DESERT NIGHT CAMOUFLAGE: A COLD WAR EXPERIMENT
During the Cold War, the U.S. military faced a growing threat: Soviet night vision technology. In the 1970s, the Army began experimenting with a unique camouflage designed to conceal soldiers from early night vision devices rather .
The result was Desert Night Camouflage (DNC), a distinctive green grid pattern undergoing military field trials by 1976. Issued as an oversized hooded parka and matching trousers, DNC was worn over standard desert uniforms, providing additional protection from the cold desert nights.
Around this same period, the Army was modernizing another piece of equipment. In 1986, it adopted the M9 Multipurpose Bayonet, designed by Phrobis III and originally manufactured by Buck Knives beginning in 1987. Featuring a sawback blade, sharpening stone, and wire cutting capabilities, it was a major improvement in versatility over the older M7 bayonet.
Both became part of the American military equipment of the era, with DNC seeing its most recognizable use during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. Ironically, by then, night vision technology had advanced beyond what DNC was originally designed to counter, eventually making the pattern obsolete.
A PIECE OF COLD WAR HISTORY!
We currently have original U.S. military surplus DNC trousers and original Buck manufactured Phrobis III M9 bayonets in stock!
We’ve also brought this iconic camouflage into modern daily clothing with our brand new DNC Woobie Hoodies and Poncho Liner (Woobie) 2.0, featuring a zipper that allows it to convert into a sleeping bag. Both are new production, not military surplus.
All in stock now at Americana Pipedream!
During the Cold War, the U.S. military faced a growing threat: Soviet night vision technology. In the 1970s, the Army began experimenting with a unique camouflage designed to conceal soldiers from early night vision devices rather .
The result was Desert Night Camouflage (DNC), a distinctive green grid pattern undergoing military field trials by 1976. Issued as an oversized hooded parka and matching trousers, DNC was worn over standard desert uniforms, providing additional protection from the cold desert nights.
Around this same period, the Army was modernizing another piece of equipment. In 1986, it adopted the M9 Multipurpose Bayonet, designed by Phrobis III and originally manufactured by Buck Knives beginning in 1987. Featuring a sawback blade, sharpening stone, and wire cutting capabilities, it was a major improvement in versatility over the older M7 bayonet.
Both became part of the American military equipment of the era, with DNC seeing its most recognizable use during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. Ironically, by then, night vision technology had advanced beyond what DNC was originally designed to counter, eventually making the pattern obsolete.
A PIECE OF COLD WAR HISTORY!
We currently have original U.S. military surplus DNC trousers and original Buck manufactured Phrobis III M9 bayonets in stock!
We’ve also brought this iconic camouflage into modern daily clothing with our brand new DNC Woobie Hoodies and Poncho Liner (Woobie) 2.0, featuring a zipper that allows it to convert into a sleeping bag. Both are new production, not military surplus.
All in stock now at Americana Pipedream!
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This first photo was shared with us by one of our followers and was taken during his military service. He told us his unit was using their poncho liners to help stay warm and provide some additional concealment while on duty. A pretty good example of why the Woobie became such a gear.
The original U.S. military poncho liner was introduced during the Vietnam War as a lightweight, quick drying alternative to the old wool blanket. Officially known as the Liner, Wet Weather Poncho, troops quickly found that it worked just as well on its own as a blanket, sleeping cover, or extra layer of insulation. Soldiers became so attached to them that the nickname “Woobie” eventually stuck. (Also from the movie Mr. mom)
We currently have original surplus USGI poncho liners in the classic Woodland pattern, along with the new Woobie Blanket 2.0 for anyone who wants the same concept with a few modern upgrades.
The 2.0 keeps the lightweight insulated construction that made the original so useful, but adds a water repellent ripstop nylon shell and a full length zipper. Leave it open and you have a traditional poncho liner style blanket. Zip it up and it converts into a simple sleeping bag style sleep system. It also packs down into an included stuff sack for easy storage in a vehicle, backpack, or camp kit.
The Woobie Blanket 2.0 is available in Irish DPM, Desert Night Camo, US Woodland, and Ranger Green.
Original USGI Woodland Woobies and the new Woobie Blanket 2.0 are both available at AP.
And yes, apparently Woobies work pretty well for dogs too.
Dogs not included.
The original U.S. military poncho liner was introduced during the Vietnam War as a lightweight, quick drying alternative to the old wool blanket. Officially known as the Liner, Wet Weather Poncho, troops quickly found that it worked just as well on its own as a blanket, sleeping cover, or extra layer of insulation. Soldiers became so attached to them that the nickname “Woobie” eventually stuck. (Also from the movie Mr. mom)
We currently have original surplus USGI poncho liners in the classic Woodland pattern, along with the new Woobie Blanket 2.0 for anyone who wants the same concept with a few modern upgrades.
The 2.0 keeps the lightweight insulated construction that made the original so useful, but adds a water repellent ripstop nylon shell and a full length zipper. Leave it open and you have a traditional poncho liner style blanket. Zip it up and it converts into a simple sleeping bag style sleep system. It also packs down into an included stuff sack for easy storage in a vehicle, backpack, or camp kit.
The Woobie Blanket 2.0 is available in Irish DPM, Desert Night Camo, US Woodland, and Ranger Green.
Original USGI Woodland Woobies and the new Woobie Blanket 2.0 are both available at AP.
And yes, apparently Woobies work pretty well for dogs too.
Dogs not included.
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Enjoy Irish DPM? Woobies hoodies in this pattern are finally back! And better yet we’ve got ‘em in sizes up to 3XL.
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Ever wondered what 5,000 woobie hoodies looks like? Wonder no more… we just restocked a HUGE amount of woobie hoodies. Also, we’ve got two new colors: Alpenflage and CADPAT.
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WOOBIE HOODIES HAVE RETURNED!!! And we’ve got tons of surplus now listed as well. Enjoy the drop, we just got done with inputting all the inventory… took many, many hours.
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Fellas, I wasn’t planning to buy a 1903A3… but I found one for $500 that’s in near perfect condition so…
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Rough day on Wall Street, and yeah, we felt it too. But we’re not sweating it. Some things don’t swing in value overnight. Your woobie was warm yesterday, it’s warm today, and it’ll still be warm whenever the market decides to bounce back.
Stock up on comfort, not anxiety at AP.
ial advice, but comfort advice❤️
USGI poncho liners at AP :)
P.S. woobie hoodies are happening Friday !!!!!!!
Stock up on comfort, not anxiety at AP.
ial advice, but comfort advice❤️
USGI poncho liners at AP :)
P.S. woobie hoodies are happening Friday !!!!!!!
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🇺🇸 Our USA-made Woodman’s Packs are currently $60 off! These are handmade in Duluth, Minnesota and we only made about 25 of ‘em.
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🇺🇸 Our American-made Frogskin bomber jackets pair best with a 1903 Pocket Hammerless.
Bombers jackets are in stock and shipping, sizes up to XXL.
Bombers jackets are in stock and shipping, sizes up to XXL.
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Operation Red Bean was pretty crazy. A thousand or so Belgian paras and the French Foreign Legion rescued more than two thousand European nationals from a group of rebels that seized a mining city in Zaire. While rarely discuss, this operation was one of Belgium’s most War.
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🇬🇷 These Greek Lizard parkas are pretty darn nice! I believe these are current-issue as most in this batch were made in 2021/2022. Each one comes with three pockets, a quilted liner and attached hood.
Great sizes available as well, from small to extra large.
Great sizes available as well, from small to extra large.
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