Posted: 6/27/2007 5:21:28 PM EDT
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I am looking at upgrading my GHB from the current Eagle A-III MOLLE to an Eagle BFM (the BFM offering a bit more room and easier access). I am also looking at finally getting my poncho liner for the car kit. Well, here comes the rediculous question.... What color? Yes, friends..... What color? My original Motherlode pack was desert camo. I love that pattern on general principles, but I always wondered what a guy walking home with one would look like, and if it would attract too much attention. Also, being up in the NE USA doesn't exactly put me in desert camo landscapes. Multicam is great, but the BFM isn't available in it, nor is any poncho liner I've seen. So the choice comes down to OD Green, Woodland Camo, Black, or ACU. Woodland camo is out for the same reason as the desert camo: too obvious. Black, I think, doesn't blend well with anything. That leaves OD and ACU. Suggestions? I can't believe I'm asking this....  
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I second the tan/khaki recommendation, if you can get the bag in that color. If not, then the O.D. Green. I have a similar bag in tan; and, it seldom gets a second glance. That's just the way I want it, too. |
Cool. Just curious. I figured it was a distance issue. I may start a job soon that requires driving a route rather than just sticking around my small town so I have been worried about the "what ifs" if something happened at the far points of the route. |
hey bro, that's a dead ringer for what I wear every day, what my Uncle gave me...  shade is correct, pattern is correct, go for it if you want ACU digital |
ummm....it's washed out? 
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What about safety yellow / orange? With reflective stripes? Think of it this way - throw a yellow hard hat on top, and anybody seeing you walking down the road will figure you as a utility worker rather than someone who might be "prepared" (possible target). Unless, of course, the BO is due to an outage, and they vent their anger in your direction.  Just a thought about blending in by being obvious... like the criminals who case houses wearing safety vests and carrying "survey maps"... |
Your right! Desert Camo is sooo early 90's. I'd first call Eagle and ask them for a khaki version (I have an A-III in that color), and if that fails, get the foliage. It seems like a good compromise. |
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If you are gonna carry/use this bag a lot, then I suggest forking over the extra money for the real BFM. Camelbak BFM. I posted a "should I buy this" thread when I was gonna buy a new pack and people responded saying the "off brand" BFMs were not made as well as the Camel. And under LOTS of use the buckles and straps just didn't hold up to the abuse. So I bought the Camelbak BFM. I don't use my enough, yet, to really give you a report but some of the replies to my thread were from guys that really abuse their packs. So I went with their advice. BTW - I like OD. That is what I bought. |
Uh..... The one above IS the Camelbak BFM. 
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You said Eagle. I thought that was the manufacturer. |
Wow, learn something new everyday. I didn't know that. I got Foliage. The pack is awesome. So many compartments and straps and zippers. Lots of stuff to mess around with !!!!!!!!! |