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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Wind Cheater Available in 3XL

Friday, September 18th, 2020

This Friday we are getting a look at the popular all season Wind Cheater now available in 3XL! 100% Berry Compliant constructed from 330D ambush the Wind Cheater is a unique garment very light in weight, breathes like a t-shirt yet still sheds wind and light precipitation thanks to a DWR coating.

The Wind Cheater features a long tail great for colder days with just the right height on the front for easy access to belt mounted accessories. Oversized hood works well with hats or helmets with a wide range of bungee adjustment for user defined fit. Two large bicep pockets, pit zips and torso pockets allow for exceptional ventilation when required.

Offered in Multicam, Manatee Grey, Coyote, Black and Ranger Green. 100% American Made.

www.first-spear.com/wind-cheater

FirstSpear Friday Focus – 9/11

Friday, September 11th, 2020

As of today US Military, Government and Law Enforcement personnel have been continuously deployed domestically and globally for over 6,938 Days beginning with Operation Noble Eagle on 14 September 2001 preventing and prosecuting terrorists, the FirstSpear Team would like to take this moment to extend our profound gratitude to them, their families and loved ones as they continuously bring punishment and retribution to those enemies of freedom.

In the words of the late Major Douglas A. Zembiec, USMC:

“Never forget those that were killed. And never let rest those that killed them.”

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Hooded Field Shirt

Friday, September 4th, 2020

Fall is knocking at the door and FirstSpear is giving us a look at an extremely popular garment from their all American merino wool apparel line up, the Hooded Field Shirt. This garment is generously cut with an oversized hood with absolutely no hardware making for an incredibly comfortable and highly functional base layer or perfect stand alone top when temperatures are fluctuating.

Built from FirstSpear’s proprietary USA Wool packages the Hooded Field Shirt uses the lightest weight weight package, ACM BASE 100 which is not just extremely light, soft, and breathable but it features all the naturally occurring performance benefits of merino wool including antimicrobial, FR resistance, and warm when wet.

Available now in Sand, Charcoal, Heather Grey, Commando, and Black. FirstSpear American Wool is 100% Berry Compliant – Made in the USA with USA materials.

www.first-spear.com/hooded-field-shirt

FirstSpear Friday Focus – KADRI Clothing Women’s Shirt

Friday, August 28th, 2020

KADRI Clothing makes adventure/tactical technical apparel for women and has just launched an exclusive new women’s lifestyle T-shirt now available on the FirstSpear web store. Ultra comfortable 60/40 fine gauge blend provides for an ultra soft hand.

Features a relaxed crew neckline, side seamed, and tagless design. Designed and screen printed in the USA!

Two color options available in sizes Small – XL.

www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/t-shirts/kadri-womens-logo-tee

FirstSpear Friday Focus – HuntRedi Limited Color Run

Friday, August 21st, 2020

Today we are getting the first look at FirstSpear OEM Partner HuntRedi’s limited time run of Deviate Upland Hunting Vests in a sharp Ranger Green / Coyote colorway. Highly configurable with FirstSpear laser fused 6/12 platform, backwards compatible with standard MOLLE /PALS accessories. Hill People Gear inspired shoulder harness with attachment points to accommodate GPS, e-collar and other accessories. 6/12 padded belt comes standard and offers more pocket attachment area as well as additional lumbar support for even weight distribution. Large game pouch allows for one handed insertion of bag limits as well as a built in storage mesh security pouch for keys, wallet, etc. The Deviate Upland vest and pocket series is designed to meet the expectations of the most passionate bird hunters and the unique challenges they encounter.

The Ranger Green / Coyote color way is here only for a limited time and only available while supplies last. Also available in coyote/ blaze orange. 100% American Made with US Materials by FirstSpear, LLC.

www.huntredi.com/collections/flush-redi-series/products/deviate-upland-vest

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Strandhogg MBAV Cut

Friday, August 14th, 2020

Today we are getting a closer look at one of FirstSpear’s flag ship body armor systems, the Strandhögg MBAV cut plate carrier. The Strandhögg is a full featured vest that incorporates FirstSpear patented 6/12™ Laser Fused Platform and patented Tubes™ Rapid-Release buckle system. The MBAV cut is identical to the SAPI cut Strandhögg except for the top part of the plate bag was designed to accommodate a wider variety of ballistic plates and soft armor coverage options allowing the user to choose which cut is best for them.

