Don’t be thinking being the gray man is the best way to go. It’s one option and sometimes the better option. Sometimes it’s better to project power, showing people that you are able and ready to bring the fight. It’s important for you to be able to identify those times.
@@CityPrepping Yep, for some of us, "grey man" isn't an option. When you're built like Shrek, you're better off embracing the green and just projecting to people that you aren't to be f***ed with.
If you're walking in a bad neighborhood you will be noticed and might as well look like you're not an easy target. Age is a factor too - seniors seem to be targeted in some situations.
*Yes, it is a balance. Although the primary objective of the Grayman theory is not to even come in to the consciousness of a would-be threat (assailant/LEO) in the first place, "Projecting strength" may be more effective when there is little or no crowd to blend in with OR when the potential threat is not a crowd, because a mob mentality stretches beyond reason & any projection of strength may be lost.* *Ultimately, the smartest S.O.P. is Grayman should be the first effort, then evasion (which truly is a whole other skill for another discussion), finally projecting strength/power as a last resort. Then again, not everyone is smart & common sense is no longer common practice.* *Liberty = Peace & I pray you all always enjoy both!*
@@SuperUncleRyan interesting seeing this take from the other perspective. I’m all about being the grey man and being inconspicuous/unassuming. I feel it’s my only/best option, being 5’4” 130 or so lbs. Athletically I’m pretty fast, but it’s important to know your strengths and weaknesses. Going up against shrek wouldn’t be my first choice. 😂 I prefer being unassuming on the daily because I’m able to do things and make my moves with no one really even giving it any thought. Nothing to see here people. But, there’s pros and cons to everything of course.
*LAYER UP!* *Dress in layered mismatched clothing (different colors, etc) in such a way that will allow you to strip off a piece of clothing in order to instantly change your appearance in the event you are pursued & the moment you turn a corner.*
I keep a solid shirt under a novelty shirt, but also keep a spare pair of pants and warbonnet stash jacket on me. A pair of cheap-looking hipster glasses, too. And a bonus shirt and jogging pants in the trunk.
@@winebox primarily, because I work as a uniformed security officer, if anything happens, I don’t want to be wearing a bright blue uniform shirt or looking all tacticool. SHTF and I’m putting on two different shirts, changing into jeans, and stashing my bonus clothes and a few other items into my bag and ghosting across town to get home.
There was this man driving by as I was walking, and he slowed right down as he stared at me, to the point where he was barely rolling forwards. I tried keeping my head down trying to shrink & become invisible, but I think he picked up on it as though I was weak and shy so he continued even more to drive slowly and stare. So I had to change my tactic to the opposite. I stood up taller and looked straight at him in an aggressive manner.. and he quickly looked away and drove away immediately. Different approaches work for different types of people.
If you don't have to be there, don't be there! Unless you live in a big city, by all means don't go there! Best way to not get caught up in a bad situation is don't be anywhere near it in the first place.
I would hope that the only reason someone would have to get be in stealth mode in a big city is because they live there, or were caught there while visiting or traveling through. 80% of the US population lives in the urban areas, so this video pertains to the majority of people.
The Art of The Gray Man has kept me alive through combat overseas to covert surveillance here stateside. Great Video Sir ! *Love and Light to you ALL. HOOAH*
Another factor to consider is one's body posture. As you said in the video, it's become common to see people out in public hunched over their phones. A side effect of this and sit-down work is poor posture; pelvic tilt, rounded shoulders and a forward neck position. Just simply being someone who stands upright in a healthy, natural position is sadly enough to make you stand out in our society, as is being physically fit. Just something to think about.
I've lived in some neighborhoods where you can get killed just walking down the street. The first thing you learn is how to walk. Quickly with purpose and try not to make eye contact. Nine times out of ten, eye contact is an invitation for some kind of hustle or confrontation. When strangers approach you, you never stop walking. You keep your eyes forward, say "NOT INTERESTED" and keep moving.
Born Ultimatum has a great scene "Ross and Waterloo" where Jason is guiding a man by phone, who is being tailed, and helps him to hide in plain sight by tying his shoe, then waiting to move when the security cameras look the other way. Great video! 👍
Do you yell at the screen during movies or tv shows where the person being watched or followed doesn't bother to change their appearance in any way? That drives me nuts. Come on, put on a wig, a hat, go to a thrift store and get a change of clothes. I think they don't change the character's looks because they think we're too stupid to figure it out, but wow.
Yes the gray man!!!!! Someone who understands tactics as opposed to letting his ego be the base of his tactics. Everyone needs to understand the role of the gray man.
@@clm652 is it important for your enemy to respect you? I just want to win by any means necessary that's legal. When we fought the British in 1776 did we fight by the rules? Did the British respect us? Who won that battle by the way? This is about who wins and who loses. Sanctimonious people such as the British tend to lose. I'm here to win.
@@clm652 I've often had similar thoughts. The intense effort of production in one of these hi-qual videos is something best left uncritised. We'll do what we do. The observations made here may save a life. Granted; preppers that purchase arms to bury them in tubes ain't about shit. Stand up. I get your point. You're right. There are two approaches here. No disrespect, man.
@@50kArchipelagos There are many more than two approaches. one, paints a bulleye on you, the other requires more effort to find you. Secondly, this is less about (buit still useful for) SHTF, and more about today's current world. Using whats he is talking about can prevent a child abduction, or a mass shooting. The devil is in the details.
Pouty Gorilla do not assume anything. You may be better prepared than you realize. With age comes wisdom, so do not easily give up! Your example may be the strength and encouragement your family or another individual needs to survive! All the best.
