How to Become a Gray Man - Black Scout Survival

[@reynaldorivera7641]

I like being a grey man all the time. I prefer not to be noticed and left alone. I find it's best way to avoid idiots and people looking for trouble

[@darkpixel1128]

agreed

[@sappersteve1443]

you have the right attitude.The problem all grey men face now, is how to dress without being noticed? If you look at the usual suspects on the anti establishment protests; you will see that they all dress like so-called grey men.

[@andysalinas162]

sapper steve that is so true. I always dress to blend in to the environment. If I am going to the mall I dress for fashion. If I am doing daily errands then the gray man look. If I am going to an event then business class or formal.

[@mikesomerset6338]

I kind of agree. I wouldn't wear a clown costume to a funeral. Unless the individual had been a clown of course......

[@Kokopilau77]

I always try to maintain that, however I also tend to be a magnet for panhandlers. I’m normally wearing my shades, scanning stuff, and avoid eye contact. However these people still come up to feed me a sob story... despite me immediately watching their movements to ascertain whether they’re a threat.

[@rucebaybruce6174]

I'm 5'3". I don't really blend in but I'm often overlooked. (LOL)

[@PpAirO5]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brandondoe4673]

xlx BONES xlx lmao😂

[@blbreptiles4126]

6'3" strongman athlete over here... i feel you hahaha

[@chrisleearies484]

I'm 5'9 193 and i'm nonexistent to the public eye

[@ericowen449]

😂

[@dthreadjr]

Everyone talks about being a gray man in a shft scenario but from what I can gather is every gray man has a bug out bag or backpack which is going to make you stand out especially if you think you might be running across desperate people the only way to truly be a gray man it's to be tactically stealthy in my view. To be walking around with gear of any kind is to automatically draw unwanted attention

[@dial0foroperator]

A scruffy person with a beat up backpack isn't unusual. Dude like this with glasses, and tacticool shirt and a BoB with MOLLE would stand out and be the first person I take equipment off of.

[@undeadbeatpoetrybytim7459]

I agree. I have the standard tactical bugout bag set up, But It goes in a rolling suitcase. The kind you take on an airplane. I have a ways to go before I wouldn't look crazy with my tactical back pack on.

[@chrismarcantel8480]

That ain't no shit 🤔👍

[@mbburry4759]

@@dial0foroperator since you are here and already looking into prepping and such, how about you not be the guy to steal peoples shit?

[@gusjeazer]

In shtf most people will have a backpack. If you have a normal one, you won't stand out.

[@brucewisor1569]

Being a gray man absolutely always depends on the environment. If I am going to a sporting event, say a Rockies game and I am wearing a collared shirt and khakis, I will stand out but if I am wearing a Rockies jersey, baseball cap and jeans, no one will ever give me a second look. The other thing to make note of is age. I am 45, if I am running around in untied high top tennis shoes, baggy shorts, a baggy shirt and ball cap, I WILL stand out no matter where I am but wearing khaki cargo shorts and a polo short, again, never a second look. It is environment and dressing as others in your similar age group would. GREAT video...

[@mattjames1516]

If you’re going to a college town, maybe pick up a hat or T-shirt of the local college. And backpacks are more normal around campus, as well as athletic shoes.

[@yaboychaz734]

Shoes like vans or skechers. Something extremely bland or common

[@commonname9205]

@@yaboychaz734 new balance isn't bland or common?

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks for the updated video on this subject. Always enjoy see videos digging into this subject more. There's a lot of applications for this approach but as you mentioned, not something you'd probably want to do on a daily basis unless you had a reason. I am 5'7" so I'm a little under the average height for a male but don't really have any unique characteristics that cause me to stand out. Having lived in different nations, I've found the value in this approach as standing out makes you a target. Once you get into a new country, it's so important to determine that baseline and blend in accordingly. Love your new intro as well. Keep up the great work!

