Whiskey Two-Four produces made-to-order tactical sports gear, and every product they carry is every hand-made in the USA.
They’ve been making waves recently with their numerous vest, pouch, and load carrying belt options and now they look set to do the same with their clothing line.
Check out WTF’s website for full details of their clothing line.
Also be sure to “like” WTF on Facebook to keep up-to-date with their latest news and developments.
Renowned German tactical gear retailer RECON COMPANY is now offering SABRE’s line of PenCott-GreenZone clothing for sale.
Currently in stock are the Sniper Smock and Trousers and the Combat Field Shirt that were featured in the KOMMANDO article about Austria’s COBRA anti-terror unit. The photos below, from the RECON website, give a good look at some of the key attributes of each of these garments (click on the pictures to enlarge).
And finally, SABRE will be releasing even more PenCott goodness later this year…
Smocks, trousers, hats, and more – in Badlands, GreenZone, Sandstorm – and Snowdrift! ETA is the end of December.
The Nov-Dec. issue of KOMMANDO – International Special Operations Magazine features an up-close look at the new Sniper Smock and Trousers and Combat Field Shirt from SABRE that are being used by Austria’s legendary COBRA anti-terrorist unit.
Below is our English translation of the original article – a PDF of which is included below the translated article.
(photo copyright Soeren Sunkler 2012)
Camouflage is an essential part of a sniper’s requirements. KOMMANDO-International Special Operations Magazine (K-ISOM) gives you an exclusive look at an interesting solution.
Together with the legendary anti-terror task force unit (EKO) COBRA from Austria, we were able to test the new PenCott camouflage, developed by Dominic Hyde from Great Britain.
Hyde started his company Hyde Definition in 2008, well before the British military began an internal project to look for a new camouflage pattern. When the British military did decide on a new pattern, they approached Crye Precision to develop a variant of MultiCam called the Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP). This did not detract from the efforts of Hyde however. A good camouflage pattern will always prevail.
According to Hyde, the PenCott camouflage pattern was not influenced by any other existing color schemes. But he did analyse several historical patterns during its development that he considers to have been effective for their time. These included German camouflage patterns from the 2nd World War, the British Brush Stroke pattern used on the legendary Denison Smock, the French Lizard pattern used by paratroopers in Algeria and Indochina, the U.S. Jungle Leaf used in Vietnam and its later variant known as Woodland, the Canadian CADPAT (Canadian Disruptive Pattern), and even MultiCam by Crye Precision.
From Hyde’s extensive independent research and development effort came the initial “GreenZone” variant of PenCott, plus the semi-arid regions variant known as “Badlands” and the arid-regions variant known as “Sandstorm”. A fourth variant for use in snow-covered terrain known as “Snowdrift” has just recently finished production. The three main variants are available on four types of material: milspec 50/50 NyCo rip-stop, 500D and 1000D Cordura nylon, and 65/35 rip-stop poly-cotton.
Camouflage material must not only work, which is difficult enough, but it also needs to be produced at reasonable prices. And by no means do all camouflage patterns that are designed manage to get produced, or imported. Meanwhile, PenCott has been featured in film, television and on the news. It is therefore certainly no “one-hit wonder”.
K-ISOM had the unique opportunity to analyse PenCott-GreenZone up-close together with a team from EKO COBRA the newly introduced uniforms for snipers and marksmen. What struck us immediately was that the GreenZone version is more than perfect for the alpine highlands. Although the pattern consists of digital pixels, GreenZone manages to excellently integrate all of the colours that occur in high mountain terrain into the pattern.
In contrast to many other pixel patterns, PenCott camouflage is not based on a system of block-like rectangles and squares, because they look unnatural. The individual pixels and shapes in PenCott are arranged in a combination that appears random, but in such a way that it emulates the predetermined combinations one sees in nature. The GreenZone pattern is therefore perfect for alpine bush, grasslands and shrub landscapes. Likewise, it would likely prove effective in other European mountain ranges.
Along the transitions between colours there are virtually no hard edges, all colors harmoniously blending together. Using a unique process, Hyde has ensured that the green, brown, beige and sand-colored shapes are not recognizable as hard blocks of pixels. Instead, they appear as larger color segments, overlapped with smaller sections. Sometimes they even appear to have something like a “spray-paint” effect. The risk of recognisable pattern repeat – even at closer range – is also relatively small. What is obvious is that Hyde really put a tremendous amount of development work into this pattern.