Idk..... older people survive too, usually with the aid of caring allies. That’s very selfless of you to figure you won’t survive, but still prep anyway to pass along info to your family. You’re more protected than you suppose by the universe..... well wishes
Being an older man, with grand children, I like using the generic or store bought reusable grocery bags. They are big enough to hide my range bag, so not even neighbors know when I going shooting. Also hides booze and items I don't ant noticed. I carry several of different colors in each vehicle and have spares in the house. Some old shop uniforms (pants and shirt) complete the "I ain't got nuthin" look.
As a person who is acutely aware that I have no military basic training, no arms training, and have limited camping or construction skills; and draining physical stamina as I've aged, I can understand the assumption that 90% of the people wouldn't survive, if they're like me. Still, I read, and I watch videos to give me ideas on how to work with what I've got. I hope that counts for something.
I carry a baseball cap and an old baggy sweatshirt in my get home bag. Being a woman in SHTF.... I will be trying to look like a man. Especially if I’m alone.
I would be concerned this might draw even more attention to you as women usually move different to men and people might take a second look to check out “which one you are”.
Just dress like a drag queen and most will ask your pronouns and you can tell them you are a he. That might actually work better these days! Crazy bizarre-o world we're in.
I found that I'm practically invisible on rainy cold winter days Wearing dull blue gray or dark color hoodie and jeans. I call it Structural blue Especially when standing next to urban infastructute like a piece of Seel I beam or near a train tracks I actually become part of the infastructute.
I’m a retired LEO. I spent years as anti gray man and some as gray man. In an argument for each I think context, purpose, and location play a part. I remember once hearing an instructor say “If you don’t want to get eaten don’t look like food”. This is true of people by themselves, especially women. If you’re walking with your head buried in your phone oblivious to what’s going on around you, you’re easy pickings. But if you’re using situational awareness, walking with a purposeful stride, and making eye contact, the bad guy will likely search for an easier target. I think anti gray man is for normal times. But if you’re trying to hide in plain sight in a time of unrest, gray man is the way to go. Remember the first Police Academy movie when during the riot the police officer put on a sport coat and walked right by the rioters? Well probably most of y’all weren’t born. Stay alert, stay safe.
@@ChiefSmackahoLLC probably because of people like me, who were unable to figure out how to hide from the school bullies. (I'm ok now, but I hate ''socializing'')
Good video. Personally, I try to avoid urban areas, period, unless it's absolutely necessary. Another term for this is "Hiding in Plain Sight" and it's an art that is taught in certain circles. Be fluid in your actions, be confident, aware and project Power. Nothing attracts predators like weakness.
Your clips of NYC in your video should go into a museum for the way Manhattan once looked before Covid, shut downs, and the wholesale destruction of middle class life.
We are all gray men and women already. Not everyone has military style gear and bulletproof vests, but I can assure you that everyone out there can get their hands on jeans and a t shirt. Basically, just don't suddenly stop dressing and acting like a normal person and you'll be fine.
You should make one on how to find work off the radar, like when all jobs require vaccinations or something similar, when people have to make personal choices but make a living.
I've always loved fashion. Just went through my clothes to realize they're pretty unique. Luckily I live in the pnw where style is pretty unique. Lots of vests, jeans, and country vibes
I found that I'm practically invisible on rainy cold winter days Wearing dull blue gray or dark color hoodie and jeans. I call it Structural blue Especially when standing next to urban infastructute like a piece of Seel I beam or near a train tracks I actually become part of the infastructute.
As for glasses, I had a friend that lost an eye but would put a prescription lens on that side anyway to disguise that fact. Also the tops were slightly tinted. Could never really tell what he was looking at unless you were speaking directly to him. He was stealth as hell too.
I have never been noticed not in school or when I am out in about no one picks on me or ask me questions and usually dont remember me doing something or being somewhere well I want to be that way and I have naturally have been that way since I was a child. I have never been asked to buy something buy a seller or asked to fill out something.
When to go gray: (1) When you are doing something you don't want to be questioned about, possibly to preserve opsec, because your actions might be of questionable legality (moving a self defense item to or from an urban workplace), you are finding out if your wife has a boyfriend, etc. (2) When things are getting tense, but are not yet at a crisis point, and you want to remove yourself form an area before serious things begin to happen. Consider an event happening that is just building towards a "peaceful protest" - you want to move through the area without being targeted by the early groups within the mob. (3) When things are happening and the area is being locked down by authority systems and you want to move through without being stopped (no one wants to try to explain their EDC to an officer when there was a terrorist attack two blocks away that you are having to skirt around). (4) When you are moving through dangerous territory (you may drive through some shady areas on your daily commute which, if having to hoof it to your suburban home would put you places you would not normally choose to be, especially in a crisis). Gray isn't about avoiding Joe Blow's notice - he is irrelevant. It is about avoiding the notice of predators, mobs looking for targets, and officers who might detain you. The hardest part of being gray, however, is concealing gear. Bags, meaningful firearms, body armor - these are things that are difficult to conceal. Finding ways to make those things vanish is always going to have issues of control (briefcase is easier to steal than a backpack and holds less), fit, space, etc. Knowing your bug out routes well to trim your gear as much as you can (so you only have what you will need rather than what you might need - which goes against the prepper's nature - is key) and, if necessary, having your gear at waypoints rather than on you the whole way will be helpful. Just doing things like noting all the water spots on your route so that you can not carry any water, but just a lifestraw can cut weight and bulk massively.
I was born to be this way, anyone isn't a natural should stick to what they're good at; forcing yourself to be this way could get the opposite effect than what you want.
Grey man looks less of an option as time goes by. When SHTF, hungry and desperate people will attack you, regardless of how you wear. But by wearing tactical clothing and gear, you will seem like a harder target in the eyes of these desperate people.
I am the average aging housewife, slightly overweight and in my late 50's. Trust me, I'm invisible and am virtually ignored by everyone/anyone. I worry about my husband who is fit, handsome and 6'5" How can he blend in anywhere? I can't make him shorter or uglier....I worry about him. What do we do about him?