[@bismaadiyoga2688]

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[@BrandonAEnglish]

I'm a 6'2" Caucasian living in Japan. I'm definitely not greyman material here. Haha

[@ChattanoogaDan]

I take the grey man mindset to all situations. If I go to Disney world I want to look like a prepared dad. When I go to Puerto Rico, I want to look like someone who knows how to wear a short sleeve button up shirt with chinos. When I go to Aspen, I'm wearing a snowboarding jacket. Blending in and looking like you belong somewhere is always a tactical advantage. Sticking out like a janitor and a business meeting does nothing but creates a disadvantage

[@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985]

I am 37 years old. And I am a male. And I am a disabled person. And I am on the Autism spectrum I have PDD-NOS. And I am 5'0 feet tall. And I always wear dark color clothing. With being a short height person. I notice that Tall people don't look down very often. Tall people have almost tripped over me because they are not looking down a whole lot. So I am the perfect gray man.

[@Sewermonkey69]

Im a natural grey man. Ask anyone I went to high school with. "Who's that guy?"

[@josel8311]

No one's reminded me after high school. 😎 (and i tend to be popular)

[@bobathanreidsiclethe3rd470]

Right, some of us have been "gifted" with natural invisibility. Haha

[@SuperKellie77]

Me too! I’m a woman

[@RIP_Texpert]

I didn't even show up to highschool

[@RIP_Texpert]

@@pleasestopbeingmean3882 "the only verdict is vengeance, a vendetta, held as a votive not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous" -V

[@realitynow4342]

If your in NY or downtown LA, talk to yourself and scream out at the sky every 50-60 yards. No one will screw with you.

[@yankeemudbug3263]

I'm a green man I just blend in with the trees folks you never know I'm there except when dogs and chainsaws get to close they just make me nervous... a little sense of humour lol

[@gill1341]

Blends in with the trees...in the trees...ooooh you're Vietnamese :0

[@yogililly884]

As an older individual with white/gray bread and glasses working in an customer service in home industry I hear from co workers about the time I was at a particular location. When inquired about how they knew it was me at the site, reply customer said the guy who looks like Santa! I guess gray man is out for me but maybe can turn the look into a seasonal side business... jolly, large, red/white man.

[@kickassv8]

I remember an older book called the man in the grey flannel suit. The book's main guy wore a suit everyday and blended in.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I am a perfect gray man. 5'9", 185 lbs, plain shirts, shorts, no flashy watch, sunglasses, or keys. I can blend into a crowd or disappear entirely very easily. It is also about always being aware of your surroundings and always watching. I am not talking about being Navy Seal aware but you have to pay attention, all the time, in today's world. You can't let yourself become a soft target....

[@random_balisong_guy8583]

@2 this is what you want, looking as default as possible

[@tobedetermand212]

Unless you live in a college town where there are a plethora of different types of individuals . But your demeanor has immense impact on this matter at least to me .

[@queenusagituskino9623]

Here is another idea for being stealthy, (Gray Man)... If you are unfamiliar with an area, just stay out of it altogether until you know all of the streets and alley ways so you can quickly get out of dodge if something nasty pops up. It also boils down to common sense. If you see trouble, Don't get involved and leave the area quietly. If you find yourself being followed, get to a safe area and call the police or if you are near law enforcement areas... Go into the building and speak to the officers and if need be, ask for police escorts, particularly if you are not looking for trouble, are unarmed, and especially if you are a girl. But Jack is right about a lot of other things... Blend in where you can. Or, if in doubt, Stay out.

[@curtiscarpenter9881]

You must change identity, cover story, disguise, clothing and everything you have used or could be identified with. Being bilingual helps, it helps to have gone grey at a good location too like a airport so profile a location. Dont stand out from a crowd with your body language if returning to the scene of e.g. a incident. Have all new equipment and disguises sent to yourself under the new cover name in advance.

[@danrhomberg1663]

How to be a Greyman...step #1, Don't become KZbin famous with 205,000 subscribers and easily recognizable....lol...J/K....great videos as always...Production has taken a noticeable notch up as others stated here....thanks for the refresher.

