UF PRO® Monsoon SmallPac™ in PenCott-GreenZone™

UF PRO® has produced the first ever 100% waterproof suit in PenCott-GreenZone™ – and its available now!

The first waterproof rain suit in PenCott camouflage.

UF PRO® partnered up with a German high-tech laminating partner to deliver this lightweight, wind- and waterproof 2.5-layer laminate solution that will keep you dry in even the worst weather conditions.

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The SmallPac™ requires very little packing space and can also be attached to the MOLLE system on your backpack, vest or plate carrier – for quick and easy access at any time.

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Direct Action® launched as independent brand – featuring Hyde Definition’s PenCott™ camouflage patterns

The Direct Action® website, Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube Channel went live today.  The full Direct Action line consists of a head-to-toe system of head-gear, garments, load-carrying equipment, gloves and boots – all available in a range of solid colors and camouflage patterns, including the PenCott™ family of camouflage patterns from Hyde Definition™.

IWA DAYou might have heard about or seen the first prototypes of the Direct Action® line of professional gear during the IWA trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany in March 2014.  Over the next months, interest in the Direct Action® line grew quickly – especially among special operations forces units.  Building on that interest, and the potential that new technologies offered, Helikon-Tex® quickly turned what had begun as a project into a fully-functioning independent brand with a dedicated team of design and production professionals.

Leveraging the over 30 years of experience of Helikon-Tex®, over the next few months the Direct Action® team established a new R&D, built a strong professional team of designers, prototype makers and production specialists to create a range of products for the Direct Action® brand.

Direct Action logoAll of the gear they designed, after initial in-house testing, was then fielded to special operations units for end-user trials and evaluations. Their input and suggestions were critical and were incorporated into the final designs at a speed never seen before in the Polish defense industry.

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The gear that’s been created under the Direct Action® brand combines the strengths of the team: knowledge of newest tactical gear trends and solutions, experience in clothing and gear design, and close ties to professional end-users.  As a result of this close cooperation with end-users, the Direct Action® team  immediately began to receive orders from Polish special operations units as soon as the final gear designs were ready.

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The team’s depth and breadth of design and production experience also drove them to give the DA gear a distinctive “look-and-feel” – and to create a brand where each and every element of the system interfaces with the other components.  This combination has created an “individual-as-a-system” approach that is open and flexible with all necessary options, yet remains streamlined and avoids over-burdening.

When creating DIRECT ACTION® every detail was rigorously thought-out from this systemic perspective – no random choices, no compromises, no “same-old-stuff” design approach, no shying away from new technology – and all based on the firsthand, real world experience of elite special operations units.

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The Direct Action® Team wanted to make sure that they would deliver the best gear possible.  They understand how gear is used, they understand the purpose it needs to serve, and how the quality of what they make is fundamental to the effectiveness and safety of the user.  To put it simply, Direct Action® is designed, tested and used by professionals.

Follow Direct Action® on Facebook for all the latest news and updates, watch their YouTube Channel for promotional and product-spotlight videos and check out their web site for full product and dealer info.

A formal presentation of the full product range, and the launch of Direct Action® in the USA, is coming soon…

GO LOUD!

www.directactiongear.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/DirectActionGear1
www.twitter.com/DirectActionDA
www.facebook.com/DirectActionGear

Sprzet Militarny Poland (a PenCott superstore!)

Located in the town of Witaszyce, Poland – and also with a strong online presence – their main business is firearms, ammunition and military vehicles, but Sprzet Militarny could also literally be described as a PenCott superstore!

Offering one of the widest ranges of PenCott gear and clothing under one roof / one website, the shop features products from Helikon-Tex, SPECOPS, Leo Koehler, and Stronghold Group – the screen grab below shows just a few…

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Check them out online at:  www.sprzetmilitarny.pl

And on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/sprzetmilitarny

 

PenCott-BadLands™ camouflage features in upcoming “Halo: Nightfall” series

Scott Free Productions and 343 Industries Press Release, July 24, 2014:

San Diego Comic-Con – 343 Industries and Scott Free Productions gave show-goers and the Halo Nation a first look at “Halo: Nightfall”, the original live-action digital series executive produced by Ridley Scott set to release this November on Xbox.

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Taking place between the events of “Halo 4” and “Halo 5: Guardians”, “Halo: Nightfall” follows the original story of legendary manhunter Jameson Locke (Mike Colter) and his team as they are caught in a horrific terrorist attack while investigating terrorist activity on the distant colony world of Sedra. Led by Locke, the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) agents are forced to coordinate with a Sedran commander with a remarkable history and deep-rooted mistrust of ONI.

