Intelligent Armour has added Kryptek Highlander camouflage as a color option for their range of lightweight 1″ belts. IA belts are made in the UK to full military specification and many models incorporate AustriAlpin Cobra Buckles.
Look for Kryptek Typhon, later this week.
www.body-armour-protection.co.uk/lightweight-combat-belt-cobra-buckle
SGT Shawn Michael Farrell was part of A-CO 1-32, 3rd BCT, 10th Mountain Division. On April 28th 2014 he was part of a team that got ambushed from multiple positions. Supporting a U.S. Army Special Forces ODA he manned a mk47 grenade launcher. Two hours into the TIC he had gone through most of the cans of ammo, his truck was shot to hell, and the MK47 went down. He quickly pulled out a SAW and exposed himself over the chicken plate to engage multiple advancing enemy combatants. He was struck by a rifle round through his arm and into his chest, but his last words to the team were “I got him”.
Developed at the request of the Special Forces Soldiers who were involved in the fight, this shirt honor’s SGT Shawn Michael Farrell actions on April 28th, 2014. The shirt features SGT Shan Farrell’s initials “SMF” along with the date he was KIA. On the back, the Gold Star signifying a combat loss, a scroll with his last quote, and the combat goat head for his service supporting 3rd Special Forces Group.
The shirt will be available for 10 days only. After this period, Art 15 will tally up the sales of the shirt and write a check to Shawn’s wife, Allison Farrell, to place into the scholarship fund she has set up in his name.
The expected ship date of the shirt is around June 2nd, 2014.
www.article15clothing.com/sgt-shawn-michael-farrell-memorial-shirt
Kitanica has announced that their Gen2 Pants are now available with 34″ regular and 37″ long inseams in Khaki.
The Kitanica Gen2 Pant is constructed from 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric. The knee features insert sleeves, and 500D Cordura articulated reinforcement. The Gen2 Pant features 13 separate pockets throughout including multitool and magazine pockets, cargo pockets, rear dump pockets, and calf pockets. Left-side PALS webbing allows for the attachment of additional pouches.
Made in the USA.
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Innovator of Tactical Gear Supports Foundation that Gives Healing, Hope and Opportunity to Families of Fallen or Disabled Soldiers
MODESTO, Calif. May 22, 2014 — 5.11 Tactical®, the global innovator of tactical gear, is acknowledging Memorial Day 2014 by launching a Folds of Honor collection of pants, jackets, t-shirts, bags, a flashlight and knife that all feature the non-profit organization’s logo. Created in partnership with Folds of Honor, 5.11 Tactical will proudly donate a portion of the apparel’s proceeds to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which is committed to ensuring no family is left behind in the fight to preserve American freedom. Through scholarships and other assistance, the Foundation provides support and opportunity to spouses and children of fallen or disabled soldiers.
The Folds of Honor collection includes a selection of 5.11 Tactical’s best-selling products in black and the company’s new color option, Storm Grey. The 17-piece collection also features a brand new graphic t-shirt, custom-designed by 5.11 Tactical for Folds of Honor.
“We’re proud to partner with 5.11 Tactical, a company that prides itself on superior products designed for those who serve our nation,” said Major Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor founder. “It’s exciting to collaborate on a Folds of Honor collection that consumers can not only enjoy, but also feel good about, knowing their purchase ensures that a military family receives the financial support they need to realize their educational dreams.”
“The 5.11 Tactical team is excited to partner with Folds of Honor Foundation in supporting the mission of supporting the families of fallen and disabled service members,” said Tom Davin, chief executive officer at 5.11 Tactical. “Major Dan Rooney and the team at Folds of Honor Foundation inspire us to follow their lead in serving those who have sacrificed for our nation.”
Those interested in 5.11 Tactical’s Folds of Honor collection should visit 511tactical.com/folds-of-honor, or join the online conversation by mentioning @FoldsofHonor and @511Tactical in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts.
UK-based Armadillo Merino specializes in next-to-skin, head-to-toe Merino Wool garments with NZ sourced wool and innovative designs.
The advantages of Merino wool are myriad including No Melt, No Drip, inherent anti-microbial which eliminates smelly wool, no spark for those in gaseous environments such as taking down clandestine drug labs or aircraft, and UV protection. It offers the same qualities you seek from synthetic performance garments, but naturally. Most of all, Merino offers comfort. These aren’t your grandad’s itchy wool drawers. Merino is comfortable against the skin, summer or winter.
Because Armadillo specializes in next-to-skin garments, they do a great job of offering designs that are comfortable. For example, there are no tags in the neck and their raglan sleeves keep seams off the tops of shoulders. Speaking of seams, they are all flat and they offer single panel from wrist to hip with no armpit seams. Additionally, they offer several weights of sock and headwear. The lightest, summer weight, garment is 140 grams per sq meter and the heaviest is a modest 190 grams per sq meter which is perfect for winter use.
XGO has introduced Grey shades in both their moisture wicking (Nickel) and FR (Charcoal) lines.
SilencerCo has partnered with Operation Supply Drop to benefit “8-Bit Salute”, a charitable event which aims to send gaming-themed care packages to combat deployed and injured troops. SilencerCo will be selling 5 t-shirts with designs reminiscent of old-school Nintendo games, all outfitted with the various suppressors in their product line, with part of the proceeds of every shirt sold going to charity.
The first shirt in the series, the Game Over – Saker 762 tee, is currently available. The 4 remaining designs will be released over the next four weeks, with a new design available every week.
www.store.silencerco.com/collections/merchandise
Tru-Spec’s 24-7 Series Quick-Dry Contractor Cap is made from 100% quick-dry moisture wicking polyester with mechanical stretch and anti-microbial properties and 50+ certified UV protection. Laser-cut holes throughout the shell fabric adds breathability. Adjustable for one-size-fits-most, and loop faced for attaching patches.
Available in Black, Khaki, Olive Drab, and MultiCam.