[@ericowen449]

I would be a perfect gray man! My family always said when I was growing up " You don't even know he's in the house" Y'all can't see me.

[@ericowen449]

Me. Me. Me. 😂

[@ericowen449]

I'm talking to myself!!! 😂

[@fiddlefolk]

I wore my black stetson to a rap concert. They said, "Hey buddy" Think you're at the wrong club. I said, " No I'm Not!..Twirled my hat and proceeded to moon walk.

[@undeadbeatpoetrybytim7459]

I am cursed. I am too damn good looking to be a Gray man. Good looks finally turned on me.

[@-Homelander.]

Yea i pretty much in the same boat

[@johnmarston1817]

You should update this video. Grey Man is a very good place to be in this day and age.

[@Saiarts_yt]

I do and don't like being grey man at same time. What I do like being grey man is that I like being normal and casually formal. Just some simple fashion that I throw over or wear on and I already blend in. Change the gesture and the way I act and things I don't normally have. I blend in quick. I live in the mid town new york on west side. I live near the times square but in between New Jersey Bus Transit and madison square garden. During warmer seasons I dress in the long shirt with blazer over it. Now I dont have a blazer but its better if I was in the formal setting. But then I always have a hoodie or spare t shirt with manga art on it. I socially interact with people if I have a anime that I usually like to watch. But because I properly plan for everything. Everyone in my class says I'm always that guy who is normal but as soon as you let him go he's out of the thin air real quick. What I don't like being a grey man is usually that I blend in too well especially I am quiet for most of the time. To describe me in one word, I'm advocate. Because I am so quiet. In many cases where I tie my shoelaces, they absolutely leave me! It happen to me so many times that I just wonder off in the streets buying and exploring the area only to find out there is a police on my tail and I have a teacher being so serious about the situation. Which because of these situations I'm often getting more quieter. But I prefer not to being a grey man because I have disability and often times I have speech difficulties. But overall, I am a artistic guy. Because I have this observational talent. I was able to achieve the person in who I am today.

[@briancrooks5982]

I think becoming a grey man is going to be a necessary survival skill here very quickly

[@tstealth9412]

I'm a senior citizen gray man. It's easy in the Midwest to blend in.

[@__007__]

Tom Frazier move down to Florida, you will blend right in

[@tstealth9412]

007 I've thought about it, I have family in Florida.

[@bradjunes1610]

What a great video for me. 4 years late to this video, but loved it.

[@Eidenbites]

I had a teal civic with a loud exhaust and I would be pulled over.... all the time... I switched over to a grey Sedan. and Im like un noticable now

[@Wedo_Loco]

What was being said during minute 4 was very greyman and blended right in with that weed eater in the background! great job!

[@danwilder7945]

Where are you is important. Im in El Paso and work at the airport, I live 5 miles away from home on foot. Route A thru the hood, 85% Hispanic. Go tee, earring, tactical bag inside a black Generic backpack, the "Vato" next door. Route B thru the edge of Fort Bliss. Tactical pack with latest pattern. Snip the Go tee, one or two more pieces of camo. Hat and patches. I'm 61 5ft 9 in 190. Not a GI but I can look like the Vet I am. Weapons and anything of value hidden, don't be an opportunity for someone to better their situation at your expense.Just my perspective.

[@yaboychaz734]

So in most cases, high populated areas with varieties of people will be the best place of practice. Observe the surroundings to see the attire people wear. For example a beach. Wear shorts and a plain t-shirt or tank top and sandals. In a mall, think of jeans, khakis are to formal, black pants are to security looking. Baseball hats or skully caps depending on the weather. Black watches or none. Specific colors like gold and silver stand out. At a convention, think of the subject. Blending in would mean to look like majority of the crowd. If you wear to bland at say a cos play event, you'll stand out like a sore thumb lol

[@mongoloidhorde]

Definitely can't be a "Gray Man" being recorded in public talking about how to be a "Gray Man". 🤣

[@Whiskey_Actual]

Kudos to your team Jack. Your video content and editing quality are consistently getting better.

