The Badlands and GreenZone images are actual photographs of the SPECOPS MBS-1 Combat BDU being field tested in Poland. The Sandstorm image is a simulation of the SOD Gear Spectre Shirt, Para Pants and Boonie Hat featured in a typical desert / arid environment. The Badlands and GreenZone images are courtesy of Michal Olszyca, the Sandstorm simulation was done on a photograph supplied by Military Morons.
UK-based Hyde Definition and Italy’s SOD Gear have teamed up to offer SOD’s line of clothing in the PenCott family of camouflage patterns.
Here is a sneak peek of a pair of SOD Gear’s Para One trousers in the Badlands pattern.
If that isn’t proof enough that something is afoot, check out these pants ready to go.
We showed you a teaser the other day of Hyde Definition’s PenCott family of patterns made into caps by our friend Slangvel. Here are some more photos.
The first row the caps are M43-style and the second are Slangvel’s Recce-style Boonies.
We’ve raved about Slangvel’s custom caps in the past. Check out these M43s in PenCott Camo.
We also told you that Italian combat uniform producer Special Operation Division would be producing uniforms in Hyde Definition’s patterns. Here’s your first look at the GreenZone pattern.
Polish firm SPECOPS has received their first shipment of Hyde Definition’s PenCott camouflage fabric. SPECOPS is committed to producing uniforms in a variety of patterns for the upcoming Polish camo trials.
While the US Army might not be interested in introducing a new camouflage pattern for snow, Hyde Definition has introduced their new PenCott-Snowdriftâ„¢ pattern.
Hyde Definition’s strategy is to introduce disruptive elements to the plain white background normally found in traditional snow camo uniforms. As you can see, they are mimicking the shadows and debris usually found in these environments.
Hyde Definition has submitted their PenCottâ„¢ multi-terrain camouflage in response to the US Army’s RFI for a family of camouflage patterns. What we find so interesting about this announcement is that in highly competitive programs such as this, companies vying for a contract tend to keep a lid on their entries until after the trial is well under way. Granted, Hyde Definition had already developed these patterns and they are commercially available, but the actual solicitation has still not been released.
Interestingly, they have also developed a colorway specifically for field equipment as called for in the RFI. It is named PenCott-TECâ„¢ (“Tactical Equipment Camouflageâ€) which you can see in this mockup provided by Hyde Definition.
The team at Hyde Definition has not just been working on camo patterns. Since the beginning of the PenCottâ„¢ program they worked on improved uniform designs. In addition to their family of patterns entry, Hyde Definition also submitted an unsolicited proposal for a Multi-Environment Camouflage Systemâ„¢ (MECSâ„¢) which is based on a two-part system of a Reversible Camouflage Over-Garmentâ„¢ (RECOGâ„¢) and a basic Universal Duty Uniformâ„¢ (UDUâ„¢).
The Reversible-Camouflage-Over-Garment (RECOGâ„¢) provides more flexibility for the Soldier. As you can see in the photo, this new uniform overcomes the greatest weakness of multiple patterns. While they might be perfect in one environment, but stand out like a sore thumb in another. What’s worse, in many areas, the ground scrub might be one color while the trees are yet another. The Soldier can easily adapt his clothing to the micro environment he is operating in and change along with conditions.
The second component is the Universal Duty Uniform™ which is a standard uniform used in stand-alone mode for garrison, utility and general fatigue and admin duties, or as the under-garment (in conjunction with the RECOG™) for field and combat operations. They envision that the UDU™ would be available in two weights (“light†for summer / hot climates and “heavy†for winter / cold climates use) and in two colors (Olive Green for verdant environments and Coyote Brown for arid/semi-arid environments). Sounds a lot like the concept envisioned here.
Hyde Definition’s next production run of their PenCottâ„¢ multi-terrain camouflage is scheduled for early 2011, featuring a new uniform design and mil-spec-level clothing and equipment fabrics. PenCott-GreenZoneâ„¢ pattern rapidly established a reputation of being “probably the best verdant terrain camouflage pattern in the world†(to paraphrase the famous beer adverts). PenCott-Badlandsâ„¢ and PenCott-Sandstormâ„¢ have been specifically created for semi-arid and arid environments respectively.
Currently, they anticipate offering IR-treated 50/50 NyCo ripstop for uniforms and 725-Denier nylon for equipment. As for pattern colorways, they are leaving that up to the customer. They are hosting a questionnaire to solicit your opinion.
The registration page now live on www.hydedefinition.com
