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Winter Camouflage – PenCott Snowdrift
Winter Camouflage – PenCott Snowdrift Introduction Even though most of the snow is already gone, I am going to continue the winter camouflage series. In this field test, I will be focusing on PenCott Snowdrift. As I was doing this series, Dominic Hyde, the developer of the PenCott patterns, quickly reached out and provided me […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Maine M’s Jacket
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Maine M’s Jacket Introduction Tasmanian Tiger is usually known for its backpacks, bags and tactical equipment. With the TT Maine M’s jacket, the company is also offering a very practical and no-nonsense softshell jacket. I received the jacket last year in late summer and had the chance to put it […]
Review: Bundesheer – Camouflage field jacket, heavy (Austrian Armed Forces)
Review: Bundesheer – Camouflage field jacket, heavy (Austrian Armed Forces) Introduction The Camouflage jacket, heavy or “Tarnanzugjacke, schwer” fielded by the Austrian Bundesheer (Austrian Armed Forces) is part of the “Tarnanzug Neu” – offering Austrian soldiers not only a universal camouflage pattern, but also a new line of clothing. When I had the chance to […]
Winter Camouflage – Phantomleaf WASP II Z3B
Winter Camouflage – Phantomleaf WASP II Z3B Introduction Continuing the winter camouflage series, I will be focusing on Phantomleaf WASP II Z3B today. As I had the opportunity to try out several different winter camouflage patterns, this one stands out because of its intent to work in a specific area and not by just using […]
Winter Camouflage – Finnish M05
Winter Camouflage – Finnish M05 Snow Camo Introduction It has been a while since I last tried out camouflage patterns in a winter environment. Previous field tests dealt with regular as well as transitional camouflage in winter. The thought behind these articles was the notion that not all armies can or want to afford winter […]
Review: UF PRO – Delta ComPac Jacket
Review: UF PRO – Delta ComPac Jacket Introduction Last year UF PRO released a new loft jacket – the Delta ComPac tactical winter jacket. Designed to be packable in itself, it can be easily stored in your pack, car etc. Having a decent Winter with snow and cold temperatures, it was a no-brainer for me […]
Review: Arktis Ltd – B110 Smock in PenCott Greenzone
Review – Arktis Ltd B110 Smock in PenCott Greenzone Introduction Arktis Ltd went PenCott! For those of you who have been living under a rock, or somehow missed the news: the high profile British company, and one of the hallmarks of the tactical world licensed the PenCott Greenzone pattern and introduced several items to the […]
Field Test: Bundesheer “Tarnanzug Neu” – urban and alpine
Field Test: Bundesheer “Tarnanzug Neu” in an urban and alpine environment Introduction I already had the opportunity to introduce the new camouflage pattern of the Austrian Army (“Bundesheer”) in 2019. Called the “Tarnanzug Neu” (TN 17/20), this pattern was introduced to the public in 2017, trialed with the first battalion in 2019 and then fielded […]
Review: Phantomleaf Python Backpack Cover G1
Review: PHANTOMLEAF® PYTHON BACKPACK COVER G1 Introduction There is no use in being fully clothed in camouflage, if you are carrying a backpack that sticks out, even if it is a military solid colour like coyote, ranger green or the like. Not only the shape of the pack, but also the items you carry can […]