[@BlackScoutSurvival]

+Mr W thanks boss 🙏

[@danielcopeland8377]

Thanks JR for putting this out there. Great perspectives and setting the base parameters of the Gray Man straight. Much love, signed "Fat Guy in Somalia".

[@BlackScoutSurvival]

+Daniel Copeland my boy! You da man

[@davidquinningan8352]

I am a natural gray man when walking outside, except when someone looks into my eyes and they will notice that they are alert and almost always ready for any fight.

[@YoooItsRex]

Dude I’ve been watching your stuff for the last couple years and just realized you’re right in my neck of the woods. This video just popped up in my feed it all clicked 😂😂 Hope all is well, keep up the great content!

[@TheAnthropol]

Hahaha. Y’all walking around looking like cops.

[@thejamesbournechannel5538]

Great Vid! One thing to add to this is facial hair. If your beard is huge or long, you will stick out as well, I keep mine between a quarter to three quarter inch, which is pretty much the average for facial hair... Since beards are more common these days, I think clean shaven would also stick out more than the average to short length facial hair...

[@josephstinson6781]

Your para chord blew your cover immediately! 🙂

[@adamfrank1630]

"Grey man, Sha shaaa." -Dale Gribble

[@raymondfink9580]

I’m 6 foot as well, I don’t think height really disqualifies you just make it a little harder to accomplish.

[@rooster6271]

Really nice to hear the sounds of a bustling city right now

[@evilchaperone]

I'm definitely a gray man when needed. Im like a ghost. On the flip side. I can also be a gregarious loudmouth. That too can make a gray man depending on the base line.

[@Athreehourtour]

thanks for the vid.. and right on man... we are moving to GRV this summer (aerial footage) from CLT... love that place.

[@quickcashreviews]

Wow! Your video production is starting to get better every video👌 keep it up

[@mestrechuck]

with shitty audio and the camera cutting his head

[@victor_gradinaru]

Rodrigo Guzansky That's how it's supposed to be, the shots. It's a 16:10 aspect ratio camera, and the shots are close ups - his forehead ain't supposed to be there to start with.

[@hellstrider2274]

Hey, Jack. Went back 5 years for this after watching you recent.

[@dustyrhodes1655]

I agree...the biggest skill is being able to know when to go gray and achieving that.

[@techtrektrick3509]

I like your music at the beginning. Kinda sounds like a techno version of Kid Cudi's "Day n Nite"

[@goinghardonearth8645]

Greenville. Awesome finding this video and thanks for the info

[@binaryzero6804]

As a ex hacker, and prev, on the run from the feds for 5 years before turning myself in. I can tell ya from experience Financial support and ability to have a coherent, simple, plan and make that plan ADAPTABLE. Is the most critical thing. I also traced with long hair no problem...there are many ways to hide it and actually is a major asset...anyway....because of our profession were excellent problem solvers. In my new profession this has been a massive advantage and going "grey" is a new term to me...we use a very different vernacular in the cSec ind But my secs worked with east European criminals and political groups in the past if you have a "immagrant" upbringing, it's a major advantage as well...I have no accent yet speak 3 languages in two dialects. I mean I just play with guns for fun man, I'm never actually in danger and when I was in the Vhat' I was with my cousins who have the security training necessary to keep myself and my boss safe. I do however have extensive weapons training but not because it was needed..

[@rangercal1]

Statute of limitations is four years. Sorry

[@dcshoes841]

How about a partner video with Currin1776 where he tries to hunt you down in an urban environment while you try to be a grayman. Maybe there could be a BattlBox tie in if they've got a Grayman Mission planned for some time in the future. Damn that'd be a cool idea.

[@gadsenculpepper4868]

I'm 6'3" 280lbs and entirely too handsome and I need to hide like Elvis from the hordes of groupies and autograph seekers it's necessary to maintain my anonymity hahah .. I do wear area appropriate clothing. At work I wear hunting, carharts, camo style and a cap, generally hard use clothing because of the location...when out in my personal life in and out of stores and daily tasks I am as plain as possible..i live in Washington state where in a half hour in any direction and it's like a whole different state and flavor...great vid Jack..

