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Swanndri

Monday, December 8th, 2008

When a Kiwi talks about a Swanndri you can almost see tears in his eyes. Woven from 100% pure NZ wool and weatherproofed using their ninety year old secret technique. The Bush Shirt is cut extra long with a generous side vent for ease of movement. Simplicity is key. There are no zippers in the time tested design. The Bush Shirt relies on a lace up front opening and button cuffs in addition to a buttoned chest pocket.

Available in sizes Small – 3X in Olive, Charcoal, Navy and Red w/Black check, or Blue w/Black check. At one time Swanndri Bush Shirts were actually available in NZ DPM.

The Bush Shirt is available online from Swanndri.

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Multicam Robes from The Wilderness

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

For the man (or woman) who has everything, Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC presents the Multicam Robe and Smoking Jacket.

Order from The Wilderness.

Photo from The Wilderness.

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RAN Issues New Uniforms

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Although the Royal Australian Navy announced plans for a new camouflaged uniform over a year ago, they just recently began issuing them. The modified DPCU is intended to denote RAN personnel as being Australian as it as much a branding issue as a form of camouflage. Most interesting, the sleeves have reflective bands to help identify over board crewmen.

Photos from Australian Defense Force.

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PenCott Camo from Hyde Definition Pre-order

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Hyde Definition has revamped their website. They have an excellent interactive photo of the new uniforms that explains all of the features. Additionally you can pre-order an entire uniform or individual pieces.

Check it out at www.hydedefinition.com.

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Russo-Finnish Camo Debacle – Strike Hold Has the Goods

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

In an update to the NY Times story of Finnish concerns over Russia’s purloining of their Army’s camo pattern, Strike Hold has published a photo of Russian troops in Georgia wearing the Finnish m05 camo as well as a copy of Brit DPM.

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100% Cotton ABU Now Available From Propper

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Propper has struck a major coup for Airmen everywhere by offering a 100% version of the ABU. This is an excellent alternative to the current issue garment which has drawn a lot of heat from the field due to its heavy fabric.

Men’s 100% Cotton ABUs are already available and women’s sizes will also be available in the next 2-3 weeks.

The men’s coat comes in sizes 36-48 in short, regular and long lengths and the men’s trousers are available in sizes 30-42 in short, regular and long lengths. Women’s sizes for both the coat and trousers are size 4 in short and regular lengths and sizes 6-16 in extra short, short, regular and long lengths.

The 100% Cotton ABU does not have a permanent press finish but is NIR-compliant.

Propper’s Part numbers are:
F542555 – Men’s coat
F542655 – Women’s coat
F521555 – Men’s trouser
F521655 – Women’s trouser

Contact Propper for more information.

Photos from Propper.

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New Russian Camo Causes Finnish Angst

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Not very often that you run across articles in the NY Times on Soldier System topics, but the Russian Interior Ministry’s latest camo pattern is allegedly a dead ringer for the Finnish Army’s pattern. The pattern was reportedly worn by Russian Special Operations troops during the recent hostilities in Georgia. While the Russian Government has flatly denied copying the pattern, they have been known in the past to copy US Woodland pattern as well as German Flecktarn. Additionally, tipsters have alerted us to Russian versions of the Finnish m/05 pattern for sale on ebay within the last year. Obviously, considering a sizable common border and a past history of conflict with Russia, the Finns are a bit concerned.

NY Times Article

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Special Air Sea Services

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

When we in the US were still thinking what a great idea it would be to offer quality commercial alternatives to issue Soldier Systems items, Special Air Seas Services was manufacturing and producing clothing, webbing, and packs. I have been using SASS products for 20 years and I recommend you take a look yourself.

One of SASS’ flagship products has long been the Kit Karry Smock. SASS constantly updates their designs and as a testament to this, the Kit Karry Smock is in the Mark V configuration. It features a whopping 17 pockets and is available in DPM Gabardine, Black, Olive or German Flecktarn. They are extremely accommodating and will manufacture smocks or other items from any camo pattern so long as you can provide the material.

To view Special Air Sea Services full line of kit, go to www.SASSKIT.co.uk.

Photo from SASS.

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