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. This is because the Lite parkas are manufacturing overruns from an intermediate step in the Versengtarn parka process.
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
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. This is because the Lite parkas are manufacturing overruns from an intermediate step in the Versengtarn parka process.
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
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Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Dope
Looks really cool. Dark green almost.
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Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Hot Hot Hot
Fits great. Looks great. Couch burst into flames as soon as I put it on. Gonna have to get that looked at.
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Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Stealth flecktarn
Basically you get the utilitarian cut of a military jacket without the overt visual impact of someone wearing camouflage. Easily my new favorite medium weight jacket, i probably wouldnt wear it in weather above 70-75 degrees, but you could easily layer this for colder months. Protip, buy a liner. I've had multiple complements on it just from the handful of times I've worn it, 5/5 stars
| Sizing |
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great Jacket, little too burnt though.
Intentionally bought a few sizes too long because my size sold out immediately while I checked the size chart. Cinch strings at the bottom shorten it up perfectly though. Jacket is in great condition and fits very well. Only complaint is that mine is just black, no matter what lighting it is in. None of the camo was retained in the dyeing process.
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Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 4 out of 5
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“Is that blood?”
This thing is so dope. Very drippy and have received compliments as soon as it came out of the box. Fits well. 10/10.
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Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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