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Crye Precision Announces G4 Hot Weather and FR Uniforms Now Available

Tuesday, May 12th, 2020

Brooklyn, NY – Crye Precision®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has announced the availability of their G4 Hot Weather Uniforms and G4 FR Uniforms for purchase through their website, www.cryeprecision.com.

The G4 Hot Weather Uniforms are Crye Precision’s® lightest, most breathable uniforms to date. These garments incorporate attributes requested directly by users, built on a base-pattern designed to offer more mobility, a more custom fit and improved features. The G4 Hot Weather Field uniform is designed specifically for the demands of harsh jungle environments and the Combat line created for austere arid operations. Our G4 uniforms now offer even more to end users.

Further expanding the G4 uniform system is the release of the G4 FR Uniforms, made with High Strength Commando Twill, providing lightweight FR protection with a high strength-to-weight ratio. The fabric quickly self-extinguishes and maintains 8.5 times higher air permeability and faster dry time than 50/50 NYCO. Combined with the already extensive feature set of the G4 line, the FR uniforms are Crye Precision’s® most technically advanced apparel pieces to date.

Each of the uniforms are now available for purchase through the company’s website, www.cryeprecision.com.

 

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Technical Woobie

Friday, May 8th, 2020

Today we are getting the first look at an all new garment from the FirstSpear American Merino Wool Line. Meet the Technical Woobie. Constructed with premium USA materials including FS ACM 600 Merino for warmth and FS signature apparel nylon accents which add abrasion and wind resistance. Features a modest tail, high collar with adjustable hood, thumb holes, as well as generous hand warmer pockets lined with FS ACM 100 Merino. The Full length zipper and pockets utilize premium zipper hardware and pulls.

A very cool feature FS incorporated are button holes inside the hand warmer pockets along with cord loops along your internal zipper seams which allow the user to route ear buds or communication cables for discreet cable management.

The Technical Woobie offers great everyday style matched with some of the most high performance material combinations and features available. It will quickly become the one piece you will want to take with you everywhere! 100% made in the USA with 100% USA materials.

Now shipping in Black, Sand, Commando, and Black/Heather Grey. Comes with FirstSpear’s standard lifetime warranty on materials and craftsmanship.

www.first-spear.com/technical-woobietm-acmtm-warm-600

Satu Adventure Pants

Friday, May 1st, 2020

The most interesting thing to me about the Satu Adventure Pants by Outdoor Vitals is the fabric story. They use a Japanese-designed mechanical stretch fabric by Toray. The proprietary weave and fabric construction makes them lightweight, flexible, strong, comfortable and fast drying. It’s an amazing wool-based blend that offers stretch without Spandex. They’ve boosted the fabric’s inherent anti-microbial properties with medical-grade MAKSPEC antibacterial weave. The fabric also features a DWR coating.

Yeah, they’re packed with features too.

Offered in a multitude of men’s and women’s sizes in Charcoal, Olive Green and Mud Brown.

Check out their DragonWool base layer system as well.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/outdoorvitals/satu-adventure-pants-comfort-and-performance-meet-style

SIGMA 50 Hoodie by the Spindle Collective

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

SIGMA 50 is a crowdfunded Kevlar Reinforced Hoodie with EDC Pockets for Blade Enthusiasts by the Spindle Collective.

It doesn’t look particularly special or high-tech, but that’s then point. Billed as the “world’s toughest hoodie” the SIGMA 50 is made in the USA. It features secret pockets and is made from a heavyweight blended cotton fabric, reinforced with several feet of Kevlar threading, with the hood joint is further reinforced with a durable piped seam.

Hidden pockets behind the front handwarmer a don’t print and make pickpocketing extremely difficult, and provide a safe spot for travel documents, tickets, passports, wallets and currency.

For more info, visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/sigma-50-kevlar-reinforced-adventure-hoodie

New XGO Alpha A10 Lightweight Neck Gaiters

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

Introducing the new XGO Alpha A10 Lightweight Neck Gaiters. Offered in our Phase 1 Performance and Flame-Retardant (FR) fabrics, both constructed to be high-performance, lightweight, incredible next-to-skin comfort and durable.  Acclimate® Dry moisture management and Ag47® anti-microbial/anti-odor will keep your face protected, comfortable and odor-free. Utilizing Clean Seam® flat-seaming to provide a comfortable contoured next-to-skin fit that fits close to the face and neck but does not constrict. More information below and remember….Those Who Know, Wear XGO!