[@dial0foroperator]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@yourmom1302]

Yeah I actually am 6:3 280 pounds. There's no way to blend in with people unless I'm going to golds gym. So yeah no sneaking around for me.

[@Ol_red_beard_maintenance]

Good stuff love the gray man videos keep up the great work. thanks

[@bdlit7165]

I enjoy all of your videos! Thank you sir

[@inmyownright]

Black Scout, you making a movie? that was really nice quality

[@janetallen5393]

This video was very informational. Thank you

[@anti-jesus-christos4979]

Great video. Dead giveaways in public are usually gear with molle loops or velcro, solid black or tan or green bags, cargo pockets, and hiking shoes like Merrell.

[@xXBlitzWingGamingXx]

I will say that having tattoos and or piercings can help you blend it. Just like not having those things can also help. I've been in a lot of bad areas with large groups of people where because they being a person in question says oh they have a neck tattoo or a lip piercing but 40-50 out of 100 other people do to makes it a hard for a fast id. I do think that it also has to do with the personal aura you project.. you have to know your surroundings even if you don't know them. I've lived all over this country you can blend in if you're different just have to know to engage if you absolutely have too.

[@HardcityRaindrops]

love these grey man vids

[@aarongrove4744]

sigh.. im 6'9" i stick out like a hook hand 😒

[@Juulnvm]

Jeff your obese tho

[@Juulnvm]

+Jeff your 6 5 and 300 so unless you are 200+ pounds of muscle you're Obese and also according to an adult BMI chart you are obese

[@Paul-wq5ij]

Fyth Haunt BMI charts don’t account for muscle mass

[@jimmynix5399]

Do people ask you for an autograph all the time thinking you're a basketball player?

[@menosbbgirl]

Aaron Grove wow. That is definitely tall!💗

[@jonathanryan7584]

Lol be like the reigning champion Sasquatch best hide and seek

[@kimberlytanz7619]

3 years later after this video is made the content is more relative

[@kentuckybaby3088]

Imo, greyman or no greyman. It depends on who’s “hunting “ you. Being aware of the capabilities of the enemy,mental chess and considering all variables. The real alpha is a praying man. God’s armor is the most elite.

[@ericmyers1306]

the bottom line is... if you're trying to be a 'gray man', you're thinking about it too hard. wear some jeans, running shoes and a common jacket combined with a plain backpack and you'll disappear. stick your nose in a smartphone every 30 seconds and you'll become invisible.

[@marcjohnson4385]

One Uniform for another the more we try to look different the more we look the same what matters is attitude and knowing what to do in a given situation should be second nature also I'm partial to Goodwill learned most of this along time ago

[@philfortner1805]

I prefer to blend in by sporting a leather vest, sequin snake skin boots, 15" booey knife, crocodile Dundee hat, concealed AR down my pants, a Beavis & Butthead shirt, and combat yo-yo. You just gotta to be ready.

[@philfortner1805]

For real though, don't where any tacticool shirts, pants, hats or facial hair. Many of us patriots break those rules.

[@78.BANDIT]

I hear and agree with a lot here. My problem is I'm a good size guy. And told the way I carry myself makes people notice me. I don't wear shirts or hats with logos. And try to dress plan. But told I'm hard not to miss. 🤷‍♂️

[@gusjeazer]

Some sort of print on your shirt can help break up your body shape like camo without standing out. A wrinkled shirt is also better.

[@untiltheaxefalls7265]

I'm 6'3 - 225lb I'm out of luck when it comes too perfectly blending in, I focus more on my attire grey or dark blue button up shirt darker jeans or khakis, nothing with bright colors or logos if I'm trying not to be noticed.

[@anonymous071985]

3:35 You can see camera dude in glasses. Are reflective sun glasses part of being a gray man?

