ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer

VELATOR: VIS-NIR camouflage overlayer with a helmet- and NVG-compatible hood.

The VELATOR is a VIS-NIR camouflage overlayer by ProApto for dynamic and static use, which ProApto names for law enforcement and military use as well as hunting and wildlife photography; the double-sided Gen2 weighs 380 g and packs to 10 x 16 x 10 cm.

Key Facts:

• Camouflage spectrum: VIS-NIR
• Weight (Gen2): 380 g
• Packed dimensions (Gen2): 10 x 16 x 10 cm
• Breathability (Gen2): 250 mm/s
• Coverage: one size, approx. 80% of the body
• Tecido: 100% FR polyester, European Class 1
• One-camo Gen2 (on demand): 260 g, packed 10 x 16 x 6 cm, 280 mm/s
• Made in: Italy (Rome)

Two Gen2 versions:

The standard Gen2 VELATOR is double sided, with a different camouflage pattern on each side, and weighs 380 g. A single-pattern Gen2 is made on demand only; it weighs 260 g, packs to 10 x 16 x 6 cm and has a breathability of 280 mm/s against 250 mm/s for the double-sided version. For military buyers ProApto also offers a SWIR and hyperspectral version, with a minimum order of 40 items.

Fabric and fit:

ProApto makes the VELATOR from 100% polyester that is fire retardant to European Class 1. The fabric is hydrophobic and quick-drying with low water retention. The overlayer is one size and covers approx. 80% of the body; it is made in Rome, Italy.

What is included:

The double-sided Gen2 VELATOR comes with an integrated hood that is compatible with helmets and night vision devices, plus 2 detached balaclavas. Additional leg covers and an additional balaclava are available on demand, as are custom patterns and add-ons such as scope and tripod covers. There is no mounting hardware; the overlayer is worn over the user's clothing and equipment.

Difference from the RECONDOR:

The VELATOR covers the VIS and NIR spectrums and the Gen2 weighs 380 g. The RECONDOR in the same ProApto range is a VIS-NIR-TIR cloak of 2.16 m x 1.26 m plus hood, adding thermal camouflage for users who need to counter thermal imagers and drones.

Manufacturer and supply:

ProApto is a brand established in 2015 with its management in Dublin, Ireland, and it states that its products are entirely made in Italy. MSS Defence is a Dutch supplier that provides ProApto camouflage on quotation, with one point of contact from enquiry to delivery.

Intended use:

ProApto designed the VELATOR for both dynamic and static use and lists law enforcement and military use among its main uses, next to wildlife photography, hunting, covert observation and covert hiking. MSS Defence supplies the VELATOR to military and police end users.

Perguntas mais frequentes.

1. What is the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer and who is it for?
   The ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer is a one-size overlayer that covers approx. 80% of the body. ProApto states that its main uses include law enforcement and military use, next to wildlife photography, hunting and covert observation.
2. How much does the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer weigh and how small does it pack?
   ProApto states that the double-sided Gen2 ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer weighs 380 g and packs to 10 x 16 x 10 cm. The one-camo Gen2 ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer, made on demand only, weighs 260 g and packs to 10 x 16 x 6 cm.
3. Which fabric is the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer made of?
   ProApto states that the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer is made of 100% FR polyester, Class 1, with low water retention. The breathability of the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer is 250 mm/s for the double-sided Gen2 and 280 mm/s for the one-camo Gen2.
4. What is included with the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer?
   ProApto states that the Gen2 ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer has an integrated hood compatible with helmets and NVG and comes with 2 detached balaclavas. Additional leg covers and an additional balaclava are available on demand.
5. What is the difference between the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer and the ProApto RECONDOR?
   The ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer camouflages in the VIS and NIR spectrums and weighs 380 g in the Gen2 version. ProApto states that the RECONDOR is a VIS-NIR-TIR cloak of 2.16 m x 1.26 m plus hood, so, unlike the ProApto VELATOR VIS-NIR Camouflage Overlayer, it adds thermal camouflage.