It’s 1984. Soviet paratroopers are raining down on your sleepy Colorado town, and your high school football team (WOLVERINES) is all that stands between freedom and a commie takeover. You’ve got an AK, a dream, and a Gorka suit straight out of Red Dawn to keep you alive in the Rockies. Welcome the new Gorka K2 in Red Dawn camo—exclusive to KommandoStore.
Gorka K2: Red Dawn Edition
This ain’t your babushka’s Gorka. She doesn't like nice new things. We’ve taken the iconic mountain suit—born in the Soviet-Afghan War—and decked it out in the exact camo pattern from Red Dawn (1984), the cult classic where Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and a ragtag band of teens fight off a Soviet invasion. Think rugged nylon/cotton Berezka ripstop, but with that Hollywood flair the Wolverines would’ve killed for (did kill for, it's a documentary, and you can't convince us otherwise).
Specs:
Why Red Dawn?
Red Dawn (1984) isn’t just a movie—it’s a Cold War fever dream. Directed by John Milius, it follows a group of Colorado teens who form a guerrilla resistance after the Soviets, Cubans, and Nicaraguans invade the U.S. They hide in the mountains, steal gear (like Gorkas), and hit back hard. Swayze’s Jed Eckert screams “Wolverines!” as they ambush convoys, rocking Soviet-style camo to blend in. Our K2 repro camo nails that look—perfect for your next high-tism range day or reenactment of the Calumet drive-in scene (minus the T-72 tanks).
Built for the Fight
The Gorka’s been a go-to for Russian and ex-Soviet forces since the ‘80s— a tough, three-season garment originally made from literal tent fabric. We modernized it with the K2 line: featuring modern conveniences, a better fit, and that massive crotch ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) gusset for squatting without splitting. Made in Uzbekistan exclusively for KommandoStore, we're confident the Gorka K is the best Gorka on the market.
Quality You Can Trust
Made in Uzbekistan under the supervision of the original designer for our Gorkas since 2018. Same materials, same quality just without the Russian government trying to pilfer our inventory for their war effort. This is our labor of love, with our friends at Modox to make the ultimate Gorka.
Care Instructions
Stock’s tighter than Soviet grocer on meat delivery day. Grab your Red Dawn Gorka K2 before your size evaporates off the shelf.
Fabric
Jacket Pockets
Trouser Pockets
Jacket Articulation & Features
Trouser Articulation & Features
Kommandostore Gorka K2s are constructed using Polycotton Ripstop fabric, which differs from many Gorkas on the market, and require a different care routine when cleaning is necessary.
Original Gorkas typically featured a high waist and single-seam crotch. It performed as good as it looked — like a potato sack.
We added an extra large diamond shape gusset that goes down to the knee, and lowered the rise to sit comfortably below the navel for a contemporary, high-mobility fit.
It looks and feels good even in the deepest slav squats.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Gorkas had an excellent original suspender design, but we upgraded the materials significantly with modern elastic and ripstop.
It retains it's original function with superb support and stays out of the way of your chest for all day comfort.
The waistband is incredibly stretchy. Even when you add or remove layers, your pants will accommodate.
We've also added extra elastic cuffs in the lower leg to remove snag hazards while retaining mobility.
Lastly, we've added leg stirrups and an inner gaiter seen in other types of Gorkas to keep the pant legs uniform around your footwear.
Large & Flexible TPU buttons mounted slot-style on the fly & pockets are practically unbreakable.
Thanks to their mounting, they're less prone to snapping off, and have the ability to slide up and down for even more flexibility.
Pockets feature flaps with covered buttons to stay snag free.
The K2 trousers did get a zipper fly after many requests but still feature upgraded slot-mounted TPU buttons at the top of the fly for long-term durability.
The belt loops are all 2", reinforced with ample bar-tacking to handle heavy belts & two-piece shooter's belts.
We've reworked the seam structure and size of the hood to accommodate a full range of motion.
It twists along with your head, and easily adjusts to your head using two shock cords.
The brim on Original Gorkas was flimsy, so we stiffened it to work as it should.
Large & Flexible TPU buttons on the fly & pockets are practically unbreakable.
We used "Slot Style" mounting so they are less prone to snapping off, and have the ability to slide up and down for even more flexibility.
Our jacket also features a dual heavy duty luggage zipper.
Two bands of elastic at the forearms slims down the jacket without restricting movement.
Shock cord adjustments at the waist and torso refine your fit even further, unlike the original Gorka's single drawstring waist.
Shock cord at the waist is kept out of the way with a keeper, ensuring you stay snag free.
The bicep pockets now feature a surface to place your favorite velcro patches.
Under-arm mesh venting keeps you cool in changing weather conditions.
Ripstop does as the name implies — It stops rips & tears dead in their tracks.
It's grid pattern aids in keeping damage contained, makes field repairs easier and greatly increases longevity of the suits.
Our DWR coated Nylon and Cotton blend is a massive upgrade from the original waxed canvas Gorka.
TPU Hardware doesn't crack or shatter like traditional plastic buttons, and won't wear out over time like a metal snap.
Thermoplastic Poly-Urethane resists abrasion, shock, oils & grease, while remaining soft and pliable.
Our high quality slotted buttons are made to order by a leading military supplier in Europe.
We use a high-strength bonded nylon to stitch the suit together.
"Bonded" describes the process of chemically treating the twisted yarn prior to it's final "winding", resulting in high UV, Abrasion, and mildew resistance.
This thread is commonly used in heavy-duty applications like luggage, and improves seam strength and abrasion resistance.
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I like it personally. EMR leto still my favorite.
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I have a few different gorka suits; some Russian and some from Kommando Store. The Red Dawn camo gorka is my favorite. Excellent quality in the construction and the pattern, as well as the fit. I have waited 40 years for this and I am not disappointed. I also believe that this is the best pattern to wear when you are “out and about” in “MonDakistan.” Kommando Store knocked this one out of the park.
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good quality i highly recommend
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This is good stuff. Go ahead and buy you some!
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Excellent quality, it beat a scope in shipping, and fits like a dream.
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