Yes, because you won't know how to blend in quickly enough. Observant people fixed in that environment will notice. So frequent the environments you may need as an alternate path.
In a misspent youth I made my money by providing a driving service and delivery of varrious products for an organization. I had to be invisible but not a target. I think I could still do this.
The best way I can say that I agree with you is this: I got a Navy Blue cover for my body armour, so I can wear my ENIBA body armour without tactical camo I got invisible inserts for my baseball caps to give me head protection I sewed kevlar anti-cut material on the inside of my top. When I bug out I want to look like a disgruntled workman, forced to go on-the-move in his work clothes. I dont want to look like Tactical-Keyboard-Warrior-Bro, with full camo and a plate holder ... even though that is what I am.....sadly
Every day I wear khakis, and dark solid color polo, never wear anything with design or bright colors, though I can blend in anywhere. Turns out I became the guy at work that wears a dark solid color polo and khakis every day lol
I’m a gray man...slightly overweight, my dark hair now graying. My square jaw now rounding, and chiseled chin, now double. Used to be noticed by the ladies, now often overlooked even by old ladies. I even have to remind my boss that I’m still one of his employees. I’m an older guy, often dismissed by the new generation as not “woke” yet, and possibly a pushover if it came to it...but what they don’t realize, is I’m still in better physical shape than most, and whether it be the younger or older ladies, or a young buck who thinks he could easily push me around...if it came to it - they would all be very surprised. 😜👍
@Buttercup just look for the quiet guy in the corner that you’d glance at, and then you look again he’s gone-or you’ll see his backside heading out. That’ll be me.
I think you covered this in the last video but remember to take note of distinct landmarks that can be used to orient around, should you be lost or need to lose a pursuer. The environment can be your best friend in these situations
Been doing the grey man objective for a few years. I usually do as little as possible and is always busy too scan my area for safety as i live in a country that is a high risk
Just as local team hats and shirts help you to blend rival hats and shirts will make you stick out . Becareful to much of a thing will make you noticed just as fast as not enough . This is why notice of environment is key to blending in Good luck and God's Blessings to All
So, for instance, the guy I saw sauntering down the sidewalk, walking a dog and only wearing an almost skin tone speedo is usually considered different...but I am in Oregon
What if you have a military jacket just to be wearing it? There was a girl that wore one when we were in school. She didn't wear it all the time but she would sometimes.
I became a gray man in middle school without knowing it. My friend's moved away and I didnt want to stand out as a loner, so I learned to blend in. Now retired LE a lot of these techniques are second nature.
What is tough these days, is that I am a lean, fit, healthy male. People often notice/look at my body, and then my face. They are used to seeing grey fat, obese, out of shape, people everywhere.
In which case to better fit in by consuming McDonald's for 3 meals, (fit snacks in too). You'll be looking like the average hamburger American in no time!
Yes I love in a verrrrrrry low income predominantly blue collar and yes minimally educated part of CA where the norm is FAT FAT FAT but everyone thinks they're effing ghetto fabulous they can barely get their Jersey over their gut, or in and out of their Honda Civic. I'm not perfect but I prefer walks and healthier food, so for that I always stand out. It's sad to see so much apathy and gluttony but I try not to let it get me down.
I wonder often about my country neighborhood: on Day One of SHTF, it’s too early to pull out the maps showing perimeter defense and discuss radio codes, and a security schedule. At least I think it is...and Day Two and Day Three. Let the neighbors realize that and then it’s time to help out however I can. Thoughts?
If you wait until day 1, it may already be too late. I'm a pragmatist. If I have to risk my life to POSSIBLY save someone else who will just drag me down afterward, then you're probably on your own. It's like the disaster movie I watched where the 11 year old kid never listened and risked getting killed, only to be saved by an adult. He fell down a steep snowbank because he wouldn't stay put as told; he fell off the end of the last train to civilization.... When he fell off the train, they should have just waved goodbye and good luck. Instead, they all jumped off the train. Several of them died later, all because the stupid worthless kid couldn't obey. If anyone is going to be a detriment to survival, they can piss off.
@Pete Johanssen Hey Pete, thanks for reply. My family is a half-mile from major four-lane highway, and we are five minutes from small city/large town of 30,000. So geographically we not in good spot but mentality of our community, with farmland, acreage, hunting woods, livestock etc, vs “city folk” is miles apart.
I’m blind as a bat and west spectacles. They are LARGE..... not necessarily the most attractive specs, but I wear them everyday for this very reason. The mask and glasses combo provides great covering in these strange times
I really appreciate this kind of information, I just have one question: how do you become a "grey man" with young children? I have three very energetic little ones under 5.
Want good gray man training? Live in the hood for 5 years. I did it for 15 years and only got shot twice and stabbed twice, got robbed three times. Good luck.
Wow.... I never though about it like that. That means I’ve been practicing Gray my entire life. I’ve managed to blend in even though I stick out like a sore thumb due to various factors. Gray doesn’t work all the time though, sometimes you gotta bring the heat. Gray first, then rabid dog after when the opponent has set its sight. Im actually shocked that living in the hood finally has a benefit lol
Remember: An empty cell phone case works just as good as the real thing! It’s cheap and lightweight. It is also expendable. This concept applies to most of the other stuff you have. Shopping bags are mostly free or very cheap. Double or triple a few to carry your minimal stuff. Your stuff should look normal and still function properly. Dress for the locale, the weather and the prevalent activity. Try try to be one of many and not THE ONE!
Brothers and sisters, listen to the man on the street preaching the word of God, for he warns us to repent and accept Christ so that we may be saved. There will be many spreading the word of God when we are told to remain silent and comply.
@Abby Marie I ask for forgiveness because I have sinned. I have broken God's commandments. The wages of sin is death, therefore I have earned my wage and it will be paid in full, paid in death. Just like you. The only difference is, I repent and have accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and His sacrifice on the cross for our sins. He paid the *ultimate price* just so that you and I and anyone who believes in Him has an opportunity at eternal life in heaven. Soften your heart and the Truth shall set you free and the Truth is Jesus Christ.
