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Varusteleka L4 Field Shirt

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

The Field Shirt is layer 4 of the Varusteleka Clothing System. Considered their Field Layer, its combines Finnish heritage with modern touches.

Features:

Sharp-looking collar and shoulder straps

Canadian buttons with proper buttonstrap stitching – they don’t come off easily!

Zippered sleeve pocket on the left sleeve

Pen pocket for three pens on the right sleeve

Place for your name tag on the chest

Place for your other patches on the left sleeve pocket

Sleeve tabs – you can button up rolled-up sleeves

Diamond gussets in the armpits for increased mobility in the shoulders

Offered in Khaki, Ranger Green, and Finnish M05 Woodland in sizes XSmall – 2XLarge with some Long lengths.

The solid colors are made from Merino Wool Cordura while the M05 version uses a 88% cotton and 12% polyamide ripstop blend.

The field shirts are sewn in Latvia by manufacturer Sia GPT.

www.varusteleka.com/en/product/varusteleka-l4-field-shirt/78563

OPEX 25 – Sneak Peek from Tomahawk Performance

Friday, June 13th, 2025

Tomahawk Performance gave us a sneak peek of their upcoming Cold Weather Combat Shirt. It combines an insulated upper with a Polartec fleece body.

FirstSpear Friday Focus: FirstSpear Logo T-Shirt in New Colorways

Friday, June 13th, 2025

The FIRSTSPEAR LOGO T-SHIRT is a comfortable and high-quality option for those who appreciate both performance and style in casual wear. Made from a super soft 60/40 blend of combed ring-spun cotton and polyester, this shirt offers a lightweight, breathable feel that’s perfect for everyday use and is now offered in two new colorways: Teal, and Storm.

Side seaming enhances the fit and structure of the shirt, giving it a more tailored look and preventing the twisting that can occur with tubular shirts. This construction detail also adds to its overall durability and helps maintain its shape wash after wash. The shirt proudly features the FirstSpear logo, making it a great way to represent the brand whether you’re at the range, in the gym, or relaxing.

Designed and screen printed in the USA, the shirt reflects FirstSpear’s commitment to American craftsmanship and quality control. Whether you’re a tactical professional, a FirstSpear enthusiast, or just looking for a solid everyday tee, this shirt delivers on comfort and style. It’s available in multiple sizes to ensure a proper fit for a wide range of body types. Perfect for layering or wearing on its own, the FirstSpear Logo T-Shirt is a reliable addition to any wardrobe.

FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train.

For more information visit First-Spear.com.

Armageddon Gear – Waterfowler’s Hat

Saturday, June 7th, 2025

Blending rugged waxed canvas with timeless grit, the Waterfowler’s Hat is built for long days, rough weather, and a touch of tradition.

armageddongear.com/product/waterfowlers-hat

RBX Tactical – Velcro Covers

Friday, June 6th, 2025

RBX Tactical thinks you deserve to have matching camouflaged Velcro on your FRACU, ACS, IHWCU, and G3 uniforms so they are offering loop covers.

These covers attach directly over the preexisting single-color Velcro hook fields on your uniform, offering a simple upgrade.

Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform Combat Shirt

Army Combat Shirt

Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform

Crye Precision G3

rbx-tactical.com/collections/shoulder-velcro

UF PRO Launches Waist/Flex Belt Designed for Enhanced Fit and Functionality

Friday, June 6th, 2025

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (05.06.2025)

UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems and a leading provider of advanced tactical clothing, has introduced the Waist/Flex Belt—a new accessory engineered to work seamlessly with the brand’s compatible pants.

Designed with end-user comfort and operational practicality in mind, the Waist/Flex Belt enhances overallfit, stability, and compatibility with holsters and over-belts.

The Waist/Flex Belt securely holds UF PRO pants in place while allowing for flexible movement and breathability in the lower back area. Its soft, flat buckle and side reinforcements make it well-suited for users who require reliable gear integration without unnecessary bulk or discomfort.

A key feature is the adjustable stiffness: users can remove the side reinforcements when flexibility is preferred or leave them in place when extra support is needed. The belt also functions as an under-belt, providing a non-intrusive foundation beneath an over-belt or load-bearing gear.

Compatible exclusively with select UF PRO pants—such as the P-40 Urban Gen.2 Pants, P-40 Blu-Flex Jeans, P-40 Ranger Shorts, Striker X Gen.2 Combat Pants, and Striker TT Combat Pants—the Waist/Flex Belt ensures a tailored fit through UF PRO’s Waist/Flex system. The design supports long-wear use and adaptability in high-mobility scenarios.

For more product details and availability, visit: ufpro.com/accessories/waist-flex-belt

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Short & Long Sleeve Field Shirts (ACM 150)

Friday, June 6th, 2025

Lightweight Wool Built to Perform, Year-Round

  • American-Sourced Wool
  • Antimicrobial & Odor-Resistant
  • Lenzing FR: Flame Resistant / No Melt-No Drip
  • Proudly Made in the USA

The ACM 150 Long Sleeve Field Shirt and Short Sleeve Field Shirt are your summer-ready solution that doesn’t compromise on performance. Lightweight and breathable, it’s designed with a blend of 55% Lenzing FR, 33% wool, and 12% nylon—giving you flame resistance, moisture-wicking, and all-day comfort even in the heat.

Whether you’re using it as a base layer or wearing it on its own, this shirt excels in hot-weather environments and transitions seamlessly across seasons.

Available in Heather Grey, Black, Charcoal, Commando, and Stone Grey. Sizes S–2XL.

Learn more at: www.first-spear.com.

Logistik Unicorp – Extreme Cold Weather Mittens

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

As an internal R&D project, Logistik Unicorp has developed an extreme cold weather mitten which combines traditional materials with new high tech features. Designed to protect the wearer to -50°C and beyond, they are worn as part of a handwear system.

I bought up with the design team at last week’s CANSEC in Ottawa. The team explained that after having evaluated numerous materials, they found that beaver pelts are the optimal material for this application. They looked at several animal hides, including seal, but nothing held up to the Arctic temperatures quite like beaver pelts. In fact, the skins add Canadian content to the system, the pelts harvested and prepared by First Nation craftsmen.

While First Nation tribes live in the far north, they concentrate on survival, avoiding raising a sweat as much as possible. A Soldier on the other hand, isn’t going to be able to avoid moving and other hard work that causes sweat. Beaver not only insulates, but it is inherently waterproof. What’s more, it is extremely comfortable meaning you can use it to warm your face and if you wipe a runny nose, the frozen mucus just slides away, with no build up.

Although the beaver is combined with a Cordura shell and synthetic insulation, the team continues to consider other sustainable materials such as salmon skin, although there are currently challenges to keeping the material supple in such extreme conditions.

According to Logitik Unicorp designers, you might yet see salmon skin integrated into future iterations if they can get the material processing down to meet the challenge.

Editors Note: First paragraph updated to remove reference to DND Operational Clothing contract and clarify that the mittens are being developed in-house.