I got a kick out of the Five-O Covert Shirt the first time I saw it. The print looks like pineapples from a ways off but as you get closer, you realize they’re actually pineapple grenades.
Intended for CCW wear, it incorporates 5.11’s chest pockets as well as breakaway snaps and their RAPIDraw placket.
Offered in Black, White, Pearl (shown) and Spartan, sizes Small – XXLarge.
www.511tactical.com/five-o-covert-shirt
Before any of our tactical fashion police readers say anything, yes, in the end, the Stand Your Ground Jean from Tactical Distributors is lifestyle clothing. They’ve made them very friendly for those who concealed carry. It’s okay that there’s a little bit of MultiCam in the corner of the pocket. And yes, they’ll sell, even if you din’t buy a pair.
Tactical Distributirs started by looking at a lot of fabrics and chose a 13oz super stretch denim fabric that gives the user mobility. Then, they designed the pants around the fabric, offerimg 10 pockets around the jean in key positions for both right and left handed shooters. All of the pockets are set up for either blades, tools, pistol mags or AR-15 30 round mags. Simple design elements like 2” wide belt loops to accommodate most CCW belts or riggers belts. Seam hidden back pockets for AR magazines. 2 ply front hand pocket so you don’t get your ring or watch hung up on your folding knife.
Offered in Dark Denim with MultiCam accents, sizes 30-40 waist with 30 and 32 lengths.
This summer has been a scorcher here in Hampton Roads so anytime I see a sun hat while doing research (aka web surfing) I check it out. This one is from Greek brand Pentagon. They make a lot of 5.11-style clothing and I only learned about them during IWA this year as they are not well known here in the US. However, I do know you can find some of their stuff on Amazon.
What I find interesting about this hat is that they’ve laser cut ventilation into the sides of the hat and incorprated a neck shade in a wide brimmed hat. That’s some pretty serious business and between the material and design they promise SPF 50. UV damage to skin is serious business boys and girls. Protect your skin while you’re young. Offered in Coyote, Tan and Grey.
Fortress Clothing’s Hybrid Hoodie was born of a simple idea: take the ‘best’ features of a jacket and hoodie and merge them together. To this end, they created a garment that is comfortable across a ~70 degree temperature range, and is wind resistant, retains body heat, and evacuates moisture.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/2137037834/the-worlds-best-hybrid-hoodie
For this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear is announcing a pre-order on the new Ranger Green Wind Cheater. The new Ranger Green Wind Cheaters will ship out next Friday.
Additionally, Manatee Grey Wind Cheaters are back in stock.
The Wind Cheater is a durable yet breathable lightweight shell made with Duro Ambush with DWR treatment, which provides protection from light precipitation. The Wind Cheater also compresses well for storage, and is flexible, with a longer tail that will keep the wearer’s lower back and seat covered.
The Wind Cheater sports a number of features that benefit the overall functionality of the shell. The articulated hood is sized to fit over a helmet, and includes rear bungee retention, which allows the wearer to adjust it to their optimal size. Both sleeves feature zippered bicep pockets, FS’ low-profile Velcro attachment panels, and adjustable cuffs. Pit zips on either side of the Wind Cheater offer improved airflow and ventilation at the user’s discretion. The Wind Cheater also has two large-sized zippered torso pockets.
www.first-spear.com – Wind Cheater
American Marauder has introduced a new ‘Khaki Tiger’ ballcap.
No logos. No embroidery. Their ‘Khaki Tiger’ hat features all cotton ripstop fabric meticulously sewn without a top button. It also includes a 1″ x 1″ velcro spot on the back for our glow in the dark ‘cat eye patch’ if you want one. Also has the standard 3″ x 2″ velcro color-matching on the front.
100% Rip Stop Cotton
No top button / sewn eyelets
6 Panel soft crown
Adjustable velcro sizing strap
Pre-curved bill
Spot Clean / Hand Wash
www.americanmarauder.com/products/khaki-tiger-hat
The Arc’teryx LEAF xFunctional Pant AR sold out here in the States, so Tactical Distributors combed the globe for more and found a supply in Europe. Made from a 50/50 Nylon-Cotton blend, these Cross Functional pants are as much at home on the range as on the street.
Features:
-Reinforced belt loops accommodate heavy duty belts and carried loads (such as a concealed weapon and mags)
-Embedded sweat band at waist mitigates friction and enhances comfort
-Internal hand pockets have folding knife/tool storage, as well as media ports for the internal routing of comms
-External hand pockets have secure small item compartmentalization
-Two external seat pockets
-Two external drop pockets for smart phones
-Two retention loops integrated into the waistline
Remember, these are generously cut and you need to go down at least one waist size. In Greenstone or Terra, waist 32-38 and lengths 32 and 35.
There is but a limited stock left, so order now if you want to get a pair.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/xfunctional-pant-ar
