AWP | Safari Mesh (Field-Tested)

The AWP | Safari Mesh (Field-Tested, FT) is an Industrial Grade sniper rifle skin wearing a gray safari-style mesh camo. Field-Tested is the most common and affordable way to own it, with light honest wear that the muted pattern takes in stride.

Design

At its core this is a low-key gray camouflage arranged as a mesh-fence weave over the AWP. The finish is Valve's work, sprayed through mesh fencing and cardboard cutouts serving as stencils, a hands-on method that gives the camo its rough, field-made texture. It ships with a fitting in-game line: "A predator is a predator, no matter the environment."

AWP | Safari Mesh (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

Field-Tested brings noticeable but modest wear — some scuffing along the edges and high points — yet the gray tone and busy mesh weave absorb it so the skin still looks presentable at a glance. This is the grade most owners settle on, striking the balance between price and appearance that makes the camo such an easy buy.

AWP | Safari Mesh Rarity

Rarity: Industrial Grade — the light-blue grade near the bottom of the standard weapon tiers, one step up from Consumer. It's a frequently seen grade, which helps keep supply plentiful and the skin cheap.

AWP | Safari Mesh Case and Collection

Safari Mesh comes from The Lake Collection, released alongside the "Out with the old, in with the new" update in November 2013. No weapon case carries it — the collection was handed out via souvenir packages, the earliest being the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package.

AWP | Safari Mesh Patterns

There's nothing random about how the camo sits: the stencil pattern is identical on every copy, meaning no paint seed and no "blue gem" to hunt. Float and wear are the only variables that distinguish individual copies.

StatTrak & Souvenir

No StatTrak variant of this AWP was ever produced. StatTrak comes attached to case drops, and since Safari Mesh has only ever come from souvenir packages, that path never existed. What you can find is a Souvenir version, first released in the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package.

AWP | Safari Mesh Price

Field-Tested is the value heart of the range — cheaper than the higher grades while looking much the same on a wear-friendly camo. The finish sits in affordable mid-tier for the AWP overall, and this grade is typically its most wallet-friendly, widely available option. It's available on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does the Field-Tested Safari Mesh look worn?

Only lightly. There's some scuffing on the edges and raised areas, but the muted gray camo and dense mesh weave hide it well, so the skin still reads tidy from a normal viewing distance. For a budget AWP, Field-Tested holds up better than the wear rating might suggest.

Is Field-Tested the best value on Safari Mesh?

For most buyers, yes. It costs less than Factory New (FN) or Minimal Wear (MW) but looks nearly identical thanks to the wear-tolerant pattern, and it's the easiest grade to find on the market. Well-Worn (WW) and Battle-Scarred (BS) go cheaper still if you want the lowest possible entry point.

What kind of loadout does Safari Mesh fit?

Its gray-and-earth military camo slots into a rugged, natural-themed loadout — pair it with other olive, khaki, or desert-camo pieces and earthy gloves. The understated tone means it won't clash with much, making it an easy anchor for a low-key tactical setup.