'm asking this question one more time and I certainly hope I get an answer. Your wallet dying job was pretty good and I hope mine turns out that good for my tarps. Stay vigilant!

[@boonedockery7220]

Terry, I apologize if I have offended you in any way. Several weeks ago, I had an astronomical increase in subscribers, viewers and comments. I went from getting a few comments a day (which was very manageable) to hundreds! No Exaggeration! After spending 70 hours in those first two weeks replying to comments, I realized it was an impossible task. I work full time, I am raising my grandson, I have my other grand kids at the house frequently, daily chores, tending to the chickens, yard and garden work, planning-shooting-editing-posting videos,... Believe Me I've Got A Lot On My Plate. I have not neglected you personally, please know that. Now To Reply To Your Comment... The dark brown has grown on me and I like it far better than UCP. Since we have lived where I now our trees have produced walnuts. Some years not as many as others and one year all of them were so loaded the branches were almost touching the ground. This year, nothing! I do not know if there is a natural, consistent production rate with walnut trees. I have just felt like with fruit trees some years yield more than others. I Hope Your Tarps Turn Out Great!!! I Will Remain Vigilant! You have a blessed and wonderful day!

[@terryqueen3233]

@@boonedockery7220 since I really like this channel I just don't think there's any way you could offend me so don't please don't feel like you did. Mine trees did not fruit at all nor did the ones down the road this is actually the first year that I've noticed this the year before they were like the ones you said they were pulling the limbs down so I suppose that's their nature and I have to deal with it. I'll just remember next time to get them all instead of a few. Thanks for your response I know that you're busy and I didn't realize you were that busy and congratulations on your increase in your subscriptions I'm sure that makes it hard to answer everyone although not necessarily everyone needs to be answered and I understand that so if I don't get an answer the first time I'll ask it a couple of times until you can get around to it or if you just send me one and tell me you're trying to get around to it give you a break I'll give you as many breaks as you need my friend because I like your content. Let's stay friends and try teaching each other because that's the only way we're going to get through this message coming. Not sure where you're located I'm located in West Virginia actually answering back to you right now we got snow on the ground not sure whether you do or not but at any rate thanks so much for this response that you gave me and it made me feel kind of bad now that I said it the way I did but please be assured you did not offend me in any way shape or form like I said in the beginning. Thanks for the response may God bless no let me say that again in a different way God has blessed I can tell. May we make it through the up and coming storm.

[@ninjazxd]

Not too bad, I dyed my ACU ruck seen it the vide using RIT dye and vinegar for nylon or salt if its cotton. When I died it I boiled the water then mixed the dye and vinegar with the water then placed in a cooler and shut the lid and stirred every 30min for four hours. Even after four hours in the cheap walmart cooler and the water was too hot to touch.

[@geanhitchcock1170]

also look at the ratios of water,walnuts,cooking time and maybe even temperture. and adjust to get some awesome results.

[@geanhitchcock1170]

hi john, do you have a non corrupted email address as i keep forgetting to write a letter. i would of messaged in insta but remembered that it was scammed a while back. if not i will get around to writing a letter when i dont forget. thank you my friend.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'm pretty sure I could turn this process into a doctoral thesis if I had the time to devote to it. But, the results would be profoundly useful!

[@boonedockery7220]

@@geanhitchcock1170 [e-mail]

[@geanhitchcock1170]

Thank you my friend

[@bilbobaggins8876]

Try washing them a couple more times, most likely the color will fade the more you wash / use the items. Over all i think they look great, I would be happy to take them off your hands if you don't want them.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@ninjazxd]

Also I have noticed that all the different milsurp gear is made of different nylons and each takes different amount or shades better than others.

[@boonedockery7220]

The variety of thicknesses didn't make any difference in my dyeing. Only method and temperatures did.

