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Revel Jacket from Outdoor Research

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

As we have said in the past, for folks seeking quality technical outerwear at a good price point, then Outdoor Research is a great alternative. They combine cutting edge materials with innovative designs and usually have a tactical friendly color option. Case in point is the Revel Jacket in Sandstone/Peat. The light shell is great for warmer climes and features a stowable hood in addition to the fantastic TorsoFloâ„¢ full-length side/pit zips. These two way zips run from elbow all the way to the waist hem. Additionally, teh Revel has two spacious zippered chest pockets as well as an internal chest pocket with media port which doubles as a stuff sack. The elastic cuffs also feature velcro tabs. Finally, the jacket is manufactured from waterproof/breathable 2.5-layer 40D PertexÂ® Shield DS stretch ripstop fabric. The Pertex brand has been around for some years and has been popular in the UK. Having come back from near financial ruin just a few years ago, Pertex has developed numerous new fabrics such as the PertexÂ® Shield DS used by OR.

Revel Jacket from Outdoor Research

The cut of the jacket is loose and allows for layering. In addition to Sandstone/Peat the Revel Jacket is available in Oxide/Espresso, Abyss/Eclipse, and Black. It is available from Outdoor Research.

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Forcefield Upgrade Performance Armour

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

There are a variety of removable pads on the market and while originally developed for motorcycle clothing, one of the best available is the Upgrade Armour by Armourflex. They use a unique high-tech triangular shock absorbing material so that energy can be dispersed evenly over their surface. The pads are breathable, lightweight, flexible, and mold to your body shape. Using their patented Repeat Performance Technology, the pads protect against multi-strikes. Their performance more resembles external hard knee pads than the simple single layer offered by so many other insertable pads. In addition to knee protection, shoulder and elbow kits are also available.

FORCE-10 T-PRO 3L+ IMPACT KNEE PADS

A special version is sold in the US by TAD as the Force-10 T-PRO 3L+ Impact Knee Pads.

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Ever Seen a $700 Pair of Pants?

Friday, April 10th, 2009

Acronym Tec Pants

Well you can say you have now. German firm Acronym produces high quality softgoods with obvious tactical influences. While they have a great eye for performance fabrics including Nextec’s Epic and Stotz Etaproof high-density Cotton, the lines of their clothing may be a bit uncoventional to some. Acronym can be difficult to find but an internet search turned their products up in a variety of specialty stores both here in the US as well as abroad.

Check out this video on the features of Acronym products.

As for the trousers, you have to get a kick out of their version of PALS which they call Tec Sys webbing. Notice the black bands above the cargo pockets. Acronym features Tec Sys on many of their products including clothing and bags. They also produce a variety of PALS compatible pouches.

Acronym can be found on the web at www.acronym.de. Their site includes archives of past collections.

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Nomad Jacket

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

We’ve had out eye on Swedish company Tac-Up Gear for some time and we thought the Nomad Jacket was a great way to introduce them to our readers. Designed as a lightweight, windproof smock it is manufactured from rip-stop polyester. This hooded jacket features eight pockets including on the upper sleeves, flapped Napoleon-style upper and slash lower chest pockets as well as inner pockets.

Tac-Up Gear Nomad Jacket in M90K Desert

The Nomad is currently offered in Green and M90K Desert in sizes Small – XLarge. Available on the web from Tac-Up Gear.

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Durakuhl Cap

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

I bought a new shooter’s cap last weekend at REI. I prefer the smooth crown that some call fisherman caps. Kuhl Clothing, manufacturers of the Durakuhl cap claim that it is an “Aussie” style. Whatever the origin, it is comfortable on its own or with a headset. It is fully adjustable for virtually any size head via a cam buckle and features a loop to hang the cap or secure it to your equipment. The material is 67% cotton and 33% nylon giving it a comfortable feel. The green color is reminiscent of WWII uniforms and this combined with the white stitching give it a retro feel. Finally, the bill is well formed and stiff enough to retain its shape.

Durakuhl Cap from Kuhl Clothing

In addition to Olive, the Duhrakuhl cap is also available in Khaki and Brown. Available from Kuhl.

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USMC Combat Desert Jacket Once Again Available

Monday, April 6th, 2009

It had looked like the supply of Combat Desert Jackets had dried up but US Elite Gear, purveyors of the hard to find have laid their hands on a limited supply. Once again these are factory seconds with slightly discolored sleeves.

USMC Combat Desert Jacket

Available in Small, Medium, and Large from US Elite Gear.

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Stubby Boonie Hat from Drop Zone Tactical

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Canadian manufacturer Drop Zone Tactical has introduced a new Boonie Hat in order to satisfy user feedback on the shortcomings of many current designs. One of the key features of this new hat is a short brim in order to preserve peripheral vision. The camouflage band has also been reinvented by adding a second row. In order to modernize the drawstring, Drop Zone came up with an innovative solution that actually works. They mounted a Duraflexâ„¢ Muglock at the rear of the hat on one of the camo bands and have routed the drawstring through the Muglock. To adjust the drawstring, just pull the drawstring to the rear. As it is secured with a simple overhand knot it is easy to remove when not needed. Additionally, there is a pocket on the interior of the crown to stow small items. Finally, velcro patches have been added to the top and rear of the crown for IFF purposes. Ventilation is via mil-spec, black oxide, screened vents.

Drop Zone Tactical Stubby Boonie Hat

It is available in UCP, CADPAT TW, and Multicam and sized by 1/4 sizes from 7 through 8.

The Stubby Boonie Hat is available from Drop Zone Tactical.

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Ferrosi Hoody from Outdoor Research

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Just released for Spring 09, the Ferrosi Hoodyâ„¢ is available in Black, Espresso/Oxide, and Peat/Pumice (pictured). With this color scheme it is a product that can see double duty depending on your circumstances. The jacket comes in Small thru X-Large. Be advised it is a somewhat athletic cut.

Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody

This softshell is manufactured from 88% CorduraÂ®/12% LycraÂ® blend with a DWR finish making it very durable. The unique design is built for comfort with a dual-pull adjustable hood and a zipper with internal chin guard that has been off-set to the right at the neck. In addition to two zippered hand pockets, the Hoody has a welded Napoleon pocket as well as a drawcord hem.

All this, and at an MSRP of $125 it is a steal. Did I mention infinite guarantee? That means forever.

Available from www.ORGear.com.

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