UF PRO breaks down the Battle Dress Uniform, it’s features and various color options. Read it at ufpro.com/us/blog/bdu-battle-dress-uniform.
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UF PRO Presents The BDU Breakdown
Monday, January 24th, 2022SHOT Show 22 – XGO Watch Cap & Balaclava
Monday, January 24th, 2022
XGO has introduced a Watch Cap and Balaclava made from Polartec Wind Pro fabric. Offered in Black and Coyote, the Watch Cap is available in sizes Small/Medium and Large/XLarge and the Balaclava is available in sizes Small-Large.
More Photos of the USAF Maintainer Duty Uniform
Saturday, January 22nd, 2022
Here’s an update from our story on the MDU from Christmas time. Nothing has changed, just some additional photos. For those who don’t bother to click the link to the original story, that’s Sage Green, the same color as the CWU-27/P Flight Suit worn by aircrew.
SHOT Show 22 – Hazard 4 Mandogator
Friday, January 21st, 2022Inspired by a favored Mandalorian warrior, the Mandogator from Hazard 4 is a knee high gaiter made from the same Softshell fabric as their Poncho Villa.
The PALS webbing was integrated for use by ATV riders for handy access.
This is a prototype and they’ve removed the snap at the front. In fact, all of the metal has been removed from the design. Both the adjustable front clip and bottom strap are replaceable.
SHOT Show 22 – DNS Alpha
Friday, January 21st, 2022
DNS Alpha is exhibiting in the Mountain Horse Solutions section of the Global Ordnance booth. Part of the capabilities set being brought to the US by UK’s Brigantes Equipment, DNS Alpha offers a full complement of next-to-skin to shell garments like this GORE-TEX PYRAD FR and waterproof breathable ensemble. Much of what they do is built to suit and has been tested by SOF in the ongoing NATO exercises this winter in Norway.
SHOT Show 22 – OTTE Gear x Bawidamann Aloha FAL Print
Friday, January 21st, 2022OTTE Gear is giving us a sneak peek of their latest Aloha print collaboration with artist Andrew Bawidamann.
Now in its third year, this homage to Africa’s wars joins the Vietnam War and Pacific Theater of World War Two. In it you’ll find the FN FAL and Rhodesia’s national flower, the Flame Lily.
SHOT Show 22 – Viktos
Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
Viktos is displaying some upcoming products like the Range Trainer Waterproof Shell in Brushstroke Camo and the insulated Wartorn Pant.
CrewBoss Announces the Acquisition of SERKET USA
Friday, January 14th, 2022Eugene, OR – CrewBoss a portfolio company of Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”), announces that it has completed its acquisition of Serket USA (“Serket”), a privately held company headquartered in Jupiter, FL.
Founded in 2011, Serket manufactures protective apparel and personal equipment solutions for those who defend and serve in the Armed Forces and Federal Law Enforcement industries. Driven by innovation, and ever-changing industry dynamics, their approach and product designs are centered around comfort, performance, and technology for essential operations.
As a growth-oriented company with a national pioneering reputation in personal protection equipment (“PPE”), CrewBoss has been designing and manufacturing high quality NFPA compliant and fire- resistant PPE for firefighters and the Department of Defense (“DoD”) since 1988.
Serket co-founder, Trey Harris, will continue in his role as President, leading the business strategy on the shared vision we have for the future. “By joining the CrewBoss family, Serket has found a partner who can help us create a more efficient and proactive product lifecycle,” said Harris. “Our customers can expect to see improvements in new speed-to-market products, logistical efficiencies, brand building and customer service response times.” He adds, “I’m excited to work collaboratively with the CrewBoss team and look forward to our writing the next chapter in Serket’s story.”
Ryan Davidson, Director of CrewBoss Sales stated, “The addition of Serket enables our organization to not only expand and diversify our product line, but to further our mission of setting the gold standard for providing robust personalized protection and safety. CrewBoss is seizing an opportunity to join forces and bridge together the cross-functional requirements within the outdoor defense and tactical performance technology demands between fire/emergency services and the DoD.”
“We look forward to working with Trey and his talented team to help the company execute on its aggressive growth goals within the DoD space” said Michael Scala, Chief Executive Officer at CrewBoss. “Serket has the ability to innovate differentiated protective solutions to meet its end users’ specific needs, which fits extremely well with CrewBoss’ philosophy.
