One of the only reasons I stayed on in Nürnberg after Enforce Tac to attend IWA was to see what Poland’s Helikon-Tex would launch for 2024 and they didn’t disappoint.
Duck Hunter
Each year they launch a retro pattern and this year it’s Duck Hunter aka USMC pattern, aka Frog Pattern which was worn by US Forces and their allies well into the 80s and was adopted by US hunters. To showcase the pattern, they created a diorama featuring a Vietnam-era SEAL complete with UDT vest, suppressed Grease Gun and Beret along with Helikon-Tek’s UTP Pants and Raid Shirt.
During the year, they will introduce Duck Hunter versions of their most popular chest rigs and packs. Likewise, many of the items they offered in last year’s Rhodesian pattern are still available.
Next, we’ll point out the other new products for 2024.
The new Alien Bag is massive and utilizes four zippers to open up like the egg pods on the movie “Alien.
Here you can see the top closure which is covered with a flap.
The inside is high visibility so you can find everything and the base is padded so you can stand on it to change if you’re swapping out wet clothes. Additionally, there is a small bag internally for wet items. It can be carried in three ways, with hauling loops, backpack straps and shoulder straps.
In addition to the Red color for Rescue and First Responders, you see this team outfitted with the new SAR Vest furted with SAR Scissors Pouch, SAR Admin Pouch, SAR Medium Pouch, and SAR Large Pouch along with the new Lizard Grip Gloves. Additioanlly, the female member of the team is wearing the Women’s OTP pant.
The Mission Bag is inspired by the Rangemaster Bag but offers seven pockets.
The only new product seen here along with several popular Outback products is the new Winter Yukon Jacket.
Here we see the new Winter Warden Shirt and Swagman Scarf and well as the Bushcraft First Aid Kit.
They are launching a line of ballistic rated eyewear this year.
This manikin is equipped with the new Tracer Anorak and Ambush Backpack.
This example features the new Mk2 Boonie Hat and Ambush Backpack.
This guy is sporting the new Mk2 Boonie and Tracer Anorak.
To the left are the new Trooper Mk2 Jacket and Pants and to the right is the new Traveler Backpack the Urban line.
Check out their 2024 catalog to see everything. It’s over 250 pages. It contains more in-depth descriptions than we’ve supplied here.
Unfortunately, their US site doesn’t have all of the products but I’ve ordered direct from their international website and received everything I ordered, and in just a few days. Just make sure you set the language, country, and currency properly.
