The use of military camouflage in India while hiking or trekking?
I'm a civilian. An army colonel gave me an army rucksack for a hiking trip I was going for. There are no army symbols or markings on it. Just camouflage pattern. The next day my family told me there were some restrictions on the civilian use of army camouflage attire. Checked online, and it seems to be true. Called up the airlines call center and they said such a rucksack wouldn't be allowed on the plane. There are restrictions in Barbados, Aruba, Caribbean nations and Zimbabwe (perhaps Germany too).
What doesn't convince me about this, is that army camouflage is still being sold on Amazon.
Is it really going to get a civilian in trouble if he wears any kind of Army camouflage for a trip? What about all those people who had been purchasing materials with army camouflage for all these decades?
On a side note: the rucksack was given to me with a lot of heartfelt good wishes from the couple. Wondering if it would be polite to give it back to them.
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Can you wear camouflage in India?
Yes. You can wear your civilian clothes while off duty.What camo does the Indian army use?
The standard camouflage of the Indian Armed Forces is called Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) although it has no relationship whatsoever to the British camouflage design of the same name.What is the purpose of camouflage military?
The main objective of military camouflage is to deceive the enemy as to the presence, position and intentions of military formations. Camouflage techniques include concealment, disguise, and dummies, applied to troops, vehicles, and positions.Is military camo effective?
And while it may seem counterintuitive, the digital-print look of the pixelated camos is actually notably more effective than earlier designs that sought to mimic nature. According to retired US Army Lt. Timonthy R. O'Neill, large blotchy patterns work best for long distances and small patterns work best up close.Tactical Camping / Solo Overnighter with Tactical Gear / Wild Camping in Camo / Tacticool Glamping
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