Vietnam Camouflage Test

[@michaelegotti6439]

imagine seeing this guy in your back yard

[@joshuaamado6152]

You wouldn't see him at all he's camouflaged

[@jorgetheyellowgreenbean5908]

Joshua Amado exactly

[@cortex8239]

"I can smell you from here, Charles!"

[@Colin_Yote]

Who

[@muscalay7516]

I would go shake his hand and completely nerd out at the gear 😂

[@Brent0331]

Ha, thanks for the mention brother. I did a early war Marine rifleman video as well. My buddy Bruce and I were talking about doing something like this very soon but we ended up doing the skit instead, maybe in the future.

[@MikeB128]

Haha I knew you'd be lurking. Yeah I might just call your skit an ERDL test so I don't have to do it lol. Overall I think this uniform did pretty well considering it's a flat color. Thanks for watching!

[@Brent0331]

@@MikeB128 ha, Agreed! OG is good to go.

[@brucecamparmament3728]

Small world, I just stumbled across this video, this post, and have started watching Mike's Vietnam series!

[@Brent0331]

@@MikeB128 Alright Mike, you said you like regular straight leg infantry stuff. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJeUmqeVnphobrc

[@Valorius]

@@MikeB128 Is that che guerva in your avatar?

[@llovemoneyyy]

“Hey it’s Mike b coming at you from Vietnam”

[@MikeB128]

Would have been more funny if you got my name correct........

[@nam430]

A TRUE VIETNAMESE IS HERE BOI. Proof: đang nói tiếng Việt đây này

[@mepo456]

@@nam430 ok but that is cringe tho.

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

My dad was in Vietnam as an Army Ranger and retired from the army a couple years after we moved to a small college town in Oklahoma, he got me a lot of surplus fatigues and gear from the base. I had several sets of original Vietnam jungle fatigues including the tiger stripe set, complete with web gear. he told me to wear two canteens with the "fanny pack" and ammo pouches suspenders. I went on lots of patrols when I was a kid in the woods here and had lots of fun with friends. Looking back, I wish I had kept all that stuff it would be very collectible now. (also had the steel pots and original camo covers) Also an M16 training rifle that was all rubber except for the barrel that you could attach a bayonet.

[@dorianforces116]

r/thathappened

[@fivehead6675]

Surplus city!

[@cortex8239]

@@dorianforces116 Ah yes...Because a dad having a kit of his old gear which he allowed his son to use is totally 100% unbelievable. More like RRRR/nothinghappens Go back to reddit, fattie.

[@benis4958]

@@dorianforces116 "something mildly interesting happens" r/thathappened r/nothingeverhappens r/ihaveamicropenis r/imafatretard

[@K37-h1z]

Ah man wish you'd kept all that stuff!

[@Pattern51lover]

Lol so good to finally see this stuff is a grassy field instead of a snowy one! 😂👍🏻

[@MikeB128]

The people spoke and wouldn't stop nagging, so I gave them what I could with what I had to work with : a shitload of snow haha.

[@Pattern51lover]

Mike B ha! True that. Well I enjoy both videos. Keep up the good work man 👍🏻

[@James-ir7om]

That was snow I thought that those were the sandy beaches of north baja

[@napluvr4173]

"We were always lookin' for this guy named Charlie."

[@thekhoifish0146]

“Lieutenant Dan was always getting this funny feeling about a rock or a stick or something”

[@zia_militaria4825]

Everybody gangsta until the trees start speaking Vietnamese

[@mdkcjtl5523]

Another stupid comment

[@Mr.Meeseeke]

@@mdkcjtl5523 pretty bold words for someone who's named after the sound a plunger makes

[@nam430]

Thích làm sao hả. Bố mày là người Việt nam đấy

[@motorsphere356]

Everybody gangsta till the bush starts speaking SASR

[@Joshua_N-A]

And then the waters start to speak Korean.

[@pickledrobbins767]

Hey it's Mike B coming at you from Mommy's Rice field

[@shawnr771]

It is two color camoflague. One dry color, one wet color from sweat. Only problem is on camo you are supposed to darken high spots and lighten low spots. This is the exact opposite of what happens when you sweat. Still one of the best uniforms.

[@praack4563]

just found this channel- love these "where's waldo" moments.... i remember the big controversy over this set and the tiger stripes back in the day...

[@HoboRoadrunner]

Mike thanks for the videos.

[@MikeB128]

Thanks for watching!

[@cwd_saturn5108]

ASMR Nam’ Flashbacks

[@Duffman2345]

Damn good content Mike, looking forward to the next video!

[@Sergei_Krankov]

You give me a lot of tips love your vids thanks

[@brendan805]

4:00 if you were crouched, you couldnt see a thing.

