ERDL Differences and Woodland 

Great video showcasing the evolution of ERDL camouflage from the 1960’s into the Brown dominant RDF 80’s version and even into the m81 woodland. It’s such an interesting hobby. Which is your favorite? How did you find the uniforms in your video? Any other items you’re still hunting for? Keep up the great work. Saludos from the @mikeinmexoco Militaria channel

I have 5 or 6 of the green dominant. I really liked the ERDL but in the RDF cut as I have my fathers from his time in service. Keep collecting and keep posting content.

Lime leaf 🌿 green dominant lowlands ( wet season ) , and brown dominant highlands mountainous ( dry season ) supposedly . Vietnam era ERDL , experimental research development laboratories . Actually originating from WW2 experimental patterns. Then there is a 1976-78 Central America Brown dominant ERDL.

Here in Mexico City, I have been able to pick up a number of blouses in ERDL. Pants are more difficult to find. On my channel, you can see a whole lot of what I have found here. Thanks for the reply.

I had an RDF cut jacket that was made in 1980 that was entirely comprised of green dominant ERDL fabric. Pretty much all of the tags, no matter if they were green dominant, brown dominant or RDF ERDL camo fabric, the tag would simply say "hot weather camouflage pattern". Sometimes, the uniforms was comprised of both types of ERDL camo fabrics, they were nicknamed "clown pants" or "jacket". Overall, an excellent video. 😎👍

Thank you for this video, this will be useful guide for the newer Vietam war militaria collectors who think M81 woodland and ERDL are the same thing.

My favorite camouflage! Actually, US Woodland, but I love erdl as well. Most people won't tell the difference anyway.

My dad was issued the '68, I believe.