Walnut Dyeing 2! ACU? From Worthless To Tacti-Cool!

Walnut Dyeing 2! ACU? From Worthless To Tacti-Cool! After my first video posted a year ago, I have been bombarded with questions. Many of which I couldn't answer then. After some experimentation in this new autumn season, those questions will be answered!
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[@jerrymandarren]

ACU can be dyed green and or brown, it is a fantastic night vision camo as it actually disrupts the visual lines w some IR, in the winter time/ fall at night/low light it can be a good transitional camo. More importantly you can grab an unlimited amount of ACU/ABU gear for dumb cheap.

[@boonedockery7220]

Jerry, You Speak Absolute Truth! Thank you for writing it so concisely! I hope everyone on this thread reads it!

[@basementwalls8418]

I understand that certain laundry soaps contain "brighteners" which severly degrade the IR effectiveness of the clothing. Is there any affect on that when it comes to dying the fabric?

[@5jjt]

For those who don't know, boiling the acorns produces a brown water, which is a process called "Leaching," and it helps remove the bitterness from acorns making them much more edible. Takes multiple boils, but in a shtf scenario, you can eat them in hard form, or flour form.

[@boonedockery7220]

Justin, I have done this many times in the past and the bread made with processed acorns is absolutely delicious! It is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that the leaching process is repeated until there is NO visible oil on the surface of the still water of the leaching bath. For those that don't know, consuming unprocessed acorns can kill you in a survival situation! The tannins in the acorn will cause the stomach to contract and stay contracted. It will pelletize anything in the stomach preventing any digestion from continuing. You would basically wind up starving to death or succumbing to severe dehydration. Modern Medical facilities may be able to reverse the effects, but if you are in the wilderness.... you'll dye a slow painful death.

[@alfonsedente9679]

@@boonedockery7220 which is why i dont take advice from people that randomly chime-in their "secrets" that they partially read from a wiki page

[@boonedockery7220]

@@alfonsedente9679 Sage Wisdom Justin!

[@alfonsedente9679]

@@boonedockery7220 no joke bro, i can count how many times i see people trading advice on edible plants and mushrooms. It rarely dawns on people to go to the library, and get a botany or mushroom atlas. (One of those ancient ones with the hand-drawn pics by a scientist)

[@boonedockery7220]

@@alfonsedente9679 AMEN!!!! Do you think any of "them" have been to a "Library" since grade school, when it was not their choice?

[@mrfitz96]

Holy crap, I can't believe how good your Walnut Variant ACU looks. If you get the color shade right I could imagine it also being an effective camo on muddy beaches/shoreline, & certain mountain, rocky desert or even savanna environments.

[@boonedockery7220]

ABSOLUTELY! When I was was reenacting, I walnut dyed much of my clothing and kit. I participated in woods tacticals from South Georgia to Southern Maine, East Coast to the Mississippi and it was always an effective color year round. The ACU/UCP just provides a subtle pattern to the natural hue obtained through this process.

[@Arbiter55555]

So, not 100% if it's true or not, but I remember hearing from several people that UCP is actually MEANT to be dyed by washing it in local mud of your operational environment prior to going on patrol. I wanna say it was in an official publication, but the source eludes me. If you see guys deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan for months, you'll notice their dirtied, almost dyed UCP uniforms actually worked pretty damn well. I had a similar personal experience when wearing them in the Georgia mud at Fort Benning, and it worked pretty damn well. Thanks for showing yet another great way to dye UCP. Having this in winter time, and the Apple Green Rit dye for summer would make for a fantastic uniform standard for any prepper or airsofter or some such.

[@blakedavis2447]

If that’s legit it’s low key genius but having a dirty uniform would never be “allowed”

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

Consider rabbit, squirrel, deer, foxes, etc. All of them spent millions of years in the Eastern Woods and edges of plains, and they tend to tans, brown, rust, greys etc. Seems a great idea to walnut stain your kit.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! I agree completely!

[@mattfleming86]

Browns and tans work year round. Green works great 1-3 seasons. Field Drab with some mud splatters, some charcoal and grease stains, and a handful of scattered grass stains would be the worlds best camo. You can't change mind on that. When things get spicy camouflage Appalachistan Cartharttflage will become a legend for generations to come.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@mattfleming86 Oh Yeah!!!!

[@another3997]

A squirrel looks very out of place in a primarily green environment, rabbits stand out on green grass, which is where they sit and eat. Bears are recognisable at a distance because they're a fairly uniform colour with a distinctive silhouette. A deer stand out in a lot of areas too. Colour is only part of their solutions. UCP is a mixture of tans, greys and greens, and works quite well in certain environments or at certain distances. A lot of camo that looks effective close up, becomes a human shaped, dark 'blob' further away, whereas predominately lighter colours may not look good close up, but work better at a distance.

[@StoningXStephen]

Excellent work. It has made a huge difference in how well it blends in with the woodlands. I wood call it Sasquatch Camo after watching you stalk through the trees like that. 😁👍

[@boonedockery7220]

You Nailed It! They Dyed ACU/UCP is from this point forward shall be named the Sasquatch Pattern! Yeah, I pretty much demonstrated ninja like stalking skills. Should have added a disclaimer that only trained professionals should ever attempt those techniques! 😆😅😄😆😅😄😊😉👍

[@j.r.zavala]

I like that, dubbed as "Sasquatch Camo" pattern. Excellent!

[@daveh7720]

I was just about to say, once this dyeing process catches on there'll be a lot more reports of Sasquatch sightings.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

The intro was worth its weight in gold, fantastic video, for hunters out there looking for low cost gear.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks, I try to keep things light and have fun with it. I glad you liked it!

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

I remember when I was a kid I visited Mount Rushmore and my dad got an Artful picture of some soldiers standing in a granite viewing area with the Monuments in the background. It's funny, Polished Granite is the only thing that ACU Blends in with. Even then, only a specific type of granite. Another thing I remember is being told that it's "actually the best camouflage" and that it "tricks the eye and blends in with everything" I like most people think that it looks like crap. However the Walnut ACU looks cool, well done, I'm impressed.

