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.
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
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.
5.11 Tactical has made a significant foray into the hunting world with the introduction of their new color option, Realtree Xtra. SGM Kyle E. Lamb (USA, Ret) of Viking Tactics and Robb Wiley from Non-Typical Outfitters are featured in this video which gives you a glimpse of hunting in 5.11.
Offered in limited styles including the Taclite Pro Pant as well as Taclite Pro Shirt in short and long sleeves. There is also the Rush72 Pack and two models of caps. With 5.11’s foothold in several big box hunting and fishing specialty stores, this looks to be a savvy move.
The Odin Guiding Light Jacket incorporates HellyTech Professional, a proprietary, 3-ply waterproof breathable fabric and a YKK Aquaguard waterproof zipper. The minimalist seam construction is fully seam sealed. For those of you who don’t know, Odin is the chief god in Norse mythology and, Norwegian Helly Hansen’s flagship line.
Also, since I know some of you guys will ask, those Camo shorts are also a Spring 14 Helly Hansen product.
The big story at XGO is FR stretch. They are made from a Rayon-Modacrylic-Lycra blend for compression.
Offered in Short Sleeve T, Long Sleeve T and Watch Cap.
Available in Spring 2014.
www.proXGO.com
-Laurice Graves
Laurice is a Navy Veteran who serves as Den Mother to the SSD crew and provides trade show coverage.
This is just a teaser of what’s to come from Beyond as they release the new Helios line 1 October. Helios will join the mission focused Axios line as more of an outdoor line.
This is the Rig Jacket over the Eos fleece pullover.
I’ve written about TASC and their great clothing made from proprietary bamboo fabrics several times. In fact, my favorite T-shirts are TASC Carrollton. For a long time I’ve hopes that they’d offer these in Desert Sand and finally they are available. I cannot recommend the TASC Carrollton enough. With raglan sleeves, flat seams and a comfortable, loose fit, the Carrollton has seen me through many an active day. The bamboo fibers have an inherent ability to wick moisture and is antimicrobial. Additionally, it is very breathable and comfortable against the skin. Because these properties are at the fiber level, they won’t wash out.
Below is the Hybrid Fitted Short Sleeve which integrates flow mesh panels for cooling and is more of an active wear piece.