Smocks and Trousers
We were also able to get a closer look at the Gen.II Sniper Trousers that belong to the sniper / marksman uniform. The trousers are made from milspec 50% cotton and 50% nylon, and we were particularly impressed with the features such as the Cordura knee-reinforcements, with removable padding, and the many attachment loops for scrim and camouflage and for affixing a special camouflage net. The trousers also feature large reinforced 50-mm belt loops, a high-cut kidney panel with removable braces, two bellows pockets on the back of the upper and lower legs, and two side pockets with D-rings. All bellows pockets have the following additional features: security against items falling out, D-rings, drainage eyelets and a ripstop storm cuff in the lower third of the leg. The storm cuffs are adjustable through elastic cords with one-handed cord-locks. All buttons are covered, of course. The bottom line is that the trousers represent the current pinnacle of tactical clothing design.
Also sighted in use with the EKO COBRA team was the Gen.II Combat Field Shirt that deserves more attention. The camouflage effect also perfectly matches the pants.
The Combat Field Shirt features two bellows chest pockets with and Velcro-fastened flaps for closing. It’s also possible to open the pockets from either the top or the side, depending on the requirements of the situation. Like the cargo pockets on the trousers, these pockets also feature an upper extension of the pocket that provides security against items falling out. There are also Velcro patches on the chest and sleeves for attaching badges, team call-signs and blood-type patches. We were especially positive about the underarm ventilation zippers with mosquito nets, and the reinforcement on the elbow provided by an additional layer of fabric. There are also two bellows upper sleeve pockets with Velcro patches, a forearm pocket on the left sleeve, and the wristbands of both sleeves are adjustable with Velcro. The collar also has a Velcro tab closure.
An inside pocket with side-entry and Velcro-closure completes the Combat Field Shirt. The Combat Field Shirt and the Smock are tailored specifically to the needs of military and law enforcement marksmen and snipers – but hunters and special operations forces would also probably be highly satisfied with the set-up.
The excellent camouflage in alpine terrain is clear to see. Although the GreenZone variant is not an all-encompassing solution, but it is certainly perfect for verdant landscapes in Europe, Asia and North America.
This sophisticated sniper system impresses thus not only with its functionality, but also with its all-round camouflage effectiveness.
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Link to: KOMMANDO Nov-Dez COBRA article
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German tactical clothing and gear manufacturer SABRE highlighted their PenCott camouflage clothing and equipment at the recent Future Soldier conference and exhibition.
Pictured here is the SABRE stand featuring a range of PenCott camouflaged clothing and gear – as well as some new items coming soon (check out that fully kitted-out mannequin).
In this photo, we see Herr Peter Mueller of SABRE clad in PenCott-Sandstorm and getting up-close-and-personal with the Czech Army’s new CZ-805 BREN rifle with underslung grenade launcher.
The PenCott P-40 Commandos trousers from UFPRO combine the excellent ergonomic and functional features of the P-40 Commandos series with the superb camouflage properties of the PenCott camouflage pattern family.
All functional elements are designed for tactical and tactical outdoor activities. The tight, anatomical fit, together with highly durable Scholler® stretch material provide excellent ergonomic features and mobility, and the mid-brown colour of the stretch material blends in nicely with the PenCott camouflage patterns.
Texas-based SpecOpShop is now shipping their Spec Ops Boonie Hat in Badlands and GreenZone featuring an innovative Zig-Zag grid of flattened 550-cord for attaching scrim and foliage for even better individual camouflage performance.
SpecOpShop is also now importing and selling the “operator-style” Alpha Tactical Hat from Molay Uniform Division.
And finally, SpecOpShop are happy to announce that they have overcome the difficulties that had caused some backlog in their production, and they are now sewing at full-steam to fulfill customer orders.
Our friend Florian over at Svensson Tactical Blog posted a series of photos yesterday featuring SABRE’s Gen.III Special Forces Smock and Sniper trousers in the “GreenZone” variant of our PenCott family of camouflage patterns. The location was “somewhere along the lower Rhine”, and its easy to see from the photos why the pattern is gaining such a growing following among law enforcement and military special operations units.