[@BlackScoutSurvival]

Of course dummyyyyy

[@deanwinchester5696]

can you please make a greyman playlist. And I find the greyman gear helpful thank you very much

[@beastsurvivalist839]

I'm the best greyman in the world. Born in the Netherlands and people always think im latino from South America but im just a blood Marocain Born Dutchman. Know a little bite of everything.

[@vincentnobles4388]

Them shade black scout is what pops out for me... other then that ur all G

[@roux5044]

I'm 6'6" 250 lbs. Ain't no "blending in" for me.

[@Mzgoldenhoney]

Haaaay..are u single?

[@dej5518]

Those are some snappy looking shades

[@thefanboy3285]

In my opinion, the best benefit of being a greyman is TO SCARE THE SHIT OUT OF PEOPLE without them noticing me approaching xD.

[@coreygrieb5073]

Dont know if this is part of your video series but you should release it too us. We need it more than ever! I don't like buying videos but I do buy some gear from certain people. (Yes, I have bought from you)

[@rangerdanger766]

Bringing a long gun to a riot when there has really been no shooting yet is a bad idea all the way around. Carry concealed if u have the license. A backpack just makes it easy for someone to grab u from behind

[@area.man.]

Wearing a backpack in public is one of the dumbest things I have seen people do. As a guy you immediately draw attention to yourself. I have seen police immediately question people wearing backpacks as they came off the train.

[@ghost_darkness1]

I am only 5ft and blends in and in school i was nobody even into adulthood so i its worth it being like that n keeping to myself.. Bc no1 would suspect me to do anything and wouldn't except me at all that's a good thing.. Who is watching this august 1st 2020 during all this crazy shit going on in the world today

[@paintur68]

I thought I was unnoticed...but I actually stand out. I'm bald...fit...not too ugly...and everywhere I go people say they saw me here or there....I tell them that bald guys look alike, and they say..no, it was you. Maybe, I should wear a grey cap. : - /

[@Suojeluninja]

Then again going overt has also its advantages as it kind of acts as deterrence like poisonous bugs warn predators with their colour.

[@Phxshadowz]

I like being the person that nobody remembers after they look at me, they can’t remember me thirty seconds later.

[@thethinker5284]

very informative video and very well made.

[@boxerdad214]

Great video bro 👍🏻👊🏻. 💯 agree.

[@mrdrprof99]

Step 1: wear gray Step 2: wear oakleys Step 3: look somewhat upset Success

[@sterlingarcher6079]

Dude. Great info. But could you have picked a louder or more windy place to shoot your vid. In studio would have been fine for this training vid. Just some constructive criticism.

[@palmettobouy1]

Downtown G-vegas. the Greenville drive green monster gave it away. And the east bay deli.

[@changer1285]

Honestly looking too beige can be a giveaway. If you're the only dude wearing all gray in an area where that's not the fashion, or the only dude with no tattoos etc that's also a giveaway for me

[@letsjava]

great production on this video! good info too.. thanks!

[@wildbrigante9596]

Great content! Thanks

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS JACK.

[@chadr2604]

If there is something odd about you they will remember for years. I went to a ski resort twice several years apart they said "you were here a few years ago we remembered you have big ass arms".

[@jabronjunklove760]

I'm a midget who always wears leopard pattern leotards with a hole cut in the front so my junk is always hanging out. I got this.

[@thebmac]

I could of been a grey man, but then I heard the beats at the beginning of this video. Now my white boy dance moves and groves are going to give me away every where I go. Thanks for nothing!

[@illegitiminoncarborundum115]

🤣

[@jamesriley8123]

Need a wind screen on the mic please. It made it really difficult to hear. Content is good

[@petersonfamilyvideos4444]

Great video dude

[@James-ke5sx]

The best video I seen was an Israeli Hitman team. They showed them coming into a hotel. Two of them were dressed in tennis Gear with tennis rackets and the rest just look like regular everyday people. They followed this guy into the hotel found out where his room was and then they took him out

[@nanor8921]

Then again you could also tell where he is by looking in the background like in 6:00 on the right hand side, you can tell he is outside "Columbia Museum"

[@sherylwood8879]

Bro, I gotta Pray Now !!!💕