The Parachutist High Altitude Thermal Suit from Airborne Systems does exactly what its name implies. It’s cold at high altitude and parachutists can find themselves in free fall or under canopy for long periods of time in those conditions. This suit is designed to allow a parachutists to safely free fall and then survive the cold.
Gore Military showed a prototype reversible garment. It features symmetrical performance meaning, the laminate is printed on both sides and provides full camouflage and full waterproof breathable performance no matter which side is out. Reversible shell garments have been done before, but not with a single fabric.
They’ve done this through some creative garment design that includes common pockets with dual openings and patterned seam tape. This version is the soon to be replaced UCP on one side and OCP (MultiCam) on the other. With the Army poised to select a new family of camouflage patterns, this type of garment adds a great deal of versatility is a single jacket.
It’s not Winter here yet but it’s getting there and I’ve been cold enough on the range and in the field enough to know that hand warmers like the new from 215 Gear are a welcome addition to anyone’s gear who can find themselves cold and or wet.
The outer shell of this model is a lightweight Multicam softshell Schoeller NanoSphere, laminated with a moisture wicking knit. The inner lining is a 15oz Polartec Power Stretch with smooth nylon finish. It also includes a waist strap for wearing on its own as well as a zippered pocket for chemical hand warmers.
215gearstore.com/handwarmercoldweather
Tactical Distributors announced that they will be offering a Limited Edition Arc’teryx Atom SV Hoody in MultiCam. There will only 500 of these babies available.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/limited-edition-arc-teryx-atom-sv-hoody-multicam
We’ve been writing about Klymit since the very beginning and this newest project, utilizing their Nobletek insulation draws straight from those roots.
Launched recently on Kickstarter, the Ulaar jacket features a body chambered, baffle torso for the NobleTek. Their VWT (Variable Warmth Technology) utilizes stable Argon gas as insulation. Based on conditions you fill the chambers as much as you need to stay comfortable.
the Ulaar incorporates a Low Friction 50D Polyester Shell combined with a Bamboo Charcoal Impregnated Liner as well as Welded Arm Pockets. Sized XSmall – XXXLarge, learn more at www.kickstarter.com/projects/2075028552/ulaar-jacket
if you’re in the market for a quality windshirt then you need to check out this deal from LA Police Gear on Propper Windshirts.
These were designed by Adventure Tech as part of their APCU line and manufactured by Propper. These level 4 windshirts are marked as slightly irregular but LAPG says they couldn’t find anything wrong.
At $14.99 they are offered in sizes Small – XXLarge in Alpha Green.
Mission Ready Services Inc announced today that they have acquired a 100% interest in No-Contact, LLC a research and development company focused on wearable technologies synthesizing advanced textiles with electronics and computation for personal protection and safety.
No-Contact’s technology is really cool. In January of 2010 we described it as “the stungun you wear“.
Founded by Adam Whiton, a PhD candidate from MIT, and apparel engineer Yolita Nugent, No-Contact’s proprietary technology known as Electro Muscular Disruption technology (“EMD”), was originally envisioned to protect women from sexual assault but security personnel and law enforcement officers soon realized it could also be used protect them when confronted with close-quarter assault situations. It delivers a high-voltage but low-amperage charge to deter, but not seriously injure, an attacker. They’ve worked out the kinks. It won’t affect the wearer thanks to a shock and waterproof barrier.
“We are excited to welcome Adam Whiton and Yolita Nugent to Mission Ready and feel that their expertise will be instrumental in the Company’s many research and developments projects moving forward. This acquisition furthers our Mission to offer unrivaled products and services in the global defense, security and first-responder markets,” said Rod Reum, President & CEO of Mission Ready.
No-Contact brings a great deal of expertise in integrating electronics with clothing. The implications are huge for the military and law enforcement markets as well as for consumers.
