During last week’s Warrior West we were introduced to Klim Tactical and their new Vigilant FR motorcyclist suit. In this short video, Peter Jensen offers a short introduction to the brand.
There was a lot of new kit at Warrior West but this is certainly something that stuck out.
UF PRO recently put out a teaser video for their upcoming Striker XT BDU. Pre-order starts on April 30th, 2014, with the official release starting in May.
You may be familiar with Klim (pronounced climb), manufacturers of motorcycle wear. What you may not know is that they just launched a tactical line of clothing designed specifically for military motorcycle riders.
One of the Polaris family of companies, they have introduced an anorak style jacket and trouser. Manufactured from An FR Gore-tex fabric, all of the pulls and findings are also FR. It also integrates Super Fabric in high wear areas.
This thing is packed with features. For instance, it features full pit zips along with a full frontal opening zipper as well as a front zip for ventilation. It’s sized to fit over all of your kit and there added a flap on the front that can be opened so that you can access chest mounted magazines.
Sleeve pockets are inset on the upper arm and a windowed forearm pocket can be used for maps and GRGs. The lower sleeves can also be removed via zipper.
The back has a feature I’ve never seen. Since it’s worn over equipment the rear has an expandable flap that will accommodate back mounted gear on a vest.
Over the past year, Combat Flipflops partnered with a woman owned factory in Kabul to produce their sarongs. They’re in the process of migrating over to shemaghs for domestic companies. For each piece made, CFF contributes towards the Aid Afghanistan for Education program, putting a girl in school for a day.
They have a variety of patterns and colors available for the base material, and even made up an SSD sample to demonstrate their capabilities.
Hot Shots has partnered with Dead Legacy Clothing to offer exclusive t-shirts featuring the best Hot Shots images over the last three years. The first shirt launched is the ‘Daisy’, featuring Hot Shots Girl Daisy Watts.
Additionally, £10 (~$16) from the sale of each shirt will be donated directly to Help for Heroes which is pretty awesome!
www.deadlegacy.com/shop/1322/t-shirts/daisy
Partnering with camouflage supplier Kryptek®, SJK Tactical Hunting Gear introduces a complete line of hunt-specific packs and tree stand cloaks
BOULDER, COLO. (For Immediate Release) – After 57 years designing and developing outdoor gear for outdoor enthusiasts, Slumberjack is evolving, changing names, and setting its sights on the tactical hunting market. Launching for 2014, the new SJK Tactical Hunting Gear brand will offer a complete line of Kryptek® camouflage packs and tree stand bags designed specifically to give hunters a tactical edge on any hunt.
SJK Tactical Hunting Gear’s new for fall 2014 line appeals to an emerging market of tactical hunters, introducing cutting edge features and functionality into every product. Lightweight materials, durable construction, cutting edge Kryptek® camouflage, and an extensive amount of input from our professional hunting guide partners at Outback Outdoors, combine to create some of the most advanced equipment available.
“The hunting community is rapidly evolving, moving towards a more tactical approach to their outdoor experience, and we are leaders in this trend, addressing the needs of the emerging market with cutting edge equipment,” said Russell Rowell, Vice President of SJK Tactical Hunting Gear. “Our shift from Slumberjack to SJK Tactical Hunting meets the needs of the new tactical hunting customer with products that feature materials and technology designed specifically for the modern hunter.”
The SJK Tactical Hunting line includes five new tactical packs, ranging in size from the essentials-only Flush 750 waist pack up to the fully-featured Bounty 4500. The Bounty is a 74-liter pack featuring an expandable/detachable load-carry system that allows a game bag or other gear to be carried close to the body for better load support, a detachable day pack with organizational pockets for quick trips away from camp, and a built-in rifle shooting platform to help stabilize the shot. Remove the entire pack bag and use the frame separately to create a highly versatile carry platform for larger loads.
Designed to offer protection from the elements and the freedom to stay mobile on the hunt or around camp, the SJK Thermal Cloak tree stand bag provides all-day warmth and comfort for cold, wet, stoic hours on the hunt. Tactical hood features keep your peripheral vision and hearing sharp so you can see and hear approaching game. Quiet, weather-ready fabrics repel wind, rain, and snow while 160g of synthetic insulation helps keep you warm all day. The foot of the bag is long enough to cover boots yet open, allowing you to feel the edges of your tree stand to ensure proper footing. Large, self-sealing (via magnets) arm ports allow you to silently move into bow or rifle shooting position.
www.slumberjack.com/tacticalhuntinggear
As we previously announced, 5.11 Tactical has brought back the Tactical Duty Kilt. The 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt is made from 5.11’s Taclite poly/cotton ripstop fabric, treated with Teflon for stain and soil resistance. It features front slant pockets with reinforced edges, and side cargo pockets designed to hold 2 30-round AR magazines or 3 pistol magazines (1 pocket of each type); the cargo pockets can be switched from one side to the other.
The belt loops are sized to accommodate up to 1.75″ belts, and the front belt loop includes a badge holder. D-rings allows for the attachment of a sporran.
Available in the following colors: Khaki, Coyote, TDU Green, Tundra, Charcoal, Dark Navy, Black, MultiCam, and Realtree Xtra and in sizes 28-54.
$10 from every kilt sold will be donated to FBINAA and We Salute You Veterans.
www.511tactical.com/tactical-duty-kilt-134360
I’ve visited the Beyond Acropolis, and I can tell you it is a truly excellent facility filled with an exciting group of creative individuals who have come together to forge a new team. This new facility was designed specifically to work hand-in-hand with the team to realize Beyond’s design process.
If you are interested in visiting the Acropolis yourself, their doors are open for an in-person tour of their manufacturing, design, and brand process. Their address and hours of operation are:
6363 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108-3437
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