[@lancecorporalveteran0621]

All I did with mine was spray paint it with green camouflage paint it worked ok

[@antonhornung2460]

RIT makes a liquid dye remover... I took a Brand New Swiss Denim Shirt and took the green dye out of the shirt turning it blue... It will not work on prewashed items

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@ericferguson9989]

"You have Multicam Black at home."

[@Scannerhead]

Ok so what happens when you throw them in the washing machine, of course with laundry soap ?

[@boonedockery7220]

Nothing, they just got clean and stayed dark brown.

[@porygon110]

Planning to do this to a m65 field jacket if I can still get any black walnuts this year, really curious to see how well it takes the dye as well! You can find ACU m65 jackets for $40 used $60 new, when other used ones often cost $100 around here. Being able to fix the camo would be great! Not to mention wearing a current use unaltered military uniform leaves a bad taste in my mouth, I don't want to come off as something I'm not.

[@ab5olut3zero95]

I dyed my UCP M65 last year with Rit Camel dye. It came out pretty well, but is a slightly green tinge now. I was going for more of a coyote color, but I’m still pleased with it.

[@porygon110]

@@ab5olut3zero95 that's awesome! I dunno if there's an easy way for you to show a quick picture or video of it, but I'd love to see how it looks now

[@boonedockery7220]

I respect that!

[@SuperScoundrel]

Hey Doc, love this series! What's the walnut to water ratio?

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@monicajones8450]

I dont know, I think they look fine. They are walnut brown. I still think you did good. Now you have unique pieces.

[@boonedockery7220]

I was a little disappointed by the results, It didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but the brown is growing on me, I kinda like it! Yes, They Are UNIQUE! Like Me! 😂🤣😅😆😁👍

[@monicajones8450]

@@boonedockery7220 That's right. Might as well be consistent with yourself. Shows honesty. I like the brown. You know what they say. When handed lemons, make lemonade. God bless

[@boonedockery7220]

@@monicajones8450 Thank You AND God BLESS You!

[@randallminchew6780]

The dark brown kit can be used at night.

[@boonedockery7220]

True!

[@williamolliges2622]

It appears the nylon web gear did exactly the same thing as the nylon Velcro on the blouse which in retrospect isn’t surprising. Also, in retrospect, a grenade pouch would’ve been a good test rather than the whole batch.

[@boonedockery7220]

Brilliant Observation! I wish I would have realized that prior to dyeing!

[@williamolliges2622]

@@boonedockery7220 Hindsight is regrettably much more accurate than the 20/20 standard we’ve become accustomed to applying to such matters.

[@ScottOwens28]

I also think it doesn't look bad at all. What I think is awesome, is that we are watching you learn as U learn... That's the key! Don't stop testing! Get some of that same heavy duty gear and try again! Great job! 👍👌💪🪖😊

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! Check out the comment I pinned.

[@lucasyup]

Maybe try a test with some purple power/water mix on one piece.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'll add that to my list!

[@whiteru55ian33]

Still better than what it was prior…😂😂

[@boonedockery7220]

Agreed COMPLETELY!!!!

[@RealityAudits]

there's a market for that if you sell on ebay or mercari etc...

[@brodyleephotography2177]

I've seen a lot of people asking too see this stuff under night vision. I've got a PVS-14 you could borrow if you're in or near southern Ohio.

[@boonedockery7220]

Brody, Please Email me at [e-mail] I would love to work with you on this! Thank You!

[@brodyleephotography2177]

@@boonedockery7220 I sent ya an email, lemme know if you got it.

[@UnknownUser-pf9rk]

Is there a way to get cotton as dark as your backpack with a thicker, boiled down solution of this dye or will the fabric just absorb so much and then wash out regardless? I tried dying a shemag dark brown but after rinsing it looks just like yours.

[@boonedockery7220]

I've never had a natural fiber get as dark as the Cordura did.

[@matthewharpel2994]

Aha! I've been dyeing ACU uniforms with RIT dye for a dark brown result, which works but I'm interested in using the black walnut technique since it's all natural. What's the most economical source to buy the material in bulk? Thanks!

