East German Strichtarn Camo Summer Field Pants
- SKU
- S91190300
- Material
- Cotton, Polyester
Description
Strichtarn Field Pants
These are the summer-weight field trousers issued to the National People's Army of East Germany, cut in Strichtarn, the "rain pattern" camouflage of short dark strokes scattered over an olive ground that Warsaw Pact armies wore from the mid-1960s onward. Built as working combat pants for warm-season duty, they give you roomy cargo storage and an adjustable fit in a genuine issue garment. They suit collectors, reenactors and anyone who wants authentic Cold War field kit for the range, the field or everyday wear.
Features
- Strichtarn Rain Pattern — The distinctive East German camouflage of vertical dark dashes over olive drab, designed to break up the wearer's outline at a distance.
- Cotton And Polyester Blend — A summer-weight fabric that keeps the pants breathable in warm conditions while the polyester content adds durability.
- Button Fly Closure — The front is secured with buttons rather than a zipper, in keeping with the original military pattern.
- Elasticated Rear Waist — The back of the waistband has an elastic section that flexes with movement and widens the range of sizes a given pair will fit.
- Side Cargo Pockets — A large button-flap pocket on each thigh carries magazines, maps or gear within easy reach.
- Flapped Rear Pockets — Button-closed pockets at the seat keep contents secure while you move.
- Adjustable Ankle Cuffs — The leg hems can be drawn in at the ankle to blouse the trousers over boots or keep debris out.
- Genuine Army Surplus — Issued by the East German Army rather than a commercial copy, so the cut, hardware and pattern are the real specification.
Issue And Origin
Strichtarn, literally "line camouflage," was the standard field pattern of the East German Nationale Volksarmee and remained in service until German reunification in 1990. These summer pants were the warm-weather counterpart to the heavier lined versions, cut loose for movement and fitted with cargo pockets and an elasticated rear waist. Because they are authentic issue stock, they carry the provenance that reproductions cannot, which is part of why Cold War collectors and reenactors seek them out.
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Customer Reviews
Top customer reviews
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Surprisingly Tough Pants for the PricePicked these up mostly to have something i don't mind trashing on trail work and range days, and tbh they've exceeded expectations. The fabric is heavier than i expected for a 'summer' field pant moderately heavyweight cotton-poly blend that's held up to brush, kneeling on gravel, and a solid afternoon of firewood hauling without any tears or blown seams. The cargo pockets are roomy and the button closures stay shut. I will say the fit is... interesting the 'L' fits me at about a 34 waist but runs a little short in the inseam compared to American large. Not a dealbreaker but worth knowing. I'd recommend sizing up if you're between sizes. After a few months of use the seams are still solid and no button has popped.
Great value for genuine surplus
East German sizing
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Work pants that still look coolI grabbed these for wrenching and yard stuff because i was tired of shredding jeans. Lightweight cotton blend but thicker than it looks in photos, breathable enough in July and the seat/knee areas feel reinforced like the better grade surplus. Wore them twice a week for a month already, machine washed cold every time and they still look almost new, no crazy pilling. Slash pockets plus the big flapped cargos hold a multitool and rags no problem. Compared to my Flecktarn field pants these run a bit more relaxed in the seat and the strichtarn pattern hides grease stains better imo. Adjustable cuffs are clutch when you're climbing around. Worth it for the price of authentic DDR gear.
Holds up to real work........hides dirt and grease......good pocket layout
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These are awesome!I bought three pairs of these, dated 1966, 1967, and 1972, and they were in great shape for their age. One pair was missing a button on the cargo pocket, but since I had some replacement buttons, that was an easy fix. On another pair it was evident that an NVA soldier had some fun with a match, because the button at one of the cuffs was half melted, and the cuff tab was a bit singed, but I think that adds to the character. The material is soft, and true to the description, the styles really are different depending on when the pants were made. For example, on two of these, the front slash pockets had button closures, whereas one did not, and two of them had little key rings to hold the cuff buttons in place (I'm guessing this was a workaround for soldiers who didn't know how to sew a button). I had never seen that before. As an added bonus, it was fun figuring out the date and place of manufacture from the clear stamping.
Soft, lightweight, but sturdy material makes for an excellent summer pant
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Awesome Cold War Pants Great QualityThese are legit East German surplus pants and you can tell they were built to last. The strichtarn camo pattern is so cool looking, nothing else like it. Material is thick but still breathable enough for summer which suprised me. Shipped out super fast too, had them in like 4 days.
Just as described -- Fast shipping
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Bought these as a gift and he wont stop wearing themGot these for my husband for his birthday because he's obsessed with military surplus stuff. He literally wore them the same day they arrived lol. He told me the material is lighter then he expected which he says is actually a good thing for summer. I don't know much about the technical side but he gave them two thumbs up and thats good enough for me.
Definately going to be getting him some more surplus from keepshooting!