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 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 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 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 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” 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” (TN 17/20), this pattern was introduced to the public in 2017, trialed with the first battalion in 2019 and then fielded to […]
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 […]
Introduction When Helikon-Tex announced the release of the Covert M-65 Jacket in Duracanvas, I was just as excited as anyone else in the gear community. Paying homage to one of the most iconic military jackets and giving it a modern and edgier look, this was surely something to look forward to. Luckily enough, Helikon-Tex decided […]
And another review by @lazarskyy. This time she is taking a closer look at the Helikon-Tex Mistral Anorak. Enjoy! Introduction Did you know, that the Mistral is a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion in the northern Mediterranean? Mistral is also a French missile, but nothing about […]
It is time for yet another review by @lazarskyy. Today’s review will take a closer look at the Helikon-Tex‘ Womens Cumulus jacket. A heavy fleece jacket of the female product line up. Enjoy! Helikon-Tex Womens Cumulus Jacket – Heavy Fleece Introduction Upcoming winter winds are calling for a warm fleece, so the time has come […]
