In January, 2014 Cobian will release a special, Craig “Sawman” Sawyer sandal model.
Features:
Lifetime warranty
Portion of proceeds to Operation Hawkeye
Draino soles
Color “Sawman” sniper image on sole with signature and bio
American flags on straps
SEAL trident inside straps
“Hero” series logo
Soles moldes in camo pattern
Kevlar construction
Available Jan 2014, or sooner, at the following outlets: Bass Pro Shops, Dillards, Ron Jon, Flip Flop Shops, and more!
Due to demand, Beyond is running their L9 garments in old school Woodlamd Camo. Since demand is high, we’d suggest getting your order in now.
The Beyond L9 is the same combat uniform issued to USSOCOM. For background on this garment, read up on Beyond in our archives.
Beyond’s newest midweight insulator, the Axios Alpha Jacket. I checked it out at OR and I am looking forward to this jacket.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DRIFIRE FR garments are available for unit and agency orders through www.adsinc.com/drifire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