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing , I'm always drawn to OD , it's what I grew up with and what we wore in the 70's 👍

[@willspanish]

These videos are really interesting, Thanks.

[@unclelumbago_1899]

That is some nice kit right there fantastic job

[@genius5567ismereal]

"Let's play find the Vietcong!"

[@pan1cked120]

i started playing the walking in nam scene from forest gump in the background and some of the audio actually lined up whith Mike's actions during his test lol

[@AidenSquitti]

big fan mike b I agree with your burger king oder

[@3ggztr3m3b33tz]

I believe it's very important to note that camouflage only has to work once- just the one time you pass off that green blob as a leaf can be the one time that it's someone with an rifle ready to blast your head off.

[@PARR53]

Awesome video brother. Good job.

[@ThatC10Guy]

It’d be funny to just be going through a nature trail and seeing this guy roaming the woods.

[@williamdawson4023]

That's what you see when you cross paths with me

[@ricefarmerman6897]

*primes M16A1* “This ain’t a toy kid.”

[@Huy_Nguyen_USA]

Shape and silhouette really matters.

[@akompsupport]

This is great demo. Thanks for posting! Very interesting!

[@MasterVideoStudios]

shhhhhhhh... the charlie, they're in the trees.

[@PirateHeadcrab]

mike b flexes on us with his incredible kit

[@MikeB128]

Pirate Headcrab comments with stupid "Flexing" shit as per usual on KZbin.

[@toolisthebestband1157]

I can appreciate just how good the helmet covers were at hiding the soldiers I mean you have to duck down but hey sixty’s camo vs acu im sold on the old stuff

[@Gieszkanne]

That bare under arms really stick out. A lot of GIs did that in Vietnam War but it wasnt a good idea! But in this rich green environment simple green works better than many camouflage patterns.

[@Loeildechat]

Funny how the only thing having camouflage, beeing the helmet, is the thing that comes out the most :)

[@Sanderford]

It is interesting to see how hard it really is to see someone in OD green when he's trying to stay hidden.

[@BUBBA808]

*“They’re in the trees! Get in the bunker!”*

[@ydkshelf5310]

What those who played airsoft in the woods felt like in tall grass, as kids or teenagers those were good days 2:08.

[@roymorris03]

Nice video keep them coming please

[@danielmackormack8524]

Thank you

[@senorjuanwick9818]

Awesome videp but why do you have the ruck so low, looks painful as hell

[@joekurtz8303]

Been collecting OD slant pocket ( Xl long) top. Harder to find, keep my eyes peeled for em'. Ww2 helmet w/ `found' reversible cover and band.(same). History buff, so enjoy videos. Gifted recently an EDRL USMC slant top w tailored pocket left sleeve...

[@tylertapp131]

Damn dude has a cool ass place for this kind of demo. I could imagine Nam havin some areas that look real Similar to this.

[@minutemanstudios1338]

When you crouched at 2:04, you disappeared in to the bush!

[@douglasspende6685]

My grandfather, uncle's were in WW2 and Dad in Vietnam all Marines. Their uniforms for were different and gear today. I was a Marine in 1987 1991. I was in Panama, columbia, Nicaragua and philippines. You talk about jungles. We had Nam stuff!

[@nerfspartanEBF25]

Yeah, the #1 thing that gives your position away is movement, which lines up with what I was taught.

[@tomritter493]

Boy that takes me back

[@joshuaamado6152]

Video should be named "ASMR VIETNAM PATROL 👀"

[@maximilianpieper8680]

Great video

[@jonathangreer7587]

Not bad. Better than the army ACU grey digital pattern from the 2000’s. I felt bad for them. I was lucky I got to wear marpat.

[@MikeB128]

I wore ACUs in Iraq. Was the worst uniform ever.

[@vonostrau8432]

@@MikeB128 nothing against, but why do you think so? I personally find ACU/UCPs pretty good, as I appreciate their ability to adjust to the environment after some time. If you're in the desert, it will catch some sand and dirt. In the forest = mud and green. I mean, it is definitely not the best camouflage ever made, however it is supposed to be universal, and I would say, it makes a good job of being so. Honestly you can make any color out of the white/grey. Just my opinion tho... Thank you for your service btw.

[@MikeB128]

@@vonostrau8432 Well, since you look like you're younger, and never had to wear them in a combat zone, they do not "catch dirt". In the sunlight in Iraq, they turned a shade of bright blue, so no matter how much dirt they "caught" (mostly sweat salt, not dirt as there's very little moisture in that environment), they were still highly visible from a long distance. UCP doesn't adjust to any environment unless it's a certain color rock in a certain part of the world. When you're in a combat zone, you don't have time to wait for your uniform to "adjust to the environment" like you do when you're playing airsoft. Make sense?

