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Deceptex Hits 460 Patterns

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

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HyperStealth continues to add to the pattern options for Deceptex, their upcoming print on demand line, Deceptex. With the addition of William, Yoke, and Zebra series patterns they have surpassed the 460 pattern mark. Available in September.

http://www.hyperstealth.com/deceptex

Sneak Peek – Warrior Assault Systems in A-TACS FG

Monday, August 13th, 2012

Warrior Assault Systems will soon be introducing even more kit in the A-TACS FG pattern from Digital Concealment Systems.

warriorassaultsystems.com

Sneak Peek – LBX Transporter

Friday, August 10th, 2012

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The upcoming Transporter from LBX is a licensed Medal of Honor – Warfighter product. It is designed to transport your gaming console in style and features the Honor Camo pattern developed exclusively for the game.

lbxtactical.com

Red Tac Shooting Pilow Available from OC Tactical

Friday, August 10th, 2012

The Red Tac poly filled shooting pillow is now available from OC Tactical in A-TACS AU and FG.

www.octactical.com

Breaking News – Dutch Seeking New Combat Uniforms

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Earlier today, the Dutch military released a solicitation seeking manufacture of a new combat uniform.

-A new basic combat uniform for the entire armed force of the Netherlands including the Army, Air Force and most likely Marines as well
-Made in the official new camouflage pattern of the Netherlands, Fractal Pattern Green (NFP Green) and most likely adapted as well, NFP-TAN (Arid version)
-180 grams Flame Retardant fabric with insect repellant qualities
-Initial delivery of 13500 sets in the first year for NFP-Green uniforms

So far we don’t have any official photos of this new pattern. However, we understand that the basic pattern geometry in this photo is correct although there may be some slight shading changes.

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Warrior Assault Systems Elite Ops DCS Carrier Base in A-TACS AU

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

The DCS (Dynamic Combat System) in A-TACS AU camo from UK-based Warrior Assault Systems is a lightweight armor carrier, with removable sides that can not only hold hard armor plates but also Nexus soft armor in the both the front and back as well as in the adjustable side pouches.

The DCS is fully adjustable for height and width and comes with 3D Spacer mesh lining for cooling and comfort. Additionally, the DCS is designed to be worn with their Warrior Frag Belt as shown.

www.warriorassaultsystems.com

Some Background on Roggenwolf’s NZ Camo Candidate

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

We received this account of Roggenwolf’s experience in vying for the New Zealand camouflage program.

In April 2011, Roggenwolf was advised that New Zealand Defence Force [NZDF] was looking to update its DPM Combat Uniform. Part of the plan was to implement a new camouflage pattern that could work across multiple operating environments, and I was asked if I would be interested in submitting a proposal. Naturally, I was.

The final submission was received by Yakka Apparel Solutions (NZ) on 19 May. Within a week, I was told that one my camouflage designs — RyewolfR2 — would continue to the next stage. Six metres of fabric were printed, and trial garments were cut and sewn.

Recognition testing was conducted around Waiouru, in a variety of terrains: jungle, forest, open country tussock, sandy and urban. The disruptive effect of RyewolfR2 was good enough that it passed another down-select. My submission had gone from being one among 12 contenders to being one among five.

However, the colourway was not ideal. Based on feedback and photos from Waiouru, I decided that Roggenwolf’s original “Timberwolf” colourway might be a better choice. A few variations were proposed; prints and fabric were sent; garments were made; and by the end of November 2011, RyewolfR2 was running neck-and-neck with only one other design: HyperStealth’s Multi-Terrain Camouflage [MTC].

Regular visitors to Soldier Systems Daily will already know that MTC ultimately won the race. They will also know that the final selection was based on aesthetic appeal; additional testing revealed only slight differences in camouflage effect.

So I don’t feel defeated. Instead, I feel validated. Since 2006, Roggenwolf has developed camouflage solutions utilising proprietary paradigms and techniques — and now I know that my ideas work.

As a result, I’m currently looking at producing Roggenwolf Warg5U on a commercial basis.

Warg has been chosen for a number of reasons. First, it’s more widely known than RyewolfR2. Second, it’s a little easier on the eye than RyewolfR2. Most important, though, is the fact that it was specifically designed to utilise the colourway that NZDF has determined works in jungle, woodland and urban settings.

www.roggenwolf.com

Kryptek LEAF Highlander Camo Available from Cabela’s

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Cabela’s is carrying clothing in the Kryptek Highlander pattern. Seen here is the Kryptek Vidar Scout Vest. Kryptek Highlander is their transitional pattern in their family of camouflage patterns selected as a finalist for the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort. These patterns are currently in Operational Testing with the US Army.

www.cabelas.com