[@boonedockery7220]

I agree completely and Thank You! I bought two complete sets of UCP ACUs for less than a ACU OCP shirt. Fall through Spring it will work great and even in Summer it works well. Have a great day my friend!

[@DarkWolff.]

This walnut dye on the acu looks very cool , always thought acu was horrible but have seen some dye jobs including this is a game changer

[@boonedockery7220]

I have been researching RIT Dye mixing formulas to create specific colors and I can't wait to try them out. Until then, I am elated with the walnut dye effectiveness! Have a great day!

[@TacShooter]

That opening gets you an instant subscribe.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! You probably haven't ran across to many master illusionists like me on KZbin have you?😆😅😄😊😉👍

[@justdoingitjim7095]

As a side note, for you guys needing to camo your stands or blinds, I found that flat, milk chocolate colored latex paint (exterior) blends with everything in the woods. I used it on my tripods, my climbing and strap on stands and my ladder stand! Even knowing where they are you have a hard time seeing them until you're close to them. They don't need anything else, but if you want to break up the outline a little more, a sparing application of flat black in small amounts helps. But, do it with an almost dry brush so you don't get any hard edges. Hope this helps and good luck.

[@boonedockery7220]

Awesome!

[@nhredleg9587]

ACU=Army Combat Uniform. The pattern is: UCP=Universal Camouflage Pattern. The ACU can be other camo patterns such as OEF-CP (Operation Enduring Freedom-Camouflage Pattern aka Multicam, OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern aka Scorpion W2)

[@boonedockery7220]

You are correct! Believe it or not, I knew that. Over the course of time people (including soldiers that worn them) have started referring to the ACU in UCP as ACU's. Technically the OCP pattern is used for the ACU design as well. Therefore, I (at least) doubled the mistake. I posted a link in the description box to one of Grunt Proof's videos in which he eloquently explains the mix-n-match acronyms conundrum. When I was in the Army we were issued BDU's (Battle Dress Uniforms) in both Woodland and Desert patterns. Both were BDUs. For us "BDUs" were Woodland. We called the Desert BDUs Chocolate Chips. Acronyms.... 😊😉👍 In Any Regard THANK YOU! Have A Great Day My Friend!

[@ivanquiles4903]

You have no idea how many arguments I've had about this. Quick way to end it is to tell a soldier to check his/her top tag

[@boonedockery7220]

@@ivanquiles4903 🤣😅😆👍

[@comandercoconut4921]

Absolutely

[@clydemactavish3457]

Yeah but everyone calls them ACU as interchangeable between the uniform and camo pattern. Even OCP is what people call the new uniform as well as the pattern.

[@skalagrim99]

Did the same thing with walnut hulls and a set of the original 5 color desert camo from the late 70's, about 20 years ago. That made a nice set of hunting camo's. One thing I've noticed is that if you do your dye in a iron pot you'll get darker brown than if you use an aluminum pot. The aluminum seemed to make the cloth turn light brown or a dirty grey.

[@boonedockery7220]

Great insight! Thank you for sharing this James!

[@5jjt]

You can dye polymer mags, pistol frames, ru k sack clips, etc by using synthetic rit dye and hot water, just before boiling, dunked for about 7 minutes. It's easy to fo from lighter to dark, but not so much from dark to light. I tried it and it works fantastic.

[@boonedockery7220]

Again, Justin, Thank you for adding to the knowledge collection in these comments! I have dyed PVC projects with RIT Dye, I actually add a little of the PVC surface prep solvent to the dye and it allows the dye to set much deeper than with plain dye alone. I will definitely try the vinegar dip on my future dye projects on the stubborn bits! Might take a little bit of time on items with a lot of buckles but it will be well worth it! Thanks again for your knowledgeable contributions! I deeply appreciate it!

[@Bethwright1613]

So nice to see your channel getting the attention it deserves. It's rewarding to see you educating others outside of being one of the best educators I've had the pleasure of being taught by. I look forward to seeing how your channel progresses. Keep up the awesomeness.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You VERY MUCH Bethany! I really appreciate your support and encouragement!😊😉👍

[@kennethwilson8633]

Nice if I saw you in the woods I would think senior Bigfoot. Have fun stay safe.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Kenneth! I am seriously considering naming the new and improved pattern the Squatch or Sasquatch Pattern!

[@Khanclansith]

The Uniform cut is Army Combat Uniform (ACUs), the camouflage is Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). The ACU has been issued in UCP, Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Patter/Multicam (OEFCP) and Operational Camouflage Patter/Scorpion W2 (OCP) The Yellow and Pink tints are the Fire resistant treatments applied to FRACUs. UCP was developed in a government lab, so it was picked to avoid spending money on further licensees of Multicam...

[@boonedockery7220]

You are correct! Believe it or not, I knew that. Over the course of time people (including soldiers that worn them) have started referring to the ACU in UCP as ACU's. Technically the OCP pattern is used for the ACU design as well. Therefore, I (at least) doubled the mistake. I posted a link in the description box to one of Grunt Proof's videos in which he eloquently explains the mix-n-match acronyms conundrum. When I was in the Army we were issued BDU's (Battle Dress Uniforms) in both Woodland and Desert patterns. Both were BDUs. For us "BDUs" were Woodland. We called the Desert BDUs Chocolate Chips. Acronyms.... 😊😉👍 In Any Regard THANK YOU! Have A Great Day My Friend! Thank you very much for the Fire resistant fabric information! I didn't have a clue. I followed the Testing and Evaluation program while it was happening. By that point I was aware of Crye Precision, Multicam and their submission into the program. When I read the program was stopped 3/4 of the way through and UCP was the accepted pattern, I was flabbergasted! Of the competing patterns that were made public, every one that I saw were superior patterns. Now that I know walnut dyeing can salvage these inexpensive surplus items, I "appreciate" their availability and bargain basement pricing. I have discovered there are a lot of top quality gear designs out there manufactured by high end companies made in UCP. The same equipment in other patterns are 2 to 3 times the cost even in used condition. I have found a lot of this UCP gear in new, unissued condition at half the price of the same item used, in different patterns. I'm sorry for the long reply, I'm certain it was over kill. Thank you for watching and your comment! Have a Great Day!