@Abby Marie Believe whatever you'd like. Your blood is off my hands. When you die, you will stand before the True Living God and shall be judged, as we all will be. A belief in God is not a religion, rather it is a personal relationship between the creator who loved you so much He gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross for the sins of the world. Get right with Him before it's too late.
@@pulsiui4003 If a good person, who does right by others, is open and honest, and keeps there word is sent to hell for the sole flaw of not believing on this fiction, then your "god" is not worth worshiping. If the true and honest prayers of a hungry child is ignored, or the prayers of a parent looking for work so they can feed there child goes unanswered, and yet the "prayers" of sports teams fan "for the win" is the tool used to justify worship, than your "god" is no god, but a hateful demon that feeds on suffering. If Abraham or Noah (if they were real) lived today, and tried this biblical stuff today, They would be arrested for child abuse. This is the "god" of christians.
It all depends on which community you live in. I live in Serbia, which is inhabited by a majority by Slavs.From personal experience I have noticed that the police, bus conductors and people in general avoid me, When i shave my head, grow a beard and dress in partially military clothing.Something like a rule to look like someone you don't want to have problems with."Jocko Willink"
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Don’t be thinking being the gray man is the best way to go. It’s one option and sometimes the better option. Sometimes it’s better to project power, showing people that you are able and ready to bring the fight. It’s important for you to be able to identify those times.
Excellent point. Great video idea. Putting this into my queue right now. The "Anti-Grayman Strategy". Thank you for that idea.
@@CityPrepping Yep, for some of us, "grey man" isn't an option. When you're built like Shrek, you're better off embracing the green and just projecting to people that you aren't to be f***ed with.
If you're walking in a bad neighborhood you will be noticed and might as well look like you're not an easy target. Age is a factor too - seniors seem to be targeted in some situations.
*Yes, it is a balance. Although the primary objective of the Grayman theory is not to even come in to the consciousness of a would-be threat (assailant/LEO) in the first place, "Projecting strength" may be more effective when there is little or no crowd to blend in with OR when the potential threat is not a crowd, because a mob mentality stretches beyond reason & any projection of strength may be lost.*
*Ultimately, the smartest S.O.P. is Grayman should be the first effort, then evasion (which truly is a whole other skill for another discussion), finally projecting strength/power as a last resort. Then again, not everyone is smart & common sense is no longer common practice.*
*Liberty = Peace & I pray you all always enjoy both!*
@@SuperUncleRyan interesting seeing this take from the other perspective. I’m all about being the grey man and being inconspicuous/unassuming. I feel it’s my only/best option, being 5’4” 130 or so lbs. Athletically I’m pretty fast, but it’s important to know your strengths and weaknesses. Going up against shrek wouldn’t be my first choice. 😂 I prefer being unassuming on the daily because I’m able to do things and make my moves with no one really even giving it any thought. Nothing to see here people. But, there’s pros and cons to everything of course.
*LAYER UP!*
*Dress in layered mismatched clothing (different colors, etc) in such a way that will allow you to strip off a piece of clothing in order to instantly change your appearance in the event you are pursued & the moment you turn a corner.*
A reversible jacket is another option.
I learned this years ago from a friend that was being pursued by the police. Yeah, we come from a shitty neighborhood.
I keep a solid shirt under a novelty shirt, but also keep a spare pair of pants and warbonnet stash jacket on me. A pair of cheap-looking hipster glasses, too. And a bonus shirt and jogging pants in the trunk.
@@josephcox7181 We know you have warrants! Just kidding, those are good Ideas. 💡
@@winebox primarily, because I work as a uniformed security officer, if anything happens, I don’t want to be wearing a bright blue uniform shirt or looking all tacticool. SHTF and I’m putting on two different shirts, changing into jeans, and stashing my bonus clothes and a few other items into my bag and ghosting across town to get home.
There was this man driving by as I was walking, and he slowed right down as he stared at me, to the point where he was barely rolling forwards. I tried keeping my head down trying to shrink & become invisible, but I think he picked up on it as though I was weak and shy so he continued even more to drive slowly and stare. So I had to change my tactic to the opposite. I stood up taller and looked straight at him in an aggressive manner.. and he quickly looked away and drove away immediately. Different approaches work for different types of people.
If you don't have to be there, don't be there! Unless you live in a big city, by all means don't go there! Best way to not get caught up in a bad situation is don't be anywhere near it in the first place.
I would hope that the only reason someone would have to get be in stealth mode in a big city is because they live there, or were caught there while visiting or traveling through. 80% of the US population lives in the urban areas, so this video pertains to the majority of people.
Avoidance is thee best tactic, but when it’s not possible, then over-whelming violence is the next best option.
Or, as I learned long ago, the next best thing after presence of mind is absence of body.
The Art of The Gray Man has kept me alive through combat overseas to covert surveillance here stateside. Great Video Sir ! *Love and Light to you ALL. HOOAH*
Thank you for your service.
Yeah I'm sure bud
@@TL8311tl HOOAH USAF Combat Veteran and Federal LEO
@Debbie Voice from Australia We can all see you have a deep love affair...with the person you see in the mirror.
“Your number one option for personal security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.”
- Marine rules for gunfighting
@Yacht Charter Be polite to everyone, but have your hand on a hammerless J Frame in your coat pocket.
Another factor to consider is one's body posture. As you said in the video, it's become common to see people out in public hunched over their phones. A side effect of this and sit-down work is poor posture; pelvic tilt, rounded shoulders and a forward neck position. Just simply being someone who stands upright in a healthy, natural position is sadly enough to make you stand out in our society, as is being physically fit. Just something to think about.
