Available in Black, SORD Base Color, DPCU, MultiCam and A-TACS UA, the new SORD Watchstrap is made from US Mil-Spec materials. Due to the plastic hardware, it is also non-magnetic. Designed to fit large dive watches.
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Australia Purchases Additional OCUs
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Australia is purchasing an additional 10,000 Operational Combat Uniforms. These “test” items will be manufactured from TenCate’s 6.5 oz Defender M fabric. This is the improved fabric used by the US Army and Marine Corps rather than than the earlier fabric used in the first run of ODUs. The ODU is essentially a Crye Precision combat uniform. Apparently, someone at Department of Defence has determined that there is a need for FR protection for the Australian Soldier.
Photo: ABIS Jo Dilorenzo, 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit, Australia DoD
Denmark Goes MultiCam
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
The new Combat Uniform M/11 in MultiCam is coming soon for Danish troops who have been using the M/84 pattern uniform for over 20 years. Rather than separate M/01 desert and M/84 woodland uniforms, there will be heavy and lightweight variants of the new M/11.
Despite popular belief, the M/84 pattern uniform has actually been improved numerous times over the years. For instance, a breathable membrane was introduced as well as integrated knee protection. Additionally, they have gone to a nylon based fabric. And while this is an improvement over cotton for use in cold wet environments found in Northern Europe, as we know, in a flame threat environment, nylon is not your friend.
Due to manufacturing lead times, ISAF 15 & 16 should deploy with the new uniforms in 2013.
Thanks KK!
2012 Hot Shots Calendar
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Tiny MultiCam hotpants, body paint and smoldering poses – this year’s HOTSHOTS calendar is hotter than ever! Now in its fifth year, the twelve sizzling photographs feature the very latest military kit distributed by Edgar Brothers, as well as some of the hottest glamour models in the UK today!
The brainchild of UK-based Edgar Brothers’ Police & Military Division, the HOTSHOTS calendar was shot on location at SureFire’s headquarters in glamourous Los Angeles. First launched in 2007, with a modest print run of just 500 calendars, 2012 is the biggest print run to date with 50,000 calendars produced worldwide.
Edgar Brothers’ managing director, Derek Edgar, said: “Every year we strive to improve on the previous year’s calendar and 2012 is no exception. This year’s inspiration was taken from the worlds favorite online gaming scenarios and the models couldn’t wait to be drafted in for this year’s call of duty!â€
As always, 50% of the proceeds generated from HOTSHOTS 2012 will be donated to the Help for Heroes charity.
You can watch the making of HOTSHOTS 2012 on www.youtube.com/hotshotscalendar. Once you’ve been there you’ll want to purchase your own copy at www.hotshotscalendar.com.
Also, don’t forget to follow Hot Shots on Twitter, and like them on Facebook for special giveaways
Kitanica Mark I Now Available in MultiCam
Monday, October 31st, 2011Based on overwhelming demand, Kitanica’s innovative Mark I jacket is now available in the popular MultiCam pattern.
Beyond Clothing’s Roughrider Pant Is Backpacker Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Snow For Pants
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Backpacker magazine selected Beyond Clothing’s RoughRider Pant under the Editor’s Choice Snow Category for custom fit pants. Editor-in-chief Jonathan Dorn boasts a 36″ inseam and liked the Schoeller Dynamic fabric’s ability to cut the wind. Specifically, he said that with a layer underneath, he stayed warm below zero in 20 mile-per-hour wind conditions. We haven’t seen the article mentioned in the online edition yet, but it is featured prominently on page 79 of the current issue.
Originally designed for military use, the new RoughRider Pant is now available in Nextec’s silicone encapsulated Glacier fabric used for PCU Level 5 and comes in a MultiCam print.
The RoughRider Pant features:
-Open or Zippered hand pockets
-Angled Thigh Cargo Pockets
-Front Thigh Pockets
-Left Ankle Pocket
-Gusseted Ankle
-Expansion for ski boots
-Reduction for bare ankle
-Velcro and snaps for ice and snow precaution
-Knee Pad pocket with back of leg tightening
-Choice of D3O pad or Crye pad configuration
-Inner Thigh vent zipper with mesh inner
-Zippered fly with Velcro waist band
-Shaped waist band
You can also now get the Glacier Shock Jacket in MultiCam. Similar in design to the PCU level 5 jacket it incorporates Raglan sleeves a stand up collar and generous chest pockets.
USAF SF Updates DF-LCS
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011We’ve written about the Defensor Fortis Load Carrying System (DF-LCS) in the past. Love it or hate it, it was designed specifically for USAF Security Forces (AF SF). But, like other equipment, it has evolved to better suit the needs of the careerfield.
Beginning in late November, AF SF will begin receiving an improved version of their gear harness commonly referred to as (HGEAR) as part of the 5-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Garrett Container Systems (GCS).
Over a year ago, the AF Security Forces Center (AFSFC), surveyed the careerfield for suggested improvements to DF-LCS. The majority of the recommendations from users included: a better fit to size, improved padding, and web management.
The latest version, dubbed GEN 3 will incorporate those major recommendations. For example, padding was added to the shoulder area and the neck yoke was altered to improve wear comfort. Remember, this is the same system being worn by our Defenders both deployed as well as at home station. When working the gate, AF SF rarely wear heavy armor, rather relying on concealable, soft armor. Consequently, the harness can chafe the neck. Additionally, Velcro straps and additional management buckles were added to the design to help police loose straps. They also changed the front height adjuster to allow the user to pull down to adjust rather than pull up. It’s a more natural movement and mimics strap adjustments on packs.
Finally, each harness in the rifleman kit will now include a tear/water resistant guide on adjustment, wear and care of the DF-LCS as well as an instructions on how to use PALS. Odd as it seems in this day and age, there are some folks that don’t know how to weave. But, better safe than sorry.
For those not allowed to buy from AFSFC’s IDIQ (and that’s a lot of folks), the GEN3 in both Air Force Digital Tigerstripe as well as Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP) or, more popularly known as MultiCam, will soon be available at www.GCSwarrior.com or through one of their sales reps.
Army Combat Pant in OCP
Friday, October 21st, 2011Here is an example of the Army Combat Pant in the Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (MultiCam). New readers should check out the article we posted earlier this month on the Propper variant of the ACP.
As you can see they integrate the patented Crye Precision knee pad. Crye has this IP locked up pretty tight with not only the knee pad but also how it integrates into the trouser.
