We’ve been writing about Kitanica for over 10 years and we still live their dedication to innovation and American manufacturing. So when Chris Cronin told us they had added side zips to their Mk VI jacket, we told him we were going to pass the word.
Yep, it’s expensive, but you’re buying American craftsmanship.
FirstSpear’s all new winter weight Stratton Flannels have arrived early in three new great looking colors. 100% American made in the same cut as the 4oz we saw last month in a much heavier 9oz weight. Premium construction with oversized breast pockets, exterior hang loop, and two button closure on forearm and cuff. Machine washable and oversized to accommodate 3% shrinkage after a few cycles in the wash. The Stratton Flannel is an oversized design, step down one size from your normal t-shirt size for a standard fit.
Made in America – Now Shipping
www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/stratton-flannel
This year’s layer-slayer sports updated buttons & trims. Still in our beloved Soft Brushed Cotton Stretch now in our new 3-color plaids & heather solids.
Made from a mid-weight brushed cotton “stretch” woven to deliver comfort and warmth, our TD Tombstone Flannel is a semi-fitted button-down shirt featuring a number of important details specifically tailored towards our customer. For TD’s “fast draw” access, we replaced the front 2 bottom buttons with low-profile, plastic snaps that will allow the wearer to access their concealed weapon faster and help reduce the chance of getting hung up on the shirt hem. There are 2 large chest pockets, with the right side sporting a handy sunglasses loop. Small branding hits on the front pocket and back neck add that extra attention to detail. Our Tombstone Flannel’s standard fit is tailored to drape naturally over the waistline, helping to conceal your firearm and extra mags. As always, we strive to give the customer value and quality in all TD products.
Features:
-Soft Brushed Cotton Stretch Flannel
-Quick Draw Snaps allow easy CCW access
-2 Button Down Chest Pockets
-Sunglass Loop
-Dual Button cuffs
-Athletic Fit
In December ThruDark will open pre-orders for their new Scout Smock.
Made from a 3-layer-ripstop waterproof laminate, it features Polartec fleece lining, Laser cut mouth veil and Fur trim hood.
This Friday we are taking a look at another extremely popular garment from the FirstSpear American Wool line up. We are still looking at the lightest weight FS wool package ACM BASE-100, this time on the Hooded Field Shirt. Generously cut with an oversized hood with absolutely no hardware makes for an incredibly comfortable and highly functional base layer or perfect stand alone top when temperatures are fluctuating.
Get all the natural performance characteristics of merino wool in a stylish comfortable and light weight package. Available now in Sand, Charcoal, Heather Grey, Commando, and Black. FirstSpear American Wool is 100% Berry Compliant.
www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/american-merino-wool/hooded-field-shirt
KCRF…The Echo Niner – Tiger Stripe Softshell edition.
If you see this photo and say to yourself, “I’ve got to get that Tigerstripe thing into my life.” Then this post is for you. My friend Ted Tae sent me this photo and reminded me that the Tigerstripe Softshell is available.
This John Wayne pattern Softshell is made in Korea and features two zippered handwarmer pockets, zippered chest pocket and sleeve Velcro.
Get yours at store.eniner.com/echo-niner-tiger-stripe-softshell.
The Prometheus Design Werx releases their best selling Raider Field Pant design in a new, rugged, 9oz, 100% cotton, herringbone twill fabric.
This pant design was inspired by the vintage USMC Dungaree and reimagined as it would be made today with a modern fit and updated functionality. Featuring ample pockets for today’s EDC items, work-wear type hand pockets clear tool and pack belts, double reinforced seat and knees, a diamond gusset for freedom of movement, no-loss slotted buttons, no-twist, custom made delta ring clip points, all in a clean, streamlined, straight leg silhouette and regular fit. The durable, 9oz HBT fabric is custom milled and closely follows the original vintage dungaree fabric. Built in the USA.
The Prometheus Design Werx Raider Field pant 100 HBT is available in Vintage Fatigue Green, All Terrain Brown, and Motor Pool Gray.
The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:
“When we set out to create this non-cargo pocket type field pant we immediately thought of the classic WWII era USMC Dungaree. This was a design that was totally dialed towards utility, durability, and field use. It was an obvious and great place to start. We built the fit around a modern regular straight leg silhouette that supersedes flighty trends and ridiculous cuts, which can be either too baggy or too damn skinny. While we began this style pant using MILSPEC 5050 NYCO, we always wanted to return to the original ‘HBT’ material as originally used. We finally found a suitable mill to source this 100% cotton herringbone twill and were able to use that in this design. ‘HBT’ is a distinct and durable fabric that can actually trace its roots to the days of the Roman Empire. In more ‘modern’ times, cotton HBT is best known in classic American work-wear and the vintage US Military dungarees and fatigues. Our pant style even takes its namesake and is in honor of the Marine Raiders from WWII. Everything about this pant is taken from the ‘best of’ in classic work and military wear but with our signature design and functional details for today’s modern user. Whether mending fences on your property, an autumn hike, tinkering on your rig in the workshop, to a night out exploring food trucks, the Raider Field Pant 100HBT has got you covered this year and into the next.”
The Raider Field Pant 100HBT will be available for purchase on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 12:00pm PT via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.
Quantico Tactical showed us a product that is in high demand. Manufacturer G-Tech specializes in heated clothing and likewise, their waist mounted hand warmer is powered. It’s been used commercially by the NFL, CFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and major sporting events such as the 2016, 2018 and 2020 Ryder Cup. Now, they’ve updated the materials and paint job to offer a Berry compliant version.
There are many hand warmer out there, but this one has a heated bar running through the middle that you grab onto.
It features three power settings: Low, Medium and High which offers 6, 4 and 2 hours of heat respectively. But you don’t have to have it going all of the time, plus it’s fleece lined, extending the operational use.
Currently offered in Black, Coyote and MultiCam.
