Summer is almost officially here and the FirstSpear Pub Shorts should be at the top of your list. Not only are they 100% American made the all new material is so light and breathable if feels like you are wearing nothing at all! The inseam is cut at 8.5”and features an integrated elastic waist band for all day comfort, redesigned pockets, and reinforced belt loops. Available in charcoal and tan in sizes 28 – 44.
www.first-spear.com/pub-shorts
RE Factor Tactical’s Blasting Cap is a FlexFit design but dispenses with the top button which always ends up being a headache, at least when you bump into something or are wearing ear pro. Instead, there’s a small velcro square for IR patch placement and a secondary square on the inside for IR patch storage. The front and rear feature two large embroidered velcro panels for identifier patch placement. The interior of the cap includes a high-vis orange VS-17 panel for signaling and increased visibility when needed.
Blasting Cap isn’t just a vooo name. A special interior tape lists the standard RE Factors of select explosives for quick-reference for demolitions personnel.
Now, it’s available in MultiCam Arid which joins Black, Tan, Ranger Green, Woodland, Grey, Tigerstripe, MultiCam Black, Hunter Orange, MultiCam Tropic, and MultiCam.
Offered in two sizes, Small/Medium and Large/XLarge.
www.refactortactical.com/products/blasting-cap
It’s the Year of the Tiger Stripe. TD is celebrating their 10th bday this year and have adopted the Tiger Camo as the signature pattern for our Anniversary Collection. Now available in some of our greatest hits…Neptune pants/shorts, TD Button Up, Dean Pocket Tee & an Altama collabo!
www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/tactical-distributors
Today we are getting the first look at another all new technical garment from FirstSpear, meet the Scrap FR Shirt. Built from an advanced 3.2 oz aramid blend the scrap is an extremely lightweight shirt designed to offer some FR protection in a very low profile / low bulk solution. Wear it all on its own in extreme hot environments or use it as an outer layer to gain some flash and flame protection. Soft, pliable, and full of options that enhance comfort as well as heat mitigation.
Features a zipper front opening, reinforced with webbing sewn buttons. Protective collar can be fastened up around your FS Kojin Balaclava, FS Neckie or left open. Multi-positional cuff and security strap. To make the most of hot weather versatility the Scrap has breathable mesh in the bottom and back of the front pockets, armpits, and across the entire back yoke. All pockets feature mesh for drainage, standard FS IFF Oval Fields, and basic organization features. Cut for shooting, moving, and duration activities, a slightly longer tail to aid in protective over-lap and concealed carry when required with a slight rise in the front to access your belt line when untucked. Your FS Field Shirt Size should correspond to the Scrap and work together for you when desired. The Scrap is Machine Wash safe with minimal shrinkage. 100% American made with USA materials.
Available now in FS Graphite, FS Sand and FS Commando.
www.first-spear.com/scrap-fr-shirt
Platatac has launched the Jungle Uniform we previewed for you last Fall at DSEI.
The Platatac Jungle Uniform takes old school inspiration and incorporates it with a modern, innovative and cutting edge fabric to bring you the lightest and most functional jungle/hot weather operations uniform ever.
Made from the aptly named “Apocalypse” fabric, this 100% nylon rip-stop fabric is lightweight, durable, quick-drying and breathable, with excellent moisture management delivering maximum comfort in hot/temperate climates. This is the same fabric used by USSOCOM.
The ensemble consists of three components, the Kurtz Shirt, Dax Trousers, and Giggle Bush Hat-Jungle.
Features:
-Two large angled top opening chest pockets with a mesh bottom and ITW slotted bar button and Velcro closure
-Two large top opening bicep pockets with mesh drainage and ITW slotted bar button and Velcro closure
-Bellowed compass pocket on the front placard will hold most in-service Silva prismatic compasses
-Velcro Loop fields on bicep pocket for IFF aids with blank out panel
-Paracord lanyard points in all pockets to tie in your gear.
-Underarm and upper back mesh vents keep airflow to a maximum when active or static.
-Three-piece fold down collar with an extension for added sun protection
YKK zip and bar button closure behind the front placard
-Three-button adjustable wrist cuff
Features:
-Two front slash pockets with mesh lining
-Two large bellows cargo pockets with a mesh bottom and ITW slotted bar button closure
-Paracord lanyard points in thigh pockets
-Crotch gusset, rear yoke and darted knees
-Double fabric reinforced knee area and seat
-2” wide belt loops
-ITW slotted bar button and zippered fly
-Self-fabric drawcord in the waist
-Self Fabric blousing drawcord
Features:
-Noseeum mesh and side vents for maximum ventilation
-Polartec Power Dry sweatband for moisture management and comfort
-Elastic shock cord with barrel loc adjustment at the rear
-Hi-Vis red band inside the crown for ID/marry up procedure
-Paracord chin strap
-2” wide brim to reduce droop when wet
-Self-fabric foliage loops
-Compact and very lightweight
www.platatac.com/catalogue/platatac-jungle-uniform
The Anything Cargo Short is a 13-pocket design with stretch nylon fabric which is also Water & Stain Resistant as well as Quick-Drying.
Available in 4 colors.
www.686.com/collections/everywhere-collection/products/686-mens-anything-hybrid-short
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) —
In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU) on June 1, have been delayed to Sept. 1.
The changes for each uniform are detailed in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel.” Mandatory wear of the Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform remains April 2021.
The changes that become mandatory on Sept. 1 for the OCP include:
– Officer rank insignia will be spice brown (exception: first lieutenant and lieutenant colonel rank insignia will be black).
– The U.S. flag patch will be mandatory and the only authorized color is spice brown (cloth). Airmen will wear the flag while in garrison and deployed. Infrared U.S. flags are not authorized.
– The authorized T-shirt color will be coyote brown (listed as Tan 499 per AAFES nomenclature) only. If purchasing coyote brown shirts from outside retailers, uniformed members should ensure the color matches the authorized coyote brown color (Tan 499).
– The authorized socks will be DLA-issued green socks or coyote brown only.
– The authorized boot color will be coyote brown only. The two exceptions are for Airmen with a medical condition as determined by medical authorities at a civilian or military treatment facility and approved by the commander, and those who must wear black combat boots in industrial areas.
The changes that become mandatory on Sept. 1 for the 2PFDU include:
– All mandatory wear badges must be in place.
– The cloth U.S. flag will be the spice brown color only.
– The authorized socks will be DLA-issued green socks or coyote brown only.
– The authorized boot color will be coyote brown only.
– The only authorized color for thermal undergarments will be coyote brown.
For more information, please review Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel,” or visit www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Dress-and-Appearance.
By SSgt Sahara L. Fales, Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
The Phantom Pull-On from Rab is a lightweight shell designed for trail running. This hooded anorak is made from sean-taped 7D Pertex Shield 2.5L fabric with stretch.
It’s a slim fit, so size accordingly. Offered in Acid and Ebony.
rab.equipment/us/phantom-pull-on