[@Cody-ho9qx]

Mike B Wish they’d just go back to desert cammies for the Middle East at least for Europe and Korea the OCPs work pretty well

[@joeantonelli202]

It seemed interesting to me, so go ahead brother.

[@ricefarmerman6897]

Now people, welcome back to another episode of…drumroll please…WHERE’S WALDO! VIETNAM EDITION!

[@ricefarmerman6897]

I’m just going to say first so none of you people can say it.

[@shanehanson7514]

Come to Big lakes Tactical event! This Aug... Rock it with our GIs

[@MikeB128]

Yeah no. I can't stand the owner of that place and most people who "hang out" up there. Hard fucking pass.

[@shanehanson7514]

@@MikeB128 really? What happens?

[@MikeB128]

@@shanehanson7514 Nothing important, I just have better things to do than give the owner cash to go hang around a bunch of kids playing army all weekend...Again, hard fucking pass...

[@robs2747]

Watch out for ticks @mikeb

[@MikeB128]

Yeah I've only had two so far this year, but had a deer tick on my cell phone this morning.

[@robs2747]

@@MikeB128 they are nasty sobs

[@MikeB128]

@@robs2747 Yeah I hate the fucking things.

[@billborg8104]

Mike, a bit off topic, however in some of your 'helmet' tests, you're wearing a Rhodesian camo shirt. Is it an original or a repro as I served in the Rhodesian army 1978 to 1980 when I 'took the gap'. I had previously served in the Australian Army both reserves and regular. I still have one of my original 'Rhodie' issued shirts in excellent condition complete with the 'ARMY' patch. Sadly, it's 'shrunk' over the years and is too tight to wear. I still wear my now very worn and faded 'keke' cap for driving. Rhodesian camouflage was certainly effective. the flap comes in handy for the rain and sun. I did purchase a WPG repro that is almost as good as the original. By the way, have you done a ballistics test on a British Mk 3 (WW2 issue) Brody style helmet?

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Why on earth would you voluntarily fight in a military like the American Military,Australian Defence Forces,British Armed Forces, the French and Spanish ones, the Portuguese one, the South African one and the Rhodesian one

[@Autobotmatt428]

Effective I lost sight of you a few times

[@doubledragan]

Should the cover on the creek!

[@unclelumbago_1899]

Why is there a floating m16? I don’t see anyone

[@GypsyMoFoJoe]

No G.I. green towel?

[@MikeB128]

No. Not everyone carried one............Christ....

[@entity9742]

Where do you find this stuff ive been collecting for years and haven't found anything like this The most interesting thing i think I've ever found is a mfg 46 fog light or it may have been used as a base light

[@maldenfoster]

Entity I always looked at gun shows they would have at least 1 nam booth then 4 or 5 nazi booths

[@SourceOfMadnessMusic..]

GET SOME!

[@MikeB128]

Yeah, yeah, we've all seen FMJ........

[@rustynail8484]

I enjoyed the video. Have you done one with the current camo of the US Army and Marines?

[@MikeB128]

Not yet.

[@2S1L3NT]

Hahaha, Subd. Love the content brother

[@culloden23]

Too bad they didn’t issue ERDL for a general uniform. Only SF teams

[@MikeB128]

Marines were being issued ERDLS in the Early 70s. Conventional Troops.

[@Bob252-z4x]

Wow it’s just arms and a face walking through the jungle. If only can cream and rolling sleeves down had been thought of. Took another 40 year before that happened

[@TheCarDemotic]

How do you go about getting/painting your grenades?

[@MikeB128]

I do them myself.

[@SHK_FISHING]

Can you do a Shooting test for the SSH 40 Russian helmet please?

[@MikeB128]

Can you learn to use the "search" function please? I already did.....

[@mericaguy5549]

Is it worth buying originals, or get a more modern brand (McRae)? I’m tired of getting the cheap knock offs. And they can barely drain and fall apart.

[@MikeB128]

McRaes are pretty good from what I hear. Other than that, you can't beat the original quality.

[@johnsperling235]

This video gives me the urge to listen to "All along the Watchtower" for some reason.

[@MikeB128]

That's because you have a basic bitch "understanding" of the Vietnam War..

[@michaelperez5822]

I like Vietnam because of the Palm tree's and Water Fall's

[@MikeB128]

Do you like Tater Tots as well?

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@MikeB128 Have you thought about doing a late 1960’s 1970’s operation banner British Army soldier. Or Irish Army ranger in East Timor, as I have heard that Us based websites have been selling Irish army uniforms.

[@matthewingram3141]

Is Vietnam more humid than Kentucky? Feels like you’ll met here.

