The Drifire Level 1 FR T-shirt feels like a performance shirt. It features phase change material to proactively regulates skin temperature and reduces perspiration up to 34%. You can feel yourself cool off as soon as you put it on.
Offered in Tan 499, Coyote and Black.
www.drifire.com/drifire-fr-l1-performance-fit-short-sleeve
Originally designed as a lightweight alternative to traditional warming layers, the T3 Defensor Fortis Jacket bridges the gap between heavy rain gear and standard fleece layers. An instant favorite, this jacket’s versatility makes it the go-to layer for most conditions.
Features:
1) Full length YKK zipper with storm backing for weather protection.
2) Standard cut for use with a uniform blouse or light insulating
layers.
3) DWR (Durable Water Repellant) softshell fabric.
4) Laminated fleece backer for comfort and warmth.
5) Fleece lined collar for additional.
6) Hip Length cut for additional weather protection.
7) Designed to be worn under a plate carrier.
8) Velcro Patch Sections on each arm with zipper pockets.
9) USAF format loop Velcro sections on the chest.
10) Two zipper hand warmer pockets.
11) One Chest zipper admin pocket.
12) Velcro adjustable wrist closure (compatible with most gloves).
13) Pen pocket with space for two pens (Velcro flap cover).
14) Berry Compliant – Made in the USA
Sizes: XS – XXL
Color Options: OCP, Multicam, Coyote Tan, Ranger Green, Black
See the Defensor Fortis Jacket and other T3 gear in the MacGyver Solutions booth at SOFIC.
SITKA Gear’s purpose-built and engineered approach to design has in the past attracted the SOF community to its Wet Weather Protective solutions, notably the Cloudburst and Dewpoint systems.
SITKA Arrowhead combines proven STIKA Gear engineered designs, with Gore-Tex fabric solutions, to create a Wet Weather Protective (WWP) 3-piece system that can be relied upon to withstand and perform in the harshest environments.
GORE® GTX 3L 40d Nylon Ripstop with DWR (Durable Waterproof Repellency) is a durable, waterproof and breathable materials solution created for adverse and extreme wet weather conditions. This unique laminate solution keeps the end-user dry and comfortable, thus enabling them to perform effectively during a mission cycle. GORE-TEX fabrics are engineered to meet the highest level of protection, comfort, and durability.
YKK® USA AquaGuard® Water Repellent Zippers have a polyurethane film coating that helps shed water from the zipper opening. A DWR treatment to the polyester tape side increases the surface tension and adds an extra level of protection to prevent water leaking through. These no-fail zippers are strong, have a smooth operation and can be relied upon to withstand the harsh environments that our WWP products are designed for.
Trelleborg HANK™ 10oz is a flexible and extremely light weight High Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar (HANK), that belies the fabrics exceptional durability and waterproofness. Always focused on best-in-class materials to meet SITKA Arrowhead purpose-built design principles, the WWP Pant and Half Bib Pant MDW include reinforced insteps made with HANK™.
SITKA Arrowhead is focused on sourcing and developing best-in-class materials, to notably include Berry Compliant fabrics and trims for our WWP products.
SITKA Arrowhead is also committed to investing and up-levelling domestic manufacturing by developing new levels of competency, capability, and competitiveness that result in the production of premium technical apparel solutions for the Global SOF consumer.
SITKA Arrowhead will be at SOFIC (Booth #1823), attendees will have the opportunity to view the current product line – specifically developed for the SOF end-user – to notably include Berry Compliant best-in-class Wet Weather Protective (WWP) technical apparel solutions.
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The Fuel Handler Coverall has been replaced with a new two-piece design made from GORE-TEX PYRAD Technology and procurement is well under way.
Offered in Coyote, it is being used by both Army and Marine Fuel Handlers and intended to be worn over other garments. In addition to it’s FREE properties, the suit also provides weather as well as contaminant protection. Thanks to the GORE-TEX membrane, it’s also breathable, water and wind proof, and is quick drying.
Steamboat Springs, May 1, 2022—
Point6, a leading manufacturer of superior merino wool socks, apparel and accessories has introduced the Men’s Merino Boxer Brief: A merino blend undergarment designed for the active male that values both comfort and support as the foundation of his layering system. The classic boxer brief is designed with the comfort, versatility, and odor-fighting power of merino. At just 150 grams, these active briefs are light enough for year-round wear.
Like all Point6 products, the new merino boxer briefs are made from merino wool sustainably sourced from New Zealand farmers. Due to the construction of the yarn, Point6 products won’t pill or shrink when laundered. Stay dry and comfortable in the field with this boxer brief as a first layer under any gear.
Product Benefits:
– Thermoregulating properties of merino keep you comfortable in all conditions
– Antimicrobial properties defeat odors
– Plush comfort next to skin
Features:
– Athletic fit with wide elastic waistband for comfort
– Double front panel design fly for added support
– Flat lock construction and heat transfer label eliminate chafing
– 84% Merino | 12% Nylon | 4% Spandex
Point6 is a family-owned company based in Steamboat, CO, leading the market in the evolution of the merino wool movement.
Legend Compression Tactical has been doing some great stuff with compression socks, providing mid-calf compression and arch support.
They’re made from a combination of Merino Wool/Nylon/Spandex (percentages depend on style).
Additionally, their Cold -Weather and All-Weather have been certified “FR/No melt, No Drip” & “Flame Resistant” respectively by the United States Air Force.
Legend Compression Tactical will be in Booth #156 (back wall behind the Marine Corps Pavilion).
They are also available from O P Tactical.
If you’re looking for the field – style shirt to go with your Platatac X? Flimmuur Tactical Tigerstripe ensemble, O P Tactical has the Kurtz shirt in stock.
It features a redundant zippered and slotted button front opening as well as two large angled top opening chest pockets with a mesh bottom and two upper-arm zip and top access pockets. There’s also a pen slot in the bicep pocket and a compass pocket on the front placard. Made from Tigerstripe pattern, ripstop 50/50 NYCO.
This chore jacket from Amabilis is a great every day wear, given its nine pockets which include two interior pockets and seven exterior. I’ve had one for awhile, having ordered it from their Kickstarter campaign. It’s useful, comfortable, and looks good.
It’s made from a 6.5 oz, 50/50 NYCO fabric and is offered in four colors: Black, Coyote, Wolf Grey, and MultiCam.
In addition to the standard sizes of Small – 3XLARGE, there are also half sizes up to XLarge.
I spoke with Brian Abrams, the company’s founder and longtime friend, and he has extended this generous offer to SSD readers:
We offer your readers $50 off the Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket plus a FREE matching NYCO Shooter’s Hat…total savings of $85! No need to do anything for the hat, it will be automatically sent with their jacket. The discount code can be used twice should anyone want two colors which many of our customers have done….a $170 value.
Customers can click this link for the discount code to automatically be added to their order or they can manually enter SSDROCKS! at checkout.
amabilisgear.com/discount/SSDROCKS!