I carry myself with good, upright posture and get asked if I’m in the military all the time hahaha
I agree 100%. Even the gait, the way you walk, the speed. In busy streets I find myself frustrated that I get frequently stuck behind slow walkers.
I've lived in some neighborhoods where you can get killed just walking down the street. The first thing you learn is how to walk. Quickly with purpose and try not to make eye contact. Nine times out of ten, eye contact is an invitation for some kind of hustle or confrontation. When strangers approach you, you never stop walking. You keep your eyes forward, say "NOT INTERESTED" and keep moving.
So your hood is flooded by PUAs
Born Ultimatum has a great scene "Ross and Waterloo" where Jason is guiding a man by phone, who is being tailed, and helps him to hide in plain sight by tying his shoe, then waiting to move when the security cameras look the other way.
Great video! 👍
I enjoy watching those movies. I like them so much that I own all of them.
Do you yell at the screen during movies or tv shows where the person being watched or followed doesn't bother to change their appearance in any way? That drives me nuts. Come on, put on a wig, a hat, go to a thrift store and get a change of clothes. I think they don't change the character's looks because they think we're too stupid to figure it out, but wow.
I have the trilogy of the Bourne series.
Still watch it once in a while.
Not sure a movie like that would be made again.
Yes the gray man!!!!! Someone who understands tactics as opposed to letting his ego be the base of his tactics. Everyone needs to understand the role of the gray man.
Gray men get killed all the same, only difference is you opponent wont respect you.
@@clm652 is it important for your enemy to respect you? I just want to win by any means necessary that's legal. When we fought the British in 1776 did we fight by the rules? Did the British respect us? Who won that battle by the way? This is about who wins and who loses. Sanctimonious people such as the British tend to lose. I'm here to win.
@@clm652 I've often had similar thoughts. The intense effort of production in one of these hi-qual videos is something best left uncritised. We'll do what we do. The observations made here may save a life. Granted; preppers that purchase arms to bury them in tubes ain't about shit. Stand up. I get your point. You're right. There are two approaches here. No disrespect, man.
@@50kArchipelagos damn right!!!
@@50kArchipelagos There are many more than two approaches. one, paints a bulleye on you, the other requires more effort to find you.
Secondly, this is less about (buit still useful for) SHTF, and more about today's current world.
Using whats he is talking about can prevent a child abduction, or a mass shooting.
The devil is in the details.
Thank you for sharing this information. I learned a lot. I am 70 yrs old and know I will not survive but my family is preparing for what is to come.
Pouty Gorilla do not assume anything. You may be better prepared than you realize. With age comes wisdom, so do not easily give up! Your example may be the strength and encouragement your family or another individual needs to survive! All the best.
Bless you for your compassion❣
Idk..... older people survive too, usually with the aid of caring allies. That’s very selfless of you to figure you won’t survive, but still prep anyway to pass along info to your family. You’re more protected than you suppose by the universe..... well wishes
Hi PG, I think 70 year olds have brains and can work on their fitness and stamina. Street lights have cameras now too.
Being an older man, with grand children, I like using the generic or store bought reusable grocery bags. They are big enough to hide my range bag, so not even neighbors know when I going shooting. Also hides booze and items I don't ant noticed. I carry several of different colors in each vehicle and have spares in the house. Some old shop uniforms (pants and shirt) complete the "I ain't got nuthin" look.
Sometimes total avoidance is best as well. If you have any doubts about your ability to stay gray, stay away...
Remember physical Strength is your most important prep, also have strong mental strength and you will have a better chance of surviving the collapse!!
Up to 90% will not survive the collapse by the end of 90 days.
Agreed, but it only takes 7 lb of strength to pull a trigger to activate the ultimate equalizer.
A loaded weapon beats all
Your mind is 100% the “best prep” and your greatest weapon against all threats.
As a person who is acutely aware that I have no military basic training, no arms training, and have limited camping or construction skills; and draining physical stamina as I've aged, I can understand the assumption that 90% of the people wouldn't survive, if they're like me. Still, I read, and I watch videos to give me ideas on how to work with what I've got. I hope that counts for something.
I bought a pair of camouflaged shorts but now I can't find them.
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😁😂🤣🤣
I have the same problem with my magical invisibility bracelet.
Good one 🤣 mate 😌😌😌
My job doesn't allow camouflaged masks for the same reason.
I carry a baseball cap and an old baggy sweatshirt in my get home bag. Being a woman in SHTF.... I will be trying to look like a man. Especially if I’m alone.
@Gman That might work here in Seattle 😂
I would be concerned this might draw even more attention to you as women usually move different to men and people might take a second look to check out “which one you are”.
Good idea. Don't forget your big assed concealed gun 👍
Just dress like a drag queen and most will ask your pronouns and you can tell them you are a he. That might actually work better these days! Crazy bizarre-o world we're in.
I found that I'm practically invisible on rainy cold winter days Wearing dull blue gray or dark color hoodie and jeans. I call it Structural blue Especially when standing next to urban infastructute like a piece of Seel I beam or near a train tracks I actually become part of the infastructute.
Very good video .
All true ! I was the grayman for 12 yrs busting shoplifters .
I can tell by the way and speed someone walks .
A great companion video to this video is: "How to become a digital gray man, and how to avoid observation on the internet"
DuckDuckGo would be my first advice 😎
@Max A Million unfortunately, zuckerbergs cloud probably won't.
Leaving a comment on this video=too late!
You can get rid of all those social medias, you will still be identified!
Simple. Just have a username like “can I hit a million subs with no vids” and have an anime girl pfp.
