Review: Pitchfork Systems – Vodnik Softshell Introduction Until now, I hadn’t had a chance to look at Pitchfork Systems, but what better start than by writing about one of their jackets, the Vodnik softshell? Decent jackets for dynamic movements are always interesting for those employed in more active environments. And with so many companies offering […]
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Review: Helikon-Tex MCDU Combat Pants Introduction: The MCDU Combat Pants by Helikon-Tex were already introduced to the interested audience during IWA 2022. However it took another year for the pants to be released as everything was delayed because of the war in Ukraine. This year Helikon-Tex released this new pants model and I already took […]
Review: Metropolis Gorka 4 by Perunika Introduction Those who follow my Social Media accounts know already that Perunika has a PenCott Metropolis project going on, offering several items in this hard to get urban camouflage. I got the Gorka 4 model for myself and thought you might be interested in some insights. If you are […]
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Austrian Desert Camouflage – Tarnanzug Beige Introduction In 2019 I wrote a special about Austrian Camouflage, in particular about Austria’s new camouflage system, the “Tarnanzug Neu” (I will refer to the pattern as TN17/20). In cooperation with the ministry of defense I had the opportunity to take a closer look at the new pattern and […]
Video: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Hip Bag 3 One of the new items for 2023 by Tasmanian Tiger is the TT Hip Bag 3. Aimed more at the outdoor/bushcraft sector, it also combines several “tactical” elements you might know from TT. During my recent trips, I used it on a regular basis and really enjoy […]
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Video: First impressions – Helikon-Tex MCDU Combat Pants The MCDU Combat Pants are one of Helikon-Tex’ new products of 2023 and contrary to the other items introduced at IWA ’23, they already available. I have just received a pair of them in RAL7013 and decided to do a quick video for you guys. A more […]
Review: KarrimorSF Predator Combat Vest – The SAAV Now and Then, Part II Introduction In early 2017 I wrote an extensive review on the SADF P83 Battle Jacket, announcing to follow up on the KarrimorSF Predator Combat vest in a separate review. I never did – until now. Reason for that was the discontinuation of […]
