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Birdwell 808 Board Shorts in WWII Frogskin Camo

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

SSD reader Joel P told us about these WWII Frogskin camo board shorts from Birdwell Beach Britches.

Features:
Triple lace closure with brass plated grommets. Birdie woven label on center back of waistband. Signature Birdwell wax pocket with key loop and interior drain hole. Nylon drawcord. Button fly with clear buttons.

Fit:
Medium length. Outseams range between 17” – 21” depending on your waist size. Sits slightly lower on the waist than SurfNyl boardshorts. Stretch fabric means there will be some give in the waist. For odd sizes, order one size down. Tab closure allows for minor adjustments in fit.

Fabric:
Single layer of Frog Skin Camo Birdwell SurfStretch – Woven Micro Fiber Polyester with Spandex.

Construction:
Fail safe clean finished double- and triple-stitched seams. Hand cut and sewn in Santa Ana, CA.

www.birdwell.com/products/808-mens-board-shorts-camo

Rampart Range Day 2017 – Grey Ghost Gear

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

You may not know this but Grey Ghost Gear has a Canadian subsidiary which had a full line of wares on display at Rampart Range Day.

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One of the items was this new helmet cover. It will be offered in Black, Ranger Green and MuotiCam for the Ops-Core, Team Wendy and M-TEK helmets.

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While the overall construction will look familiar as hybrid designs have become industry standard, this cover features a built in pocket at the rear for counterweights or other items.

http://www.greyghostgear.com

Rampart Range Day 2017 – Polaris Solutions Ltd

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Israeli company Polaris Solutions Ltd produces multispectral, 3D camouflage systems under their Rajuga line. They offer a wide range of different systems, ranging from observation port or sensor covers to full on OPs as seen below (front then rear).

As you can see, the shelter offers a rigid frame to help support the TVC panels and includes cutouts for observation ports.  


Different visual camoufiage patterns can be printed on either side of the Thermal Visual Concealment panel and the material also provides protection in the IR spectrum. Additionally, the TVC material offers sun, rain and wind protection and is bery lightweight at .7kg per sq m. It folds or rolls flat for transport and can be individually configured to mimic local terrain, offering a very effective 3D effect which sensors or observors can be concealed under.

The desert patterned system seen above is the Sniper kit. It sits atop a rucksack cover which is also part of the kit.

Polaris Solutions products are available through Rampart.

Vans and Defcon Resurrect the Sk8-Hi Notchback Pro

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Available May 27 at Select Retailers Globally

Cypress, CALIF. (May 23, 2017) – While DEFCON origins remain classified, the projects stamped with their namesake speak volumes. Vans reunites with the stealth collective this spring to resurrect the Vans Sk8-Hi Notchback Pro, engineered with three new Multicam® patterns, Arid™, Tropic™, and Black™, specifically designed to reduce the visual and near-Infrared signature of a person in three distinct environments. As an ode to past projects, the Vans DEFCON Multicam® capsule comes full circle, completing the footwear outfit with new apparel fabrics originally developed for the US Army and tactical law enforcement.

Available at select Vans Pro Skate retailers worldwide on May 27, the Vans Sk8-Hi Notchback Pro by DEFCON features:

• Premium Waterproof and Flame Retardant Wolverine Pig Suede®
• Water-Resistant treatment on uppers
• Multicam® Nylon textiles
• Dri-Lex™ moisture management linings throughout
• Gusseted tongue
• Military detailing from DEFCON identity to BDU specs
• Vans Ultracush HD footbeds w/ custom artwork
• Hesh Goat embossed heel stamp
• Durable reverse lug outsole and knurled texture foxing tape

DEFCON has evolved into a multifaceted study group responsible for the marketing and development of some of the leading brands in the tactical and streetwear worlds. Through both natural curiosity and fascination turned obsession, DEFCON has perfected their craft in media modifications, establishing their repute as a standalone brand.

The Vans by DEFCON limited-edition footwear and apparel capsule is available worldwide on May 27 at select Vans Pro Skate dealers. Visit Vans.com/skate to find authorized dealers near you.

Hyperstealth Supplies USMC With OPFOR Camouflage

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp displayed their new USMC OPFOR (Opposing Force) camouflage in the ADS Inc booth during last week’s Special Operations Forces Industry Conference.

This is not the cut of uniform adopted by the Marines for use by their OPFOR. Instead, their uniforms use this camouflaged fabric but are in the MCCUU cut. Below is a close up of the pattern.

www.hyperstealth.com

Kitanica – Limited Edition A-TACS AT-X Range Shorts

Friday, April 28th, 2017

If you’re looking for something a little different for the weekend or range time, check these out.

www.kitanica.net/A-TACS-AT-X-Snow-Camo-Range-Shorts

Index Fasteners Introduces PenCott Camouflage Kydex Material

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Makers of thermomolded holsters, magazine pouches and other products can now get genuine Kydex printed with genuine, approved PenCott® camouflage patterns.

Index Fasteners Thermoplastics Division is currently selling pre-shrunk sheets of .080 inch thick, 1 ft. x 2 ft. GreenZone® printed Kydex® through their website. PenCott® BadLands® and SandStorm® camouflage pattern Kydex® is in development and will also be available soon. Contact Index Fasteners Inc. for further information.

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Because we don’t lose enough tools already

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

From my friend and inspiration, Tom Fuller.