IWA 2017 – PenCott Gallery
Some impressions of IWA for you guys!
Review: Helikon-Tex Urban Admin Pouch
During last years IWA exhibition (2016), Helikon-Tex introduced several new products, ranging from bushcraft, mil/le products up to urban products. For said urban line, Helikon-Tex developed an admin pouch, which is meant to meet the needs of everyday urban life – be it civilian or law enforcement. In doing so, the pouch incorporates several interesting […]
Preview: Tasmanian Tiger Tac Sling Pack 12
I figured I will give you previews to some of my reviews, especially for those of you who only need a quick look at the stuff without reading pages about it. So in order to spare you the waiting time I will give you quick and dirty pictures. A review will follow as soon as […]
SADF Pattern 83 ‚Battle Jacket‘ – The SAAV now and then, Part I
Maybe you are familiar with the proverb: “Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young.” It holds a truth in it and you can directly apply it to one particular design, originating from South Africa – which is still going strong today, over 30y after its deployment with the then […]
Review: Tilak Verso jacket
Tilak is one of my favorite technical apparel companies since I was introduced to them in 2015 and got one of their jackets the same year: the Tilak Loke (you can read about it here). Since the Loke is not lined, I was never able to use it through the colder seasons – which I […]
Fieldtest: Comparison of temperate/woodland camouflage patterns
Introduction Regular readers of mine, as well as followers on Facebook and Instagram might know that I got hold of several camouflage uniforms this year – courtesy of Helikon Tex. With this means available to me, I was able to shoot several comparison pictures throughout the year. With the following review I want to show […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger Plate Carrier LC (laser cut)
For some time now I am getting more and more interested in body armor related topics and as a result I have decided to take a look at plate carriers now and then, if I get the chance. As you might know, Tasmanian Tiger is not only doing backpacks, they are also producing pouches, chest […]
Review: Helikon-Tex Windrunner lightweight windshirt
For several weeks now, I am using a Helikon-Tex Windrunner shirt and would like to take the opportunity to give you my impression of this very lightweight piece of gear. According to Helikon-Tex it is designed to be an outer layer for athletic activities like running, or as an additional layer over your clothes, if […]
Fieldtest: US M81 versus PL Woodland
In previous camouflage comparisons I have focused mainly on the newest and/or dominant patterns available and those in use by „western“ militaries. At the same time I was restricted to what was at hand. As you know, I got my hands on quite a lot of camouflage patterns in the previous months so I am […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger Tac Pack 45 – Part 2
Introduction Recently I introduced the Tasmanian Tiger Tac Pack 45 to you guys in this review. I apologize I was not able to deliver on Part 2 sooner, but as always “life” got in my way. The delay had its merits though, since I was able to use the pack more extensively in the meantime. […]