Same construction as the Honor Camo variants, same great price. Delivery details soon.
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Sneak Peek – MultiCam Combat Uniforms from LBX
Thursday, November 14th, 2013A Winning Combo – Mayflower and Velocity Systems
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
Our friends at Mayflower Research & Consulting remind us that winter is here. This is the Velocity Systems Assaulter Smock and Mayflower 24Hr Assault Pack V.2, both in Kryptek Yeti.
Integral Tactical Keeps Going and Going
Sunday, November 10th, 2013Last week I stopped by SOFEX at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. While it remains a small, annual show in the Officers Club, I was pleased to see Integral Tactical still in attendance. They have long displayed their specialized clothing and shelters at this show.
Integral Designs was purchased from former owner Evan Jones by Fellfab early this year. I realized that although Integral has been around for ages, they are not well known. Many of their designs go back 20 years or more like the MK I Mountain Tent above and the Observer Shelter seen below. Both of these shelters feature, simple, straight forward designs. Additionally, Integral Tactical offers several shelter/tarp designs manufactured from ultralightweight 30D parachute Ripstop nylon, referred to as Sil fabric.
Several of the attendees at SOFEX also expressed interest in the Wind Shirt and Pants.
They are currently in talks with TLS vendors to introduce their line to a wider audience. While Integral Tactical is based at Fellfab’s headquarters in Ontario, Canada, Fellfab has manufacturing capacity here in the US to service Berry compliance, if needed.
Operator Assault Suit from SOD Gear
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
Offered by the Italian specialty clothing manufacturer SOD Gear, the Operating Assault Suit (translated from Italian) is made from 50/50 NYCO. Granted, it’s not an optimized solution but NYCO is generally regarded as a lower coat no melt-no drip option rather than a full FR solution. But this was originally designed for an Italian customer and reflects their requirements.
It also features an elasticized neck and wrists as well as 2 chest and 2 sleeve pockets. Thee are upper and lower flat pockets on each leg. The flat construction helps mitigate snags. The waist is also elasticized with belt loops as well. Finally, the knees and elbows are reinforced with Cordura and feature removable padding.
MSM Spartan Multi-Wrap
Monday, October 28th, 2013
Made of a stretchy polyester microfiber material, the Multi-Wrap is woven in a seamless tube shape to accommodate the majority of head sizes comfortably and can be folded up quite small for storage later. This particular model sports a repeating dark brown spartan design on a Dusty Brown base . Approx 9.75″ x 21″ See the multitude of uses below.
BOSS Rugby Now Available From SKD Tactical
Thursday, October 24th, 2013The BOSS Rugby from Velocity Systems is now available now through SKD Tactical.
Wear it as a replacement for your polo for range or daily wear. Made from a 83% Nylon, 17% Spandex wicking mesh material, it breathes well and is very comfortable.
Features:
Modern rugby style collar
Two low-profile envelope pockets on the sleeves featuring Velcro patches
Highly Breathable
Enhanced wicking chemistry
Soil release treatment
Dynamic stretch and recovery
Odorexx™ Antimicrobial good for 25 washes
Short sleeve construction
Non-chafing heat seal labels
Made in USA.
Currently available in Black with additional colors coming soon. Sizes Small – 2XLarge.
Review of the Velocity Systems – BOSS Rugby
Thursday, October 24th, 2013Mayflower Research & Consulting LLC frontman Travis Rolph sent me this review of the Velocity Systems BOSS Rugby. He wore it during a Multi-day, 169 mile ultramarathon called the Grand to Grand Ultra Stage Race. My experience with the BOSS Rugby isn’t nearly as arduous except that I’ll tell you that it is my favorite shirt. I’ve worn mine once a week since receiving it, for two reasons; comfort and styling. If you’ve seen me at a trade show, I was probably wearing a BOSS Rugby. I’ve also worn it at various ranges, while camping, to meetings and just kicking around town. It hasn’t picked, pulled or pilled and still looks great. Now, check out what Travis has to say about its performance under some pretty tough conditions.
Velocity Systems BOSS Rugby shirt
(Prototype, size large, black)
Aspects evaluated:
• Fit
• Durability of material
• Durability of construction
• Performance of seams (chafing)
• Pocket usefulness/velcro
Location/Duration:
• Grand to Grand Ultra Stage Race (unsupported), 169 miles
• Northern Arizona/ Southern Utah high desert
• Hard pack and soft sand, slot canyons, mountains
• Temperature range; 17 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
• High winds, blowing sand
• Seven days living out of a rucksack
• 26-52 miles per day of strenuous activity
Observations:
The fit of the BOSS Rugby was loose but not too loose, this afforded full freedom of movement while ruck marching, running with a ruck, ascending ladders, ropes and routes requiring three points of contact and descending same. No durability issues were encountered (this shirt had been worn for normal PT and range work for three months prior to this evaluation). The high abrasion/stress areas of the shoulders, armpits, lower back and upper abdomen show no signs of wear. The flat stitch seams produced no chaffing even after being repeatedly sweated in and dried (via wind) to a white salt encrusted state. The material allowed for rapid drying during the windy conditions encountered which was appreciated when the temperature started falling quickly at sunset. The small Velcro sleeve pockets were perfect for a small weatherproof notebook/pen and sustainment fuel (gels). The Velcro exterior provided attachment for the race required country flag and race logo.
I don’t have any recommended changes; black was not the ideal color for the desert (heat/sun) but that has been addressed with the production of the tan and wolf grey variants.
What’s Next From KEEN? Why Pants, Of Course
Sunday, October 20th, 2013KEEN’s has done footwear and socks. So when the question “What’s Next?” came, the answer was naturally, “Pants.”
