Versengtarn Lite "Scorched" Parka
Finding Your Size
All Flecktarn parkas and field shirts use the Bundeswehr sizing system. In the Bundeswehr system, every chest and height combination is assigned to a number designation, the Nr.Gr. size. Each Nr.Gr. number can be directly translated to standard NATO sizing, so once you know your number you're set for most military clothing.
For parkas and field shirts, measure your total height and your chest. If your measurements come between two different height sizes, it is recommended to go for the bigger size. Find the row with your height in it, then find the column with your chest size; the number in the box where they meet is your size.
If you have any questions about sizing, don't hesitate to open a chat with us.
| Metric | 90 cm | 95 cm | 100 cm | 105 cm | 110 cm | 115 cm |
| 165-175 cm | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 175-185 cm | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 185-195 cm | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| 195-205 cm | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Imperial | 35 in | 37 in | 39 in | 41 in | 43 in | 45 in |
| 65-69 in | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 69-73 in | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 73-77 in | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| 77-81 in | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Versengtarn is a heavily darkened flecktarn, with a possible slight blue/purple hue depending on lighting conditions. We've taken a photo showing the variations that come out of our dye process — note that no two dyed examples will be the same.
Vers·eng·tarn from the German versengt “scorched” and tarnen “camouflage.”
Versengtarn is our tribute to the iconic German Flecktarn pattern. Built up over decades, Germany's Cold War surplus of Flecktarn clothing dominated the surplus market from the early 2000s until 2015/2016.
When we started this project, the politics of the Ukrainian Civil War had turned off the tap on this bottomless supply of high-quality military surplus. With German uniforms making their way into the hands of Russian separatists, the Bundeswher had ceased all public auctions of Flecktarn uniforms — opting instead to burn their surplus.
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, each field shirt 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 (if you're into that.)
Each field shirt is professionally dyed in house at KommandoStore.
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
Versengtarn is a heavily darkened flecktarn, with a possible slight blue/purple hue depending on lighting conditions. We've taken a photo showing the variations that come out of our dye process — note that no two dyed examples will be the same.
