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Notch Gear

Wednesday, September 4th, 2013

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I found out about Notch Gear from the folks at King’s Arsenal. When I first looked at the hat design it didn’t click right away. Not until I saw the photo below. And then it all made sense.

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If you have a rolled bill on your cap, you may have to tip back on your head if you are wearing glasses of any sort. But not anymore. These guys came up with an innovative solution; the notch. Or, more specifically, soft, durable notch inserts that accommodate your eyewear.

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They already offer a Kryptek Highlander cap and they are getting ready to introduce a Typhon version. They will giving one of these away once they hit 1,000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook. Check their page if you are interested.

www.notchgear.com

DRIFIRE’s NAVAIR Approved Flightsuits Available Through ADS inc

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

DRIFIRE offers a two-piece flightsuit and combat shirt that are approved for use by NAVAIR. Designed to work together, these FR, performance garments are well suited to ground as well as air operations. I think LE organizations who face flame threats should check these out.

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Like I said, these are performance FR garments. In addition to their FR properties, they are also anti-microbial and moisture wicking. As far as flight clothing go, the DRIFIRE garments fuse combat and flying features making them great options for Multi-seat aircraft such as cargo and rotary wing. Both garments are offered in Khaki as well as Sage.

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DRIFIRE FR garments are available for unit and agency orders through www.adsinc.com/drifire.

Platatac Offering Kryptek Preorders

Monday, August 19th, 2013

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For a limited time Platatac is offering Pre-orders for the Cool Under Tactical Shirt, Tac Dax Pants, NYCO Smock, Bush Hat and Tactical Hat as well as Vented Tactical Hat in Kryptek Mandrake, Highlander and Typhon.

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They’ve got a great guide on the site that explains sizing and from my experience it is just as it says.

To Pre-Order:

Email platatac@platypusoutdoors.com.au with the following informaiton:

your name
contact details
Product name
Product size
Product colour
Quantity

Platatac will contact you confirming receipt of your pre-order and then again when your items are ready. There is no requirement to pay until your garments are completed and ready for delivery.

Please allow for a manufacturing time of 90 – 120 days.

www.platatac.com/kryptek

BDS – The Grey Uniform That Almost Was

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Long before Wolf grey there was something else. In the early 1990s Army Special Operations Command experimented with a layered clothing system called Battle Dress System. Leveraging the original Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) it featured a Capilene Next to Skin layer, Fleece mid-layers including a bib and jacket, a Gore-Tex undergarment and an outer layer called the SOF BDU. The underlayers became the Lightweight Environmental Protection (LEP) component of SPEAR. It was quite popular with those that used it offering material and design improvements over ECWCS which was just beginning to see widespread fielding.

The SOF BDU was a solid grey combat jacket and trouser. These were essentially over garments that were intended to be worn as an outerlayer, over any combination of the other components depending on the weather. The material was new and consisted on Nylon, Cotton and Kevlar for increased abrasion resistance. The design of the jacket was unlike anything else in the inventory with large Napoleon pockets on the chest and a hood that could be stored in the collar. It also boasted pit zips for ventilation, a rank tab on the chest and pockets mounted on the sleeves. The pants were quite similar to the M1950 field trouser and incorporated thigh tapes designed to help stabilize the load in the cargo pockets. They also added a zippered lower leg opening in order facilitate donning and doffing.

Today, when readers learn about BDS and the Charcoal colored Gore-Tex undergarment they are surprised that it wasn’t the outer most layer but beginning in the mid-80s there were lightweight 3-layer undergarments available commercially. This was before ECWCS or other camouflage shells were commonly available. The Gore undergarments were used by a variety of troops and worn under their BDUs in order to maintain camouflage. It also gave them a lightweight waterproof breathable layer.

With its solid grey color the item was rejected. Primarily due to institutional prejudice. When LEP was adopted finally adopted later in the decade, it was without the SOF BDU.

PenCott Camouflage Pathfinder BDU Now Available From Hyde Definition

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Back in April we gave you a preview of Hyde Definition’s Pathfinder BDU. Now, they’re available. These are Berry compliant garments made in small runs, but they are unique in both camouflage pattern and layout.

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Limited quantities of the made-in-the-USA Pathfinder BDU are available now directly from Hyde Definition Ltd with free shipping to addresses in the US.

Hyde Definition developed the “Pathfinder BDU” to fulfil numerous requests for a US-made lightweight tactical uniform in PenCott camouflage pattern 50/50 NyCo fabric.

Named in honor of the elite “first in” paratroops of WWII, the Hyde Definition Pathfinder BDU is based on the ACU chassis and follows the standard US Army ACU sizing and fit chart. However, the Pathfinder BDU takes the familiar ACU platform to a whole new level. It features stylistic nods to the US paratroopers’ classic M-42 Jump Suit, the ground-breaking special operations RAID BDU, as well as other modern innovations and improvements.

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KEY FEATURES – TROUSERS:
Large, non-pleated, bellowed, cargo pockets with button-down flaps Zippers on leading-edge of cargo pockets enable access when seated or kneeling Knee patches that will accept US Army or commercial internal knee pads Bellowed calf pockets with button-down flaps Rear of the waist is slightly higher than the front to prevent sagging Button-closed waist also features an internal draw-string Hip and rear pockets are of a horizontal slash type Rear pockets serve as an integral dump-pouch.

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KEY FEATURES – JACKET:
Chest pockets are angled outboard and are sealed with hook-and-loop tape The collar does not utilize a hook-and-loop tab and can be worn up or down The front closes with a zipper and a flap secured with hook-and-loop tape Bi-swing back for increased comfort and range-of-motion Sizeable bicep pockets feature a zippered opening on the leading edge Chem-light / pen holder pockets located behind bicep pockets Cuffs are fastened with hook-and-loop tape Body of the jacket is cut straight for a more streamlined fit than the ACU.

To place an order, contact Hyde Definition at sales@hydedefinition.com Individual, group and/or dealer pre-orders for a further production run in the autumn can also be taken.

For further information and for available sizes, visit www.hydedefinition.com/bdu.html.

Kitanica – Brush Pants Now Available In Black

Saturday, August 10th, 2013

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Kitanica Brush Pants are now available in black. Manufactured from 100% Cotton Duck, these will fit in just as well at the range as they do in town or on the farm. With bartacked seams and reinforced seat, they feature 2 hip pockets, 2 rear pockets and a knife/accessory pocket on the right leg. Pay attention to the take up tabs and sizing, you may want to go down a size if you are in between.

www.kitanica.net/brushpants/

Adventure Underwear – Travel Briefs

Monday, August 5th, 2013

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Ok, so it’s another pair of Merino underwear, and granted, these are made from Australian Merino wool rather than the New Zealand variety, but that isn’t what’s really interesting about these. It’s the two pockets that make these stand out. The first, the quick access pocket, is large enough to store money, credit cards, and other small items you’d need quick access to. The larger pocket is made from 100% recyclable new age polyethylene and is certified waterproof up to 200ft deep by Scuba Schools International.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/827692278/adventure-underwear-protect-your-goods

USAF No Melt No Drip Next-to-Skin Approved Products List

Monday, August 5th, 2013

Here is the latest edition of the US Air Force’s No Melt No Drip Next-to-Skin Approved Products List, AFD-130726-053, published by the Air Force Uniform Office. There are a variety of companies and their poducts on the list.

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Download AFD-130726-053 here.