The Gray Man

The Gray Man

The Gray Man concept is the idea of staying off other people's radars. Pretty much going unnoticed when other people are around. This concept is key because in a SHTF situation, you will have people, that if you catch their attention, will come and take your gear and most likely your life.

Now the Gray Man idea is sort of a sensitive subject. People online argue about different aspects of it. Like what you should wear, how to behave, what not to carry etc. 

In my opinion, I feel that certain colors should be worn. Black, brown, gray, dark green, OD green, tan, coyote. Flat, dry colors I feel are the best because it blends in with the surroundings. Also if you think about it, the human eye is attracted to a few different things. Shiny objects, movement, and bright colors. I feel that a good Gray Man would be avoiding the first and the last. 

I read online somewhere a long time ago, that if you choose to go unnoticed, you should wear dark colors. I have tried this and it works pretty well. For example, when going out to a night club, single men who are looking for women or just attention, when wearing brighter colors, will attract that attention. Women also do the same thing. People in situations like a night club, show off everything they have to offer. Low cut shirts, men wearing button up shirts and leaving the top open etc. 

Being the gray man is the complete opposite. You do not want to show off what you have. If others don't know what you have, then they cannot want it.

Another idea, is that you should probably do the same thing that others are doing in the area. So lets say that you are trying to move through a part of the city. You see a group of 2-3 people scavenging for items. You should be scavenging too. Use this to move through the area. Do not let your guard down though.

Eye contact. Making eye contact with certain individuals can initiate suspicion. Avoid this whenever possible. 

If at some point you are engaged in conversation with another person in SHTF, try to relate to them. Don't sympathize but just relate. This will make them feel like you have an understanding and they will feel that they can trust you. Think social engineering. You can almost always talk yourself out of a sticky situation.

There is much more for me to add to this post so I will be doing so at a later time.

Here is a good video on The Gray Man.