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@GarryNichols]

I am wondering if because the temperature of the water being too hot caused the darker color.

[@boonedockery7220]

That definitely has a lot to do with it!

[@jwgbmp40]

Not sure why you needed to boil the gear? You boil the walnut hulls to get the dye. Let it cool, pour through a coffee filter.. soak your stuff later. (?)

[@ErikAndersonNorthStar]

Looks a lot like SADF Nutria Brown. Still a success, if you ask me, just not the one you were looking for.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

It seems to me that walnut dye darkens everything. Would it be possible to make black fabric become brown with it? By the way that dark brown can mimic some tree barks, so I would probably take it to stealth camp with, especially the smaller items.

[@boonedockery7220]

I would not doubt the possibility for walnut hull dyeing to make black brown... Stealth Camping Am Da Bomb!!!

[@DukeReynolds]

What about boiling again with just clean water?

[@joedamore9350]

Even too dark still looks better than acu lol.

[@boonedockery7220]

Agreed!

[@yossepy]

Honestly I really like the dark brown pouches. I think if you mixed it with a woodland pattern clothing it would work well. Also have you tried coffee? I have been experimenting with it and it gives it a neat pattern if done right.

[@boonedockery7220]

I had planned on mixing in OD and Coyote pouches to break up the darkness a bit. Adding Woodland Pouches is an excellent Idea! Thank you for that! I have done tea and coffee dyeing in the past. It's very subtle but mutes colors well enough to subdue them enough to blend well in the woods.

[@yossepy]

@@boonedockery7220 I just died a ucp canteen pouch in coffee and it turned out really well. Your videos were a big help in figuring out the process 👍

[@ab5olut3zero95]

I wonder if you’re using the same walnut hulls. If you are, it could be that the dye is getting more n more concentrated every time you use it.

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@BurtGummer85]

What about a green dye? This is a great idea for sustainment pouches. They are $25 each for a good color.

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@bartonianoutdoors]

Hello, tyvek is notoriously difficult to dye, do you know if a walnut dye would work please?

[@boonedockery7220]

Haven't got a clue. I did not expect the walnut dye to take very well on the Cordura, but, Boy Was I Wrong!

[@michaelhyland9216]

Would it be not as dark if you boiled them for an hour instead of two hours?

[@boonedockery7220]

Please refer to the pinned comment. Thank You!

[@nationalmatch1]

@ 19;00 why not give it a wash in a light bleach-detergent solution to lighten it up?

[@boonedockery7220]

Please refer to the pinned comment. Thank You!

[@thefucrew9865]

I like that stuff, Brother !!! Throwing some leaves in it during fall....or some green vegetation during the spring & summer....will break that up a bit.... I would love it in boggy/swampy areas. I love the kit style that you had during the closing....what was it ??? Were the pouches in the front 100 rnd SAW pouches, with 200 rnd SAW pouches next ??? Keep up the great work !!!

[@boonedockery7220]

Brother, I am so blessed and happy to hear from you. I was a little disappointed by the results, It didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but the brown is growing on me, I kinda like it! You nailed the kit pouches! They are two of my favorites to use! Blessings my friend!

[@iscariotproject]

wont the sun bleach them over time being used?

[@boonedockery7220]

Yes, it will.

[@zedhiro6131]

So I don’t have access to whole walnuts, can you use the dye powder on eBay or Amazon? According to them it’s ground up hulls would this be effective? Thanks

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

Rit makes a "Dye More" made for synthetics and had color combinations and instructions on their page.

[@boonedockery7220]

See Pinned Comment.

[@StevenRAssmann-tb7ty]

Way to dark but still better then what they were in the beginning

[@boonedockery7220]

Agreed...

[@davidward3848]

I like the darker tone that the pouches take. I do like the color the Velcro on the tops takes, but I find it ultimately useless. I'm at the point where I will cut the name tap and rank Velcro off and sow instead.

