sandstorm Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Geographically speaking, desert doesn't need to be -hot- to be desert, just darn dry. Check out Atacama desert in South America. It's so blocked by mountains that some parts of the desert haven't had rain in 400 years. Anyway, one reason for the burkha camo I mentioned... It'dwork for 'snatch and go' missiosn even on a guy when there'd be a high-value target to grab. After all, someone wearing burkha and moving 'meekyl and subduedly', would be virtually invisible to the local mujahedins... And then, when the target(s) are at range, there's whole lot one could bring out from beneath a loose burkha... Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Harry Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 sandstorm- the Taliban did regular check point searches of anyone looking even remotely suspicious in a Burkha. Just so you know good idea, but they are wise to it. Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Also you don't want to be mistaken for a "pleasure boy". <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The bacha? Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 sandstorm- the Taliban did regular check point searches of anyone looking even remotely suspicious in a Burkha. Just so you know good idea, but they are wise to it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, I ahve to admit it probably wouldn't work in Real World 'Stan... Especially as I think at least one of the Taleban commanders was caught wearing a Burkha when they were trying to get away from the US troops in Kabul... And the burkha-covered suicide bombers who carry pounds and pounds of explosives... But having some 'indigs' in a scenario game would make the 'sneak' more likely to work... once. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Geographically speaking, desert doesn't need to be -hot- to be desert, just darn dry. Check out Atacama desert in South America. It's so blocked by mountains that some parts of the desert haven't had rain in 400 years. Anyway, one reason for the burkha camo I mentioned... It'dwork for 'snatch and go' missiosn even on a guy when there'd be a high-value target to grab. After all, someone wearing burkha and moving 'meekyl and subduedly', would be virtually invisible to the local mujahedins... And then, when the target(s) are at range, there's whole lot one could bring out from beneath a loose burkha... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sure, if your a 250lbs 6ft guy with tons of gear on, a burka will really work Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I didn't say 'tons of gear' did I? Sure, it won't work over a gear-camel, but if it's meant to get someone close to have that slight headstart, they don't need the bergen and the arctic parka and sleeping bag under that burka. All you need is SMG or pistol, with the rest of your kit being held by your cover team laying in ambush. But it isn't 'instant ninja camouflage'... Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Sure, if your a 250lbs 6ft guy with tons of gear on, a burka will really work <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Worked for Capt. Malcolm Reynolds. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 yes, but thats malcom reynolds. its the sort of thing him or jayne would do (wont be posting my firefly cosplay ) Link to post Share on other sites
starburst Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 offtopic but which episode was that in, or was it the film? Seen most of Firefly but not Serenity yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 he wore a dress in the film, but not a burka? Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 o hai gaiz, luk wut i faund! Although it's old-school: Specifically, the bloke on the left. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 yeah, the chicoms the uksf never wear Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 yeah, the chicoms the uksf never wear <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which is why I pointed it out when I found it.. Link to post Share on other sites
Cyber Soldier Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 So to complete the loadout you need a ChiCom and a Landy with an M2 and a couple of GPMGs mounted on it Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 So to complete the loadout you need a ChiCom and a Landy with an M2 and a couple of GPMGs mounted on it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, as that photo is from the Gulf War. Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 he wore a dress in the film, but not a burka? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "I'm surprised you made it this far... in that outfit." I don't think it was a dress or a burka, but certainly a relative of the burka. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 wasnt it just a cloak? (yes i did watch it again) Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Blackgoat Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 LOL the chicom is the first thing I noticed. I just prefer chest rigs to assault vests, I guess. And it looked good IMO. My 2 sesterces. Link to post Share on other sites
mr eagle Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Some of us in out team are doing a similar loadout for CopeHill in August, using CadPat trous, OD Vests and a top to be decided on. Most annoying thing is ive just realised ive ordered a WeeSatch vest for this loadout, Does that make me a geardo?? In its defence i needed to carry 8 midcaps and still have plenty of space left and my reliable Pioneer 23 Ak rig (so very comfy!) lacks the extra capacity. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 no, only if you dont get mud on your weesatch, are you a geardo. Link to post Share on other sites
mr eagle Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thank *fruitcage* for that then, phew. i shall post a pic of our attempt at this once my trousers arrive from Canada. I wonder what ACU would look like though hmm. Edit for spelling. Link to post Share on other sites
stubbornbugger Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 No, as that photo is from the Gulf War. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Landrovers are still used and always will be. Link to post Share on other sites
mr eagle Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Landrovers are still used and always will be. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They are the AK of the car industry. Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Landrovers are still used and always will be. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you for telling me something I already know. Anything else? Link to post Share on other sites
stubbornbugger Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thank you for telling me something I already know. Anything else? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well next time phrase your posts like you aren't a retard. I could teach you context but I think you're passed that. Link to post Share on other sites
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