This is the upcoming Windcheater from LBT. It’s Berry compliant and made from a DWR treated nylon. It’s highly stuffable and will be offered in MultiCam Black and Woodland camouflage. This anorak features a hood, elasticized cuffs, and kangaroo pocket.
LBT products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.
Here’s a sneak peek of the upcoming Berry compliant version of OR’s most popular commercial rainshell, the Tactical Foray Jacket USA.
This is a prototype so the trims aren’t color matched yet. Initially, they plan to offer it in Coyote with OCP and Black coming later. The Foray Jacket features fully seam sealed Gore-Tex construction with their torso flow venting with dual pull pit zips on either side extending all the way to the hem.
OR products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.
In addition to a whole slew of other products Alpha OneSource offers a line of Made in USA Merino Wool socks.
Their Crew height socks are available in Lite and Temperate weights. The Boot height socks are available in Arctic and Extreme weights.
The benefits of Merino are that it is naturally FR and anti-microbial and continues to insulate, even when wet.
Alpha OneSource’s products are available for unit and agency orders from TSSi.
GET IT HERE: www.ftactical.co.uk/collections/tiger
Flimmuur Tactical and TRC Outdoors are VERY excited to announce a product collaboration!
In parallel to Flimmuur’s current project of developing modern equipment and nylon goods in Tiger Stripe Camouflage, Flimmuur is collaborating with other brands to bring modern clothing products to market. To kick things off, we present the Tiger Stripe Cierzo Suit.
Flimmuur Tactical has long been a leader in innovative design for load bearing equipment particularly the use of laser-cut laminates. Ed from Flimmuur is also well known for his encyclopaedic knowledge on all things camo. TRC Outdoors are therefore very pleased to have been recognised by Flimmuur for our Cierzo Suit design, and invited to join in this collaboration.
Tiger Stripe Camouflage
The Tiger Stripe family of camouflage patterns has always been fascinating for Ed, since its phylogeny perfectly encapsulates the tumultuous period of world history that immediately followed the end of the Second War. During the First Indochina War of the 1950s, French forces and notably paratroopers were issued with TAP 47/52 uniforms in the tenue du leopard or Lizard pattern.
Emblematic of the winds of change, the failure of this French attempt to reassert their dominion gave way to the rise in geopolitical tensions of the Cold War. By the early 60s, the Republic of Vietnam had started creating derivative camouflage patterns, re-using and adapting many brushstroke motifs that resulted in a marked familial resemblance to the earlier Lizard patterns.
Fearing the fall of successive countries to Communism (Domino Theory), increasing American intervention drove a demand for uniforms that were suitable for jungle warfare in humid climes. Many advisors sought out locally produced S?c R?n or striped uniforms of their local counterparts, which resulted in a flourishing cottage industry within Vietnam. In fact, Mom-and-Pop shops from nearby Thailand and Okinawa retooled to capitalise on such insatiable demand, reflecting the significant and oft-forgotten contributions of the wider South East Asia region to the war effort. Mirroring the evolutionary processes of the natural world, slight changes were incorporated into the Tiger Stripe family, resulting in the diversity of camouflage patterns, dyes and fabrics that we observe today.
With the passage of time, Tiger stripe continues to evolve and variants remain in service within Thai and Filipino forces, as a mark of elite status among their special units. Within Western units, Tiger Stripe and its desert variants have re-emerged in Afghanistan; its legacy lives on, with operators from the US 5th Special Forces Group pictured in such uniforms on a recent exercise.
Whilst fabric and manufacturing technologies have come leaps and bounds, it is his intention that the spirit, sacrifices and history of our forefathers can be preserved. To this end, Ed of Flimmuur Tactical has dedicated a lot of time and effort in recreating a classic Tiger Stripe pattern, based on a period artifact. Who knows, Gold Tiger Stripe and French Lizard may be in the works for future projects.
Cierzo Products
Cierzo Shirts are born out of a garment staple used by British SF and Airborne Forces throughout the BCE (before Crye existed) era, falling out of fashion during the GWOT.
The first mention of them we have found was as garments made by SAS Troopers from their parachutes after they had dropped into France prior to D-Day.
TRC Outdoors resurrected them and bought them up to date with modern fabric, a few design tweaks and modern construction techniques.