Performance Alpha A10 Neck Gaiter

• Fabric: 100% Acclimate© Dry Polyester – Eyelet Mesh
• Weight: 4.0 oz/sq. yd / 114 grams
• Layer: Next-to-Skin
• Sizing: One Size Fits All
• Fit: Contoured Fit
• Length: 10” / 25 cm
• Temp Range: Warm to Warmer temps/environments
• Superior Acclimate Dry Moisture Management
• Ag47® Anti-Microbial Protection
• UPF (Sun Protection) Rating – 35+
• Clean Seam® Next-To-Skin Comfort, Durable, Breathable & Won’t Shrink
• Tagless label
• 100% USA Made & Berry Comp

FR Alpha A10 Neck Gaiter

• Fabric: a Patented blend of Modacrylic & FR Rayon
• Weight: 4.8 oz/sq. yd / 136 grams
• Layer: Next-to-Skin
• Sizing: One Size Fits All
• Fit: Contoured Fit
• Length: 10” / 25 cm
• Temp Range: Warm to Warmer temps/environments Inherently FR At Yarn Level – FR Protection For Life Of Garment
• Superior Acclimate Dry Moisture Management
• Ag47® Anti-Microbial Protection
• UPF UV Protection – 25+
• Clean Seam® Next-To-Skin Comfort, Durable, Breathable & Won’t Shrink
• Tagless label
• 100% USA Made & Berry Comp

Gearup – Bow Tie

Sunday, April 19th, 2020

Here we find Gearup’s Bow Tie in MultiCam Black for all tactical weddings and special other occasions.

They tout is as the first and only Bow Tie which is water resistant, PU-Coated and IR-treated.

Handmade in Germany and offered in multiple patterns.

Find them on Instagram.

COLD WX LT [GEN2] Jackets and Pants Available Now from Arc’teryx LEAF

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada, April 15, 2020

COLD WX LT [GEN2] DEPENDABLE WARMTH FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Launched at SHOT Show 2020, the Cold WX LT [GEN2] is a synthetic insulated cold weather windproof jacket, hoody, and pant that is worn when conducting direct action tasks in cold weather conditions. It exemplifies the relentless commitment to incremental performance advancements. The CLIMASHIELD 3.0oz Prism Fiberfill has increased hydrophilic capabilities, increasing performance by handling sweat caused during high output activities. The weather shedding 40d (30d for MultiCam® version) GORE® WINDSTOPPER® 2L manages inclement conditions with ease.

The COLD WX LT [GEN2] line consists of a Jacket, Hoody and Pant.

Jacket

Hoody

 

Pant

I’ll be the first to admit that with so many options, it can be a bit overwhelming to choose which Arc’teryx jacket is the right one for a given activity. I used one of the jackets during an ice climbing trip earlier this year. In fact, most of us on the trip were outfitted with one. Activities included hiking in crampons up and down trails to the various ice faces along and climbing up those faces. In between, time would be spent either belaying fellow climbers or standing around waiting for our turn to climb. So the conditions were much like a professional user. We had movement interrupted by sedentary periods. It was pretty cold (down to the teens) but warmed up if you could get in the sun. I never overheated in the jacket, but did vent the front zip during movement. Once we were on-site the Windstopper shell was welcome to shed some of the breeze that would occasionally pick up and dust us with loose powder. Because of this, I was glad I had the Hoody as I really added my Alpha LT Shell to the mix. As for pants, I wore Wool long underwear and Alpha Pants. Although I brought COLD WX LT [GEN2] Pants with me in my pack, I never bothered putting them on since I was able to move around enough to keep my legs warm. This is the way to go if you’ll be moving around in cold weather.

The COLD WX LT [GEN2] line is offered in Jacket, Hoody, and Pant, both in solid colors and MultiCam.

Available from your favorite Arc’teryx LEAF dealer.

Vertx Launches Guardian 2.0 Line of EDC Ready Shirts

Friday, April 10th, 2020

Refreshed Line Reflects Ever-Changing Low-Profile Landscape

Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx®, a leading manufacturer of low-profile tactical apparel and accessories, is excited to announce the launch of its Guardian 2.0 line of EDC shirts. First launched in 2018, the Guardian 2.0 is revamped and refreshed for 2020 with new fabric, colors and updated features. Both short sleeve and long sleeve styles are now available online at vertx.com and in-store. Customers can find their nearest dealer using the Vertx® store locator at vertx.com/store-locator.

“The most important thing we can do for our customers is continue to update and improve our lines.” said Denny Bogard, GM/VP of Vertx®. “Continually changing up colorways and fabrics makes it a lot easier for guys to blend in when they go out into the field. Better yet, the Guardian 2.0 isn’t just a great functional piece, it’s comfortable enough to wear casually as well.”

The Guardian 2.0 is styled to emulate a casual button-down but includes EDC-compatible features that make it perfect for any mission. Constructed with a built-in WeaponGuard™ underlayer that’s designed to be tucked in and features 37.5® technology, the Guardian protects the skin from gear worn at the waistline while actively working to keep the wearer cool, dry and odor-free. Updated from the 1.0 styles, the communications pass-throughs were moved from the front and back of the WeaponGuard™ underlayer to the left and right side seam to more easily hide wires and cables. Refreshed fabrication in a wrinkle-resistant Polyester/Cotton/Spandex blend with all-new solids and plaids help the Guardian 2.0 blend into the crowd. Learn more about the Guardian 2.0 and the rest of the Vertx® line at vertx.com.