Pine Survey
Facts and Figures
- Since 2008 actively engaged in product reviews and subject matter articles in various forums
- 2013: Switch to dedicated publishing platform PINE SURVEY
- Non-profit and open source
- Experience based reviews on camouflage, outdoor and military gear and equipment
- Guest contributions by active and former military and law enforcement personnel
- English and German language (depending on topic and arrangement)
- Regular visits to trade shows like IWA since 2013
- Ahead of trends/ among the first to report (e.g. UFPRO, PenCott)
- Network to major brands and companies like ANV Knives, Helikon-Tex, Hyde Definition (PenCott), Kizlyar Supreme, Phantomleaf, Spartan Blades, Tasmanian Tiger, Tacticaltrim, Tilak, UFPRO, Vanquest Gear and others
- Regarded as a reference in camouflage field tests because of comparative approach
- Over 100 reviews, articles and field tests with an average volume of 4 Din A4 pages, and 10-20 detailed pictures per article. Not counting photo galleries
- Basically the equivalent of a book by now
- An average of 500 visitors daily, with around 1000 page views per day
- means: returning visitors who stay on the site longer to browse
- Social Media reach between 2000 and 20.000 people, depending on the content and if shared by cooperating parties
- Top 5 countries who visit: USA, Germany, China, Singapore, Russian Federation
- Field tests of 20 camouflage patterns, still counting…
Milestones:
- First in depth German speaking article on the PenCott camouflage family in 2013
- First English speaking article on SloCam in 2014
- Joint project with “Project Gecko” for the introduction of Tasmanian Tiger’s PenCott Greenzone product line-up in 2015
- Major field test involving woodland and transitional camouflage patterns in 2016
- Mention at Recoilweb in 2016
- First in depth review of PenCott Metropolis in 2018
- First in depth article and field test on Austria’s “Tarnanzug Neu” in 2019 (cooperation with Austrian MoD)
- Review series “Tourniquet Tuesday” of 10 Tourniquets in 2019
- First camouflage field test using a drone in 2020
The person behind the curtain
I obtained a doctoral degree in history and am doing research on military history and armed conflicts since 2007. In the last 8 years my main work focused on security policy and conflict research. As a result I am following trends and developments in the defence industry just as much as the relevant policies.
Even though I spent some time in the military as almost every male Austrian citizen, I never considered myself a professional soldier. The experience in an airmobile unit was a unique experience however, which shaped me personally.
Contributors:
Alzwolf:
LEO with long time operational experience and SF background. Sport and Operations Trainer.
DeepForest:
Bushcrafter and Outdoor Specialist.
Lazarskyy:
Outdoor Enthusiast (Trekking, Climbing), Avid Airsoft Player.
S. W.:
LEO with SWAT background, now K9 officer.
Schneider B.:
Militia (Reserve) soldier, competitive shooter.
Offenlegung gem. §25 Mediengesetz:
Mag. Dr. phil. D. Jaklin, Wien
Persönlicher Blog und Informationsaustausch
Kontakt: info(at)pinesurvey.com
Ein Disclaimer, der selbstverständlich sein sollte, aber notwendig ist:
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Ich bin nicht verantwortlich für den Inhalt externer websites/homepages etc. die hier am Blog verlinkt wurden.
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Alle Informationen wurden nach besten Wissen und Gewissen zur Verfügung gestellt – I hege keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit oder Richtigkeit der Informationen und übernehme keine Haftung für etwaigen (Fehl)gebrauch der hier gebotenen Informationen.
A little disclaimer that should be obvious but is necessary:
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I am not responsible for the content of websites reached by an external link on this blog.
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All information on this blog is to my best knowledge – I do not warrant or claim to be complete/correct, so I can’t be held liable for the (mis)use of the information provided by this blog.