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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.
Each parka is modified to incorporate a number of additional features. First a large Cordura® “poacher’s pocket” is sewn into the lower back. This style of pocket first appeared in English hunting jackets and takes the place of a small rucksack. Clever construction allows the slim, durable pocket to expand like an accordion when in use.
A second Cordura® utility pocket is sewn into the bicep of each parka and topped with a 4” x 6” hook and loop panel. We adapted the design of this pocket directly from the legendary American PCU system. We've found it works well for maps, papers, and other small-but-important things that tend to fall out of regular pockets.
Finally, Scotchlite® reflective panels are added to the skirt and wrists of the parka. Borrowing from mid 2000s German police designs, both sets of panels are easily fastened in both "deployed" and "covert" positions. This allows instant visibility when and where you want it.
Dyed & upcycled with modifications in the USA!
Parka Specs
- Genuine Bundeswehr Issue Base Parka
- 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
- Large, low-profile rear 'game pouch’
- 500D Condura® constructed pocket sits comfortably on the lower back
- Dual zipper access at the hips
- All Velcro® replaced with new AA55126 certified hook and loop fastener
- 500D Condura® zippered bicep pocket with 4” x 6” hook and loop panel on the right arm
- Concealable / deployable Scotchlite™ panels
- Reversible one-sided wrist bands with snap adjustment
- Three skirt panels swing out from inside parka