[@kerbalairforce8802]

I've bought reflective name tapes for my backpack so that buddies behind me can tell who I am if they have any light. I could see an argument for the same on the front for a night hog hunt.

[@davidward3848]

@@kerbalairforce8802 thats a good idea. I have found that properly sown patches will stay on better than Velcro, though some vector can be really good

[@boonedockery7220]

I'm with you! Velcro is an over used material that wears out too quickly.

[@TOMMYTANKERB32]

Did you try boiling in clean water? Maybe that will drawn out the pigment.

[@boonedockery7220]

I've tried everything that has been suggested and that I could think of. I just have to learn to love it the way it is,

[@chatu-aries8417]

Honestly on some of this gear I'd just hit it with some lighter color spray paints maybe try on some of it

[@boonedockery7220]

I have considered that! I have an airbrush and I believe if I can find the correct paint, I could break the silhouette up pretty well. Have a great day!

[@scottbrewton2214]

Curious how dead pine needles would perform.

[@boonedockery7220]

I've never tried pine needles as a dye.

[@scottbrewton2214]

@@boonedockery7220 it would be interesting since they have tannins in them.

[@scottbrewton2214]

@@boonedockery7220 ok... Now I have another question. Lol .. sorry in advance. I know this idea is not as Bushcraft, but every Bushcrafter has coffee. This would be more repeatable. X cups of coffee grounds to x number of gallons. I like the walnut but it is a bit too dark for me. I realize you can shorten the dye time, but I am just thinking outside the box. Great video

[@rnbspowa7of69]

The dark stuff is better than the Undyed ACU.

[@boonedockery7220]

Agreed!

[@__BERSERKER__]

throw a camo net over the stuff that is too dark, and hit it with krylon coyote paint

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! I have a lot of plans but little time.... Hopefully soon!!!!

[@althill7407]

I had some mild success with the rit dye stuff in brown, some stuff takes it better than others, and it dyed the plastic parts on some stuff, but not others. Walnuts seems like a really good way to go.

[@boonedockery7220]

I was blown away by the results of the heavy Cordura nylon with walnut dyeing! I would never have imagined how well it took the dye.

[@judesheckelberg5135]

Basically South African Nutria Brown at this point...which is still oddly effective.

[@judesheckelberg5135]

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[@judesheckelberg5135]

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[@boonedockery7220]

I agree with both points!

[@thed8229]

Woah. Are you near COS? If so where are you getting the walnuts! Please share with me. K0ATV

[@boonedockery7220]

I'm in South Eastern Ohio.

[@beartankoperator7950]

looks a bit like leather from farther away

[@chuckfinley3152]

You could sling bleach on them with a paint brush and create 90'sflage lol

[@boonedockery7220]

That I could!

[@Stoney3K]

Have you considered just leaving the pouches out in the sun?

[@boonedockery7220]

Yes. See Pinned Comment.

[@TacShooter]

Maybe fade it in the sun?

[@zerozamora5073]

Its kinda funny, you made a rookie mistake by boiling the pouchies too long, there's that saying add a little, you can always add more but you can never take away.

[@boonedockery7220]

I've walnut dyed natural fabric for over 30 years. This was my first attempt at dyeing Cordura Nylon. My test pouch was boiled for 4 hours. I reduced the time by half with the second batch. I felt it would be good enough. In hind sight, looking at it every 30 minutes would have been best. So, what type and how much experience do you have with walnut dyeing. I'd like to have a Walnut Dyeing Master to consult in the future. Thank You! Have A Blessed Day!

[@gomezdrhotmailcom]

I’ve seen a few videos where people have managed to dye some of these ACU Gortex jackets. I wonder if this method would work in Gortex? Might have to add vinegar, but with the heat maybe not.

[@boonedockery7220]

It would work but I would not boil it! Really hot would be fine.