Cheer Lardy mate, sorry didn't mean to stick me nose in.
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Avoid tan coloured post war French zeltbahns, they are just that. Standard splinter was the issue. French shelter sections were used by the Germans, but they were not issue and were square/rectangular and more brown than tan.
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Hi, so just to clarify for numpties like me.... DAK should be in olived green not tan for this? is HBTs ok? and are Lufty tan trousers and caps no good?
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DAK clothing should be olive not tan yes. LW trousers would be ok if worn with Heer tunic/shirt & headgear but LW caps should be avoided really. HBTs would be ok if you're on a budget but again should be used sparingly.
DAK clothing should be olive not tan yes.
Does that go for cotton undershirts too?
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Yes the issue shirt was olive and meant to be worn with a tan tie, a practice that had long been abandoned by 1943. I'll probably be wearing a Brit KD shirt though. 
Though most importantly - Where's the link to get those German short shorts from? 
who likes short shorts? 
Though most importantly - Where's the link to get those German short shorts from?
http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.ph ... rps-shorts
Definitely... well, maybe if I do a lot of cycling in the mean time.
who likes short shorts?
We like short shorts 
While having a lurk on the Pssst forum, I found a tip to change the colour of the very sand DAK webbing that seems to be the norm to a more acceptable colour. Dylon olive green dye. Its apparently spot on for the olive green webbing used by the Korp. Now I haven't tried it myself but once I find some I'm going to test it out. stand by for results. 
Though I am not the expert as far as i am aware the answers are no, no, yes and yes. Though for our purposes any boots would be sufficient.
The experts will surely arrive soon.
Yes they had gaiters, although there use was something of a matter of personal choice. Jackboots were sometimes seen but usually only worn by officers. Standard low boots were used as well as tropical versions. Yes the ΓΒ£60 uniforms are acceptable. They may not be 100% correct but they're pretty good for the money.
The correct undershirt is the olive M40/M41.
did the dak use gaiters? did they use jackboots at all? or only tropical boots? are those 60quid chinese dak uniforms acceptable?
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james
Hehe James - you sneaking over to the dark side for this one? (Or should that be the DAK side? 
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Normal low boots, with or without gaiters is fine. The Chinese DAK uniforms are also fine.
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Thanks for the info, Harry.
Sly, I didn't realise you'd got Heer kit too!
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Yes thanks for the info Harry, we'll be sure to be cautious of that seller. I hope your issue gets sorted out and you can get some kit together so you can join us in taking the pass.
Well it'll be nice to have another DAK enthusiast on board!
What's the situation on DAK pith helmets?
a bit of pith taking could just sway me to buy another German loadout...
If you want a pith helmet then you welcome to have one. Personally I think they look daft. 
Epic do 'em for ΓΒ£39.95! 
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