US Army Testing Layered Camo

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FT Bragg, NC - The US Army is once again testing new camouflage patterns for its troops after spending billions on previous versions over the last decade.  More specifically, the Army is testing Kryptek's Nomad, Highlander, and Mandrake layered patterns, which could potentionally dethrone the almighty Multicam.

The Kryptek website states:

"Kryptek™ camo patterns provide a tactical advantagew to the operator by reducing visual acquisition through the combination of proven camouflage concepts, scientific principles and field testing. The Kryptek™ designs incorporate proven principles of visual deception based on mimicry of foliage, animal, marine and geographic visual qualities. These principles have been combined with evolutionary concepts and fused with state of the art technology to offer the utmost in effective concealment in differing environments. Kryptek™ utilizes a multi-directional design to effectively conceal in a multitude of terrains that have either a lateral or vertical flow. The bi-level layering of the patterns incorporate background transitional shading and sharp random geometrical foregrounds to create a three dimensional effect that ensures the utmost in concealment at both close and long ranges. These components combined with colorations selected and matched based on input from testing and observations from Operators in the field make Kryptek™ Camo the ultimate in passive battlefield deception."

Check out the photos and video below to judge for yourself.