The garment is meant to be used as a windproof outer layer or as an intermediate layer. They can even be worn under a damp outer layer while it dries out. Cierzos punch well above their weight in terms of the warmth they offer, especially in windy conditions and mountainous terrain. They also excel for use in the Jungle in Wet/Dry drills due to the compact size of the garment and waterproof bag.
Offered here as an individual Shirt or Suit set, which consists of Shirt and Trousers. The Dry Bag can be purchased separately, but is offered as a discount, when purchased with the Suit.
Shirt: www.ftactical.co.uk/collections/tiger/products/cierzo-shirt
Suit: www.ftactical.co.uk/collections/tiger/products/cierzo-suits
Dry Bag: www.ftactical.co.uk/collections/tiger/products/tigerstripe-dry-bags
Expedition Grade, Field Short with Low Profile Cargo Pockets in Technical Ripstop Nylon
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their new Delta Cargo Short TRS for Summer 2021. An expedition grade field short with low profile cargo pockets designed for rigorous and protracted adventures and exploration. Constructed in their new, 6.13oz, technical, 4-way stretch Technical Ripstop nylon with a quick-dry and DWR finish for durable wear in all terrains. A total of 13 pockets to stash and organize as little or as many EDC items as the user needs. Pocket Clip Docks™, quad no-twist custom made Delta-Rings for keychain-carabiner clip points, double reinforced seat, and a Hide-Away waistband pocket round out these shorts’ features. Produced with industrial grade triple needle stitching on all major seams and expertly made in California, USA.
The Delta Cargo Short TRS by Prometheus Design Werx will be available in Transitional Field Green, Universal Field Gray and All Terrain Brown.
The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:
“A number of years back we remember a story in National Geographic documenting an epic transect of the Amazon. This was an amazingly grueling and challenging lateral traverse of the entire Amazon by a team of scientists and explorers making their way often if not usually in, dense, tractless jungle and nameless waterways. We thought, what short would we wear if we found ourselves on a similar journey. Something that would stand the constant wear over many months if not years in soggy, rough, and utterly wild environments. We trialed numerous technical fabrics, to finally arrive at our TRS (Technical Ripstop) fabric, which would dry quickly, withstand frequent abrasion, allow plenty of movement and at the same time not be so heavy, it would be a chore to wear. We chose to add the low-profile cargo pockets to this design to cover the additional storage needs while on the go. While most of us won’t find ever ourselves transecting the Amazon, the Delta Cargo Short TRS is ideal for many of summer’s adventurous pursuits on land or in and around water. From packrafting, jungle trekking, international adventure travel, or a 30 day backpack, these shorts are built to withstand the most challenging adventures.”
The Delta Cargo Short TRS will be available for $113.00 via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.
Like a couple of Massif’s other new items, this shell’s non-FR properties are a bit of a departure from their core strength of FR, but the Clipper Windbreaker is a very welcome addition to their line.
It’s a great looking jacket with raglan-style sleeve caps and large zippered, mesh-lined pockets at either side.
The Clipper compresses very well and can be worn for preflight and stuffed into one of the pockets as it is tossed into a helmet bag before takeoff or used as a windshirt for those who haven’t been issued one. It takes up little space in a daypack so you’ve always got an extra, wind shedding layer with you.
The hood lies flat when not worn and can be adjusted via a bungee at the rear. An extra I really like are thumb loops to keep the sleeves from riding up.
Made from a DWR coated 5.7 oz nylon, it’s fine in a mist or light rain, but not for too long, as it isn’t a coated fabric nor seam sealed.
Offered in OCP and Black, this kind of takes me back to the old days of the lightweight stashable Gore-Tex suits we were issued in the late 80s and early 90s. Sure, you had to be a cool kid to get one, but if you were REALLY cool, you got a Black set.
One last thing, it’s Berry compliant.
OCP orders are restricted to military units and military personnel with a verified account.
www.massif.com/clipper-windbreaker
New for 2021 the Wind Cheater returns in Arid Multicam! Constructed from 330D ambush the Wind Cheater is a unique garment very light in weight, breathes like a T-shirt yet still sheds wind and light precipitation thanks to a DWR coating.
The Wind Cheater features a long tail with just the right height on the front for easy access to belt mounted accessories. Oversized hood works well with hats or helmets with a wide range of bungee adjustment for user defined fit. Two large bicep pockets, pit zips and torso pockets allow for exceptional ventilation when required.
Available in Arid Multicam, Multicam, Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, and Manatee Grey. Made in the USA!
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