The old-school style of the sweatshirt in a modern edition – a combination of tradition and innovation. There are pockets both on the chest and on the sleeves, and they can be closed with either Velcro or a button according to your preference. No lower pockets. I recommend it!
Helikon Raid Polycotton Stretch Rip-Stop Sweatshirt - Desert Night Camo
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The uniform sweatshirt is crafted from PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric, comprising 50% polyester, 48% cotton, and 2% elastane. This fabric is highly resistant to wear and tearing, is lighter, and dries more rapidly than 100% cotton fabric. The Raid model incorporates a raglan design, with sleeves sewn directly into the collar, eliminating shoulder seams.
The sweatshirt is secured with patch-covered buttons, featuring 8 ergonomic pockets for added utility:
- two chest pockets with button closures,
- one pocket on each shoulder secured with either Velcro or a button,
- two flat open pockets positioned on the shoulder pockets,
- two internal mesh pockets, one with a zipper and one open.
The pockets include handles in the form of loops, allowing you to attach gear and prevent loss during activities. Special reinforcements are present at the elbows in the form of a double layer of material, which also serve as pockets for protective foam pads. Velcro allows for cuff width adjustment.
Velcro tapes are stitched above the chest pockets and on the pockets and shoulder flaps, enabling attachment of various emblems, such as national flags, unit emblems, or Morale Patches to give the sweatshirt a personal touch.
Technical specifications
Camouflage: Desert Night Camo
Material: 50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane
Weight: 220 g/m2
Weight: 618 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland
Camouflage Desert Night Camo
Desert Night Camo (DNC) is a specialized camouflage pattern developed by the US Army in the 1980s for night operations in desert areas. Designed to be layered over other uniforms, it was mainly used during Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. The pattern consists of a grid-like arrangement of dark green squares and crosses on an olive-green background. Its main purpose was to disrupt early generations of enemy night vision devices. While it proved moderately effective in practice at suppressing images in night vision devices, it was an innovative approach to night camouflage.
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Polish company operating since 1983, specializing in the design and manufacture of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. The brand’s range comprises clothing, backpacks, bags and various tactical accessories that have gained popularity among professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its product lines include Bushcraft – for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement – designed for uniformed services, and Range – aimed at shooters. The company employs modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, ensuring effective concealment in diverse terrain conditions.
| Clothing style | Tactical |
|---|---|
| Color/camouflage | Camouflage |
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| Additional material | 48% Cotton |
| Camouflage | Desert Night Camo |
| Number of pockets | 8 |
| Main material | 50% Polyester |
| Weight | 618 g |
| Additional material | 2% elastane |
| Waterproof | No |
| Thermoactive | No |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| No | |
| Grammage | 220 g/m2 |
| Clasp type | Buttons |
| Hood | No |
| Gender | Men's |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Material flexibility | Extensible |
| Manufacturer code | BL-RAD-SP-0L |
| Brand | Helikon |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Number of reviews: 8
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The sweatshirt is great – especially this color makes it look very elegant. The pockets are very spacious, and especially the internal ones are uniquely designed – the right one can hold a map, while the left one, which closes with a zipper, goes all the way to the armpit but is a bit too short for a map. In my opinion, it's another successful product from Helikon.
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This sweatshirt is really great! It's comfortable, fits well, and stands out with its unique, historical camouflage. Makes you want to roll up your sleeves and buy some shorts, too. Rhodesians never die! ;)
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The sweatshirt is very well made. Typical Helikon quality, but because of the color it heats up quickly and you can really see the dust on it.
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The Helikon RAID sweatshirt is a solid and functional product. It has an excellent cut and many practical, well-placed pockets—from classic slanted chest pockets to multi-compartment ones on the sleeves and internal zippered pockets. Another plus is the durable rip-stop material in the Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage, which works great in Polish forests. It is definitely worth recommending.
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The Tiger Stripe patterned sweatshirt is fantastic. Below, I am posting a link to an example set with SFU Next 2 pants and a hat: https://youtu.be/nVrbq3TXdB8?si=vg7ZP-Qf3bidW6Lw
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The sweatshirt is well-made, the size matches the chart, and the cut is also good—it fits well. The material is quite thick and warm, so I wouldn't recommend it for hot days. It looks nice, with a classic woodland pattern.
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The sweatshirt is well made and durable. The large selection of colors deserves recognition. It has many pockets where you can store all the necessary items. I encourage you to try it out.
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