[@user-ug5xr2gb6j]

Everywhere ACU is used in reference to the UCP pattern. All the surplus stores and websites. Even my buddies and brother who were in the service during its tenure said ACU in reference to the pattern even if they’re aware of the difference. I didn’t realize it was produced in a government lab which is why they went with it. Glad they finally switched to multi cam.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@user-ug5xr2gb6j Maybe the Army in its infinite wisdom should have come out with another acronym to debut with OCP. Maybe ABU (Army Battle Uniform)?

[@torsten4757]

Hi John, The result of the colored field uniform is significantly better than the original. It is remarkable that a natural product like walnut shells is able to dye synthetic fabrics. That's really impressive. The only thing that is not so good in my opinion are the Velcro surfaces. Especially at the front of the chest, the three Velcro areas look like a smiley face😑😑😑😑. And this well-known impression draws the eye and reveals the camouflage effect. But that's just a small note. Thanks for showing and explaining! Greetings Torsten

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Torsten! I agree with you completely! I will attempt to remove all the Velcro from the next set I dye. I took a much closer look at the design of the shirt and pants and I was left scratching my head with confusion. Not only was the camouflage pattern horribly ineffective but the basic design of the uniform is very poor. I will be replacing all the Velcro closures with buttons as I will add button closures to the blouse just in case the zipper fails. Now, I just have to find a place that I could purchase spare time from... TOO MANY PROJECTS AND TOO LITTLE TIME!!!

[@taylorjackson8464]

Just unstich the from Velcro with a seem ripper.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@taylorjackson8464 👍

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

...Or, you could purchase velcro patches to cover that.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@ronaldrobertson2332 That Is Very True!🤔👍

[@TacticalDoodle]

I think I had an idle thought like this when I was dying those canvas shopping bags....of all the dang solutions, this seems obvious once you see how well it works. Super affordable, AND it's probably gonna prove to be the thinkin' man's camo in due time. No expensive supersealtieroneoperator licenses here, the cool kids will be rockin' ACU's!

[@boonedockery7220]

" the thinkin' man's camo in due time" I LOVE THIS! THANK YOU!!!

[@cheeseman417]

Dude, I just watched your video!, that walnut looks awesome!, actual army issued acu is ridiculously cheap and available right now, meanwhile Navy AOR 2 I dont think is even available for the public! I had actually been considering picking up ACU camo and dyeing it in Navy green.., the Pantone info is out there on the net because it looks just like tree leaf.

[@colebenacquista3338]

Lol. Thanks for the laughs man. Miss you.

[@boonedockery7220]

Brother! The day you posted this, I was walnut dyeing UCP/ACUs in the backyard. I was thinking a lot about you and our trip to the U.P. because I was using one of those staffs we cut and brought home as a dye bath stirring stick. That was a great adventure. Miss You Too Brother!!!!

[@dorianrichardson6255]

I love it even in front of the trees standing still from a distance you would be blending in even in the open ground

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The darker garments work best against the dark earth and wet leaves of your environment. One would think those pants would conceal better than they do against the hardwoods. The 'choreography' was outstanding!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Brother James! Believe it or not, I do all of my own "choreography", as well as all of my own stunt work! Every time I trip and fall in the woods, That's Really ME!!!! I was very happy to have had the opportunity to try a few experiments at The Central Ohio Bushcraft Gathering! The trousers I dyed with only hot water and a single bag of dried hulls did a great job of changing the pattern just enough to be effective. Ideally, I would like the dye to be half way between the color of the blouse and the trousers. I am not going to re-dye the trousers so I can test the pattern/color effectiveness from now through Spring.

[@stjjames]

1: ACU (Army Combat Uniform)is a uniform, UCP (Universal Camo Pattern) is the color. ACU’s were made in M81 & OCP/Multicam/Scorpion. 2: UCP was created by the Army/DOD, using the same pattern as Marpat, AOR 1/2 & Cadpat. It’s still the best performing pattern in NATO’s inventory- under nir. 3: Multicam has pink in it & the British used pink in North Africa, in WW2.

[@culley8841]

The virgin ACU vs the chad MARPAT.

[@c_branco]

Very informative video! Never thought ACU could be transformed into an effective camo! Really cool! Greatings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! It really amazed me as well! Welcome to the channel, and to Southeastern Ohio through my videos!!

[@TheJimtanker]

I've got three HUGE pecan trees at my house. I'm definitely going to be doing this.

[@debluetailfly]

There is red in camo. Colors are mixed to make the cam0 colors. I have a camo fleece hoodie. The first time I washed it, the water was blood red! Glad I washed it in a bucket by itself. Just found your channel, so you have a new sub.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Very Much Daniel! I deeply appreciate your comment and subscription!

[@BFVgnr]

That looks a lot like the UCP-D pattern that was trialed in Afghanistan. Also, ACU is the uniform, UCP is the pattern. 'Army Combat Uniform', 'Universal Camo Pattern'. As for 'universal', it's not. And it's really sad how much money the Army spent on it. They could have kept the existing M81 woodland and the 3 color desert patterns, and used those patterns with the new ACU, instead of going with a crap pattern that 'might have been effective against a peer/near-peer opponent', but Iraq and AFG were not peer opponents, they were literal insurgencies. Multicam would have been an excellent all around choice, especially now that there are climate/region specific MC patterns such as Arid, Tropic, and Black. Anyway, that's a great job on making those actually 'camo'. Hats off to you on the great job and tutorials

[@TexanTheFirst]

I used to dye old, faded BDU garments years ago. This is some great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you very much! I love doing this kind of stuff. I'm grateful to have the means to share it!

[@brianl426]

Outstanding news on the ACU pouches and other accessories. Glad they took the stain.

