Camouflage Encyclopedia
Welcome to the CAMO HQ Camouflage Encyclopedia, a growing reference library dedicated to preserving the history, evolution, and legacy of military camouflage worldwide. From the battlefields of World War II to today’s armed forces, this encyclopedia explores the origins, development, colors, purposes, and uses of camouflage patterns throughout history.
Mission: Preserving the history and heritage of camouflage, one pattern at a time.
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Use the CAMO HQ search bar to search for camouflage patterns, countries, military forces, environments, or time periods. Try searches like Tiger Stripe, Flecktarn, Russia, Vietnam, Woodland, WWII, or Digital Camouflage.
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Published Encyclopedia Articles
Featured Pattern Guides
- M81 Woodland Camouflage
- ERDL Camouflage
- Tiger Stripe Camouflage
- Rhodesian Brushstroke
- Flecktarn
- Splittermuster
- Sumpfmuster
- Frog Skin
- British DPM
- MARPAT
- CADPAT
- Swedish M90
- Swiss Alpenflage / TAZ 57
- Belgian Jigsaw
- Finnish M05
- Strichtarn Rain Pattern
- Blumentarn Flower Pattern
- KLMK Sun-Ray
- Berezka Birch
- VSR-93 Barvikha
- Flora / VSR-98
- Six-Color Desert / Chocolate Chip
Coming Soon
- EMR Digital Flora
- Partizan Camouflage
- Ataka FG / Green Moss
- Italian Vegetato
- French Lizard
- Portuguese Lizard
- Danish M84
- Czech Vz.95
- Desert DPM
- UCP — Universal Camouflage Pattern
- OCP — Operational Camouflage Pattern
- Three-Color Desert
- Alpenflage TAZ 90
- Russian VSR-84 / Butan
- Russian SS-Leto
- Chinese Type 87 Ocean
- Chinese Type 07
- Japanese Jietai
- South Korean Granite B
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Many encyclopedia articles connect directly to CAMO HQ product collections so you can learn the history of a camouflage pattern and then explore apparel, bags, accessories, and home goods inspired by that design.
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- Shop Arctic CAMO Products
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Important Note on Protected Camouflage Patterns
Some modern camouflage patterns are protected intellectual property and are included in the CAMO HQ Camouflage Encyclopedia for educational and historical purposes only. CAMO HQ respects intellectual property rights and does not manufacture, reproduce, or sell protected camouflage patterns unless properly authorized.
New Articles Added Regularly
The CAMO HQ Camouflage Encyclopedia is an ongoing project. New pattern guides, comparison articles, historical notes, and product collection links will be added over time.
Explore the patterns. Learn the history. Preserve the heritage.