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McNett Promotes Liz Mathias to Vice President of Sales

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

McNett has announced the promotion of Liz Mathias to Vice President of Sales. Prior to her promotion, Mathias worked as sales manager where she guided business development and directed domestic and international distribution across McNett’s many brands including OutGo and GearAid. Mathias was also responsible for implementing effective sales systems and achieved significant account growth across numerous industries including outdoor, sporting goods, dive and travel.

“Liz’s promotion is a result of her significant contributions to the Company on many levels. She has earned a high level of respect from the McNett staff, her peers, customers and partners within our industries,” said Karen Robins, HR manager at McNett. “We are excited for Liz to move forward in her new role as she continues to provide outstanding leadership both in sales and at a management level.”

In her new position, Mathias will focus on coordinating the outdoor, sporting goods and dive divisions of the sales team, forging strategic partnerships with retailers and aligning the company for global growth.

“I could not be more thrilled and excited about where this shift will take us,” said Mathias. “We are stepping our game up in the international arena on both the business to business and business to consumer levels. This should translate to more opportunities with retailers, distributors and OEMs so that McNett can one day dominate the entire gear care and repair world.”

www.McNett.com

TacHacker – Revitalizing Your Hardshell

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

We first published this article last year, but winter’s coming and it might be time to pull your kit out and check it over before it’s needed.

It looks like it’s going to be a LONG winter. During a recent shooting class I attended it started raining day one and by the middle of the second day it looked like a blizzard. Most of my fellow shooters were wearing waterproof breathable outerwear and several began to feel clammy and then damp the longer each day progressed. A couple of guys were wearing issue Gen I ECWCS parkas. Probably not the best garment available as WL Gore long ago decided that the basic design could not meet their “Guaranteed to Keep You Dry” standards. Of course these jackets were old. More than anything, they needed some maintenance.

The key to any modern outerwear is its Durable Water Repellent (DWR) which serves as your clothing’s first line of defense against moisture. There are quite a few treatments available and different manufacturers have their favorites but they are usually are based on flouropolymers. These are PTFE molecules that are applied to the surface of the fabric and cured at high heat to make them adhere better and increase performance. These treatments have a fluorine atom at one end which is highly hydrophobic meaning it hates water. Heat causes the fibers to align themselves with their flourines exposed. Water tries to move away from the flourines resulting in beading. This allows the water to roll off without wetting the fabric. Interestingly, Quarpel (Quartermaster Repellent) was one of the first DWRs and used to treat field jackets and other military clothing items back in the 1960s.

Since most of us can’t run out and purchase a new jacket every time the DWR needs refreshing I thought it would be a good idea to share a few tips with you that will not only revitalize your garment’s DWR treatment but also extend the life of your clothing.

DWR treatments work best when they are clean. I realize this seems counter to what you think is right since a DWR generally lasts about 25 washings and tactical garments get quite a beating in the field, but you need to wash your clothing. The first thing is to avoid using liquid detergents as well as fabric softeners. Additionally, avoid optical brighteners as they are not good for DWR or IR treatments. There are wash in treatments you can purchase as well as spray on options to help renew your clothing’s DWR. However, wash in treatments may affect the breathability of your membrane. One of the best spray solutions available is Revivex from McNett and it is what I have used in the past. It also serves as a stain repellent. Revivex can also be applied to garments that never had DWR in the first place so if you have hunting or field clothing that you find yourself wearing in inclement weather regularly you may want to give it a once over. If you use a spray treatment be sure to evenly coat your garment while it is still damp after washing and to pay special attention to any seams.

There are two additional ways you can put some life back into your DWR without a full retreatment. One is to put the garment in a conventional dryer on warm and the other is to iron it on low heat. This helps realign the fibers. If water fails to bead up on the surface of your garment you will need to retreat.

No matter which method you choose, proper maintenance of your foul weather clothing’s DWR will help keep you warm and dry and extend the life of your equipment.

McNett Announces MultiCam Camo Form

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

It seems like just the other day that McNett announced the addition of two new camo patterns to their lineup of Camo Form® Protective Camouflage Wrap. No sooner than we tell you about it and they inform us that they will now also offer MultiCam. This is great news for guys using OCP downrange.

www.mcnett.com

CamoVat

Friday, July 29th, 2011

McNett offers a good alternative, triangle-style cravat bandage. It is made from a 30/70 PolyCotton and includes 2 large #3 Safety pins like the original issue item. While many would poo-poo it’s UCP color, it does remain the US Army standard pattern. It also features an antimicrobial treatment and is water repellant.

