Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel
Issued TAZ 57 Alpenflage Field Pants w/Suspenders
Description
Issued TAZ 57 Alpenflage Field Pants w/Suspenders
TAZ 57, from the German Tarnanzug 1957, was the original Swiss Army combat uniform printed in the Alpenflage pattern, the vivid, multicolor camouflage collectors and dealers nicknamed "Alpenflage" decades later.
The pattern traces back to Germany's late-WWII Leibermuster design; some sources say Switzerland obtained the original roller-printing equipment through Czechoslovakia after the war. TAZ 57 remained standard issue until a simplified version, TAZ 83, replaced it in 1983. Troops themselves had a less romantic name for the pattern: Vierfruchtpyjama, or "four fruit pajamas."
These trousers were built to carry a real combat load on their own, since the era's philosophy moved away from a separate web-gear set. Construction is canvas or twill, with some pairs reinforced at the knee and thigh with a waterproofed vinyl panel.
Each leg has a large snap-domed cargo pocket with internal compartments sized for spare magazines, plus waist pockets and a zipped slit for reaching underlayer pockets. Snap-dome straps let you take in the fit to avoid catching gear, and belt loops accommodate up to a 45mm belt. This listing includes the matching suspenders.
Every pair is genuinely unique after decades of individual wear, and they've found a following well outside Swiss militaria collecting. One buyer picked up a pair specifically for ArmA-style milsim and larp use, where the pattern and pocket layout read as authentic Cold War kit. They also show up on hunters' and airsofters' radars for the sheer carrying capacity built into the legs alone.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine Swiss Army TAZ 57 surplus, original Alpenflage pattern (1957)
- Canvas or twill construction, some pairs with vinyl knee/thigh reinforcement
- Large snap-domed cargo pockets with internal magazine compartments
- Waist pockets, zipped underlayer access, snap-dome fit adjustment
- Belt loops up to 45mm; suspenders included
- Used surplus condition; suspender length runs slightly short
Pairs well with
Really cool pants. I'm 6'2" 190 and the fit is good on waist, at 32 is short on length but not terrible. The suspenders are way too short. I actually bought a second rucksack so that I could use the straps to lengthens the overall straps. I bought the entire set so this is an easy 10/10. The pants are well worn and most of the plastic covering has worn off.
Amazing pants for farming/ gardening. I have pockets for everything, they stay up, and the ties at the bottom keep the bugs out. You can also expand or narrow the pant legs at the bottom using the snaps. The suspenders work great for me, but I do have a short torso. They are cozy but stylish; I ended up wearing them to a Foo Fighters concert and got a bunch of compliments. Alpenflage foreverrrr
Pants fit perfect but the suspenders are a bit short, but overall it doesn’t really matter much because they’re insanely drippy with the suspenders slacked down
Went well with my other Swiss stuff. Very happy.
Well made pants with lots of pockets, they won’t do a good job keeping you hidden if you live here in the Midwest lol.
Fits great if worn over other clothes took it hunting for **** and giggles was very warm and worked great as a wind breaker
This isn’t really a review but I’m about to wear all my Alpenflage to school for Halloween costume day. I’m wearing the Field jacket or whatever it’s called, The TAZ 57 pants and the bag thing that connects to the jacket. wish me luck 😅
Smashing product and fits good, thanks to the crew at AP for helping me finish my kit
my suspenders were incomplete but they still are really cool, lots of straps
Fit exactly as they should on a man with big thighs, only thing I'm confused about are the suspender straps not being long enough to actually reach their clips. Got issued ones but nothing is even knicked or scratched from what I could see. First purchase and won't be my last!
came quickly!
They are good
very neat pants
Wore them to a dentist appointment.
Love the pants but the suspenders run short for me, I got big boy pants with twink suspenders. Blends in perfect in the fall.
These pants fit perfectly in love em :)
I really like these pants the quality of them is very strong though the plastic front looses color very easily but it is very easy to remove it with a seam ripper
Came out the way i wanted it too, looks actually so awesome and I would 10000% buy again!!
These pants are sick as ****. They’re a little tight around the crotch because they were made for Swiss mountain twinks and need to be worked in to accommodate for the girth and tonnage of a fat bartender from Wisconsin. Been wanting these for a while and now I might egg my own house in excitement.
you guys sent me the wrong item i got a Kaz o3 filed shirt instead of alpenflauge
Ton of pockets, great pattern
Great trousers, my other ones were showing their age, and picked these up. These have the waterproofing replaced with the TAZ83 feel of fabric. The only problem with any Alpenflage trousers is the fact I believe the Swiss castrated their soldiers, I swear, they hurt to wear at times...
Good
Large coats in europe are small coats in North America, pants where made for children. Not upset with the supplier these things happen. Fedex is bad at what they do.
I thought the suspenders were cut but it just turns out they are a little on the short side. I'd say if your over 6 you might not be able to use the suspenders. Customer support got back to me super quickly and was very helpful!
Suspenders were cut short pants are great but sadly with the front cut off I can't use the suspenders at all
Each cargo pocket has 3 pouches ideal for cans of monster! Shoplifting from circle K has never been easier :3
Fit perfectly, now i can spend my days fighting against both sides in kolguyev with czech weaponry
Curious About Sizing?
Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.
Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.
Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.
Jacket & Shirt Sizing
In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.
To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit.
This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:
14"-15" PtP = XXS
16-17" PtP = Extra Small
18"-19" PtP = Small
20-21" PtP = Medium
22-23" PtP = Large
24-25" PtP = Extra Large
26-27" PtP = XXL
28-29" PtP = 3XL
Pant Sizing
We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.
To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.
To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.
Surplus Condition Guide
- Unissued
- These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be.
- Issued; Good / Issued
- These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
- Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
- Grade 2
- These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
- This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning
All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:
“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
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Issued TAZ 57 Alpenflage Field Pants w/Suspenders
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