[@boonedockery7220]

Same here Brian! I have an order of pouches and packs arriving tomorrow. More Videos To Come!

[@ben8086]

This popped up in my recommended. I really admire your humor ,and your creativity.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Very Much Ben! I hope you find one or two more of my videos you like!

[@a.freeman819]

Pink was used by the British commandos during WW2. Specifically, they painted their trucks pink. Its an interesting story that I recommend looking into.

[@99Racker]

They used the pink in the desert of Africa.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

My native American grandfather taught me to make stain from walnuts when I was very young.

[@boonedockery7220]

You are a very fortunate man to have had that experience! Too little of that these days.

[@ModernRefugee]

I’ve got walnuts and a acu shirt. I’m going to try this. I’ve dyed other things with black walnuts, like t-shirts and micarta knife scales. So this sounds like a good progression. Thank you.

[@boonedockery7220]

OOOOOOOOOoooooooo..... Micarta....... BRILLIANT! ANOTHER VIDEO!!!!! Thank You!!!! Just out of curiosity, have you ever tried tie-dyeing with walnut hulls? It's on my to do list. Good luck with any and everything you dye in the future! If you'd like to share some pics email them to [e-mail] I'd love to see them. Have a great evening!

[@ModernRefugee]

@@boonedockery7220 I have not tried tie dyeing and if I’ll can get the acu shirt to turn out I will do a video on it and will definitely mention I got the idea from you. Thank you for your video and ideas!

[@boonedockery7220]

@@ModernRefugee Thank You! I just subscribed to your channel and can't wait to start watching!

[@alexkauff]

I like this idea! 3 questions: 1) How badly does this bleed from sweat? 2) (Long shot) How does this look under night vision? 3) (EDIT: I watched your video about permethrin and it answered my third question.)

[@shkibby1]

The RIT dyes work well, too. I really like the Kelly Green for a springtime green ACU patterned pack. I'll have to gather up some walnuts for the next one!

[@boonedockery7220]

Cool! I've been researching RIT Dye Mixing Formulas to create specific colors. However, I have had no time to experiment with them.

[@corporaterobotslave400]

Try some apple green, seems to be more nature-accurate.

[@jhutch1470]

I think I liked the pants the best. The lightest shade you had was the best looking.

[@Clockwork0nions]

alternatively, for those among us in places where nuts and acorns are not in abundance, you can use the dark brown or brown RIT dye to make ACU actually useful :)

[@boonedockery7220]

True!

[@ewaynegaskins4606]

Coffee works also

[@williamolliges2622]

@@ewaynegaskins4606what’s the secret to using coffee? I have a sagebrush camo pattern shirt that’s faded to unusable. Tried coffee, but it didn’t stick.

[@LancerMyMan]

Really good reuse of the ACUs. I wore this pattern from 2007 through 2014, and was issued Multicam when deployed, so the Army didn’t think think it was very useful. The ACU uniform was comfortable. With silk weight underwear and waffle fleece, it could be worn in the field without a jacket until it got below freezing. Dying this uniform from surplus is likely cheaper than buying a new set of the latest pattern, and it will hold up well enough for most backwoods activity. I used surplus uniforms before I was in service, and they definitely were cheaper than fancy, name brand gear, and never had an issue with function or wear.

[@LancerMyMan]

I would recommend dying a set of the desert tan waffle fleece, top and bottom. Great under garment, and a very cheap surplus item when “new”. Only get fleece made with Polartec because that was the GI issued fleece. I wear one a lot and it works great like a sweater, but breaths and dries fast.

[@boonedockery7220]

Awesome! Great information! Thank you for sharing it!

[@Scannerhead]

Don't forget to check E-bay also. Adding vinegar to dyes also helps it set. What about tie dyeing ? Got lots of walnut trees on my property defiantly will be trying some experiments. Noticed the not as dark did seem to have a little better camo pattern on the floor of the forest.

[@boonedockery7220]

I have used Vinegar with Rit Dye on items in the past and it really help set the pigment in the fabric. So far all of the items I dyed with the walnut hulls has set very well. The key is to have a lot of hulls in your dye bath. I was very happy to have had the opportunity to try a few experiments at The Central Ohio Bushcraft Gathering! The trousers I dyed with only hot water and a single bag of dried hulls did a great job of changing the pattern just enough to be effective. Ideally, I would like the dye to be half way between the color of the blouse and the trousers. I am not going to re-dye the trousers so I can test the pattern/color effectiveness from now through Spring. I have found some great deals on eBay, however, I have learned that when I add links to those items they sell out quickly and are no longer available from the linked sellers when viewers look for them. I found another great vendor that have amazing deals on new never issued items in ACU. I plan on placing an order from them this afternoon. store.glennsarmysurplus.com/acu-digital-c410.aspx There are 3 pages of ACU items. Check them out and compare them with the eBay items and prices. Currently, it has become very important to get the most/ best for our money. Have a great day!

[@slappy8941]

Defiantly isn't the same as definitely.

[@swani3060]

I have the same curiosity about doing tie-dye! Seems logical that partial or multi-colored dying would also help break up your outline.

[@another3997]

The top is too dark, it 'blobs out' once you're a few yards away. But the trousers are pretty good. Up close, the normal UCP looks terrible in the woods, however, try the original, undyed garments at a longer distance... you might be surprised at how effective it can be. The pink hues you mentioned won't stand out beyond arms length. Besides, a beach or desert can look pink at times, as can many environments at sunrise or sunset.

[@Xtree_mist]

I love this acu fix there is so much of this failed pattern out there and this is a great way to fix the base hue. I would really like to see the performance of 50/50 nyco acu pattern after walnut dying under night vision. From a tactical perspective if it works under night vision this will be viral.

[@boonedockery7220]

Joshua, first of all, Thank You! Secondly, you are really on to something! I hadn't considered how the dye would affect the "Night Vision" aspect of the pattern. I know it was specifically designed to be an effective night vision countermeasure pattern. I'll have to reach out to some of my friends to see if anyone has a night vision device. If it works, I'm with you, It Will Go Viral! It Will Be A Walnut Dying Revolution!

