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Why does every country's SOF look the same? | Multicam in the KSK

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The Kommandospezialkräfte and Crye Precision Multicam    KSK - 2014 Intro - The classic Flecktarn camouflage pattern is synonymous with Germany and it's Bundeswehr, dating back to the 90s with the reunification of East and West Germany. Despite minor color pattern adjustments, it has been a staple of the German Armed Forces to this day. However, it is not entirely uncommon to see Kommandos using patterns other than the iconic 5 or 3 farbetarndruck. In fact, it seems numerous SOF groups around the globe have collectively agreed to use the Crye Precision Multicam pattern, including those from Germany, Belgium, Canada, Norway, and Russia.  Operator's Choice - Multicam has been a "cool-guy" camo pattern for years, though it seems strange to go out of your way to buy another expensive work uniform when you get seemingly perfectly good ones issued to you already. Nevertheless, it made it's way into common use with Kommandos as early as 2010. In an interview with a KSK m...
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The Lindnerhof Taktik Combat Pants / Einsatzkampfhose - Arktis Version

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 LHT Combat Pants - Arktis Version Overview: A prized piece in few SpezKr collectors' hands is the Lindnerhof Taktik combat pants.  In 2016, LHT developed and tested a new combat trouser to issue to German SF, supposedly in conjunction with Arc'teryx. Beginning it’s formal use in 2017, the lightweight, fire-resistant uniform became synonymous with the Kommandospezialkräfte.   Features: The standard version has a multitude of features, from the high-rise waist, integrated Arc'teryx kneecap slots, reinforced knees, and many adjustment points. The proprietary fabric is flame resistant and sports  However, t his version pictured here is the Arktis version, or colder weather version. The weave is thicker and the design forgoes thigh and ankle pockets. Additionally, this version has added reinforcement on the inside of the ankles, as well as fasteners to more closely cinch it down to the wearer's larger boots. It still retains the graphene-style reinforcement and a slot fo...
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