The long anticipated companion to the Talos combat pant from Arc’teryx LEAF is finally available through Tactical Distributors. Manufactured from 50/50 NYCO sleeves and collar paired with a Cyberknit torso, the Talos Halfshell top is a nop melt no drip garment. It features inset bicep pockets, a mandarin collar and a torso designed to be tucked in.
Act now and get 10% off when you purchase the top and pants together.
I kid you not, the company that makes rainsuits for the Italian Army is named Lovers s.r.l. Actually, they make pretty much all of the issue combat clothing for Italian forces, except for SOF and have been since 1982. For rainsuits, they use the GE fabric formerly known as eVent. The contract for rainsuits is now in its fourth year Lovers has already supplied 210,000 sets to the Army and will deliver another 57,600 sets as part of this latest contract.
GE will deliver PTFE for lamination to camouflaged face fabric by Tessitura Majocchi s.r.l. which will then be turned into uniforms by Lovers.
“GE is a leader in innovation and technology. We’re pleased to use our expertise to create dependable, protective garments for the Italian Army supporting Lovers and Majocchi,†said Glenn Crowther, product line leader for performance fabrics at GE.
GE materials are also used in foul weather clothing for the US and Korean militaries.
I’ve had one for two weeks and it’s a great, simple belt. Some of the best things are simply built. Oftentimes you will get a webbing belt with a new pair of hiking pants but generally the buckles leave much to be desired by either being too bulky or slipping. The Khyber belt has neither of these shortfalls. The buckle is fashioned from a Tan ITW Waterbury G-hook paired with 1″ coyote mil-spec webbing to fashion the belt. The running end of the belt is secured in place by a ladderloc and to be sure it won’t slip, the webbing is doubled back. It isn’t going anywhere.
Designed for waists 25″ to 50″, additional sizes are available by special order. As the belt is only 1″ wide I do not suggest it for weapons carrying. AO is planning a 1.5″ belt and has unveiled a limited run Titanium buckle of a new design but single layer webbing just isn’t stiff enough for the task. Having said that, this new model will a welcome addition to the line.
AO makes three great points about the Khyber belt:
-The hook is super easy to get on and off but is secure
-The light weight and thin profile makes it great for hiking pants and shorts under pack belts
-The price; they are $12
Yesterday, we released the first of the new American Heritage T-shirts, a cooperative project between Tactical Distributors and Soldier Systems Daily. You can win your own by participating in TD’s giveaway.
To enter, like this post on Facebook. TD will be giving away two shirts on Monday.
For quite some time we have had readers asking us if we were ever going to offer T-shirts with our logo. As you’ve probably surmised by now we are more about substance than symbolism. I spent over 20 years in the military and have a whole drawer full of T-shirts and I get to see the SSD logo every time I open the website. For me, a T-shirt is going to have to be unique.
Three years ago, Mil Spec Monkey designed the the SSD logo for us. It symbolizes the individual warrior with a marriage of the traditional Davinci’s Vitruvian Man representing how art and science combine to outfit the Soldier blended with a 1960s futuristic feel in the form of the Olympic Sports Pictogrammes which allude to the athletic facet of the Warrior. While it holds the rugged individual as its core with a nod to the past and a look to the future, it doesn’t represent everything we hold dear at SSD. After much consideration we thought it would be most appropriate to celebrate America and what she stands for. After all, none of this would be possible without American democracy and access to a free and open market. What better way to illustrate our beliefs than to commemorate some of our Nation’s earliest iconography? And with this notion the concept of the American Heritage series was born.
We went to Tactical Distributor to discuss the idea and their excellent creative team helped us turn our vision into reality. The “Join or Die” woodcut is the first in a series of designs. Two more will follow and if these are as successful as we expect, we will continue with the concept. Each shirt comes in a printed cotton bag. The guys at TD came up with this touch and it immediately resonated with us. It’s kind of old school but that’s the point. The future is going to be tough so we have got to rely on our core beliefs to show us the way.
What we like most about this series is the story behind it. It’s something you can get behind and believe in, no matter where you are from.
To get yours, visit www.TacticalDistributors.com.
The new Stealth LT is made from a three layer fabric sandwich that features a four-way stretch abrasion resistant face along with Schoeller’s c_change® membrane. c_change® is a membrane that is designed to respond to temperature changes both inside the jacket and out. When it’s hot or in the presence of body moisture, the pores of the c_change membrane open to channel heat and moisture away from the body. When it’s cold or when body moisture is not present, the membrane’s pores close, retaining heat near your body where you need it. Additionally, both the fabric’s face and tricot backing are treated with Schoeller’s 3XDry® to manage moisture. If all of that wasn’t enough, they have also treated the laminate with Schoeller’s Coldblack® which reflects UV rays to keep you cool while also preventing the garment from fading.
The Stealth LT finds its beginnings in the original Stealth Hoodie first released in 2002. In addition to the great Aero hood design, there are also die cut cuff adjustments and a drawstring hem. The inset chest, sleeve and forearm pockets with laminated zippers also incorporate D-rings to keep your gear secure. Additionally, the Stealth LT is available with two optional Velcro fields on the upper arm. I have known the crew at Triple Aught Design for almost ten years and I can tell you that they listen to their customers. Literally, every bit of customer feedback regarding the Stealth Hoodie design has been addressed here. They have added colors, increased sizing, and offered Velcro as an option rather than standard to the design. Very impressive.
Available in UE Grey, ME Green, and Black in sizes XS – XXXL. To learn more visit www.tripleaughtdesign.com.
Infidel Caps has just made their newest shirt available for pre-sale. The “Bin Laden” shows the perfect cocktail mix for the recently-departed terrorist mastermind on the back, while the term Infidel rides on the front, a view our enemies have of us which has easily become a term of endearment. The shirts are available in both black and grey, and come in sizes ranging from small to 2XL. Plus, bin Laden’s head is a martini olive with an AK for a toothpick. How can you not like that?
You can order this shirt, and other fine Infidel products, at infidelcaps.webs.com
Props to Tacticalfanboy.com for the story.
