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9/5/2026 5:08:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: marnsdorff][Edited] [#1]
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Originally Posted By Billy_Dee:
My pouches aren't here yet, but I got impatient and dyed the pack it turned out pretty good. Here's the before and after.

https://i.postimg.cc/XqXc1Bpr/20260904-132631.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/DZp1GfB3/20260905-091901.jpg

Here it is compared to an OD compass/bandage pouch and to a Propper multicam boonie.

https://i.postimg.cc/B6bKJ9sN/20260905-125708.jpg

And hanging on the fence out back.

https://i.postimg.cc/NjtbBMn4/20260905-125857.jpg
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100% better than the ACU!

Next time, try pulling it out a few minutes earlier - it'll make it less dark.  But I think you're close on the general color, other than how dark it is.

On the other hand, it'll fade a little bit with use, so maybe leave it that dark?

Either way, it looks good man.
9/5/2026 7:15:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By marnsdorff:



100% better than the ACU!

Next time, try pulling it out a few minutes earlier - it'll make it less dark.  But I think you're close on the general color, other than how dark it is.

On the other hand, it'll fade a little bit with use, so maybe leave it that dark?

Either way, it looks good man.
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Thanks, and thanks for all the info.

That was 6 gal water, one bottle of tan, one of camel, 2 tablespoons of purple, and 2 cups of vinegar. Left it in right about 40 minutes.

Once all this rain stops the grass will die, and the mesquite will all lose it's leaves, then it will be much more brown here.

I got a roll of double sided velcro to make new strap keepers coming too. The old elastic ones are pretty much shot.
9/6/2026 8:10:11 AM EDT
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@Billy_Dee

That looks awesome!  IMO, best dye color I’ve seen for ACU.  Reminds me of a muted Marpat.
9/6/2026 7:56:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cap6888:
@Billy_Dee

That looks awesome!  IMO, best dye color I’ve seen for ACU.  Reminds me of a muted Marpat.
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Thanks bro. I thought had a resemblance to marpat too.

@cap6888
9/11/2026 8:03:06 AM EDT
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Just curious if anyone has tried dying a UCP Poncho Liner?
9/11/2026 1:23:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By nipster74:
Just curious if anyone has tried dying a UCP Poncho Liner?
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Be careful not to melt the material, it's more fragile to that kind of thing than cordura or nyco.

Also, it should soak up dye faster, so be careful not to let it get too dark.
9/11/2026 11:38:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By marnsdorff:



Be careful not to melt the material, it's more fragile to that kind of thing than cordura or nyco.

Also, it should soak up dye faster, so be careful not to let it get too dark.
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Appreciate the advice.

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