There has been much speculation on how the Army validated UCP for use. Mystery now solved!
The source for this brilliant spoof is PPT Ranger. Thanks to LH for the heads up.
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Amazing How Four Panels Can Say So Much
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011SD Padres’ New Uniforms a Little Too Good
Friday, January 28th, 2011The Padres have long worn camouflage uniforms in honor of the large military presence in the San Diego area. Previous versions have included Woodland and 3-color Desert. Recently, they unveiled jerseys in a new pixelated camo pattern which resembles MARPAT Desert. Padres officials are concerned that the desert coloring won’t be discernible as a camo pattern and may wash out the player’s number and name.
From the San Diego Union-Tribune:
The digital pattern creates no solid lines or edges and blurs the outline of the human profile. Even the seams have soft edges.
As a Marine wearing a MARPAT uniform moves around, the colors mesh with the background.
“Up close, they look great,” said Jack Ensch, the Padres’ retiring director of military affairs. “But they are going to blend in more on television and from the stands. Many fans aren’t going to be able to tell that these are camouflage uniforms paying tribute to the military.”
Sounds to me like it does exactly what it is supposed to.
US Army Family of Camo Solicitation Update
Friday, January 21st, 2011As you may recall we told you that the US Army’s Family of Camouflage solicitation was supposed to hit the street on 15 Jan which already came and went. Well word on the street is that it has slipped 15-30 days so keep your eyes peeled.
Propper TAC.U
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
In addition to debuting the ACU in A-TACS at SHOT Show, Propper is introducing an entirely new product in spring called the TAC.U. In this photo you may notice a couple of different things about the combat shirt. The first feature that will strike you is the padded shoulders but there is a lot more going on. This is the first combat shirt we have seen with both adjustable cuffs as well as thumb holes. There is also only one bicep pocket but both forearms incorporate pockets.
Additionally, a new pant is also coming in summer. Both garments have a slick aesthetic but you notice lots of features once you get up close. Many tactical clothing on the market is pretty busy so it is refreshing to see something that at least looks simpler. We must admit that some of this may actually be the A-TACS pattern which seems to blend into itself so well that it may be swallowing some of the lines. However, the TAC.U will be available in several other colors including MultiCam following the initial push.
More on the TAC.U soon.
Eberlestock Unveiling Surprising New Products at SHOT Show
Sunday, January 16th, 2011We received the coolest Pre-SHOT Show announcement we have seen this season from Eberlestock.
“In keeping with Eberlestock’s tradition of unveiling surprising new products at the Shot Show, this year we’ll display more unique and new intellectual property per square inch than any other company under the roof. Stop by booth #1108 and see:”
A new sniper / precision long range chassis system that is the core of the shortest-folding stock in the world. Designed as a bolt-on commercial product, this chassis brings the look of modern weaponry to conventional bolt-action rifles. See the above photo for a hint of what this system looks like. On the 25th anniversary of the “Eberle Stock” that revolutionized the Olympic sport of biathlon, they felt it was appropriate to remind people where our company name is derived from, and to reaffirm that they are more than a pack company.
The first in a line of new generation ALICE-frame-based pack systems developed by request of their military sniper customers.
New big-mountain packs targeted at both sheep hunters and the European military market.
A set of exciting new camouflage patterns developed in partnership with the Hide-Open camouflage company, and first introduced to the world on Eberlestock products.
The new Gunrunner pack, which is simplicity and elegance in backpack form… it’s just going to be a fun way to run around with a rifle on your back.
Additional Details on Propper’s A-TACS Giveaway
Saturday, January 15th, 2011We have received some additional details on Propper’s A-TACS ACU giveaway.
Propper will be giving away one set per day (ACU coat/trouser, TAC.U Combat Shirt and Boonie). You can enter up to twice a day by 1) entry from their A-TACS ad in the Show directory and 2) getting your badge scanned at their booth.
They will also be giving out a limited number of Propper A-TACS t-shirts to any one who comes to their booth inquiring about A-TACS.
Seul Military Consulting
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
We met the folks from Seul military Consulting at last year’s SHOT Show and were immediately impressed with what they had going on. They are responsible for the introduction of Crye Precision combat clothing in German Flecktarn for use by German forces (and MultiCam as well). Not only do they rep the top tier US brands in their home country of Germany but they manufacture some of their own home grown designs as well.
Their own brand is called ATLAS and they produce unique stuff like multi-pocket field jackets, boonie hats, Baseball caps with Velcro and more.
Look for Seul Military Consulting wandering the halls of SHOT Show. They will be there looking for new products to introduce to the German market.
Win A-TACS Apparel from Propper at SHOT Show
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Propper International will unveil its new A-TACS apparel collection at Shot Show. The line includes a mil-spec ACU coat and trouser, combat shirt and boonie, all in the revolutionary A-TACS pattern. The Propper A-TACS ACU is among the most anticipated A-TACS products launching worldwide and will serve as the core component of the product line, which includes boots from Danner, packs and nylon kit from Tactical Assault Gear, single or dual point gun slings from Blue Force Gear, and weapons and optics systems from Remington, Bushmaster and Bushnell. This broad collection of introductory products represents the first full head-to-toe concealment system offering to tactical professionals in the U.S. Additionally, Propper will be displaying the Antaeus combat pack from Arc’teryx that you read about here in November.
Visit Propper at booth #10764 for your chance to win an exclusive set of the full Propper A-TACS product line, before the products are available at authorized retailers.
