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Til Valhall Warrior Gear – Flannel Combat Shirt

Monday, December 30th, 2019

From Germany comes the Til Valhall Warrior Gear Flanel Combat Shirt. It is made of 100% Cotton double brushed flannel material for a soft and comfortable fit. The torso is contoured and consists of 95% cotton and 5% elastane for a good fit and freedom of movement. There are no zippers, buttons or other hard materials for wearing under protective vests in the torso area. Recessed zip pockets with attached Velcro patches are attached to the upper arms. In addition, there are sunglasses loops on the right and left of the upper arms and on the chest. Adjustable cuffs with Velcro.

til-valhall.com

Platatac OSSA Jacket – Now In Midnight Blue and with Stretch

Saturday, December 28th, 2019

Named after Tasmania’s highest peak, Platatac’s OSSA jacket is a waterproof breathable hard shell. The solid color versions are made from our their proprietary fabric, Platatex. The waterproof properties of Platatex are complimented by the small amount of stretch in the material.

The fully seam-sealed construction, hideaway hood and weatherproof zips on the two upper bicep pockets with pile velcro fields, two upper chest “anorak” style pockets, internal pocket with media port and two handwarmer pockets make this jacket usable across of range of roles, missions and environments.

Platatac has just introduced Midnight Blue to go along with the existing Black and Gothic Olive versions.

www.platatac.com/catalogue/combatthecold/platatac-ossa-jacket

FirstSpear Friday Focus – ACM MID 400 – Hoodlum Hoodie

Friday, December 27th, 2019

Today we are taking a look at another item in the FirstSpear American merino wool series. We started off with the lightest base layer package, ACM BASE 100, and we have since moved into the ACM MID 400 weight.

This package is particularly unique because it is double layer fabric, not a blend. Constructed from a fine polyester and merino wool, this material combo will quickly wick away moisture from the body and transfer it into the absorbent wool layer. This allows the poly layer to dry quickly and avoid the typical stink found in 100% synthetic apparel.

FirstSpear uses ACM MID 400 in several items, the Mid Shirt we saw several weeks ago and Today we are getting a look at the Hoodlum Hoodie. The Hoodie features a full zip front, thumb holes, low profile hood, and two zippered pockets in the front. The Hoodlum Hoodie is an exceptional standalone item that can be worn all its own or if you find yourself in particularly cold temps use it as mid layer to really keep you warm.

100% American Made with American Merino Wool. Available in black, charcoal, commando, manatee grey, and sand. Check out all of FirstSpear’s USA Merino wool Line Here.

Hoodlum Hoodie

New from Thrudark – SF Breach and SF Guerilla

Thursday, December 26th, 2019

Founded by British Special Forces Veterans, Thrudark has been designing and manufacturing specialist clothing. They’ve just released two new pieces.

SF BREACH

The SF Breach jacket is a heavy duty cold weather down jacket. Toughened with Cordura® reinforcements on the shoulders and elbows, providing enduring abrasion resistance. A lightweight and water resistant outer shell delivers further tear resistance. Loaded with 100% naturally hydrophobic Italian down providing ultimate warmth to weight ratio throughout, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most: the task at hand. Don’t be left out in the cold …

SF GUERRILLA

The SF Guerrilla Fleece has evolved through multiple product developments since the dawn of ThruDark. It has been meticulously scrutinised through several development and testing stages. An irregular twist on a heavy fleece, providing extreme high warmth utilising POLARTEC® HIGH LOFT™ technology. It’s reversible design reveals hard wearing Cordura® elbow and shoulder panels for enhanced durability. A garment for the bleakest cold weather conditions it transforms what is expected of a conventional fleece. A strategic sabotage of the ordinary … prepare for the worst.

MoCap V.2 by Mojo Tactical

Friday, December 13th, 2019

My buddy Dave Tejada has introduced a new run of his MoCap V.2 in MultiCam. It’s a FlexFit cap in either Black or MultiCam with a Velcro pile front panel.

Get yours at mojotactical.com/products/mocap-v-2-multicam.

Use code SSD for free shipping.

Army Announces Wear Of Coyote Fleece Cap, Can’t Find Photo Of One

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

Sometimes you have to wonder what is going on. The Army put out a great story to explain that Soldiers can now wear the Coyote Fleece Cap with ACUs but for some reason could only find a photo depicting the Foliage version and old Black watch cap.

Tactical Distributors MTHD Clothing System

Monday, December 9th, 2019

Tactical Distributors has developed their own 5-level clothing system called MTHD.

MTHD [pronounced either by the initials or as the word “Method”] stands for “Mountain | Tundra | H20 | Desert”.  We like to think of it as a cross-category, tactical-inspired outdoor brand.  Our slogan is “technically advanced layering systems for global climate zones”.  We start with [L1] base layers and work our way up to [L5] weather-proof shells.  

While the clothing is manufactured in China to control costs, this direct-to-consumer line doesn’t skimp on the materials.

MTHD uses reputable partner brands like eVent® fabrics, Polartec®, Cordura®, Global Merino and other Bluesign® approved fabric and trim suppliers to build the product. They are not only the most technically innovative brands available but are also pushing the envelope in sustainability. 

Below are some examples of some of the clothing. The stuff I purchased is well made, comfortable, and the fit is true.

One of the cool features is the shoulder markings.

Currently, levels 1-3 are available. Get yours at www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/mthd.

Parry Control Shorts

Sunday, December 8th, 2019

Parry Control Shorts are designed for grappling, but feature a 7″ inseam which may be kind of short for some of you who want to cover down to the knee. They are made from an abrasion resistant fabric with just a bit of mechanical stretch.

While they are also available in Black, Blue, and Yellow, the Tigerstripe pattern is my favorite.

parryathletics.com/products/quality-control-short