Versengtarn Lite "Scorched" Parka

Vers·eng·tarn from the German versengt “scorched” and tarnen “camouflage.”

The Versengtarn parka is a tribute to the fall of a king. The German Flecktarn parka, one of the most prolific and well-loved pieces of military surplus, is no longer being sold to the public. Instead, the Bundeswehr is burning it.

Our process takes the iconic Flecktarn pattern and scorches it with a reactive dye, darkening the print and giving each piece a unique appearance. Black, but not quite black — the color of the fabric shifts in the light.

After the dye bath, the parka is washed with a binding agent, removing any residual dye. The resulting Versengtarn fabric will not leech color or chemicals — it is clean enough to put in your mouth.

These 'Lite' variants of the original Versengtarn Parka (which was a pre-order only item) do not feature additional pockets or reflective tabs, making them closer to the original Flecktarn Parka. 

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Manufacturing Information

• Each parka is professionally dyed in Minnesota
• Our experienced dye house has handled all Versengtarn and Wellenbrecher items to date, with a high degree of consistency and professionalism

Original Flecktarn Specs

• Thick and durable poly/cotton water resistant fabric
• High waist zipper closure with snap-secured storm flap enabling bending and crouching without binding around the body
• Drawcord fasteners at hips, thighs, and in hood
• Two snap-secured front breast pockets
• Two zippered front hand pockets
• Velcro® secured inside pocket
• Velcro® wrist cuff fasteners
• Straps for shoulder marks, rank tabs, etc.
• Zippered armpits for venting heat or warming hands
• Shoulder “cigarette” pocket

Versengtarn Modifications

• Reactive dye permanently darkens the Flecktarn pattern to charcoal black while retaining a faint trace of the original pattern
• Each dyed parka is unique, with subtle differences in pattern, hue, and saturation
• Dye treatment is permanent, non-toxic, and non-leaching
• Parkas arrive washed and ready to wear with no residual dye