Recently, USAFRICOM released this photo of Commanding General, Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, U.S. Army, wearing a prototype Ike Jacket as part of the World War Two-inspired Army Green Service Uniform. The optional item has been promised since the AGSU’s adoption along with a “bomber jacket.”
Last week, I saw MG Anthony Potts, PEO Soldier wearing one at DSEi in London but his aide kept him moving when I attempted to ask him about the jacket.
It’s happening; helpfully we’ll know the timeline soon.
Know as Taiga in Europe and Torraka in the US, this Swedish clothing company offers some great cold weather options. But one of their newer items at DSEi were these pants designed for Swedish Police.
You’ll notice the Grey color and the fabric is not FR but rather no-melt, no-drip.
This wedge at the front of the Brigantes booth demonstrated a breadth of soldier systems capabilities offers by Brigantes and was used extensively to walk DSEi visitors through a variety of options.
Manikins were set up for Mountain & Arctic Warfare as well as Jungle and Temeprate zones.
The fabrics are from Milliken and include Milliken TactX Stretch fabric in Multicam which is a durable base fabric for performance finishes and Milliken’s best-in-class printing and shade matching.
It is a lightweight 98% plain weave nylon with 2% spandex with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. The elasticity of the fabric allows the wearer freedom of movement and gives more allowance in the action areas of the garment. The nylon face fabric offers great durability to the wearer who would be very often carrying and equipped with a heavy back pack and/or body armor plus the wearer will probably be carrying a weapon utilizing a harness/strap.
Additionally, it is highly breathable whilst at the same time providing a degree of weather protection. The garment can be used as part of a layering system or can be used as a stand-alone depending on the weather conditions. It’s a very tactile fabric and extremely pleasing and comfortable to wear.
“Boom!” goes the dynamite at US Space Force as yesterday they unveiled their new enlisted rank insignia and today they release the prototype of their service dress uniform with this social media post.
“Today, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond unveiled the Guardian Service Dress prototype during the Air Force Association’s #ASC21.”
Carinthia’s new G-LOFT Tactical Poncho is Reversible from original MultiCam to olive green. Like the name says, this multifunctional poncho features 60g G-LOFT insulation.
www.carinthia.eu/en/g-loft-tactical-poncho-multicam-p3096
Australia’s Platatac is showing off their new Maritime Amphibious Littoral Operations Uniform in the Edgar Brothers stand.
The design is patterned off of Platatac’s TAC Dax trousers and Cut Shirt. Made from DWR treated Tweave 520E stretch with a Polartec Power Dry torso, the uniform dries very quickly. It’s also quite durable. The buttons are slotted and pockets zippered.
US readers should think of it in terms of an Underway Uniform for maritime applications.
Offered in MultiCam, Ranger Green and Grey. MultiCam will be commercially available shortly.
Beyond is holding a sample sale to clear out their closet this coming Saturday, September 18th at their Headquarters in Seattle.
The sale features unreleased design samples alongside overstocked layers, in-house expeditionary gear, and premium items from industry partners.
Here is a sampling of some of those unicorns.
– Black Jacket: Mens Private Reserve Jacket called (OM-0174-C00 The Outlaw Jacket) circa 2014, limited edition, serialized development.
– Grey Jacket: Bomber Style inspired insulated jacket which was never released with Alpha quilted insulation, circa 2020.
– Navy Jacket: Inspired by the Navy N-1 Deck Jacket with color blocked elbow patch and NYCO shell. Never released style, prototype circa 2020.
– White Parka with coyote fur: Component of an Arctic System, Never released first US made proto of 1928 print camo circa 2015.
– Grey Moto Jacket: 2018 development for Japan for a motorcycle lifestyle jacket. It’s built to have shoulder pad insert capabilities like a moto jacket along with ceramic Superfabric overlay for abrasion and mapped reflective trim.
– A9EV: Equatorial fabric test for MultiCam Alpine, British, Circa 2014.
– A9E MCAM Pants: Jungle Pants, circa 2019.
– Black Element Pants: test sample in Black with Cordura knees.
– A7 MultiCam Pant: Berry compliant Kyros-style Cold pant.
Additionally, Beyond and all attending vendors will be contributing products to a silent auction AND RAFFLE with all proceeds donated to charity SOC-F (Special Operations Care Fund) and Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
Food will be available for purchase from MoMo Express from 11 AM – 2 PM and adult beverages will be provided courtesy of 10 Barrel Brewing (additional local options are nearby as well).
Yes, you’ve got to be there to buy. The sale is 1000-1500, at 6363 6th Ave, in Seattle, WA.
Please RSVP on their Facebook event page.
