Here you can see the LandCamo ABD SERE camo in test with Allied SOF in Afghanistan. It is now available for pre- order from www.specopshop.com.
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LandCamo ABD SERE in Afghanistan
Friday, December 14th, 2012B5 Systems SOPMOD Bravo Stock in AOR
Thursday, December 13th, 2012
Here we see one of B5 Systems’ new SOPMOD Bravo stocks in dipped in AOR 1 (bottom). There is also a SOPMOD stock in AOR 2 (top). They tell us that production models will feature dipped adjustment levers as well. The SOPMOD Bravo is featured on The Jack carbine, just unveiled by HSP and Bravo Company USA.
SpecOpShop to Offer SSFN’s LandCamo ABD Patterns
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
SpecOpShop has entered into an agreement to offer SSFN’s LandCamo ABD (American Battle Disruption) patterns. In addition to the SERE pattern seen above there is also Alpine, Jager, Gora and Mammut. ABD SERE pattern is currently being field tested Allied Special Operations Forces.
All patterns are available for pre-order with SERE ABD shipping in February 2013 and the other patterns in late Spring. For now, the fabric will be printed in Slovenia and this initial offering will feature their SOU uniform in 100% a ripstop Cotton print.
The Special Ops Uniform is also available in PenCott patterns (shown here) as well as MultiCam. The SOU is based on the ACU with several upgrades and is offered in sizes Small – XLarge, regular and long lengths.
This is some info on the SOU’s unique features:
On the Shirt:
Outward slanted breast pockets allow access while wearing plate carriers, vests, etc… Hidden Zipper front edge on shoulder pockets allow easy/ergonomic access, pocket on right forearm for whatever you want to put in it, dual pocket on left forearm for pens or chemlights, button cuffs, slight tail for blousing the shirt into the pants. They’ve removed key pieces of Velcro and replaced with buttons to “silence” the uniform, gusseted armpits.On the Pants:
Comfortable elastic waistband eliminates the need for adjusting tabs or tying off drawstrings, reinforced flat bottom edge of hip pockets for clip on knives or multi-tools, five 3″ wide beltloops, beltloops on sides are spaced to securely support drop leg holster, slight rise above the rear beltloops, 3-button cargo pockets w/hidden front zippers for access while kneeling or while riding in a vehicle, elastic magazine holder inside cargo pockets, Lower calf pocket, pocket above the cargo’s in front, Velcro ankle cuff for securing over boots, gusseted crotch.
Now Available from CAMOCLAD…A-TACS AU and FG Camo Kits for Large-Scale Vehicle Applications
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
CAMOCLAD in conjunction with Digital Concealment Systems has introduced a full line of options for large-scale vehicle and other applications available in both A-TACS AU and A-TACS FG Camo. Both patterns are now available through their entire product line including their newest innovation, CAMOCLAD Engineered Vehicle Graphic Kits. Pre-engineered kits designed and cast to fit specific vehicles.
“Cast vinyl provides better print quality and materials free of edge lifting, peeling, cracking and pulling away,” says Joe Warner, inventor, founder and president of CAMOCLAD “Both, the do-it-yourselfer and professional graphics installer will quickly realize the many benefits of our high performance Vinyl Graphic Kits.”
CAMOCLAD Concealment Systems manufactures solutions to effectively conceal a wide variety of military and tactical weapons and hardware from Tanks, Jeeps, Transport Vehicles, Watercraft, Command and Control Modules to Firearms, Spotting Scopes and everything in between. CAMOCLAD is waterproof, weather proof, scratch resistant and designed to perform in temperatures ranging from -65 to +225 degrees. These kits have been specially developed and are offered on a super matte vinyl substrate to minimize sheen and flare in harsh outdoor lighting conditions. Additionally, Both A-TACS Camo patterns have been specially developed and scaled appropriately to fit larger scale vehicles with a repeat size more than double most other patterns on the market. This minimizes the “step and repeat” effect common with large scale pattern applications.
Before Pixelated Camo Was Cool
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
One of our readers shared this photo of a BDU jacket purchased in the mid-90s at a surplus store. The so-called Dual-Tex pattern was developed by Dr Tim O’Neill (LTC, USA ret) and was tested on uniforms as well as armored vehicles at the 2nd ACR in 1977-78 for urban warfare use. It was not adopted.
Thanks to Vince for sharing!
UVR Defense Tech Photographs PenCott Camo in Visual, near-Infra-Red and near-Ultraviolet
Monday, December 10th, 2012UVR Defense Tech has photographed Hyde Definition’s PenCott GreenZone and BadLands patterns printed on 50/50 NYCO in the visible, near-IR, and near-UV portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
UVR Defense Tech applied their patented “UVRC-A 7%” treatment to the left panel in the photos. It’s a permanent micro-thin nano-particle film that is transparent to the visible and near-IR wavelengths, yet reflects an amount of ultraviolet light consistent with the surrounding environment. In the example below, the UVRC-A 7% treated fabric blends with the natural foliage that reflects up to 7% of the ambient ultraviolet light.
From top to bottom, the images show – Visible Light, near-IR, and near-UV:
This indicates how UV reflectance affects camouflage as well as the implications of UVR Defense Tech’s solution.
To learn more about this experiment visit www.hydedefinition.com
US Tactical Supply Introduces Custom IR Patches
Thursday, December 6th, 2012
U.S. Tactical Supply now has the capability to produce custom IR Patches and Call Signs. Where this differs from current offerings is that they have the capability to rapidly produce call signs and custom IR patches with virtually any color / pattern or text. (Some patterns restricted to government customers only)
The samples you see illustrate that USTS can produce simple colors such as Green/Tan as well as more complex patterns. In addition, hey can render both simple text as well as a more complicated patterns such as insignia.
*MultiCam is currently pending licensing/approval from Crye Precision.
Guy Cramer Talks Camo on CNN
Thursday, December 6th, 2012Filmed in August, CNN broadcast a report by Chris Lawrence entitled “New technology makes troops invisible.”
He interviews Guy Cramer of Canada’s HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp and partner of ADS Inc in their bid to win the US Army’s ongoing Camouflage Improvement Effort. The ADS/Cramer team produced the finalist US4CES pattern. Rumor has it that the Chief of Staff of the Army will be briefed this week on the results of the extensive testing undertaken to find a new family of camouflage patterns for use the the Army.
Cramer goes on to very briefly discuss his Quantum Stealth technology. As I understand it, CNN spent more than an hour with Cramer and yet edited it down to less than three minutes. It’s too bad because we want to hear Cramer speak more about his advanced camouflage concepts.
