The flyer says it all. Arc’teryx LEAF is giving away a Baller Ass Cap (BAC) to two lucky SSD readers who participate. To enter, simply post your “name”, a valid email address (for notification of winners) and what new products you would like to see LEAF produce in the comments section of THIS article. It’s that simple. Not only will you be entered into the giveaway but you will also be providing feedback directly to the LEAF development team.
The giveaway will end at 1200 GMT on 16 May 2011. Winners will be randomly chosen from proper entries. Void where prohibited.
Tags: Arc'teryx, Arc'teryx LEAF
I like a lot of the suggestions so far. I think an updated military poncho would be very useful in situations where you need to stay dry while on the move, or during quick downpours. Something thats quick to throw on and off without interfering with your gear setup underneath.
1 day Assualt pack with MOLLE capabilites, merino wool hoodie
First I would like to see solid colors on the Talos Halfshell!!!!!!
They make harnesses for climbing. I would like to see a high quality drag strap for officer down situations. Something that could be compatible with a riggers belt or not. It would need to be compact enough so each member of your team could wear it during an operation.
I would like a raincover for my backpack that would act like a poncho with a hood, i.e. could be pulled over the top of the pack and worn over the body. Wearing a shell jacket and then putting the pack on over the jacket is too hot sometimes as you have a layer of waterproof material between your back and the pack. Also some cool military styled gators would be great!
Please make an FR softshell combat jacket and pant
I wish Arc’Teryx LEAF would make simple hot weather t-shirts that would be used in conjunction with armor and regular uniforme.
If they could make a more affordable Goretex pant and jacket, I’d be all over it. Both in colors that match OD and Cayote Brown.
1 day Assualt pack with MOLLE capabilities and built in hydration
Tactical clothes line for women
Definitely a lightweight pack, one that could interface with a rig or armour, with molle, hydration, and somewhere between the 1,000 to 1,500 cu in. range.
More pouches please, in a wider variety of functions.
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A cold weather jacket for LE with side zippers for weapon access.
A good range bag with all the extras
A medium sized bag (car seat sized) that could fit AR multi-tool, 5-7 magazines, ear/eye-proection, etc. for the range.
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trail shoes
Simple, the BAC in OD Green or Sage. Or both? Start small, for this guy.
Updated poncho would be awesome sauce!
Moral Patch and Arcteryx Logo Patch 3×2 inches in IR, Desert, Green colors.
How about some size 7 tactical gloves? I also second the poncho something to throw over you and your kit and then stow away, quick on and off. Maybe a tactical softshell jacket with dual action side zippers(zipper head at both ends, zipper runs the length of the seam from waist to past armpits, you can zip for access to side arms and zip to vent). A comfortable shoulder sling bag that is flexible, fits under your legs in front of the vehicle and can slide out with you quickly as you exit the vehicle. I could keep doing this for hours!
Some more green clothing, new design of combat gear and of course some merino wool products.
I’d love to see the Arcteryx approach applied to combat footwear. The innovative minds that come up with LEAF items would surely make the best boots for our warfighters and police.
I’d like to see a molle backpack or a molle “sling-type-bag”.
With Arc’teryx back ground it would be interesting to see a pair of Combat boots Similar to the AKU NS564 and I can only imagine the build quality.
I have seen the Riggers belt and want one especially if it fits within the belt loops of common Combat bottoms, if not then maybe a variant that does.
Lastly a rigid bivi/sleeping system it does not have to include a sleeping bag but again anything built to your standard that is used for one of the most important human needs that I know would be able to take a bashing would be worth the investment.
i would like to see the Anteus pack in multicam for us mere mortals. you cant even get the tango / ilbe in multicam anymore. what gives? thanks for making a good product though and supporting our military. Semper Fi!
More cold weather hats in polar fleece or wool with subdued logos, and maybe a BDU style belt or riggers belt. Thanks for a great product with superb attention to detail.
Vest. Tactical, low-profile vest with pockets and interesting design solutions. Might be in few material options, like fast-dry
I think a low profile chest rig would be quite useful, something that provided enough storage for essential trekking kit but that had a civilian look to it so that you didn’t look like a complete tool using it. Arcteryx are excellent at designing a specific look for their kit so I trust that if an outdoors/ explorers chest rig were to come to fruition it would have the same rugged feel as the rest of their gear
Gloves, boots, iphone and ipad impact outdoor covers
An updated version on the ALICE Pack w/MOLLE for expansion. BAC in different colors.
An old school field jacket/smock with the modern touch. Highly water resistant, removable FR fleece, over-sized pockets, interior waterproof pockets, pit zips, high/over-sized collar, removable hood, poacher pockets, padded/waterproof elbows, comm access/channeling. Last but not least… removable knit cuffs.
Lighgtweight boots, both breathable and waterproof would be nice…
FR combat glove with a removable but retainable trigger finger cover. It could either fold back or use hook and loop tape in some fashion. Shooting gloves used to have the fold back finger, but I haven’t seen one in years.
THe BAC is a well-built cap; however, a version without the stiffened/structured front panel would be nice.
Great comments all! Thank you for entering.