The art of hiding and camouflage are similar in the way both are used to allow the user to remain unnoticed by the casual observer. The difference is that hiding depends solely on the environment whereas camouflage depends on the environment and clothing on an individual. As such, both will be looked at separately though the end goal is the same.

HIDING
The hardest part of hiding is finding a good place to hide. A knowledge of where hostiles may approach from is useful since this can determine whether a hiding position can be used or not. A good place to hide should basically completely obscure one's profile from view while giving one a good view of the surroundings. Usually, one wishes to hide in order to ambush some hostiles or escape from them.

Another key element to a good hiding spot is escape routes. One does not want to back oneself into a corner. Also, if one intends on performing a surprise attack from one's hiding spot, one needs routes to use to get away once the hostiles discover one's location. Having at least a couple of escape route options is recommended just in case one ends up blocked by an unexpected group of hostiles.

However, when hiding, though one's profile may be hidden, one must also remember to stay quiet. Noise can just as easily give away one's location as sight can. A good hiding place should also have little clutter which may make noise when stepped on (i.e. twigs, dry leaves, plastic bags, etc.)

CAMOUFLAGE
Unlike hiding, camouflage is more dependant on what one is wearing to match one's surroundings. Mixing camouflage with hiding makes one nearly impossible to detect by simple visual scans.

To be well camouflaged, one needs to be wearing proper attire to match one's environment. Some suggest army fatigues for any situation but many of us cannot afford to spend on such gear. As such, clothes which are dark or earth-toned (i.e. browns or dark greens) can often suffice in shrub/forest battle grounds. Greys or kahkis can work well in asphalt/cement battle grounds. The key is to try and match the surroundings.

Of course, to be properly camouflaged, not only does one need to be wearing the right attire but one's weaponry must also be disguised as well. At present, the colours offered in the water weapon world do not fare well for hiding in the brush. Of course, painting one's water weaponry takes time and effort. Also, it is not recommended to alter a water weapon's colour to match that of a real firearm just in case one ends up in the sights of a police officer.

COMBINE TECHNIQUES
It is, of course, easier to remain undetected when one is also hidden. When concealing oneself, shadows become one's friend. Avoiding light adds to the effectiveness of one's camouflage as well as blurs one's profile from view.

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