A cravat is a must-have item in your individual kit. It can be applied in a variety of ways for first-aid as well as for other uses. For example, Sling/Swath, Bandage, Splint Wrap or Padding, Tourniquet, Ankle or Joint Wrap, Environmental Mask, Rain, Wind and Dust Bandanna, and Water Resistant Camouflage Cover.

www.mcnett.com

McNett Adds Realtree AP and Realtree Max-4 to Camo Form Lineup

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

We’ve mentioned McNett Corp’s Camo Form® Protective Camouflage Wrap on several occasions. While it is very popular with the hunting crowd, it also does a great job for those who want to camouflage their military and LE small arms. The addition of Realtree APâ„¢ and Realtree Max-4â„¢ add even more options to the tool box so that you can fine tune your weapon’s or equipment’s camouflage. Remember, Camo Form not only helps conceal your gear, it also protects your weapon’s finish as well as eliminates errant noises by padding parts. It’s self-clinging and easy to apply. What’s more, it isn’t permanent and won’t mar the finish of your kit.

www.mcnett.com

Reminder – Stars, Stripes & Blue Towels Contest

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

This July 4th Outgo is celebrating 235 years of freedom. What better time to go all out and show your patriotism? Submit a photo, video, or story showing your spirit for a chance to win one of ten Outgo Prize Packages to help you take care in the field. Each Outgo Prize Package includes:

1 Outgo Ultra-Compact Microfiber Towel & Storage Bag (L, Navy)
1 Outgo Waterless Wash (3 fl oz)
1 Outgo Smart Suds (3 fl oz)
1 Outgo MicroTerry Washcloth Kit (Compact Ditty Bag, two 10″×10″ MicroTerry Washcloths, 1.25 fl oz Smart Suds)

To enter, it’s easy.

Contest Instructions

Submit a photo showing your spirit. Stories & videos are also allowed! Email those entries to gov@mcnett.com.

Prize Eligibility
Only persons who are at least 18 years of age can enter.

Contest Ends
July 06, 2011 @ 11:59 pm (PDT)

Full Rules Here. To get in on the contest visit www.facebook.com/outgo.mcnett.

Stars, Stripes & Blue Towels Contest

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

To celebrate the upcoming celebration of the birth of our nation, McNett brand Outgo have teamed with SSD to sponsor a great contest. We’ve been using McNett personal care products in the field for years and they are top notch. Now, they have been specialty branded as Outgo which will make them easier to identify.

This July 4th we’re celebrating 235 years of freedom. What better time to go all out and show your patriotism? Submit a photo, video, or story showing your spirit for a chance to win one of ten Outgo Prize Packages to help you take care in the field. Each Outgo Prize Package includes:

1 Outgo Ultra-Compact Microfiber Towel & Storage Bag (L, Navy)
1 Outgo Waterless Wash (3 fl oz)
1 Outgo Smart Suds (3 fl oz)
1 Outgo MicroTerry Washcloth Kit (Compact Ditty Bag, two 10″×10″ MicroTerry Washcloths, 1.25 fl oz Smart Suds)

To enter, it’s easy.

Contest Instructions

Submit a photo showing your spirit. Stories & videos are also allowed! Email those entries to gov@mcnett.com.

Prize Eligibility
Only persons who are at least 18 years of age can enter.

Contest Starts
June 22, 2011 @ 12:00 am (PDT)

Contest Ends
July 06, 2011 @ 11:59 pm (PDT)

Full Rules Here. To get in on the contest visit www.facebook.com/outgo.mcnett.

McNett Gruntline

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Sometimes the simplest things make life better. For guys who can’t rely on KBR laundry, washing your clothes on a washboard and hanging them out to dry is a reality of life. Manufactured from braided rubber tubing the Gruntline stretches up to 7 feet and has clips on each end to attach it for use as a clothes line or as a tie down strap. Although its been around for awhile, its a classic. I carried one with me for years and it got lots of use as intended as well as to suspend ponchos in large tents so I could stake out some “me” space.

Available from McNett.