[@loneyager5577]

I don’t think that he was referring to the pattern but more the ir reflectivity of the fabric s2 underground has an excellent video on the subject for example most laundry detergents have color brighteners that can ruin camo under night vision making it much more reflective but ya from what I’ve seen for this purpose walnut dyeing this pattern is a wonderful idea how the military didn’t think of dong something similar at scale blows my mind. Keep up the great work

[@boonedockery7220]

@@loneyager5577 Thank You Very Much!!!

[@jasonsolis5416]

I collect many cami load outs, but I live in an apartment in Los Angeles ( married marine who can’t wait to move) I think acu works excellent where I live, all the buildings and sidewalks. I use the abu tiger stripe variant. It’s cheap too. I would recommend other Camo for outdoor environments

[@boonedockery7220]

Solid Info! Thank You!

[@ppspsd]

Outstanding brother!!! You are on to something!! I do like your first method of dyeing it's a little darker, and it would really work VERY WELL in my AO. AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing and for your time in doing such a lengthy project!!!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you very much more comment is very much appreciated!!!!

[@cstgraphpads2091]

The uniform is the ACU, Army Combat Uniform. The pattern is UCP, Universal Camoflage Pattern.

[@boonedockery7220]

You are correct! Believe it or not, I knew that. Over the course of time people (including soldiers that worn them) have started referring to the ACU in UCP as ACU's. Technically the OCP pattern is used for the ACU design as well. Therefore, I (at least) doubled the mistake. I posted a link in the description box to one of Grunt Proof's videos in which he eloquently explains the mix-n-match acronyms conundrum. When I was in the Army we were issued BDU's (Battle Dress Uniforms) in both Woodland and Desert patterns. Both were BDUs. For us "BDUs" were Woodland. We called the Desert BDUs Chocolate Chips. Acronyms.... 😊😉👍 In Any Regard THANK YOU! Have A Great Day My Friend!

[@jthebk3864]

Only addition I'd make is razor blading off the velcro name tag section or putting some died patches on them, definitely a great outcome.

[@boonedockery7220]

I will definitely be removing the Velcro from all future dye projects!

[@1ronKnuckles]

An amazing adaptation turning trash into treasure. I expect this to explode around the surplus using community. For sure I will. Instead of a cap please walnut dye your hair and post a update :)

[@boonedockery7220]

I agree! After I found out that the walnut hulls would dye the Cordura Nylon successfully I started looking at ACU pouches, packs and equipment and I discovered, there are some FANTASTIC items out there! Great Designs by many high-end gear companies all at incredible prices! No one buys them because of the pattern/color. I'm going to go on an ACU shopping spree and get back to DYING! Believe it or not, I had to dye my hair brown when I portrayed Daniel Boone in the History Channel Documentary "Boone and Crockett- The Hunter Heroes". As my hair grew out, I looked like a skunk! 😆😅😄👍 However, I have no plans to walnut dye my hair anytime soon! 😉😊👍

[@peterscotney1]

I dyed my sandy coloured khaki trousers n shirt with a chocolate brown and ended up with a nutria brown that looked the same as the old South African uniform, I was well pleased with the finish !

[@boonedockery7220]

Very Nice!

[@topsecretclownbusiness2266]

I really know the history with this camo going along with marpat and all the controversy with the Marines suing people it's just all nuts this is incredibly funny and smart.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@topsecretclownbusiness2266]

@@boonedockery7220 you're welcome and you earned it by being smart and having a certain kind of thinking about you sir God bless.

[@dennisfarris5960]

In my hippie daze I tie dyed my thermal underwear camo with walnut, onion skins and oak galls. Worked like a dream.

[@Dakurar]

That somehow looks more aesthetic and useful. Well done.

[@boonedockery7220]

I feel they are equal.

[@DF4Trap]

Very cool, My last set I painted with camo paint. I will have to give this a try. I put some walnuts a side for such an occasion. Thanks for sharing.

[@boonedockery7220]

That's fantastic! Please let me know how it turns out! If you can please send pics to [e-mail] .

[@rangerchief8004]

I used a Apple Green dye on a pair of ACU and it blended beautifully into the surrounding woods of North Carolina.

[@boonedockery7220]

Awesome I LOVE The North Carolina Wilderness Areas!

[@rangerchief8004]

@@boonedockery7220. Got stationed here in 88 and love the surrounding country but the cities are a different thing. Keep up the great info. 👍

[@boonedockery7220]

@@rangerchief8004 I can't do cities. I'd feel like a caged animal. Thank You, I'll keep on keep'n on for as long as I can!

[@patricklemoine1818]

ArmyNavyOutdoors is a great place to pick up gear , just about everything I've gotten from Filbe Marines rucksack to Army rucksack and Air Force gear.

[@boonedockery7220]

AGREED!!!

[@Mr_A_Observations]

Great video. I had to use my wifes seam ripper and take off all the velcro from all my surplus. Im not a patch guy anyway.

[@boonedockery7220]

Using the seam ripper is my plan for the next set. I wear the patches I design for the most part but with the Velcro real-estate they put on those uniforms, I could rent out advertising space on them!

[@lokiwartooth1138]

What a perfect color. Great info

[@thirdlantern]

Great video! The tones on that are sweet. Also, UCP is a perfect example of DC getting its bread buttered and real Americans dying from their corruption.

[@boonedockery7220]

AMEN!!!! AMEN!!!! AMEN!!!! COULDN"T AGREE MORE AND WELL SAID!!!!!

[@GarryNichols]

Just dye a boonie add few leaves and your good. Nice, thanks for sharing .

[@boonedockery7220]

The boonie is in the cart! Waiting for pay day!!!!