I’m a retired LEO. I spent years as anti gray man and some as gray man. In an argument for each I think context, purpose, and location play a part. I remember once hearing an instructor say “If you don’t want to get eaten don’t look like food”. This is true of people by themselves, especially women. If you’re walking with your head buried in your phone oblivious to what’s going on around you, you’re easy pickings. But if you’re using situational awareness, walking with a purposeful stride, and making eye contact, the bad guy will likely search for an easier target. I think anti gray man is for normal times. But if you’re trying to hide in plain sight in a time of unrest, gray man is the way to go. Remember the first Police Academy movie when during the riot the police officer put on a sport coat and walked right by the rioters? Well probably most of y’all weren’t born. Stay alert, stay safe.
I'm new to this prepping thing but this feels like one big excuse to LARP as Liam Neeson 🤣
LMFAO
I spent my childhood and adolescence trying to become the grey man to deter bullies, I know it's commonly know as camouflaging, now it's a skill😉
I learned a lot of this as a kid as I was bullied a lot. It prepared me for life later.
Same. I became a watcher. I knew so much about everyone. Lol
That's so funny I thought I was the only one🤣
No doubt, looking at these videos I wonder why people need to be told about this stuff as it seems like common sense to me.
@@ChiefSmackahoLLC probably because of people like me, who were unable to figure out how to hide from the school bullies. (I'm ok now, but I hate ''socializing'')
Good video. Personally, I try to avoid urban areas, period, unless it's absolutely necessary. Another term for this is "Hiding in Plain Sight" and it's an art that is taught in certain circles. Be fluid in your actions, be confident, aware and project Power. Nothing attracts predators like weakness.
One of your best and most accurate videos ever! Great job!!!!!
Wow, thanks!
Great info. Sun Tzu’s The Art of War really puts this into context.
that book is on my nightstand to read soon
@@CityPrepping a must read for any who follow the grey
Free on kindle. You can read a passage or two... just little bites
Sun Tzu's the art of war is also a bunch of pointless horseshit
Awesome book. I couldn't put it down!
Was taught this in the military. Very valuable skill to have to keep from being a target.
Excellent advice, especially in these times of civil unrest. Trouble could be just around the corner. Thank you!
Women ignore me all the time, this whole "gray man" might be my thing.
That just means you're not attractive
👍
I'm with ya Bro... Same situation here..lol
@@TL8311tl that's not true, the other day girl told me I have face for the radio. That's a compliment right?
That is a good thing. They want your money
I have been the Gray man for a decade or more! works awesome for me here in Oz!
Your clips of NYC in your video should go into a museum for the way Manhattan once looked before Covid, shut downs, and the wholesale destruction of middle class life.
sad, isn't it?
Great suggestions to have in the mental toolbag. Good stuff! Thx.
We are all gray men and women already. Not everyone has military style gear and bulletproof vests, but I can assure you that everyone out there can get their hands on jeans and a t shirt. Basically, just don't suddenly stop dressing and acting like a normal person and you'll be fine.
You should make one on how to find work off the radar, like when all jobs require vaccinations or something similar, when people have to make personal choices but make a living.
Another informative, clear & concise video to help us survive! Thanks & stay safe.
Hi!
Thank you-
Again, some more, still!
The helpful info that you share is priceless.
Stay well.
Stay safe.
i just came from watching your first grey man and about to watch you're anti grey man video it is a very interesting topic 😀 great video thanks
Acting like you belong there is probably the most crucial and most difficult part of Gray man.
I know acting like your bottom wasn't drilled the night before is tough for you by how awkward you walk
@@TL8311tl interesting observation there bud.
@@TL8311tl You obviously think quite a lot about that subject,..not me,..I like women.
@@TL8311tl that was... interesting...
Local sports team shirts are important
I do this when traveling
I go busking regularly. I'm often standing on high foot-traffic corners with my fiddle. This is a really cool video to me
Thank you for this pt2 on this subject
I've always loved fashion. Just went through my clothes to realize they're pretty unique. Luckily I live in the pnw where style is pretty unique. Lots of vests, jeans, and country vibes
I found that I'm practically invisible on rainy cold winter days Wearing dull blue gray or dark color hoodie and jeans. I call it Structural blue Especially when standing next to urban infastructute like a piece of Seel I beam or near a train tracks I actually become part of the infastructute.
As for glasses, I had a friend that lost an eye but would put a prescription lens on that side anyway to disguise that fact. Also the tops were slightly tinted. Could never really tell what he was looking at unless you were speaking directly to him. He was stealth as hell too.
This is very good information. Especially if you are in another country and want to blend it. It is quite hard.
Another great video. Thank you sir and all the very best from SV Ohana.
Great content as always.
I have never been noticed not in school or when I am out in about no one picks on me or ask me questions and usually dont remember me doing something or being somewhere well I want to be that way and I have naturally have been that way since I was a child. I have never been asked to buy something buy a seller or asked to fill out something.
When to go gray:
(1) When you are doing something you don't want to be questioned about, possibly to preserve opsec, because your actions might be of questionable legality (moving a self defense item to or from an urban workplace), you are finding out if your wife has a boyfriend, etc.
(2) When things are getting tense, but are not yet at a crisis point, and you want to remove yourself form an area before serious things begin to happen. Consider an event happening that is just building towards a "peaceful protest" - you want to move through the area without being targeted by the early groups within the mob.
(3) When things are happening and the area is being locked down by authority systems and you want to move through without being stopped (no one wants to try to explain their EDC to an officer when there was a terrorist attack two blocks away that you are having to skirt around).
(4) When you are moving through dangerous territory (you may drive through some shady areas on your daily commute which, if having to hoof it to your suburban home would put you places you would not normally choose to be, especially in a crisis).
Gray isn't about avoiding Joe Blow's notice - he is irrelevant. It is about avoiding the notice of predators, mobs looking for targets, and officers who might detain you.
The hardest part of being gray, however, is concealing gear.
