Outdoor Tech has introduced a Mossy Oak line for those who need all of their gear to be camouflage .
It includes items like their Turtle Shell 3.0 – Waterproof Wireless Speaker which can run for 20 hours thanks to its built in power bank (3600 mAh).
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ORWM 18 – Outdoor Tech Mossy Oak Line
Sunday, January 28th, 2018Blue Force Gear Saves Cal the Chameleon
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018You may remember Cal the Chameleon from the Warner brothers classic cartoon “Unnatural History”.
Our friend Cal could blend into virtually any environment, except plaid, until now.
At the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase, BFG is displaying their PLAIDminus Carrier. Looks like Cal will be just fine.
Kryptek Announces Camouflage Technologies Division
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018Kryptek is proud to publicly announce its “Camouflage Technologies” division evolving from the expertise gained during the infamous U.S. Army Camo Improvement solicitation.
Kryptek Camouflage Technologies (KCT) provides passive concealment solutions that are customized specific to region, environment, and organization. KCT dovetails with Kryptek’s combat apparel capabilities allowing a complete turnkey solution for units, organizations and countries that desire functional and effective uniforms while gaining separation and advantage from legacy camouflage options that have saturated various Areas of Operations.
Building on Kryptek’s extensive government tested and proven family of camouflage, KCT’s new array of patterns is much broader with numerous variants to their Macro and Micro pattern assortments. Kryptek’s designers and engineers work closely with end users customizing the camouflage to ensure the best possible solution for the area and environment of intended use.
As well as providing functional concealment options, KCT also addresses the psychological aspect of camouflage. “When used for combat or counter terror operations, the need to ‘Identify Friend or Foe,’ or IFF, is becoming more and more of a concern as legacy patterns now saturate the Market and are easily obtained. Kryptek has reached a point in its life-cycle where it can provide combat apparel options that are customized for units, while controlling the fabric printing process thereby enhancing the security of the program for the end user,” says Butch Whiting, Kryptek Outdoor Group CEO.
KCT delivers a unique approach to obtaining combat apparel. Rather than just licensing or selling a pattern to an interested consumer, a complete package option is developed specifically to accommodate the end user. This approach provides the consumer with an agile, specific and precise way to equip units and organizations based on their specialized needs.
“Apparel Programs with various Coalition Special Operations units have been underway with KCT for the past two years,” says Josh Cleghorn, President of Kryptek Outdoor Group. “These programs have fallen in line with initiatives we have developed for Special Operations units here in the U.S. When you couple our premium combat apparel collection with our KCT capabilities, you truly have a unique option, especially for foreign organizations that are less bureaucratic and want to move relatively rapidly.”
KCT has developed more than 20 never-before-seen camouflage patterns. Each pattern provides a unique option with limitless color variations among each pattern. To view these new and exclusive camo patterns in person, please contact Kryptek at info@kryptek.com for an appointment at SHOT show booth #3648.
An Update On The Ongoing Polish Camo Testing Efforts
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018Our friends at Frag Out! have provided us with a bit of info on the ongoing efforts by the Polish military to adopt a new camouflage pattern.
An official agreement has been sighed by the Polish MOD and Army Textiles Institute – WOBWSM to test new camo patterns that might replace the current Wz. 93 ‘Pantera’ pattern:
Photo credit: http://wobwsm.wp.mil.pl/pl/1_23.html
MAPA-A (light green variant)
MAPA-B (dark green variant)
“LAMPART” (from top-secret “TYTAN” future-soldier systems project)
Photo credit: http://wobwsm.wp.mil.pl/pl/1_23.html
This agreement was signed last November, with testing to proceed through June 2018, with pattern selection possibly taking place as early as July 2018. The Fall test have already occurred, with “Snowless Winter” tests currently underway.
Photo credit: FragOut! Magazine
Tests are being conducted by WAT (Military University of Technology in Warsaw) and WITI (Military Institute of Technical Engineering), as well as MASKPOL S.A., a holding company of PGZ, the Polish state-owned armaments group.
Photo credit: FragOut! Magazine
WAT and WITI are conducting a decade-old testing methodology originally developed by WITI, which focuses on long distance recognition, where effectiveness of a pattern is judged by a group of 3 to 6 officers using 7×45 binoculars at ranges between 700m to 1400m.
Photo credit: FragOut! Magazine
MASKPOL’s testing methodology is new, and focuses on combat distances of 25m to 300m, using a group of 15 to 30 soldiers making individual comparative evaluations with the naked eye. This testing also incorporates night vision and aerial drones.
Photo credit: FragOut! Magazine
Additionally, IWP (Polish Institute of Industrial Design) is also participating in the testing process. Based on photographs taken during the first two tests, they are using eye-tracking techniques with a large sample of participants to analyze effectiveness of the individual patterns.
Photo credit: FragOut! Magazine
Alongside MAPA, a new line of individual equipment, code-name “DROMADER” is also being developed, regardless of final camo pattern chosen.
Photo credit: FragOut! Magazine
Additional information: www.defence24.pl – The army compares four types of camouflage. In mid-2018, the Ministry of National Defense will select a new one. (Machine translated to English)
Fireforce Ventures – Rhodesian Brushstroke Short-Shorts
Sunday, January 7th, 2018After 13 months of hard work, Canada-based Fireforce Ventures has finally released their Rhodesian Brushstroke Short-Shorts.
Not only did they reproduce the iconic camouflage pattern, but they’ve also recreated the proper length. Made from 75% polyester-25% cotton, they feature an internal drawstring, two reinforced hand pockets, and a buttoned arse pocket on the right cheek.
Offered in three sizes, get yours before they are gone.
www.fireforceventures.com/store/rhodesian-brushstroke-short-shorts
Hyde Definition Introduced New Leatherneck Pattern To PenCott Camo Line
Friday, January 5th, 2018
The PenCott Line Of Camouflage patterns expands in 2018 with the introduction of “LeatherNeck”, named in honor of the colors of the MARPAT Marine Corps uniform. This product will be worn at SHOT Show by Sean from 02401 Tactical and they’ll have caps, gaiters and jackets coming as well.
MATBOCK Monday – Skins
Monday, January 1st, 2018
The Patent Pending MATBOCK Skins are a multi-layer adhesive/fabric laminate designed to give the user the ability to camouflage any surface desired. The Skins are waterproof and oil resistant and can be reused multiple times. Due to the adhesive’s ability to bind to the MATBOCK Ghost Lite fabric very strongly, the adhesive will not come off on the opposite surface when removing and replacing. The Ghost Lite fabric is certified Near IR Compliant as well and will not tear, fray or stretch during application and removal. Currently, MATBOCK has Skins specifically laser cut for the Team Wendy Exfil Ballistic, LTP and Carbon Bump helmets (Size 1 and 2) as well as for 3M Peltor COMTAC III Headsets.
Team Wendy and Peltor COMTAC Hesdset skins are available for purchase now. By the end of Feb, you will also be able to order all 4 sizes of Ops Core SENTRY Low Cut, FAST High Cut, FAST Super High Cut, ACH Low Cut, ECH Low Cut, Carbon Super High.
They have also done specific skins for various units and are available upon request. Additionally, MATBOCK also sells the material by the yard in 27 inch widths for any individual’s custom work such as ATVs, bikes, or side by sides.
www.matbock.com/collections/skins
Can You Spot The Camouflaged Soldiers?
Saturday, December 30th, 2017The British Army’s Household Cavalry posted this photo to test the public’s ability to detect camouflaged Soldiers.
Can you find them?
The answer, after the jump. (more…)
