[TML] 3d Invisible now

[Leon Wu]

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> From: tml-bounces at travellercentral.com 
> [mailto:tml-bounces at travellercentral.com] On Behalf Of John Kwon
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:47 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TML] 3d Invisible now
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> 
> Additionally, I've used something as simple as a WW II German 
> technique to hide from thermals.  It's called an umbrella.  
> Just cut half of the top away, festoon it with burlap, and 
> push it in front of you as you crawl.
> Thermal won't see through the umbrella, and as long as you 
> are behind it, they won't see you.  Even if you do peek out 
> enough to take a shot, you're not a human silhouette (maybe 
> we should have a Spotting thread).

I've always thought those English characters sporting umbrellas in the
war were just eccentric but I now see they were ahead of their time...