Bags, meaningful firearms, body armor - these are things that are difficult to conceal. Finding ways to make those things vanish is always going to have issues of control (briefcase is easier to steal than a backpack and holds less), fit, space, etc. Knowing your bug out routes well to trim your gear as much as you can (so you only have what you will need rather than what you might need - which goes against the prepper's nature - is key) and, if necessary, having your gear at waypoints rather than on you the whole way will be helpful. Just doing things like noting all the water spots on your route so that you can not carry any water, but just a lifestraw can cut weight and bulk massively.
I was born to be this way, anyone isn't a natural should stick to what they're good at; forcing yourself to be this way could get the opposite effect than what you want.
Great video! Become gray or invisible when needed should be another tool for your survival tool box.
Hard hat, high viz, work boots, tool box and dark work trousers, preferably dusty. That is what I used to blend in.
@Predbeau101 yeah the trick is in not looking like a newb, unless you're young enough to look like an apprentice on the first day.
Might not work for everyone.
Grey man looks less of an option as time goes by. When SHTF, hungry and desperate people will attack you, regardless of how you wear. But by wearing tactical clothing and gear, you will seem like a harder target in the eyes of these desperate people.
I am the average aging housewife, slightly overweight and in my late 50's. Trust me, I'm invisible and am virtually ignored by everyone/anyone. I worry about my husband who is fit, handsome and 6'5" How can he blend in anywhere? I can't make him shorter or uglier....I worry about him. What do we do about him?
All this information is good you have to do what's right for the situation you're in
The key to being the grey man is to not get caught in an environment you dont normally frequent.
Yes, because you won't know how to blend in quickly enough.
Observant people fixed in that environment will notice.
So frequent the environments you may need as an alternate path.
The key to being a grey man is not commenting and telling people something is key
@@TL8311tl ✨*HYPCRITE*✨
In a misspent youth I made my money by providing a driving service and delivery of varrious products for an organization. I had to be invisible but not a target. I think I could still do this.
Add an expensive watch to the guise. Along with shoes it is a useful marker and also one that is easily concealed.
The best way I can say that I agree with you is this:
I got a Navy Blue cover for my body armour, so I can wear my ENIBA body armour without tactical camo
I got invisible inserts for my baseball caps to give me head protection
I sewed kevlar anti-cut material on the inside of my top.
When I bug out I want to look like a disgruntled workman, forced to go on-the-move in his work clothes.
I dont want to look like Tactical-Keyboard-Warrior-Bro, with full camo and a plate holder ... even though that is what I am.....sadly
Great information to keep in mind, and implement. As always, thanks CP.
My pleasure!!
Blend in colorwise...depending on the surroundings
Every day I wear khakis, and dark solid color polo, never wear anything with design or bright colors, though I can blend in anywhere. Turns out I became the guy at work that wears a dark solid color polo and khakis every day lol
If it were mew, I would tailor my outfit to the environment. Observe and adapt.
I’m a gray man...slightly overweight, my dark hair now graying. My square jaw now rounding, and chiseled chin, now double. Used to be noticed by the ladies, now often overlooked even by old ladies. I even have to remind my boss that I’m still one of his employees. I’m an older guy, often dismissed by the new generation as not “woke” yet, and possibly a pushover if it came to it...but what they don’t realize, is I’m still in better physical shape than most, and whether it be the younger or older ladies, or a young buck who thinks he could easily push me around...if it came to it - they would all be very surprised. 😜👍
@Buttercup just look for the quiet guy in the corner that you’d glance at, and then you look again he’s gone-or you’ll see his backside heading out. That’ll be me.
@Buttercup smile, eye contact say hello, ask a question to trip me up...go from there.
Very nice. Thanks for what you do sir
The movie "The next three days" with Russell Crowe has an amazing grey man scene!
Underrated comment about an underrated movie. Nice.
That's the first video I saw and that got me interested in prepping !
Yes, shoes!! Or hair style. I always pay attention to those and clothes and perfumes.
And vehicles
Good insight, really good ideas.
outstanding keep it coming.
Great information to know, I hope it does not come to that point, great video.!
Content EXCELLENT!!!! My favorite TH-cam channel!!!!!
I think I’m always trying to blend in and go unnoticed so it shouldn’t be too hard for me,except for being unusually tall.
I think you covered this in the last video but remember to take note of distinct landmarks that can be used to orient around, should you be lost or need to lose a pursuer. The environment can be your best friend in these situations
Been doing the grey man objective for a few years. I usually do as little as possible and is always busy too scan my area for safety as i live in a country that is a high risk
I remember pt1 being the video I fpund you with! Great addition!
Basic rules: Just operate in a normal manner. Look like you belong. Be humble in humble situations. Be the most dangerous in dangerous situations.
Just as local team hats and shirts help you to blend rival hats and shirts will make you stick out . Becareful to much of a thing will make you noticed just as fast as not enough . This is why notice of environment is key to blending in
Good luck and God's Blessings to All
So, for instance, the guy I saw sauntering down the sidewalk, walking a dog and only wearing an almost skin tone speedo is usually considered different...but I am in Oregon
What if you have a military jacket just to be wearing it? There was a girl that wore one when we were in school. She didn't wear it all the time but she would sometimes.
Great info, thanks.
I became a gray man in middle school without knowing it. My friend's moved away and I didnt want to stand out as a loner, so I learned to blend in. Now retired LE a lot of these techniques are second nature.
Very well done sir
What is tough these days, is that I am a lean, fit, healthy male. People often notice/look at my body, and then my face. They are used to seeing grey fat, obese, out of shape, people everywhere.
In which case to better fit in by consuming McDonald's for 3 meals, (fit snacks in too). You'll be looking like the average hamburger American in no time!
Wear a puffy coat in winter.
Or a suit jacket or open flannel shirt in summer over a tshirt.
Yes I love in a verrrrrrry low income predominantly blue collar and yes minimally educated part of CA where the norm is FAT FAT FAT but everyone thinks they're effing ghetto fabulous they can barely get their Jersey over their gut, or in and out of their Honda Civic. I'm not perfect but I prefer walks and healthier food, so for that I always stand out. It's sad to see so much apathy and gluttony but I try not to let it get me down.
