Helikon-Tex transitioned from a strictly surplus business to making their own clothing when the demand for the M-65 Field Jacket outpaced their access to surplus versions.
At SHOT Show 20, they showed a prototype of a new version called the Covert M-65 which will hit the market this summer. Made of DuraCanvas, it features a more modern look, including shoulder caps to deal with packstrap wear, new pocket flaps, a breakaway zipper, and several new pockets including 30 round magazine pockets at the rear and internal hidden pockets.
The Contractor MC Pant is based on Viktos‘ Contractor AF Pant and feature zippered, low profile cargo pockets. Offered in MultiCam and MultiCam Black NYCO, sizing is 28-46 in 30, 32 and 34″ Lengths.
Once a year Kitanica manufactures a run of their Mountain Shorts.
Features:
• Fabric: 50/50 NYCO Ripstop
• Cinching Over-the-Knee Design
• 10 Pockets Total
• Hip Pockets w/ Knife Clip Reinforcement
• 2 Left Lap Pockets w/ Velcro® Closures
• Double Pen Tubes
• Right Lap Pocket w/ Velcro® Closures
• Left side Mag/Knife/FLASH pocket
w/ Adjustable Strap
• Right Side Cargo Pocket
• Dual Rear Expandable Dump Pockets
• Reinforced Seat and Knee Cuffs
• Right Side Knife Pocket
• Left Side MOLLE
• 7 Heavy Duty Belt Loops
• MADE IN THE USA
They are offered in Khaki and MultiCam Black, sizes 30-56 in even waist sizes.
Just like every year in the past we begin with Crye Precision. The most new thing in the Booth is G4 Hot Weather clothing.
With an ensemble that consists of Field Shirt and Pants as well as Combat Shirt and Pants, the G4 Hot Weather is made from a combination of Polartec Power Dry mesh jersey with X-static anti-microbial fibers as well as two weights of Apocalypse fabric with the heavier weight for high wear areas on the Field Pant and Apocalypse and VTX Ripstop at high wear areas on the Combat Pant. Additionally, the Field Pant incorporates a gaiter at the bottom hem.
These will be offered in MultiCam and Ranger Green, sizes XS-3X, Short – XLong.
With the Combat Shirt, the design was kept as close to a base layer t-shirt as possible. You’ll definitely note the exposed buttons on pockets rather than the low profile Velcro fasteners. This is because in a jungle environment Velcro just doesn’t work as well due to being constantly wet and picking up errant material.
Next up is G4 Combat and Field apparel in new colors Khaki, Ranger Green and Black. Same new cut and VTX ripstop fabric, just additional colors.
We’ll wrap up with the LRB (Load Rated Belt), LRB Leg Loops and ASR (Adjustable Safety Restraint) Lanyard. These were developed for a USSOCOM requirement.
The LRB is rated to 15kN and offered in sizes S-XL in MultiCam, Coyote, Ranger Green and Black. Combined with the Leg Loops it forms a EN-12277 Compliant Climbing Harness. The ASR Lanyard is rated to 15 kN and adjustable from 18″-30″.
The Leg Loops are offered in SM/MD and L/XL in Coyote and Black and the ASR Lanyard is one-size in Coyote or Black.
Women owned Kadri Clothing exhibited their new Valkyrie Field Pant which are designed to fit women. The pants offer 11 pockets And are made from a DWR finished nylon/spandex blend with overbuilt construction for durability. Designed with a mid-rise waist, the Field Pant features two waist gussets as well as an extended crotch gusset to allow for the perfect amount of stretch and enhanced range of motion when on the move. Belt loops accommodate up to a 2” riggers belt and include two front cross-design loops to secure clip on accessories like a carabiner.
They rely on a revolutionary sizing system. The Waist-Hip Variation Representation, or WHVR, Matrix sizing system uses waist, hip and inseam measurements to find a customizable fit.
You’ll note that Arc’teryx LEAF has updated their website for 2020 and you’ll be able to check out the full line of new products for 2020, like Cold WX LT Gen 2. But today, we’re going to concentrate to the biggest news of the year, the Combat SV.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Combat SV is a new pocket configuration. This is the way forward for Arc’teryx LEAF and any new Combat clothing or updates to existing models will incorporates this layout.
Features:
• Adjustable Waist (c.2”) – allowing for waist sizing exibility
• Enhanced Belt Loops – allowing for the use of the LEAF Rigger’s Harness system
• Retention Loops (sewn into the waistline) – allowing for the tying off of mission essential items
• Reinforced Knees & Gusseted Crotch – allowing for increased durability and enhancing end-user mobility
• Hand Pockets (w/internal folding knife pocket) – allowing for the secure carriage of a standard folding knife
• Seat Pockets – allowing for optional/extra elongated item storage
• Thigh Pockets – allowing for convenient pocket accessibility when worn with PPE and/or mounted in vehicle platforms
• Daisy Chain Hard Points (in cargo pockets) – allowing for the tying off of mission essential equipment
• Draw Cord Ankle Cuff Closure (w/vertical retention tunnel for adjustment end) – allowing for pants to be worn tightly with boots (retention tunnel mitigates snags and hang ups)
• Internal Knee Cap Pockets – allowing for the integration of inclusive removable soft knee pads or fully compatible (separately purchased) LEAF Combat Knee Caps (MPN 24873)
Materials and sizing
Manufactured from TWEAVE Durastretch 520E, these are durable but not stifling. They are going to put up with a lot of abuse. However, you won’t be comfortable wearing them in the heat of summer, particularly if it’s humid.
Only available in MultiCam.
These are made in El Salvador meaning they are TAA compliant.
Shirt sizes Small – XXLarge and Pants Small – XXLarge and Tall in Medium-XXLarge.