[@garrettwilson1215]

Awsome! Can't wait to watch the other video and try it! I bought molle ll ruck shoulder straps for my treestand and got DCU camo because it was cheapest but the tan is driving me crazy! Thanks

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Much Betterer!!!...Loved the open...Thanks amigo...woods

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks Brother! I will often tell my students to try a particular technique as it will make their work "More Gooder"! Some think it's hilarious others get highly annoyed... I'm happy either way!😊😊😊👍

[@helgeb.7200]

Thank you very much for this video! This reminds me of a book on US Civil War uniforms. It also described how the Southern states, out of necessity, dyed their uniforms with walnut shells. A Yankee officer noted "the rebels wore strange brown uniforms that were very ugly to look at." 🤭 NO! This looks pretty good and is quiet an improvement of the grey AT pattern! Congratulations! 👍 This is really awesome and a good inspiration!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Very Much! The Colonial Frontiersmen used walnut dyeing extensively during the 18th century as well. I'm very pleased you enjoyed the video!

[@JourneysADRIFT]

The pinkish tone is to aid in dawn/dusk operations in the desert. Take a look at classic desert camo from WW2, various groups used a pinkish color.

[@daveouterspace]

Thank you for this video . Even if using purchased dye the savings would still be significant but I have a walnut forest near my house so I will do this method

[@boonedockery7220]

That's Awesome AND Thank You!!!!

[@theroidragedtrex7908]

Seen a few other channels do this and it's making me wanna get my hands on a couple pairs of blouses and trousers. Looks like the walnut is perfect for the dead leaves meanwhile you kinda stick out up top, no matter. There's a fella that used an apple green dye here on YT, you probably seen him, blends perfectly with summer foliage. I would be very impressed if you did a green dye using natural ingredients like you did the walnut, however that seems like a difficult process being that the green from any plant is gonna turn brown... Dunno, but I think if you did you'd have perfect summer and winter uniforms. Hell I think a green blouse for foliage and walnut pants for the forest floor might look strange but could be very effective at a moderate distance.

[@boonedockery7220]

Although I have not tried it yet, There are sources I have readily available that are suppose to produce good green dyes. They Are: Mint, Grasses, Spinach, Sorrel, Queen Anne's Lace, Milk Weed, Plantain Roots, and Nettles.

[@theroidragedtrex7908]

@@boonedockery7220 hell yeah

[@MB-jg4tr]

@@boonedockery7220 I believe Nettles were used for dying WWII OD uniforms, nettle works well as a dye

[@Abrat1]

really good. So far, I have dyed only 100% natural fabrics with walnut. I did not think that it would dye a modern military fabric so well. Interesting how with nylon.

[@boonedockery7220]

Neither did I but way back when I dyed the rip-stop yards goods I found at Wal-Mart, I knew I was on to something!

[@Woodland_Warrior]

Love the video! It was incredibly well done. I also greatly appreciate how down to earth and quick to the point you are while not skimping out on good supplementary information. Liked and subscribed. Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see whats to come.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! This Comment Is DEEPLY APPRECIATED!

[@Woodland_Warrior]

@@boonedockery7220 Of course!

[@boonedockery7220]

@@Woodland_Warrior 👍

[@Jerrymoyer126cav]

Found your channel by chance. As for the ACU's that are pink tint that is something the army started I think in 2007 or 2008. I was issued 4sets in 2008 for oif. The pink tint is IR so it can be seen from any U.S. IR to stop friendly fire.

[@peytonhohenstein3249]

Now the one I would say, I think the ACU pattern may well have been effective in an arctic or sub-arctic environment, maybe not perfect, but if paired with white it may work well

[@shelleypilcher3812]

Here I wanted to watch a movie and I found just the one. Loved your intro.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Shelley! You think I should quit my day job and go pro with this comedy/illusionist thing?😆😅😄😉😊👍

[@shelleypilcher3812]

@@boonedockery7220 only if u know how to survive and thrive without money , or you make more doing your fun skits.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@shelleypilcher3812 😂🤣😅😆👍👍👍I think I'll stick to my day job!

[@ivankrylov6270]

The ucp.pattern is one that looks good when mixed with an environmental color.

[@boonedockery7220]

That is true with any pattern or solid color. Sweat, dirt, dust, stains from local foliage will adapt most any clothing to the environment it's worn in, given enough time to "dirty-up" a bit.

[@ivankrylov6270]

@@boonedockery7220 yeah, but woodland doesn't need a bunch of grass stains to work, and nether does multicam. The old desert camo didn't need to get dirty to work either.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@ivankrylov6270 I believe I may have miss interpreted your original comment. Are you referring to adding natural foliage and the like to the uniform? I apologize, I'm very tired and I'm not firing on all synapses...

[@joepatriot4514]

The darker top works better than the lighter color pants. But still better than original color. Good information. 👍

[@boonedockery7220]

I Agree and Thank You!

[@DriveByShouting]

The UCP Camouflage pattern served us well when attached with 10th Mountain in and out of COP’s in the two combat deployments I had in the Mountains of Afghanistan. UCP also works surprisingly well in deciduous woodlands during winter. ‘The Grey’ tone in it helps it absorb whatever color it’s surrounded by. Even in this video you can see this effect with the tree trunks (Not the leaves). It starts to become really hard to spot at a distance starting at 100 Meters and out. Much the same way A-TACS AU (The Brown/Tan Variant often looks like the FG when used in Green/Woodlands. Light Refraction, absorbtion, and reflection can play some interesting tricks to the human eye. (Cameras make UCP look a lot worse than it is). And no camo works well when moving.

[@boonedockery7220]

For Me, My take on camo is, There Is NO Universal camo. You gotta find what works best for you in your AO in the seasons you operate in them. The KEY POINTS YOU SO MASTERFULLY TOUCHED UPON is what we all must consider, per environment and per season. Clint! This was a great comment! Thank You For Sharing This!!!!

[@boonedockery7220]

OH Scouts Out Brother! Cavalry Leads The Way! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE from an old cav scout! God Bless You!

[@ivanquiles4903]

@@boonedockery7220 In doctrine it specifically says that UCP is basically a jack of all trades, master of none.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@ivanquiles4903 That doesn't surprise me.

[@JoeZelensky]

It did nobody good.