@HOOCH D ikr, a legend in his own mind 👍😩
Then don't dress to show off your body. Dude, it's not that difficult.
good update
Thank you this is so informative
Nobody cares about this anymore everyone's staring at their phone
Until they’re not.
@Carl Hopf always ready 😉
Unless their phone aren’t working
I'm staring at my phone right now, bc I'm watching this on my youtube app
@@rondie8404 baby you could have whatever you like.
I wonder often about my country neighborhood: on Day One of SHTF, it’s too early to pull out the maps showing perimeter defense and discuss radio codes, and a security schedule. At least I think it is...and Day Two and Day Three. Let the neighbors realize that and then it’s time to help out however I can. Thoughts?
If you wait until day 1, it may already be too late. I'm a pragmatist. If I have to risk my life to POSSIBLY save someone else who will just drag me down afterward, then you're probably on your own. It's like the disaster movie I watched where the 11 year old kid never listened and risked getting killed, only to be saved by an adult. He fell down a steep snowbank because he wouldn't stay put as told; he fell off the end of the last train to civilization.... When he fell off the train, they should have just waved goodbye and good luck. Instead, they all jumped off the train. Several of them died later, all because the stupid worthless kid couldn't obey. If anyone is going to be a detriment to survival, they can piss off.
@Pete Johanssen Hey Pete, thanks for reply. My family is a half-mile from major four-lane highway, and we are five minutes from small city/large town of 30,000. So geographically we not in good spot but mentality of our community, with farmland, acreage, hunting woods, livestock etc, vs “city folk” is miles apart.
With everyone wearing masks, blending in has become easier.
From people yes from facial recognition no because most of it focused around your eyes
@@whatahowl1 my smartphone still does not face unlock when I wear a mask
@@whatahowl1 That is why i always wear sunglasses.
I’m blind as a bat and west spectacles. They are LARGE..... not necessarily the most attractive specs, but I wear them everyday for this very reason. The mask and glasses combo provides great covering in these strange times
Reminds me of Drax saying that if he stays still long enough he becomes invisible.
You can always try…
Be the Observer. Don't be the Observed. Only shave on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The unshaved are seen as gray men.
I look like a young Clint Eastwood, very hard for me to blend in.
Also, much of the software is going the way of the gait due to masks on facial rec. Your gait is more difficult to conceal.
Great video!
I really appreciate this kind of information, I just have one question: how do you become a "grey man" with young children? I have three very energetic little ones under 5.
Yr f'ed
What are the best pants for EDC?
I've been trying to think of some ways to show/fake "vaccination identification" so I won't have to deal with all that craziness.
Want good gray man training? Live in the hood for 5 years. I did it for 15 years and only got shot twice and stabbed twice, got robbed three times. Good luck.
Are you from los angeles?
Wow.... I never though about it like that. That means I’ve been practicing Gray my entire life. I’ve managed to blend in even though I stick out like a sore thumb due to various factors.
Gray doesn’t work all the time though, sometimes you gotta bring the heat. Gray first, then rabid dog after when the opponent has set its sight.
Im actually shocked that living in the hood finally has a benefit lol
@@candacenikole1964 where are you from ?
@@djzrobzombie2813 I’m in the Midwest in an urban area of one of the USA’s most populous states
@@candacenikole1964 I'm from Germany no clue what state it could be mate
Awesome information, thanks
Is there a link to part 1?
Remember: An empty cell phone case works just as good as the real thing!
It’s cheap and lightweight. It is also expendable.
This concept applies to most of the other stuff you have.
Shopping bags are mostly free or very cheap. Double or triple a few to carry your minimal stuff.
Your stuff should look normal and still function properly.
Dress for the locale, the weather and the prevalent activity. Try try to be one of many and not THE ONE!
Brothers and sisters, listen to the man on the street preaching the word of God, for he warns us to repent and accept Christ so that we may be saved. There will be many spreading the word of God when we are told to remain silent and comply.
@Abby Marie Don't be a fool. Use your ears and listen. Soften your hardened heart.
Hallelujah Amen!
Mockers and scoffers be damned by your own pride!
@Abby Marie I ask for forgiveness because I have sinned. I have broken God's commandments. The wages of sin is death, therefore I have earned my wage and it will be paid in full, paid in death. Just like you. The only difference is, I repent and have accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and His sacrifice on the cross for our sins. He paid the *ultimate price* just so that you and I and anyone who believes in Him has an opportunity at eternal life in heaven. Soften your heart and the Truth shall set you free and the Truth is Jesus Christ.
@Abby Marie Believe whatever you'd like. Your blood is off my hands. When you die, you will stand before the True Living God and shall be judged, as we all will be. A belief in God is not a religion, rather it is a personal relationship between the creator who loved you so much He gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross for the sins of the world. Get right with Him before it's too late.
@@pulsiui4003 If a good person, who does right by others, is open and honest, and keeps there word is sent to hell for the sole flaw of not believing on this fiction, then your "god" is not worth worshiping.
If the true and honest prayers of a hungry child is ignored, or the prayers of a parent looking for work so they can feed there child goes unanswered, and yet the "prayers" of sports teams fan "for the win" is the tool used to justify worship, than your "god" is no god, but a hateful demon that feeds on suffering.
If Abraham or Noah (if they were real) lived today, and tried this biblical stuff today,
They would be arrested for child abuse.
This is the "god" of christians.
It all depends on which community you live in. I live in Serbia, which is inhabited by a majority by Slavs.From personal experience I have noticed that the police, bus conductors and people in general avoid me, When i shave my head, grow a beard and dress in partially military clothing.Something like a rule to look like someone you don't want to have problems with."Jocko Willink"