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Stuff I Like – The Flight Suit from Kühl

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

For the man who wears everything Kühl comes the Flight Suit. This jumpsuit has two interesting features: a hood and thumb loops which make it great for kühler weather. It’s also made from a pretty robust knit, similar to a heavy sweatshirt.

I’ve got one and it’s über komfi. Made from a knit fabric, it’s got some stretch and has plenty of room. If you go off of their size guide and sit in between sizes, I suggest you go down, unless for some reason you want to layer under it.

Even though there are only four zippered pockets including chest and thighs pockets, I find myself looking for items like my cell phone. There’s plenty of storage.

Offered in Dark Moss, Raven, and Pirate Blue in sizes Small-XLarge with 30 or 32 inseams.

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Upfitter Suspenders

Friday, March 17th, 2023

I recently ran across Upfitter Suspenders and thought they were worth a share as so many folks like to wear suspenders with their uniforms.

The three point design clips into your belt loops. While are not adjustable at the front and you must measure yourself and order the proper size, the rear adjustment allows sizing up to two sizes down. If you order a Large, for instance, the strap is adjusted to size Large when they arrive, but it may be tightened down to Medium or Small as well. Available in a variety of colors.

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Swiss Army Awards Contracts to Six Companies for New Cold Weather Clothing

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

According to a release late last month, the Swiss Procurement Agency (Bundesamt für Rüstung armasuisse) has awarded contracts to six companies to provide new cold and wet weather combat clothing for around 44 million Suisse francs.

The new producers of kit for the Army combat clothing and equipment (Kampfbekleidung und Ausrüstung der Armee or MBAS) program include two Swiss, one Austrian, one German, one Polish and one Indian company. They are: Workfashion.com AG and Cross Fashion Ltd. from Switzerland, Goldeck Textil GmbH from Austria, Ziegler Textil AG from Germany, Unifeq Sp. Z.o.o. from Poland and Qualiance Pvt. Ltd. from India.

All six companies were also checked in advance for the social sustainability of production, such as working conditions and safety standards.

The program began in 2018 with plans to begin fielding later this year. The MBAS project includes the procurement of new combat clothing and carrying systems in a new camouflage pattern as well as a hydration system and ballistic body protection in two versions.

Contracts for headgear have already been awarded to French and a Polish company. The combat uniform portion of the program is still in source selection. A total of 348 million Suisse francs have been budgeted for MBAS.

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Helikon-Tex 2023 Preview

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

The Helikon-Tex booth at IWA was festooned with new gear. We’ve already shown you a few items, and here is the balance.

First up is the Guardian Plate Carrier System, a modular and scalable armor carrier system which Helikon-Tex tells me will be a flagship product going forward.

Guardian will include an assault pack option.

Next, we’ll go over the multiple mannequins which showcase new products.

On this Assaulter you’ll find:

-MCDU Combat Shirt

-MCDU Pants

-Mirage Carbine Sling

-Guardian Plate Carrier

Next is Law Enforcement equipped with Black versions of the same gear worn by the Assaulter.

-MCDU Combat Shirt

-MCDU Pants

-Mirage Combat Sling

-Guardian Plate Carrier

Prepared for a workout, this mannequin sports:

-Tactical T-shirt Topcool Lite

-Utility Light Shorts

-Guardian Plate Carrier

-Urban Training Bag

All set for a day on the range:

-Squall Hardshell Jacket

-MCDU Pants

-Rangemaster Gear Bag

-Competition Multigun Rig

-Mirage Carbine Sling

-Traveler Enlarged Lightweight Chair

Get ready for some undercover work:

-Greyman Jacket

-Greyman Shirt

-Greyman Jeans

-Urban Merino Beanie

-Rat Waistpack + Pistol Holder Insert

Take a walk in the wild side:

-Patriot Jacket Mk2

-Urban Tactical Pants

-EDC Backpack

-All Round Tactical Gloves

Here’s a lady on a hike:

-Marigold Women’s Shirt

-Women’s OTP Shorts 8.5″

-Possum Waist Pack

Hanging out down the pub:

-Reversible Wolfhound Hoodie

-Alpha Hoodie Jacket Grid Fleece

-Hybrid Outback Pants

-Summit Backpack

-Winter Merino Beanie

Here’s a closeup of that Mitchell Camo Wolfhound Hoodie.

Here’s a great outfit for a lady out and about in the spring and fall:

-Gunfighter Women’s Jacket

-Marigold Women’s Shirt

-Women’s UTP Resized

-Raccoon Mk2 Backpack

Here’s a great setup for spring and fall hiking:

-SAS Smock Jacket

-Woodsman Pants

-Bergen Pack

-Wanderer Cap

A closeup of the SAS Smock which is based on an early 50s anorak but with a full zip.

And finally, another women’s ensemble:

-Squall Women’s Hardshell

-Women’s Cumulus Jacket

-Women’s Outdoor Tactical Pants

-Raccoon Mk2 Backpack

These new products will roll out throughout 2023.

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Enforce Tac 23 – Arktis

Thursday, March 9th, 2023

The UK-based company Arktis is introducing Wolf Grey and Ranger Green to their line later this year.

Seen here is the B474 Vulcan jacket which was introduced last year. Named after the famed V-series bomber, it features Primaloft insulation

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Enforce Tac – MLV Tactical

Thursday, March 9th, 2023

Denmark’s MLV Tactical gave us a sneak peek of their upcoming hot weather uniform.

The uniform is manufactured from a highly breathable and quick drying lightweight nylon.

The jacket incorporates a ventilation panel.

The trousers feature reinforced knees (which will be color matched to MultiCam during production) and insect netting at the bottom hem.

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New Colors Options for Crye G4 Uniforms

Thursday, March 9th, 2023

Crye Precision has added Ranger Green and Khaki to the range of G4 Combat and Field uniforms.

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2023 Helikon-Tex Preview

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

Helikon-Tex offered an awesome display at the IWA Outdoor Classics. Here is a sneak peek of a few items coming in 2023.

Striding into the booth, you are greeted by a mannequin kitted out head-to-toe in Rhodesian Brushstroke, equipped with the Raid Shirt, Urban Tactical Shorts, Claymore Bag, Chicom Chest Rig, and Mirage Carbine Sling.

Here’s a focus on the CHICOM Chest Rig mentioned above.

Next are a couple of new paint jobs on classic Helikon-Tex products. From Top Left, Clockwise: Raid Shirt in Tigerstripe, Patriot Jacket Mk II in Tigerstripe, Reversible Swagmen Roll in PenCott patterns, and Reversible Swagmen Roll in Mitchell camouflage.

Finally, we have the Traveler folding chair which features the highest quality aluminum poles from suppliers in Korea. The Traveler includes a storage case. Expect these in several colors.

This is by no means complete and I’ll dive more extensively into their upcoming items later this week.

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