[@Barnes-ml9wg]

It takes a lot to impress me. I'm impressed sir

[@boonedockery7220]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@_jwhite426_7]

Love your ideas. I live in Illinois and my acu don't work for the woods. Now they will. Thanks. And now you have a new subscriber. JWHITE 426.

[@boonedockery7220]

With great appreciation, Thank You!

[@_jwhite426_7]

@@boonedockery7220 Your welcome. I like down to earth KZbin creaters. I watched one video and knew i need to subscribe. Keep up the great work 👍. JWHITE 426.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@_jwhite426_7 Thank You! I needed this tonight!

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

I just order elsewhere a 24 piece rifleman kit(custom picked kit) that includes the large MOLLE 2 rucksack(new), frame(new), shoulder harness, waist/kidney harness/pad, quick release shoulder straps, elbow pads, extra padding for shoulder straps, water proof bag, laundry bag, radio bag and two canteens etc etc for $103 including tax and shipping lol. ACU is a budget finder's best friend. Imma test the walnut dye on some pouches till I get it right but after the dye job I got a steal of a deal

[@MrKittycat1337]

So I know I'll be lost in the comments but congrats, you did exactly what the developers of that camouflage pattern wanted. The reason that Uniform sucked wasn't the design or the colors, but that the Brass in the Army kept demanding their troops keep them from getting stained or dirty. Which meant that the uniform couldn't stain and take on the color of the areas they were deployed to.

[@mccormickp100]

I use it in a tree stand in November in Michigan it works great

[@daviddavenport2510]

Hey John , loved the video. Gonna have to give it a try. Btw my Patients love the patches. I wear a different one on my coat every WK.

[@boonedockery7220]

Praise The Lord Brother! I have several more dying videos to produce, so stay tuned for that. I am so happy your patients like the patches and the manner in which you wear them is brilliant! I wish we both weren't so REDICULOUSLY busy, I'd love to spend some time in the woods with you! I've got a lot to talk to you about, so, we might have to "make" the time! Blessings to you and your wife Brother!

[@paigehawkins1945]

Reminds me of mossyoak bottomland camo. I made a blk walnut wash just a couple days ago for not only dying my crappy colored BDU’s but for its medicinal purposes as well. Just getting the outer husk off will stain your fingertips. Looks good though man. Blends in nicely. Always blend in with the background which is typically the forest floor. Take a deer or any other critter for example.

[@boonedockery7220]

Absolutely! I cover a lot of information about walnuts in my first walnut dyeing video.

[@FOVoid]

13:10 Holy cow! You blend in perfectly with that tree.

[@boonedockery7220]

I want to get rid of the brown rectangles of Velcro and then they will blend much better!

[@awyeagames]

That funny skit intro was great 😂

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks, I prefer to have fun with the videos. It's all a matter of available time...

[@ldn0224]

Very cool. reminds me here in southwest faded old tiger stripe blends with sage brush.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! I'd like to travel across the country just to see how many other places this dye color works well. Not to mention during different seasons.

[@harrisonbuck2749]

Just to be pedantic haha, the sas painted theyre landrovers pink because it blended into the desert sunset. The pink panthers.

[@stevelivingston8845]

There was a minority ACU company contracted in Selma Alabama. So you may be correct on issues other than getting the best camouflage .

[@timothymcglothlin4165]

Totally splitting hairs here, but FYSA. The pattern your talking about is actually “UCP” universal camouflage pattern. The Army still uses the ACU (army combat uniform), just in a different pattern now. Great video though!

[@boonedockery7220]

You are correct! Believe it or not, I knew that. Over the course of time people (including soldiers that worn them) have started referring to the ACU in UCP as ACU's. Technically the OCP pattern is used for the ACU design as well. Therefore, I (at least) doubled the mistake. I posted a link in the description box to one of Grunt Proof's videos in which he eloquently explains the mix-n-match acronyms conundrum. When I was in the Army we were issued BDU's (Battle Dress Uniforms) in both Woodland and Desert patterns. Both were BDUs. For us "BDUs" were Woodland. We called the Desert BDUs Chocolate Chips. Acronyms.... 😊😉👍 In Any Regard THANK YOU! Have A Great Day My Friend!

[@MMCUSN]

Yeah definitely need some head covering for that flowing Man's Mane and it should work pretty well. I took a look at some pictures of down town Chicago store fronts and that ACU would still stand out. Not everything in a city is the color of grey concrete especially at ground level, but what do I know.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'm what Fabio would look like if he ever got old and decrepit😆😅😄 I agree with you about the "Urban Excuse". ACU/UCP is a scam! As far as what you know? If I read your handle and avatar correctly a MACHINIST'S MATE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER Knows A LOT!!! Wise men should listen to you. thank you for your service. God Bless You And Your Kin!

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I’ve noticed that my gray beard, brown and gray hair, helps my camouflage regime.

[@boonedockery7220]

😆😅😄😊😉👍

[@fiducialpoint1]

absolutely! i did mine a Forrest green...! {nice mi.itia color....) somewhere i heard to add apple cider vinegar. due to acu fabrics used.... there is pink for desert.

[@boonedockery7220]

Regular RIT dye does set better when you use vinegar with synthetic fabrics or synthetic blends. Apple cider vinegar is more acidic than white vinegar, so the color set would work better with synthetics and synthetic blends. The "Pink" comment was primarily for comedic affect. As you can see my "sense of humor" ain't everyone's cup of tea. I am a big history buff and am very well aware of the British Desert Pink paint they used in North Africa during World War II to great effect. So, there's that... Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I am certain there are many that thought as you did the moment I said what I did about "Pink"! 😉👍

[@mattfleming86]

I like that color for my area even better than multicam or marpat. It's perfect. And ACU is prolific because nobody wants that crap!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I love WV! I've had many adventures in your beautiful state!!

[@williamwright82164]

It is true that ACU is a crappy camouflage! However, it is okay for winter especially in the desert. I really like the walnut died ACU for winter camo. The browns and greys are winter colors, where greens are spring and summer colors.