The Strandhögg comes standard with the popular overlap cummerbund that will accept soft armor, side plates, and hook backed pockets on the body side of the cummerbund. Enjoy fast drying comfort padding in the shoulders, front and back plate bags with a built in channel and anti-microbial mesh to help direct airflow and keep the operator cool. Premium USA construction with top of the line materials and manufacturing innovations all designed to increase the lethality and survivability of the operator.

100% American Made with US Materials (Berry Compliant). In-stock and now shipping in black, ranger green, Multicam, and coyote.

www.first-spear.com/strandhogg-mbav-cut-plate-carrier

FirstSpear Friday Focus – USA Merino Base Layer Bottoms

Friday, August 7th, 2020

Today we are getting a look at the Base Layer Bottoms from FirstSpear’s American Merino Wool line (ACM). Featuring three available styles a Boxer Brief, Calf Length, and Full Length available in black and all new Sand color way.

These are built with FirstSpear’s ACM BASE-100 a super light wool package providing excellent natural moisture wicking properties. All three feature a front facing fly, gusseted crotch and flat seamed technology.

The full length is a traditional full length inseam finished with a low ankle cuff, the Calf Length is cut just below the knee designed to pick up where your boot sock stops reducing clutter under footwear and increasing comfort. The Boxer brief is finished in a traditional boxer brief length. 100% American Made with American Materials, now shipping in black and sand on first-spear.com.

FirstSpear Friday Focus – OEM Partner Series, Tuff Possum Gear

Friday, July 31st, 2020

Today we have another edition of the FirstSpear OEM Partner series taking a closer look at an all new company FirstSpear manufacturers private label equipment for. Introducing Tuff Possum Gear and the Shackleton EDC Satchel, 100% American Made by FirstSpear. Currently available in Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, and Black.

tuffpossumgear.com/product/shackleton-edc-satchel

How was Tuff Possum started?

I, Jayberry, grew up hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and just generally exploring like kids ought to be able to do. A fellow needs a way to carry those essentials for his adventure, right?

My mother was working as a part time private seamstress, so naturally I would bring requests for pouches and bags for my “kit”. These grew until, when I brought her a small pack design, she decided it was time for me to learn to sew.

That summer of 2012, a family friend gave 13 yr old me a little home sewing machine that she no longer needed and so it began. I only sewed projects for myself and friends for a few years.

But around age 15, in search of funding my own material purchasing, I started selling a few pieces on an online discussion forum and quickly realized there were customers to be had. People who took this gear out and used it hard.

Fast forward to November of 2017, I graduated highschool, quit my part time machining job of 3 years, and decided to launch this full time. Tuff Possum Gear was born!

We exist to bring trustworthy gear to people who go places and do things. Whether that means hiking to Machu Picchu, commuting in the heart of New York City, or camping along a riverbank in the Missouri Ozarks.

Why was the Shackleton Developed?

The Roman emperor and philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, once said, “Usefulness and happiness are largely found in the same soul.” The Shackleton EDC Satchel was really developed as a grab-and-go, everyday carry bag. Designed to easily carry the items I wanted to have on hand, no matter where I go. Namely: A water bottle, a battery pack and charger cords for my phone, a first aid kit to lend help around me, a pair of gloves, a multitool, 550 parachute cord, and the like.

If something isn’t easy to keep with you at all times, you are more likely to leave it behind. A single strap satchel is preferable, in my opinion, for easy access on the go. It has merit as well, when it comes to donning and doffing when entering and exiting motor vehicles.

Why did you choose FS manufacturing?

For for a small business like ours, scalability is hard. Producing gear at high enough quantities and maintaining a high standard of quality is the challenge of the day.

FirstSpear has the manufacturing capabilities, both in the pool of talent and the specialized equipment, to make that a smooth process. For a small business owner doing almost everything himself and bootstrapping a brand from nothing, this is a huge boon.

As part of this, this also meant we have the ability to take advantage of utilizing FirstSpear’s patented 6/12 material and their laser cutting abilities with other laminate components.

Why is American manufacturing important to Tuff Possum?

The answer is twofold.

The first is transparency and human connection. We place a lot of value on the ability to drive to whereever our products are made, talk to the people making them,see the machines they are being made on and know that the people value the things we value.

The second is gratitude. For the land and the country that has given us so much. Despite its flaws, it has stood as a bastion for freedom and righteousness in a world of darkness. And it is truly a land of opportunity. A land that has been fertile ground for generations of our forefathers. American manufacturing is important to us as a way of giving back. Of supporting the industry, the grit and tenacity, the people, and the families that compose this great country.