ERDL Differences and Woodland

This is a short video about the differences of ERDL Green Dominate, Brown Dominate, RDF ERDL, and Woodland camouflages of the U.S. Military. For more in depth information of a specific camouflage, please watch my in depth videos where I go into the history and test them.

[@ragingjaguarknight86]

I had an RDF cut jacket that was made in 1980 that was entirely comprised of green dominant ERDL fabric. Pretty much all of the tags, no matter if they were green dominant, brown dominant or RDF ERDL camo fabric, the tag would simply say "hot weather camouflage pattern". Sometimes, the uniforms was comprised of both types of ERDL camo fabrics, they were nicknamed "clown pants" or "jacket". Overall, an excellent video. 😎👍

[@XC-20K]

That's awesome! I always found it funny how the U.S. Military recycled the older ERDL camos to make them into the RDF cut. I feel like buying one, but they are hard to find in size Medium Long or Large Regular.

[@ragingjaguarknight86]

@XC-20K try hitting up the thrift stores. I found a set of deadstock, NOS Vietnam War era Green dominant ERDL, in medium regular. And once, I found a pair of large regular RDF erdl pants in good used condition.

[@MikeInMexico]

Great video showcasing the evolution of ERDL camouflage from the 1960’s into the Brown dominant RDF 80’s version and even into the m81 woodland. It’s such an interesting hobby. Which is your favorite? How did you find the uniforms in your video? Any other items you’re still hunting for? Keep up the great work. Saludos from the @mikeinmexoco Militaria channel

[@XC-20K]

I mostly got the older stuff from eBay. I got very lucky with the ERDL camo as these are becoming extremely hard to find in sizes large or medium. You an find size small relatively easy and cheaper. My favorite is the M81 Woodland as that is the one my dad wore. I am still hunting for pants in the ERDL camo but I highly doubt I will find a size Large that is under $40.

[@MikeInMexico]

I have 5 or 6 of the green dominant. I really liked the ERDL but in the RDF cut as I have my fathers from his time in service. Keep collecting and keep posting content.

[@XC-20K]

Awesome!

[@MikeInMexico]

Here in Mexico City, I have been able to pick up a number of blouses in ERDL. Pants are more difficult to find. On my channel, you can see a whole lot of what I have found here. Thanks for the reply.

[@XC-20K]

Awesome! The Green Dominate one I have is in pretty bad shape and is missing a left pocket but I only got it for $30.

[@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg]

Lime leaf 🌿 green dominant lowlands ( wet season ) , and brown dominant highlands mountainous ( dry season ) supposedly . Vietnam era ERDL , experimental research development laboratories . Actually originating from WW2 experimental patterns. Then there is a 1976-78 Central America Brown dominant ERDL.

[@XC-20K]

Cool. I have individual videos on each pattern. This was just a comparison video.

[@VietnamWarSummarized]

Thank you for this video, this will be useful guide for the newer Vietam war militaria collectors who think M81 woodland and ERDL are the same thing.

[@XC-20K]

It's pretty hard to tell if your not an ordinary collector.

[@Mr_Chode]

My favorite camouflage! Actually, US Woodland, but I love erdl as well. Most people won't tell the difference anyway.

[@XC-20K]

Yeah most people think all of these are woodland.

[@Mr_Chode]

My dad was issued the '68, I believe.

[@XC-20K]

That's awesome! The Green Dominate one I have is in pretty bad shape but is still wearable.