Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We're heading back to Raccoon City to take a look at the S.T.A.R.S. uniforms as seen in "Resident Evil: Apocalypse."
Many thanks to Venture Surplus for sponsoring this one, be sure to check out their website: venturesurplus.com and remember to use the coupon code HISTORY10 at checkout!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and STARS Overview
2:49 Gloves and Watch
3:24 Knee and Elbow Pads
3:47 Vest
5:42 Pistol Belt
5:51 Holster
6:38 Weapons
7:05 Shirt
7:31 Patch
8:16 Trousers
9:18 Belt
9:24 Boots
10:57 Sniper's Cowboy Hat
11:36 Outro
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A number of the items below can be found at the Amazon Storefront under the STARS section here: amazon.com/shop/uniformhistory?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_C7ZZDVSKT6YAWXTH11Q6 buying from the storefront pays a small commission which helps out the channel. Anything not found there can be found below.
Also remember to double check the details of everything such as dimensions, lengths, and sizes! And again there are alternatives for many of the items suggested here!
Items
Gloves: Hatch LR10s occasionally popup on eBay but M-Tac MK1s can be found directly on their site at: m-tac.us/collections/gloves/products/m-tac-fingerless-gloves-assault-tactical-mk1-black-2xl
Watch: The Suunto Vector with the Compass Bezel is a bit uncommon now so really only secondhand sources are the ones to look at.
Knee and Elbow Pads: Again since they're Hatch you'll have to look around, alternatively basic tactical types can easily be found through many outlets.
Undervest: Many sources for custom ones such as etsy.com/listing/4328201350/stars-vest-custom-cosplay-commission-for?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=STARS+vests&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sca=1&sts=1&nob=1&content_source=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%253ALT5219ba6ad831c4ccb553df60fba3c4d142a82d42&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%3ALT5219ba6ad831c4ccb553df60fba3c4d142a82d42
and etsy.com/listing/4371249524/chris-redfield-stars-vest-resident-evil?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=STARS+vests&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&cns=1&nob=1&content_source=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%253ALT6455f157ce8346c002c6409a64f288e120770f45&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%3ALT6455f157ce8346c002c6409a64f288e120770f45
Vest: Original Blackhawk ones occasionally pop up on eBay and elsewhere but similar ones can also be switched in through the company directly or online.
Pistol Belt: venturesurplus.com/products/usgi-alice-pistol-belt
Holster, Extender and Pouch: The holster is still pretty common but the extender and pouch are a bit tricky but are out there.
STARS Patch: Again numerous options almost all are based on the game version though some are more accurate than others such as etsy.com/listing/717199203/rpd-raccoon-city-stars-iron-on?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=STARS+patch&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&nob=1&content_source=970c2630-e969-449f-923d-5b23a3cdb285%253ALTed18c8ffa8027d8b30ec0a882a722c7e0714356b&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=970c2630-e969-449f-923d-5b23a3cdb285%3ALTed18c8ffa8027d8b30ec0a882a722c7e0714356b
BDU Pants: A number out examples but a good one venturesurplus.com/products/propper-uniform-bdu-trousers-khaki
Boots: Corcoran's 1525 are pretty easy and common as are the US IC/W Boots though those are more frequently found secondhand or deadstock through places like eBay or surplus outlets.
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Music:
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (Original Motion Picture Score) by Jeff Danna
- The Last Transport
- Umbrella Is Watching
- Ashford's Plan
- The Nemesis Vs. S.T.A.R.S.
- Searching For Alice
We're heading back to Raccoon City to take a look at the S.T.A.R.S. uniforms as seen in "Resident Evil: Apocalypse."
Many thanks to Venture Surplus for sponsoring this one, be sure to check out their website: venturesurplus.com and remember to use the coupon code HISTORY10 at checkout!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and STARS Overview
2:49 Gloves and Watch
3:24 Knee and Elbow Pads
3:47 Vest
5:42 Pistol Belt
5:51 Holster
6:38 Weapons
7:05 Shirt
7:31 Patch
8:16 Trousers
9:18 Belt
9:24 Boots
10:57 Sniper's Cowboy Hat
11:36 Outro
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A number of the items below can be found at the Amazon Storefront under the STARS section here: amazon.com/shop/uniformhistory?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_C7ZZDVSKT6YAWXTH11Q6 buying from the storefront pays a small commission which helps out the channel. Anything not found there can be found below.
Also remember to double check the details of everything such as dimensions, lengths, and sizes! And again there are alternatives for many of the items suggested here!
Items
Gloves: Hatch LR10s occasionally popup on eBay but M-Tac MK1s can be found directly on their site at: m-tac.us/collections/gloves/products/m-tac-fingerless-gloves-assault-tactical-mk1-black-2xl
Watch: The Suunto Vector with the Compass Bezel is a bit uncommon now so really only secondhand sources are the ones to look at.
Knee and Elbow Pads: Again since they're Hatch you'll have to look around, alternatively basic tactical types can easily be found through many outlets.
Undervest: Many sources for custom ones such as etsy.com/listing/4328201350/stars-vest-custom-cosplay-commission-for?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=STARS+vests&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sca=1&sts=1&nob=1&content_source=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%253ALT5219ba6ad831c4ccb553df60fba3c4d142a82d42&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%3ALT5219ba6ad831c4ccb553df60fba3c4d142a82d42
and etsy.com/listing/4371249524/chris-redfield-stars-vest-resident-evil?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=STARS+vests&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&cns=1&nob=1&content_source=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%253ALT6455f157ce8346c002c6409a64f288e120770f45&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=6dde9726-7533-4447-ae72-210a7e42fb24%3ALT6455f157ce8346c002c6409a64f288e120770f45
Vest: Original Blackhawk ones occasionally pop up on eBay and elsewhere but similar ones can also be switched in through the company directly or online.
Pistol Belt: venturesurplus.com/products/usgi-alice-pistol-belt
Holster, Extender and Pouch: The holster is still pretty common but the extender and pouch are a bit tricky but are out there.
STARS Patch: Again numerous options almost all are based on the game version though some are more accurate than others such as etsy.com/listing/717199203/rpd-raccoon-city-stars-iron-on?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=STARS+patch&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&nob=1&content_source=970c2630-e969-449f-923d-5b23a3cdb285%253ALTed18c8ffa8027d8b30ec0a882a722c7e0714356b&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=970c2630-e969-449f-923d-5b23a3cdb285%3ALTed18c8ffa8027d8b30ec0a882a722c7e0714356b
BDU Pants: A number out examples but a good one venturesurplus.com/products/propper-uniform-bdu-trousers-khaki
Boots: Corcoran's 1525 are pretty easy and common as are the US IC/W Boots though those are more frequently found secondhand or deadstock through places like eBay or surplus outlets.
----------
Music:
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (Original Motion Picture Score) by Jeff Danna
- The Last Transport
- Umbrella Is Watching
- Ashford's Plan
- The Nemesis Vs. S.T.A.R.S.
- Searching For Alice
