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Level Peaks Technical Windproof Smock

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

For operations in Afghanistan, the Smock is an excellent shell choice. Designed by troops with a great deal of operational experience who set out to incorporate improved design features into the classic smock design, the new Technical Windproof Smock from Level Peaks is a base level product and customization is available. The Smock is made from a 50/50 NYCO ripstop shell and has the following properties:
• Nanosphere with built in mosquito repellent.
• Wind, sand, & water resistant. This aids the resistance to stain from blood, oils, and other liquids.
• Anti-bacterial to enhance the anti-odor properties.
• Coldblack – the sun reflector technology reduces the products heat by 40%.
• Lightweight, low bulk & extremely comfortable.
As you can see the materials story is impressive.

The standard features are anything but standard fare. We could literally cover two pages detailing the features of the Technical Windproof Smock. For example, there are pockets galore. Sleeve pockets, chest pockets, Napoleon pockets, and fleece lined ‘Slack Time’ hand pockets. Plus, Level Peaks uses the best materials.

You need to head on over to Level Peaks to check out not only the Smock but their other clothing offerings as well. Available standard in MultiCam and DPM 95. Also offered by contract only in MTP, Digi Cam (MARPAT), Black, Foliage Green, and Sand.

www.levelpeaks.com

FREE Vertx Hooded Sweatshirt

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Interested in purchasing some Vertx clothing? Well now is a great time to do it. Vertx is giving away free hooded sweathshirts. To qualify for a free sweatshirt, fill out the quick survey and purchase $99 worth of clothing between now and the 31st of October.

www.wearvertx.com

Win an OCP Cap from ADS

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

ADS has produced a limited quantity of MultiCam Soft Shell hats. Constructed of the same material as the GEN III ECWCS Level V, these hats are exceptionally lightweight, breathable, and water resistant. All Velcro is OCP compliant Tan 499, 2×3 front and 1.5×1.5 loop for patches and IR tabs, and an adjustable Velcro closure. The cap includes an OCP compliant US Flag as well. Soldier Systems readers can win one of five hats by following the rules below. If you don’t win, come visit ADS @ AUSA next week, booth #1660, to get one. Remember, at AUSA these are very limited: first come, first served!

Rules:
1) “Like” SSD on Facebook
2) “Like” ADS on Facebook
3) Post a comment on ADS’ Facebook page HERE about gear and/or equipment you’re looking for
4) Winners will be chosen at random based on post number by Randomizer.org
5) Contest ends on Oct 27th

Nike M65

Monday, October 18th, 2010

For those of you jonesing for a modern M65, Nike offers their version. Manufactured from Gore-tex with modern embellishments, it retains the classic four pocket styling as well as tuck-in-the collar hood. Yes, the cuff says “NSW”. Available in White, Black, and Golden Harvest.

visit www.nike.com

More on OCP Fielding

Friday, October 15th, 2010

SSD was fortunate enough to participate in a media roundtable earlier today. We picked up a few tidbits to keep our readers up to date. While the Army began fielding OEF Camouflage Pattern (OCP is the Army’s designation for Crye Precision’s MultiCam pattern) clothing and equipment to CONUS-based Afghanistan bound troops in September, equipping troops who are already in theater has kicked off. According the COL William Cole, Program Manager for Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment they recently began issuing OCP kit to in-theater troops. Additionally, he brought us up to speed on a few items being fielded. First, he clarified the Gen III ECWCS issue. Only layers three through six are being issued in OCP. The puffy layer and under layers are already in solid colors that are either worn under other clothing or a suitable shade.

Next he explained that troops are now receiving the Gen II IOTV which is more comfortable most notably due to the new cummerbund which makes it more easy to mount the side plates. COL Cole related that during his most recent trip into theater, he fitted the new style cummerbund to his IOTV. Additionally, the Army has let contracts for conversion kits to upgrade currently fielded armor to the Gen II standard and OCP camo coloring. This is quite cost effective for the Army as the retrofit kits cost less than one-third the cost of a new vest.

A decision still has not been made on the Mountain Combat Boot, but data collected during a wear test this summer in Afghanistan is being crunched.

Finally, while the Air Force is still staffing their OCP fielding strategy, BG Peter Fuller, PEO-Soldier explained the Army’s commitment to field full OCP kits to sister troops working with Army units. Way to go Army! Hopefully, we will see OCP versions of the USAF’s ABS-G soon.

I/O Bio Contact 1 Pilot Suit

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Winter is right around the corner and I/O Bio presents the Contact 1 Pilot Suit to keep you warm and snugly. Nothing feels like a union suit and the Contact 1 Pilot Suit takes the design one step further by adding thumbholes and a hood. Naturally, they have retained the shoot-the-moon drop seat to accommodate those pesky calls of nature. But probably the best feature about the Pilot Suit is that it made from Merino wool and what’s not to love about Merino? It’s naturally comfortable against the skin, hypo-allergenic, no melt no drip, and anti-microbial and anti-bacterial.

www.io-bio.com

USMC Inclement Weather Combat Shirt

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Short Bark Industries manufactures the Marine Corps issue IWCS and we were lucky enough to run across one in the Tencate booth at Modern Day Marine. As you can see it has thumbhole cuffs and Super Fabric shoulder caps and is manufactured from FR fabrics. Check it out.

Tactical Pants for Women

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

TacticalPants.com has prepared an excellent article on tactical pants for the ladies. Quite frankly there is a dearth of information on this subject and the tactical community becomes more gender integrated, the market is only going to grow. (Take note of this manufacturers, there will be a test, and only those that pay attention will survive)

One of the article’s features that we really liked was the information on Men’s vs Women’s pants since there are still so few styles available. We hope that TacticalPants.com revisits this issue in the future as we hear there are more products for women on the horizon.