We see promotional material for various camo patterns all of the time but this ad from New Zealand-based Huntech’s Habitat Camouflage System is the best yet.
What do you think?
Archive for 2011
Best Camo Plug Ever
Friday, February 25th, 2011Battle: LA Promo
Friday, February 25th, 2011Tactical Fanboy picked up something very interesting in the new Battle: LA poster for the upcoming sci-fi flick that pits US Marines against ETs bent on world domination.
Smack dab in the middle of the poster is a Source Hydration pack. At least they won’t suffer from dehydration amid death rays and terminator-like machines crushing humans.
A-TACS Updates Web Experience
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Next time you visit the A-TACS web site you will notice a couple of changes. Namely, they have added a “Manufacturer Info” page with info on fabric availability, pulls and finding info, solid color specs, and hydrographics as well as a “Where to Buy at Retail” and additional photos to “In the Field” page. A-TACS is now also on Facebook.
In addition to the website update, here are a few unpublished photos of the A-TACS pattern.
SOTECHtactical.com
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Today, S.O.TECH officially launches SOTECHtactical.com a totally revamped site complete with new user-friendly features including buttons for both Gear Questions and Order Status, Limited Editions and Press Release pages, along with brand new content featuring text and videos that tell the story behind the company, the gear, and the overall mission of S.O.TECH.
Kick Ass Caps
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Have you ever found yourself looking for classic military cap styles in modern camo patterns? Well, some of you may have but I bet after seeing these most of you will want them too. Slangvel, a disabled US Army vet who later went on to work for the Veterans Administration hand crafts various styles of military caps. Many camo and militaria collectors will recognize the significance of the name. The term Slangvel is Afrikaans for snake skin and was used to used to refer to SADF para smocks which featured texturised nylon elbow patches.
Slangvel currently manufactures M43-styles, Bigeards, Recce Hats, 2″ Brim Boonie Hats, Berets, and Rhodesian Kepis. Currently, all offerings are made via eBay as they come off the line so you have to check back regularly to ascertain available styles and patterns. Word is that Slangvel will undertake commissions in patterns he does not stock if you can supply the fabric. Additional charges may apply.
Two weeks ago I ordered a MultiCam M43-style as well as a MultiCam and AOR2 Recce Hats. Overall, craftsmanship is excellent and the patterning follows the original caps. Stitching is flawless. The M43 fits like a glove and had the perfect crumple right out of the box. The Recce Hat is a Short Brimmed Boonie with shock cord cinch strap, Crye Boonie-style slash air vents with mesh lining and a Day-Glo Orange signal panel sewn into the crown that pulls double duty as a pocket. I can’t say enough good things about these caps.
Those interested in his services should visit Slangvel on eBay. myworld.ebay.com/slangvel
He has also asked me to provide his email address for those interested in custom work. graywolf47@comcast.net
CAGE Armor Chassis Price Reduction
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Crye Precision has introduced a price reduction on their CAGE (Crye Assault GEar) Armor Chassis. Previously, it went for about $1900 but is now listed on their site for $1642.80. Unfortunately, still no word on availability of the new products unveiled at SHOT show and showcased in their catalog.
It Never Fails
Thursday, February 24th, 2011All that drop zone and you end up in the trees. This photo of PFC Sean Murphy of the 82nd Airborne Division’s Company C, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion was taken last week on Sicily Drop Zone in the heart of R5311. Anyone who has jumped Ft Bragg’s Sicily DZ knows it is HUGE but often as not someone ends up in the trees, even if it’s just on the edge. Either way, retrieving a chute is a pain in the fourth point of contact. Ahhh to be a PFC again and on jump status in the center of the universe; Bragg. Lucky guy.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samuel W. Goodman
Arborwear Stretch Tech Pant
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
It’s literally been years since we last wrote about Arborwear. We hadn’t spoken with anyone from Arborwear in quite some time and they’ve always been considered a bit of a specialist brand. After all, the company was started by lumberjacks. But, we ran into Arborwear Team Captain Bill Weber at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in SLC and it became blatantly obvious how much we have missed out on. They have just gotten better and better. They make a lot of great clothing but one thing that caught my eye was the Stretch Tech Pant. I’ve always loved the Tech Pant with its comfortable fabric and cut that moves with you. This new Stretch Tech Pant doesn’t disappoint.
They come equipped with two front pockets and two rear pockets along with a side cargo pocket and utility pocket. The bottom cuffs feature 18″ zippers and Velcro tabs to fit over boots. Available in Teflon-coated Charcoal four-way stretch fabric they include Black Kevlar knee patches which are darn near indestructible. Waist sizes 28-44.
