America’s #1 Marketplace for Arc’teryx LEAF and Salomon Forces brings you the latest line of Salomon Forces. All 2016 models, colors and sizes available for pre-order. Free Shipping and Free Returns.
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America’s #1 Marketplace for Arc’teryx LEAF and Salomon Forces brings you the latest line of Salomon Forces. All 2016 models, colors and sizes available for pre-order. Free Shipping and Free Returns.
www.us-elitegear.com/brands/salomon
www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/Salomon
Team Wendy is proud to announce that CMSgt (ret) Paul Koester has joined their business development team as the company’s Military Market Manager.
“Paul’s years of operational experience and immense knowledge of warfighter equipment is second to none,” said Jose Rizo-Patron, CEO of Team Wendy. “He is a great addition to our team and will have an important role in growing our domestic and international military business as well as contributing to our product development efforts.”
Paul retired from the Air Force in 2015 after 41 years of service as a Pararescueman and Combat Controller. Ending his career as the Chief Enlisted Manager for the 58 RQS at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Paul previously served as the AFSOC and PACAF Pararescue Functional Manager, Personnel Parachute Program Manager and Command Diver.
As the longest serving Pararescueman in the Air Force, Paul deployed numerous times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Northern Watch and Operation Southern Watch. He is a Master Parachutist with over 1000 jumps, a Naval Surface Warfare Center/CRANE Joint Small Arms and Sniper Rifle Certified Armorer as well as a designated marksman instructor.
He holds a bachelor’s degree of Aeronautical Studies and master’s degree of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in addition to a master’s degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University.
Paul resides in Nevada where he instructs tactical marksmanship courses, sky dives and gun smiths in his free time.
We weren’t going to be able to show you the 2016 Arc’teryx LEAF product line until SHOT Show but two things happened.
Right before Christmas an international distributor leaked the 2016 LEAF catalog. Then, at the New Year, Arc’teryx itself loaded the 2016 line unto their PRO website.
Cold weather and Mountain is what Arc’teryx does best and you won’t be disappointed as they introduce several new products with some great features.
All-in-all, the new stuff is in the standard LEAF color palette of Crocodile, Wolf Grey, Black and MultiCam. But, you’ll see Ranger Green pop up on a few additional items like the Naga Hoody and Atom LT.
For 2016, you’ll see a Cold WX Jacket LT, Cold WX Hoody LT and Pant versions with Coreloft insulation and Gore Windstopper shell.
There’s also a heavier Cold WX Jacket SV with Climashield Thematek insulation and Gore Windstopper shell.
The Jacket is paired with the Cold WX Pant SV.
There are also several new glove models and a heavy variant of the popular Balaclava from last year, except that it’s not FR but rather strictly for cold weather use. Featuring Gore Windstopper, this is the Cold WX Balaclava SV.
On a different note, the Assault Coverall AR was designed for European customers but may be of interest to US users as well, as there is also an FR variant.
This is my favorite piece from the new line. Arc’teryx LEAF has finally introduced a range pant. With it, Arc’teryx also introduces two nonstandard colors to LEAF; Greenstone and Terra. They are offered in waist sizes 30-38 waist in regular length (32″) and tall (35″).
The Xfunctional has a great set of features and is made from a durable 50% Nylon 50% Cotton blend.
Finally, to wrap it all up, they are introducing a 40l version of the Drypack.
Many will like the more compact size and new PALS compatible grid for pouches.
Look for additional details during our SHOT Show coverage.

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Did not get what you wanted for Christmas? Now, you can!! Use code “GETIT20” All CAPS at checkout to save 20% on your order. Plus $5.00 flat rate overnight shipping. Sale will end very soon….

25% off O P Tactical exclusive swag! All patches, stickers and T-shirts are on sale, including the new OPT-Spartan Village Laser-Cut US Flag Patch! Sale runs now through 04 January 2016. Get some new swag for the New Year.
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All Multi-Mission Axes are $50 off plus free US shipping. Sale ends December 31st.