Field Test: PenCott Metropolis – an update Introduction It has been several years since I last wrote about PenCott Metropolis. In my initial field test, I introduced the prototypes of said pattern, which were displayed during IWA 2017. Since then a lot has happened with it. While PenCott Wildwood gained more interest, as it is […]
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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 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) 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 […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Companion 30 Introduction With the TT Companion 30, Tasmanian Tiger introduced a lightweight daypack in the 30l range to the market for 2022. Combining some of the typical features of TT with a less is more approach, the pack features an interesting option for everyday carry, short trips or even […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – Assault Pack 12 Pine Survey contributor Lazarskyy is taking a closer look at the Tasmanian Tiger Assault Pack 12. As always it is with great pleasure that I can present you an article from her. INTRO If you ever wondered why Tasmanian Tiger is called that way – here is the […]
Review: Civivi Knife – Tamashii A German version of this review can be found in the german Tacticalforum here. Introduction The Civivi Tamashii is the product of a collaboration between Bob Terzuola (the father of the tactical folding knife) and Civivi Knife. Known for their budget friendly, but high quality knives, Civivi has become a […]
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 […]