[@boonedockery7220]

William, I am admittedly addicted to MULTICAM, however I know there is no true "Universal Camouflaged Pattern" Camouflage should always be environment and seasonal specific. Occasionally you find a pattern that works well enough year round to be acceptable. Multicam works well in that regard in my neck of the woods. But, I think from Fall To Spring, this walnut dyed stuff is going to rock! Have a great evening Brother!

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

looks pretty good! ive been dying my acu stuff with i-dye green.

[@boonedockery7220]

Brother I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Especially your surplus videos. Given your dense vegetation the mix-and-match way you combine Coyote, OD, Foliage, and Ranger Green work fantastically! Where I live in Ohio, most of our forests have a very high canopy and are fairly open. Therefore camouflage patterns work best. I am very pleased that "A" pattern is visible through the dying process. I was active in historical reenacting for about 20 years and I walnut dyed many items of clothing and kit, including a red and white checked shirt. It all dyed slightly differently but it all blended well in the woods year round. I just checked out i-dye. The green looks great! I see a lot of folks dye ACU with RIT Apple Green and it is WAY TO BRIGHT! I have been researching Dye Color Mixing to create specific colors. Of course since I have many ideas and practically no time, it will probably be a while before I can experiment with the dye color pallets! Have a great and blessed day Brother!

[@chawnslopoke2619]

There's a deal on ebay for a that acu complete pack with 10 humanitarian daily rations for 95 bucks. Ozark outdoors I believe is the seller.thats like 45 bucks for the complete molle 2. Dyeing, spray painting, a multi cam rain cover who cares! get this equipment while it's cheap!! Great video I saw a video on using rit dye in different colors on acu everything makes it look better. I've used fde spray paint with success. Thank you!

[@boonedockery7220]

A Lot Of Great Stuff In This Comment! Thank You For Sharing ALL Of It! I'm going to check out the eBay deal NOW! WOW!!!!! That Is An AMAZING DEAL!!! Plus, It's Not A Unique Deal! More than 10 available and you can buy multiple for discounts per unit! Thank you for sharing this! If anyone else reads this, here is the link! www.ebay.com/itm/165439873005?hash=item2684fc1fed:g:ST0AAOSw0xNiXc1t&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABAM6etfp7TWtzB4qk8C4oZamV6ywzr69Y5aiwicGEnt0XXfLDkWG9UkPwtNDXw75KKOMkZlvlkn6zlAQ5pf5ZsOXticX965GOzVII1kvyeRWxhgVUtR5PUSXy8KvLIHp4dUMiU6Mi5EMASf%2B%2B8bU8b9QbRxLvm9quYbEEpyYWdEl6dEhgn8wQGT9IG6z%2FW2E1oD6iKdFFN4rSzVOsYx4MqGaDWFJ%2Fn37qatD8F1AHEuvgGg3ggB1C6Ehgjrj0xgjIfhHCX722GABqsjxq5trQdtzHkunqVEwlVJ1ChnkZafINNI7ILjPHPNdPFylpl%2BYZy2o%2BJQk2qi%2F%2FKq68tjdyOhU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM9OaKmfxg

[@derrickdavis4488]

i just found your channel im hooked.love your humor

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! You must have the "Awesome" chromosome. Those that have it "Like" my channel...😅😆😄😅😆😄👍

[@jafinch78]

Excellent, looks great. I really like my ABU Airmans Battle Shirt since the pockets are handy for placing tools and my notepad w/pen if I need to make notes. I suppose now that I've broke down an invested in a smartphone... I might keep in a pocket this season when I get to use. The Army version is OK, though I don't really like the pocket design. I haven't thought about actually requiring for camo... though I like this color change since get's to a different look. I don't have sweat glands, at least enough that are useful, and have thought over the years even if turns grease monkey stained... a white version would be great since when there is a breeze the material does feel cooler especially when wet.

[@boonedockery7220]

I've not tried dyeing a combat shirt yet, but I feel confident this method would work well.

[@papuchu]

i live in the south of Spain and we have the european walnut (Juglans regia) but fortunately there are a lot of black walnuts (Juglans nigra) in lot of city parks and gardens, so i can still get those hulls in autumn too

[@eagleone5456]

Looks fantastic, looks like im picking up some ACU stuff. My uncle has a couple walnut trees that i could harvest from. I liked the lighter and more disruptive shade on the trousers. I live in SE Ohio and with leaves on the ground it looks like a good match

[@boonedockery7220]

it works great for SE Ohio!

[@last_raven]

I'm sure you've all heard this a million and one times but be very wary of what you wash your cammies with if you want them to stay proper cammies. Any optical brighteners etc and you'll glow like a Christmas tree when terminator comes looking for you under night vision

[@boonedockery7220]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH! Never Let The Wife Wash Your UCP/ACUs! Use Vinegar and Borax!

[@frontiersurvival-1]

My kinda channel right here! Enjoyed tremendously. New subscriber here!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@richardg.6534]

I dyed some of my old cotton t-shirts (that weren't quite so white anymore) with coffee, but unfortunately they only turned light beige. Now I will try again with walnuts, thanks for your inspiration. 🇺🇸Greetings from the hart of Europe - Germany🇩🇪🇪🇺

[@bobbyg9587]

I have used coffee and tea to dye fabric. The tea actually made a darker brown than the coffee.

[@richardg.6534]

@@bobbyg9587 Thanks for the tip, I might try that too. What tea did you use for this?

[@bobbyg9587]

@Richard G. It was ordinary Lipton tea in bags. I don't know if you can get it in Germany, but I think any cheap black tea will do. I made the tea very strong (many bags) and soaked the garment overnight. It made a medium brown that matches the color of the dirt where I live (semi arid, almost desert).

[@richardg.6534]

@@bobbyg9587 Thank you for your quick response. I figured it was most likely black tea, but I wasn't sure. Have you ever tried coloring something with green tea?

[@bobbyg9587]

@@richardg.6534 Sorry, I have never tried the green tea for dyeing garments.