Watch the Official “HALO: Nightfall” trailer

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As the plot unravels, they’re drawn to an ancient, hellish artifact where they’re forced to fight for their survival, question everything, and ultimately choose between their loyalties and their lives. Agent Locke is a new character in the Halo universe poised to play a major role in “Halo 5: Guardians” releasing on Xbox One in 2015.

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Members of the Colonial Guard forces on planet Sedra wearing Helikon-Tex CPUs, in PenCott-BadLands™ camouflage.

Led by world class talent such as executive producer Ridley Scott (Alien, Bladerunner, Blackhawk Down, Gladiator, etc.), Scott Free TV President David Zucker, award-winning director Sergio Mimica-Gezzan (Battlestar Galactica, Pillars of the Earth, Heroes), and written by Paul Scheuring (A Man Apart, Prison Break), “Halo: Nightfall” takes full advantage of Xbox One’s seamless blend of high-quality visuals and rich interactive storytelling features, connecting the games and the series in innovative new ways.

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One of the main characters wearing Helikon-Tex CPU in PenCott-BadLands™.

“In science fiction, we’re always searching for new frontiers. We’re drawn to the unknown,” said Scott. “With ‘Halo: Nightfall’, we’re pioneering a new medium in terms of interactive storytelling on Xbox.  It’s going to be fun for long-time fans to see how the worlds come together with an ambition to attract new fans along the way with what we’ve created.

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A close-up of the “Colonial Guard” battle dress uniform (Helikon-Tex Combat Patrol Uniform) in PenCott-BadLands™.

“Halo: Nightfall” is included as part of the “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” and will be accessible digitally on Xbox Live beginning on November 11, 2014.  “Halo: Nightfall” is a 5 episode live-action series – streaming only – with episodes releasing on a weekly basis. Xbox One or Windows 8.1 and broadband internet required; ISP fees apply.

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Visit the series website for more details: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/halo-nightfall

Want a set of BDUs like the ones worn in the series?  Visit Helikon-Tex.com

 

MorrisCZ expands PenCott product line

MorrisCZ, Czech airsoft retailer and tactical clothing and gear manufacturer, has expanded their already extensive and popular line-up of PenCott products. 

New products include an adjustable MOLLE-compatible holster for the CZ75 pistol, and a second-generation Boonie Hat. These new products join their existing portfolio that includes a 25-Litre size Rucksack, MOLLE Chest Rig, a full range of pouches, and MorrisCZ’s own designed BDU.

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View the full range of MorrisCZ’s PenCott line up on their website.

 

GreenZone™ in the Arctic Circle

Earlier this week we shared some user-submitted photos of GreenZone™ in a rain forest in New Zealand.  This time its GreenZone™ in the Taiga.

Situation: Camouflage evaluation

Activity: Photo shoot

Location: Arctic Circle, the southern part of Kola Peninsula

Unit: Oleksej Sołowiow

Time: Daylight

Equipment:  Helikon-Tex CPU in PenCott-GreenZone

 

UF PRO Silent Warrior Sniper Smock and Trousers

Already in use with European military and law enforcement special operations units, UF PRO is now offering their innovative, purpose-designed and built “Silent Warrior” Sniper Suit on the open market too.

silent_warrior_sniper_smockThe UF PRO® Silent Warrior Sniper Suit is designed to fulfill the highly demanding requirements of professional scouts and snipers.  As the functional, camouflaged outer-layer of a multiple-layer garment system, it has to provide all the specific features to support the user’s role;  it has to protect against the ingress of insects; and it has to provide superb camouflage and concealment performance in the visual and near-Infra-Red spectrum.

512-8-c7d0a788134f2626As the Silent Warrior suit is worn as an over garment it is tailored with a looser cut than UF PRO’s Striker XT BDU system, so that it can be easily adjusted to fit over different base, insulation, and wet weather protection layers.

The suit also features mesh-lined ventilation openings to provide air circulation without allowing the entry of insects and / or dirt and debris.

516-13-d78c823e4c3c9981SMOCK FEATURES:

  • Integrated mosquito net in the hood, which covers the whole head area
  • Adjustable hood
  • Loops for attaching additional camouflage material
  • Width adjustment in the upper sleeve, sleeve hems and waist
  • Mesh insect barrier at sleeve hem
  • Zipper connector between pants and jacket
  • Ventilation openings in the chest area
  • Stow away loop for ID tag
  • Functional pocket configuration
  • CORDURA® reinforcements in the elbow area
  • Insert pockets for elbow pads

504-1-2b035c91de29ced0TROUSER FEATURES:

  • Loops for attaching additional camouflage material
  • Functional pocket configuration
  • Long side zipper
  • Insect barrier in lower trouser legs
  • Detachable cummerbund with suspenders
  • CORDURA® reinforcement in knee area
  • Boot hooks

507-3-82b96d40abe61601For full information regarding sizes, price and shipping, please visit UF PRO’s website:  www.ufpro.si