HARDCORE OUTDOOR-GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS-GEAR REVIEWS FOR HIKING, SEARCH AND RESCUE, MILITARY, HUNTING: Camo Form Tape

Camo Form Tape

The tripod and head are from The Outdoorsmans in Phoenix and are the best of the lightweight packable class. The camouflage wrap is Camo Form made by McNett.

Ever use a self-adhering medical wrap called Coban or Coflex? Camo Form is pretty much the same stuff except that it comes in ACU, MARPAT Desert and MARPAT Woodland camouflage patterns. Here is how Tactical Tailor Describes it.

"Camo Form™ Protective Camouflage Wrap is a flexible, self-cling wrap that stretches to conform to any object, without affecting functional controls. Ideal for shotguns, rifles, scopes, binoculars, flashlights & other gear. Reusable—allows for easy change of camouflage patterns. Quiets clanking gear, helps prevent scratches, reduces glare and protects form dirt and debris. Improves grip and insulates hands from cold surfaces. Weatherproof, adhesion is not affected by immersion in water. Prevents slippage of weapons on rocks, steep terrain and other smooth surfaces."

All of that is true. It is pretty good stuff. I only have one complaint. In hot weather or high temps it goes from tacky (which I like) to sticky (which I don't like) and it leaves your hands feeling a little gummy. Fortunately, when you remove it from the equipment, it comes off clean. No adhesive residue is left on the metal.

I am still going to use Camo Form but I will make sure that I remove it from my gear before the thermometer passes the century mark.

Just thought you would want to know.

Thanks.

Wade Nelson
Editor

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