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Pre-Order – TRC Outdoors Cierzo Suit

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

TRC Outdoors is please to announce Pre-Sales of our new Cierzo Suit.

Originally manufactured as an Urgent Operational Requirement for a UKSF Unit, the Cierzo Suit is now a core product.

Adding to our already popular Cierzo Shirt is a pair of Cierzo Trousers and a matching Dry Bag.

Check out Outdoors Basics and Prepared Pathfinder for reviews.

Cierzo Suits have a nerdily interesting history.  Are you sitting comfortably?  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.  

They were a UKSF, Royal Marine Mountain & Arctic Cadre, and Airborne Forces staple all throughout the BCE (Before Crye Existed) era, falling out of fashion during the GWOT.  We 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.  Cierzo Suits punch well above their weight in terms of the warmth they offer, especially in windy conditions and mountainous terrain.  

Ideal for hasty halts, OPs, as a tent suit, wet/dry drills in the jungle, glassing for game, sitting in tree stands, or as a lightweight and rapidly deployable camo garment in your BOB.

Our Cierzo Suits are manufactured in the UK by the company responsible for procuring silk for parachutes during WW2, which is a rather neat connection we think!  

Cierzo Suits come in two fittings; regular and long (for cave trolls over 6’).

Discounted Price Now – Despatched on 3rd May 21.

trcoutdoors.com/product/cierzo-suit

US Army Authorizes Optional Wear of Insignia and Accoutrements on the Class B Army Green Service Uniform and Tropical Dress Variations

Saturday, April 3rd, 2021

This week, the Army released ALARACT 029/2021, allowing the optional wear of insignia and accoutrements on the Class B Army Green Service Uniform.

The Tropical Dress Variation is primarily intended for Soldiers in hot climates and serves as the alternative for the Class A uniform. Local commanders will determine when their Soldiers wear this uniform variant.

Refer to ALARACT 029/2021for specific guidance and utilize DA PAM 670-1 (26 JAN 2021) for specifics on authorized items and composition of the uniform.

Read the slides here.

Crye Precision X TD Miami Tiger Stripe G3 Combat Pant

Thursday, April 1st, 2021

www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/crye-precision-x-td-miami-tiger-stripe-g3-combat-pant

“Soldiers Love Tails!” Army Adds Tails to Mess Dress Uniform

Thursday, April 1st, 2021

On 1 April, the US Army announced it would be adding tails to the Mess Dress uniform, abandoning well over a century of tradition.

“My Squad loves tails,” exclaimed the Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A Grinston when discussing the move to add tails to the mess dress uniform, adding, “we’ve looked like bell hops for far too long.“

Army Chief of Staff General James C. McConville responded to media queries with, “it’s the only uniform we haven’t screwed up yet. It was time.”

According to sources close to the effort, there will be no wear out date for legacy tailless mess dress jackets but that those who don’t purchase new versions or at least opt for a button-in upgrade will be forced to empty the grog bowl at future dinning-ins.

During the announcement, SMA Grinston offered a look at other initiatives under consideration, “We’ve got a couple of other ideas we’re batting around as well. For instance, urinals…we’re getting rid of them. Everyone will have to sit down when they pee, but we’re going to get rid of skirts as well, so it kind of balances out. Aside from it’s just the right thing to do, the potential cost savings are enormous considering the size of the Army. Think about all of those broken urinals we won’t have to fix.”

Tactical Distributors – New Neptune 4.0 Pant Color and Restock

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

Now offered in Woodland camouflage pattern, the Neptune 4.0 Tactical Pant has evolved over the past four years and remains the second most popular design from TD.

It’s made from a lightweight boardshort-style stretch fabric that dries quickly. They’ve integrated breathability and moved pockets so they don’t get in the way when you take a knee.

Features:
• New & improved laser cut vents & drain holes
• Bigger Belt Loops
• Updated ergonomic pocket bag shape
• Back Pocket Redesign: Larger & Zippers
• Ultra Lightweight Fabric 96% Nylon, 4% Lycra
• Quick dry fabric, Abrasion resistant
• 2way stretch
• 8 Pocket design, Left/Right hand leg mag pocket
• Back secure zip wallet pocket
• Mesh Pocket bags for venting and water dispersion
• Slot button fly
• YKK locking zippers
• Articulated knees
• 1/2″ Belt loops with carabiner loop in the back
• Laser perforated Gusseted Crotch

Offered in waist sizes 30-42.

Plus, the original colors are restocked.

Dark Urban Grey
Dark Desert Sand
Flat Dark Earth
Ranger Green

www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-neptune-tactical-pants-3-0

Tomorrow is the Last Day for Airmen to Wear the ABU

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

Thankfully, 1 April is the wear out date for the most useless utility uniform in modern history. Hot and festooned with cartoonish “camouflage” properties, the ridiculously named Airmen Battle Uniform is what happens when you put the Air Force in charge of ground stuff. Granted, with four colors, it was only slightly more ridiculous than the Army’s ill-fated Universal Camouflage Pattern.

The mandatory wear date for the operational camouflage pattern uniform is April 1. Airman Battle Uniforms will no longer be authorized for wear.

From here on out, the Air Force is back in the same uniform with its Army and Space partner forces, the Army Combat Uniform in the operational camouflage pattern.

TRC Outdoors – Cierzo Shirts Now in Black!

Friday, March 26th, 2021

Due to popular demand from LEO and Security Customers we are now offering our popular Cierzo Shirts in Black!

Perfect to throw in the bottom of your Go-Bag for a rapidly accessible windproof layer when you need it.

The generous sizing means that you can fit this over your body armour, if necessary, or underneath to keep the wind off while you stand on a cordon.

Ideal for Dog Handlers on the move as well as SWAT or other specialist roles needing lightweight and effective layers.

You can buy them here: trcoutdoors.com/product/cierzo-shirt

For Unit/Department Sales contract info@trcoutdoors.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Limited Quantities Stratton Flannel Blowout

Friday, March 26th, 2021

Limited quantities, sizes and colors in stock of Stratton Flannels. This year’s flannels are 100% American made in heavier 9 ounce weight and there are also some of last year’s flannels in 4 ounce weight.

Act now before they’re gone. Limited time only— 10% Stratton Flannels use code FLANNEL10 at checkout.

Premium construction with oversized breast pockets, exterior hang loop, and two button closure on forearm and cuff. They are machine washable and oversized to accommodate 3% shrinkage after a few cycles in the wash. Please note that the Stratton Flannel is an oversized design, step down one size from your normal T-shirt size for a standard fit.

Promo Code expires March 28, 2021 at 11:59pm. Only orders using promo code will receive the discount.

For more information about FirstSpear, check out www.first-spear.com/stratton-flannel-7385.