British DPM Effectiveness

In this video we test the effectiveness of British Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) in a heavily vegetated woodland environment. DPM had a very long service life with the British military, and was only recently replaced in the last few years by the new Multi-Terrain Pattern that is similar to MultiCam. Like American woodland copies of the pattern were adopted by militaries all over the world and has truly set a standard for camouflage for the past few decades. This video includes scenes that show the patterns use when both concealed with and without the use of vegetation in the environment, as well as what the pattern looks like moving and stationary.

[markanthony]

As I am in the UK, the DPM pattern is my standard camo, when out and about in the woods. I did notice you a few times when hidden as your hat has straight edges, an olive green British Army scrim scarf over the hat and down the sides of your head may have worked to break up the straight edge outline of the hat. Nice video. It takes me back to the 1980's when I was wearing DPM and carrying an SLR for a living.

[rc]

Still think the British desert DPM camo is one of the coolest patterns ever.

[sapperinitiative]

Hi Brent, thank you for a very effective video. I wore DPM as a Sapper through out the 1980's. I only missed you once but with fresh DPM it is it's darkness that gives you away. Once it is aged and bleached out a bit it works much better. Also you would not just rely on the Camo. You integrate the local vegetation into your kit to break up your colour and shape. I compared this vid to your MTP vid and it has helped to answer many questions. REspect

[scimatarpictures]

THIS DPM LOOKS BRAND NEW! It's intended to fade into its optimum colours

[easyfiveOsink]

I think DPM works best when it's worn in and slightly fade. The set your using is too dark. Wash it some more!

[manofwealthandtaste]

DPM, chest rig and SLR.. oh, boy. The days.

[harosokman]

The difference between the sun hitting the pattern or it being dark is massive. I found when in sunlight it was really effective, but when theres no light hitting it it turns really dark. Big European pine forest and oak forests is where DPM and Flecktarn really work well.

[jamess]

The bright woodland it is spottable if you know what your looking for. The darker places not a chance of spotting. I’d say it’s perfect for early morning, dusk, or countries with a less sunny climate (Uk lol)

[hanburgundy]

I had always heard DPM was a step below Woodland but now I see it applied, I disagree.  Excellent pattern.  Keep it up!

[ballagh]

As a kid who grew up in the boarder counties of Northern Ireland this brought back memories. Two come to mind.
One was the bush at the end of our farm lane that looked exactly like a soldier squatting by the roadside. Spent about a year doing a double take every time I looked in that direction.
The other was driving a tractor as a teenager (around 1984 or 85) and almost swerving of the road when I glimpsed a pair of eyes looking out of the hedge. Just to clarify the squaddie wasn’t behind the hedge, he had just lent back into it but was basically invisible. 2LI as I remember, their band had done a performance at our school a couple of weeks before.

[aarbeider]

Outstanding video! Thank you for putting in so much effort. I can't believe that you don't have an SA80 in your unbelievable collection. Keep up the great work... go DPM!

[proudtobeautistic]

Another great entertaining video as usual, DPM had an even longer service life than US woodland and it outlasted it as well. DPM entered British military service around 1967 I believe and it was finally phased out in 2010. Where as US woodland didn't come along until 1981 and it was phased out between 2003-2006, they'ry both pretty effective depending on the type of area you're in.

[mhj]

Great to see someone do a video on effectiveness of DPM. As many have noted, most effective in hardwood forests as found in Europe. I have been wearing a DPM SAS smock for over 20 years, though prefer US woodland BDU trousers. Not an exact match but close enough. Have seen pictures of British and Dutch Marines with same combination. Vietnam ERDL still my all time favourite, have a couple sets of originals in my collection.

[myCs]

British DPM is still fooling pigeons and ducks today...!b
y the way I love the FN SLR sets the DPM of a treat.

[ragnarrthorsen]

I wouldn't be moving in the open in that sunlight. 7 S's. DPM was really designed for the dark woods of Europe and night fighting. Love DPM. Still have loads just in case. Great video.

[MrBikboi]

DPM is such a fantastic camo. Also the British smock is one of the finest pieces of kit ever, easily my favourite jacket, so versatile.

[lewiswilliamsartist]

Excellent video
As a british wildlife photographer i tend to use this camo in dense forest as in britain our forest and woodland vegetation is a bit more dark green and brown its muc more effective . You are well hidden in shadow and spotty light but you have to see the true effectiveness by going to a british woodland as this place is a little too green and the blak and brown throws it out . Great video keep it up :)

[SavageShooter]

I have to say ive seen a few of these vids this morning and the fact that you carry the correct gun for the patter (whenever possible) is pretty cool. I love that little detail.  And you must have a pretty sweet collection.

[Survve_Thrive]

The Denison/jump smock the British made in the 1940s still stands up as a very effective design cam and garment. Tan, brown and green in broad strokes. Used all over the world for decades after.

[gayfreeamerica]

This stuff works great. I think it blends in better in the shadows than the old U.S woodland. It doesn't have to match the brighter greens it blends in perfectly with everything in between. You'd have to be pretty close to spot somebody wearing this and you may still not notice them unless they're moving. I like it great video.