Here are a few examples from Florian’s photo-shoot:
You can view the entire gallery here.
Check out SABRE’s website for more info about their smocks, shirts and trousers in the PenCott patterns here.
KITANICA was originally founded in 1995 in Brooklyn, NY by master designer, sewer and pattern maker Beej Cronin. The company is now located near San Francisco, CA and Beej, his brother Chris and their cousin Len produce a growing range of exceptionally durable, distinctive, utilitarian, and comfortable clothing for tactical and outdoor use. And if you’re a fan of Mythbusters and/or Tac TV you might well have seen Adam Savage and/or Larry Vickers wearing one of KITANICA’s creations on-screen.
KITANICA are also kind of noteworthy for keeping their color options basic – just black, olive drab and khaki – apart from a limited trial with MultiCam, KITANICA don’t really “do” camouflage. So we felt pretty special when they told us that they are fans of PenCott, and that they’d decided to do a prototype of their new Mountain Shorts in our PenCott-Sandstorm pattern.
The Sandstorm Mountain Shorts are made from our milspec 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric that’s printed for us by Duro Industries (as are all of our other fabrics), and they include a multitude of practical features. KITANICA even very kindly sent this pair to our Marketing Director, Lawrence, for evaluation and feedback – so we can attest that this design is a real winner. As you can see from the overview below, these shorts have a multitude of ergonomically-placed, no-snag, pockets that allow you to carry loads of different items comfortably and conveniently.
Please contact KITANICA directly for further information about the planned availability of their Mountain Shorts, and/or any of their other products in PenCott camouflage.
Star of the upcoming movie Zombie Massacre, “Iron” Mike Mitchell is seen here wearing the new Spectre Chest Rig from S.O.D. Gear (suppliers of uniforms and equipment for the movie). He is also wearing the S.O.D. Gear Spectre Combat Shirt, Pants, and Boonie in PenCott-Sandstorm Camouflage.
Watch out for more info about S.O.D. Gear’s line up of personal equipment featuring PenCott camouflage coming soon.
Arizona-based Whiskey Two-Four Paintball and its sister brand QP Gear have been busy building up an impressive portfolio of clothing and equipment featuring PenCott camouflage. Many of their products are really unique and innovative and between the two brands they cover the full spectrum of paintball, airsoft and real-steel pursuits.
You can see their paintball and airsoft orientation loud and clear in their Stashable Lightweight Utility Tunic (or “SLUT” for short), which is designed to be thrown on over your regular clothes to provide a quick, comfortable camouflage coverall in a handier configuration than a typical set of overalls.
Pictured on the GreenZone SLUT above is WTF’s SPECTRE battle belt in GreenZone. The Spectre is fully adjustable and features an articulated 3-part build to provide a more comfortable and stable fit for carrying your sub-load and/or secondary armament. The Spectre is made from 1000D Cordura nylon with matching PALS webbing made from 500D Cordura nylon, and also features WTF’s exclusive 3D airmesh backing for ventilation and padding.
Also on the gear front, WTF offer several different types of modular combat vests.
SKIRMISHER vest.
PULLER chest rig.
WTF Plate Carrier.
In their clothing line, WTF offer two types of combat shirt; one in a pullover style, and one with a hood and 1/4 length zipper – which can also be made with foliage loops for users who want an added level of concealment – and most recently WTF has also added trousers in a basic pull-on style.
WTF Combat Shirt in GreenZone
Hooded Combat Shirt and WTF Minimalist Pants in Badlands. This dude is so hard-core that he paintballs barefoot!
QP Gear: Whiskey-Two Four have taken some of the suitable products from their paintball/ airsoft portfolio, put them on steroids, toughened up their construction where needed and forged a line of custom gear for the “quiet professional”.
Every piece of QP Gear kit comes with a lifetime warranty – which means that should your QP Gear ever fail for any reason, the company will repair or replace it free of charge (all you have to do is send it back to them)!
In addition to MOLLE platforms, vests and rigs, QP Gear also provides all of the pouches to go with them. Such as the 556 Flat Front Shingle in Badlands pictured below.
For more information, and a lot more products, visit the WTF website and Facebook page. And check out the QP Gear website and Facebook page for real-steel level products.
