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ORSWM 20 – XGO Extreme Hot Weather Air Commando Baselayers

Friday, January 31st, 2020

XGO‘s new Air Commando baselayer garments are engineered for Extreme Hot Weather, yet offer FR protection as well as Acclimate Dry moisture management and AG47 Silver anti-microbial. The fabric itself is a Modacrylic and FR Rayon blend with a pill resistant, mesh knit.

The construction incorporates Clean Seam with for seams to avoid skin irritation and no seams on the shoulders.

Although these garments are FR, the fabric is extremely comfortable and many will want to wear them everyday. Aside from the softness of the fabric, the garments also offer XGO’s Advanced Cooling treatment which feels cool against the skin.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – ACM MID 400 – Light Weight Vest

Friday, January 31st, 2020

Today we are getting the first look at all new addition to the FirstSpear American Merino Wool line, introducing the ACM MID 400 Light Weight Vest. Low bulk, high performance garment that works exceptionally well to keep you warm when you need it most. Center front 3/4 zip closure with an external chest pocket lined in super lightweight cooling mesh. Also features a low profile hidden pocket on the inside of the chest. Back hem scoops into tailcoat style to cover your waist band while active.

Available and now shipping in Black, Sand, Charcoal, Manatee Grey, and Commando Green. 100% American Made with USA Materials.

www.first-spear.com/lightweight-vest

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ORSWM 20 – Alpha Industries

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

As I walked around the Outdoor Retailer show floor, I ran across a booth that looked like a surplus store?.

It was Alpha Industries, longtime military clothing contractor.

If you’re looking for flight jacket, or an M65, or even a heavy duty N3B parka, they still make them and they’re available for commercial sale.

www.alphaindustries.com

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ORSWM 20 – Wild Things White Out Overwhites

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

Wild Things has introduced a new overwhite system called White Out.

Consisting of the White Out Overwhite Jacket and Pant, these 70D MultiCam Alpine shells are lightweight and pack into a small ball for storage. They are joined by helmet, pack and Knuckle Roaster covers.

The White Out Overwhite Jacket features full length pit zips which allow you to get to your equipment underneath.

Likewise, the White Out Overwhite Pant has full length side zips to facilitate donning and doffing as well as a two-way front relief zipper.

The two front zippered patch pockets are situated low enough that they are still accessible while wearing a climbing harness.

Finally, the instep at the lower hem is reinforced with double fabric to mitigate abrasion.

Available in sizes XS-XXXL.

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SHOT Show 20 – Helikon-Tex Covert M-65

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

Helikon-Tex transitioned from a strictly surplus business to making their own clothing when the demand for the M-65 Field Jacket outpaced their access to surplus versions.

At SHOT Show 20, they showed a prototype of a new version called the Covert M-65 which will hit the market this summer. Made of DuraCanvas, it features a more modern look, including shoulder caps to deal with packstrap wear, new pocket flaps, a breakaway zipper, and several new pockets including 30 round magazine pockets at the rear and internal hidden pockets.

Look for it in OD, Coyote and Black this summer.

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SHOT Show 20 – Viktos Contractor MC Pants

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020

The Contractor MC Pant is based on Viktos‘ Contractor AF Pant and feature zippered, low profile cargo pockets. Offered in MultiCam and MultiCam Black NYCO, sizing is 28-46 in 30, 32 and 34″ Lengths.

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SHOT Show 20 – Point6 To Introduce Berry Compliant Merino Wool Baselayers

Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

Point6 let us know that they are introducing new Merino wool undergarments that are Berry compliant, utilizing wool from domestic Rambouillet sheep.

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The History of: The US Army CCU (Close Combat Uniform) | Uniform History

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

This video on the history of the Close Combat Uniform by Uniform History is pretty cool.

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