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Sunday, November 6th, 2011ECCO Socks
Friday, November 4th, 2011
You might well know the shoe company ECCO, but what you probably don’t know (and we didn’t either) is that they have introduced a line of performance socks utilizing drirelease, a moisture wicking material that dries 4 times faster than cotton. While there are a number of types available for a variety of applications, the Technical Socks might be just the ticket for cold weather use. In addition to padding along the bottom of the foot and the heel, the sock also incorporates shin padding which may be idea for certain applications.
Make Ready! T-shirt
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Panteao Productions has introduced a new Make Ready Short-Sleeve T-Shirt. Made from 6.1 oz Preshrunk 100% cotton, the Panteao “PP†logo is screen printed on the front of the shirt with the Make Ready with The Experts logo and graphic are on the back.
It’s available in Black, Camel, and Olive in sizes M – 2XL.
SOFEX – XGO
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011XGO unveiled their latest product at this week’s SOFEX at Ft Bragg. The Pipe is a like a neck gaiter on steroids. Made from a 7.5 ounce, four-way stretch fabric (92% Acclimate Dry Polyester and 8% Spandex) integrating Ag 47 Silver Microbial Protection, it can be worn a variety of ways.
It is important to note that while many XGO products are FR, the Pipe is not. It is however, comfortable and warm. Made in USA!
ADS Publishes a Great FREE Primer 
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
ADS has just published a new document on their website. Not only is it free, but it’s about FREE, the Army’s Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble. It is a Fire Resistant, layered clothing system, designed to protect the Soldier from the effects of flame threats while serving in adverse weather conditions down to -40 deg F.
In my opinion, FREE is a well built, well designed system. It’s only major issue, is the basis of issue. While the Army recently expanded the recipients of the system, it is still restricted to Soldiers actually assigned to operate aircraft or vehicle. This means, those who ride as passengers are not afforded the same level of protection as those operating the platform. During long transits to insertion points, whether via vehicle or aircraft, passengers are often exposed to the elements. Standard warmies including the issue ECWCS Gen III, are not FR (with the exception of the most recent Level 5 softshells). This oversight poses a danger to those passengers. I encourage the Army to expand the use of FR cold and inclement clothing systems to ALL Soldiers who operate outside the wire. They already receive FR ACUs, Army Combat Shirts and now Pants as well, so why not cold weather clothing?
But, enough of my editorializing. Head on over to the new and improved ADS website to see what FREE is all about. (I actually know that the article is pretty good, because I wrote it.)
FREE – Keeping You Warm In Spite of the Heat
Kitanica Mark I Now Available in MultiCam
Monday, October 31st, 2011Based on overwhelming demand, Kitanica’s innovative Mark I jacket is now available in the popular MultiCam pattern.
Magnum USA Introduces Improved Waterproof and Insulated Jackets
Friday, October 28th, 2011Magnum USA has introduced two improved waterproof and insulated jackets, the Sparta Jacket and Taurus Softshell. Additionally, they are available in Black and Navy which are great colors for many LE as well First Responders. Both jackets feature Tec-Proof, a thermo-active waterproof breathable fabric. Both jackets incorporate adjustable Velcro cuffs, standard front zipper closure and low-profile branding. Additionally, Magnum enlarged Velcro patches on the sleeves of the Sparta.
MiliPol in Review
Friday, October 28th, 2011Courtesy of the Polish military magazine Special Ops. Special Ops is printed bi-monthly with a circulation of nearly 10000 copies. They started in 2009 and have become Poland’s top SOF dedicated journal.
Revision Batlskin
Photo: Bartosz Szolucha
Remington Adaptive Combat Rifle
Photo: Andrzej Krugler
Brügger & Thomet MP45
Photo: Andrzej Krugler
FirstSpear Siege
Photo: Andrzej Krugler
Princeton Tec Charge
Photo: Andrzej Krugler
Sako TRG M10 Multi-Caliber Configurable Sniper Weapon
Photo: Andrzej Krugler
Inforce Weapon Mounted Light
Photo: Andrzej Krugler
Arc’teryx LEAF Alpha Jacket in MultiCam
Photo: Agnieszka Szwed
Camelbak Mil-Spec Antidote Reservoir
Photo: Agnieszka SzwedHeckler & Koch Bundeswehr G28 Designated Marksman Rifle
Photo: Agnieszka Szwedwww.special-ops.pl
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