[@MikeB128]

Yes.

[@robinbowie8093]

Where's Waldo for CHADS

[@Ks-zv6js]

Literally just watched the other one about a day ago

[@elijahatkins904]

what rifle do you use? im looking into reenacting but cant find anything on the weapons. is it just a blank gun?

[@DeepwaterTidewater]

Pretty sure that's an actual weapon.

[@masonc9496]

Could you do a video on the xm177

[@MikeB128]

Sure, either send me one, or become a Patreon supporter so I can get a replica.

[@Dragons997]

Where can I get Vietnam fatigues for fairly cheap?

[@Dragons997]

Also great video, thank you

[@MikeB128]

You can't. They haven't been cheap in many years, and most of the reproductions are horrible and not like the originals at all.

[@Dragons997]

Mike B well shit, thanks anyways

[@Dragons997]

Mike B I doubt it but is there any chance you’ll get anymore boxes of them?

[@kilo393]

Nice video. Where'd you get the helmet cover?

[@teodorogerald]

2 words Online shopping

[@garythesnail1181]

I got ticks on me from watching this

[@MikeB128]

Actually only had a couple. Was VERY surprising. I got eaten up by those Goddamned Mosquitoes though.

[@lazyworm94]

Do you know if there are anymore of those vietnam jungle fatigue shirts? I want one very badly and I've checked the website you've linked in your videos but they don't seem to be on there

[@MikeB128]

They have been sold out for a while. My supplier is out of them and I won't be able to get anymore in the foreseeable future.

[@lazyworm94]

@@MikeB128 that's unfortunate, I've seen some im different surplus websites but i need help with figuring out if they're the right quality as the originals and all that before buying which tends to be the hard part. You have any other sellers you could suggest that sell authentic ones or close to the original?

[@MikeB128]

@@lazyworm94 No, and none of the repros are even close. Sorry.

[@motorsphere356]

In my opinion this shows why the Australians were in alot of ways superior when it came to blending in with their environment.

[@herbwag6456]

Looks like mosquito country but I don't see any buzzing around or you swatting any. Plenty here in NW Wisconsin!

[@MikeB128]

You didn't hear the three that hit the camera? And I kept moving around for a reason. I wanted to stay more still to show the camouflage properties, but the mosquitoes were so thick that I couldn't stop moving. In the final scene, I definitely got eaten up, if you made it that far in to the video..

[@herbwag6456]

@@MikeB128 Interesting, they must have using good camouflage!

[@MikeB128]

@@herbwag6456 It was also about to rain and overcast, so they were a bit harder to see.

[@Hubert_Cumberdale_]

9:23

[@tomphotography3649]

Were you actually in the army

[@MikeB128]

Why does that matter?

[@limeybonesjones7395]

good vid

[@BUBBA808]

*Mike B be lookin cute, not gonna lie.*

[@MikeB128]

*sigh* here we go....................

[@BUBBA808]

Mike B sorry😂

[@ejercitolibertadorenexilio6138]

Mike its that ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA ON THE SHIRTS YOU ARE SELLING.

[@MikeB128]

If you're too unobservant and stupid to realize that it's not him, you should not be subscribed to me...

[@vincem9468]

I don’t know if you read these comments but you should make a historically and somewhat scientifically sound akm vs m16 video. Using period guns, reproduced ammo, cleaning technic. Finally make sure you use multiple guns and variations.

[@MikeB128]

Yeah I'll just go pick my money tree in the back yard and make it happen.. Sounds like a really affordable video to make.

[@vincem9468]

​@@MikeB128 You got 80,000 gun loving followers and a ton of surplus. Im sure you could do it not to mention you would probably get a lot of views.

[@MikeB128]

@@vincem9468 You obviously don't know much about production and costs...

[@vincem9468]

@@MikeB128 I don't actually expect you to perform a scientific study I'm just saying it would be an easy way to get views. It would also be interesting to see how the US and Vietnamese soldiers were trained. I think you would be able to make an entertaining video but also be a little bit more analytical than most youtubers.

[@mdkcjtl5523]

Nice M16A1 dude

[@MikeB128]

XM16E1*

[@jamjarlee4560]

Lot skinnier then that my man

[@ryanminor9826]

Merry tick picking

[@jamjarlee4560]

Thats odd

[@oslikoslikoff1261]

Funny!

[@chuyenbaychim3199]

💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍

[@juliehayashi2103]

can see you

[@shawnofdanaukota3843]

Even though you are wearing your uniform I can still see you.

[@MikeB128]

Wow, nothing gets past you.

[@teakettle_timmy3922]

It’s called test for a reason lol

[@lndahanoi2438]

Việt Nam chempion