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Wild Things Closes North Conway, NH Location

Friday, June 7th, 2013

The North Conway Daily Sun reports that outdoor and military clothing manufacturer Wild Things is closing their original North Conway, New Hampshire location which has been open for more than 30 years.

In addition to a small retail outlet, product development was based out of the New Hampshire location which is located near the home of co-founder Marie “Titoune” Muenier. Marie is a world class climber who, along with her ex-husband John Bouchard started Wild Things in 1981 to build the kinds of clothing and gear that they wanted to use.

Over time, military Special Operations Forces discovers their gear and eventually, the vast majority of sales transitioned from civilian to military customers. Marie sold the company in 2008 to private equity firm Consumer Growth Partners but has remained on board in product development. A role she will continue in spite of the North Conway closure.

Wild Things products are manufactured in several contract sewing factories located throughout the Eastern United States. Wild Things HQ remains in Rhode Island. Sales will continue to be web-based.

Wild Things Power Stretch Top

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Wild Things has introduced their Power Stretch in Coyote. They’ve added thumb holes and reworked the chest pocket.

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www.wildthingsgear.com

Wild Things Introduces Kryptek Patterns for Design Your Own Jacket

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Three Kryptek patterns; Highlander, Mandrake and Typhon join MultiCam as color options for Wild Thing’s customized soft-shell jacket program. All are available exclusively in Tweave’s 520e fabric.

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www.wildthingsgear.com

SHOT Show – PHATS Suit

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Parachutists High Altitude Thermal Suit developed jointly with Airborne Systems and Wild Things. Initially, it was developed for a French requirement but refinements were made at the request of Natick and USSOCOM. Offered in XXSmall through XXLarge but its oversized to fit over the jumper’s clothing and basic equipment.

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PHATS has been highly tuned for use by free fall parachutists. For example, there are multiple zippered vents so that the jumper doesn’t overheat on the ground or on the flight. Additionally, the front of the PHATS has less insulation than the rear since the parachutist will have equipment on his front. They made this change after jumpers from multiple units found that the insulation could be removed. Where insulated, it features gridded fleece. Additionally, it’s a softshell for wind and weather resistance.

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As you can see, it covers the entire body except for the head to accommodate a helmet an oxygen mask. The coverall design even covers the feet for insulation as well as to mitigate wind resistance issues. There is a waist adjustment that is covered by the front opening and the main opening features a flap with magnetic closures. Gauntlet-style handcovers are also integrated into the design. Additionally, the rear of the legs feature clear pouches for chemlights. This allows jumpers to recognize one another in the air. Finally, there is an external forearm pocket on the left sleeve and large zippered cargo pockets.

Wild Things Taking Appointments for SHOT Show and OR

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Wild Things, LLC is now making appointments for dealers and distributors at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and SHOT Show. Come see our new gear at SHOT booth #26003, and Outdoor Retailer booth #1039.

For appointments to review our S&W line of tactical clothing, please contact:
Grady Burrell
VP Smith & Wesson Apparel
Wild Things, LLC
449 Thames Street, Suite 400
Newport, RI 02840
Mobile: 828 421 4349
grady@wildthingsgear.com

For appointments to review our Wild Things Tactical gear, please contact:
Victor Ramos
VP Military Sales
Direct: +1 (760) 707-9079
Email: victor@wildthingsgear.com

Wild Things Adds Coyote & OD to Custom options

Friday, December 7th, 2012

Wild Things has reported they are adding Coyote and OD Green options to their custom program. OD is already on line.

Order by December 12th for Christmas delivery.

www.wildthingsgear.com/wild-things/make-it-wild

Huge Savings on Hooded PrimaLoft Sweaters from Wild Things

Monday, December 3rd, 2012

Save big on these Hooded PrimaLoft Sweaters from Wild Things. Offered in a veritable rainbow of color options, choices include these camouflage prints: Night Desert, UCP, Woodland and Winter Camo (not shown).

These quilted sweaters integrate a hood as well as zip front and are insulated with 4 oz of PrimaLoft.

www.wildthingsgear.com/wild-things/shop/heritage-primaloft-sweaters

Alaska PJs Rescue Clothing System

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

The USAF rescue community is the only DoD force specifically configured for Combat Search and Rescue of isolated personnel. Remember, the PJs in Alaska are Guard guys and in their day to day duties provide more civilian SAR than they do true CSAR during deployments. So, we can see the flavor of this gear even though the solicitation is written for CSAR.

Consequently, they’re seeking a “7 Layer Rescue Clothing” System consisting of:

Arc’teryx Venta Lt Glove, Black P/N 8685-BK

Arc’teryx Alpha SV Glove, Black P/N 8237-BK

Arc’teryx RHO BALACLAVA BLACK P/N 7346-BK

Arc’teryx RHO LTW NECK GAITOR BLACK P/N 4523-BK

Arc’teryx BUCKET LINER TOQUE, BLACK P/N 4306-BK

Arc’teryx RHO LTW BEANIE BLACK P/N 4680-BK

Arc’teryx RHO LTW ZIP NECK BLACK P/N 3809-BK

Arc’teryx COMBAT JACKET, PRINTED, MULTICAM P/N 12458-MC

Arc’teryx Eon SLW T-Shirt Men’s Black P/N 8773-BK

Arc’teryx EON SLW CREW LS MENS Black P/N 8219-BK

Arc’teryx RHO LTW BOTTOM BLACK P/N 3805-BK

Arc’teryx EON SLW BOTTOM MENS, BLACK P/N 8217-BK

Arc’teryx ATOM SV HOODY MENS – NARANJA P/N 8119-NA

Arc’teryx GAMMA LT PANT BLACK P/N 6757-BK

Arc’teryx RAIDER PANT MENS – BURLYWOOD P/N 7671-BW

Arc’teryx MENS SPOTTER PANT, CARBIDE P/N 7621-CB

Arc’teryx SKYLINE SHIRT LS LIGHT CARBIDE P/N 8292-LC

Arc’teryx RIDGELINE SHIRT SS MENS-TOTEM P/N 7988-TM

Arc’teryx B.A.C. CAP KHAKI P/N 9998-KH

MERINO WOOL BOOT SOCK CUSHION P/N 14021-FG FOLIAGE GREEN

DARN TOUGH MERINO WOOL 1/4 SOCK, MESH, GRAPHITE WITH TONAL LOGO P/N 81493-GR

Wild Things HIGH LOFT JACKET, SO1.0V,- MULTICAM P/N 50023

Wild Things SOFT SHELL PANTS – SO 1.0 -MULTICAM P/N 50032-MC

Arc’teryx STRATO HOODY BLACK P/N 8559-BK

Arc’teryx MENS RHO AR TOP BLACK P/N 7342-BK

MERRELL: REFUGE PRO VENTILATOR – CASTLE ROCK/PEWTER P/N J50981

MERRELL CHAMELEON 4 MID VENTILATOR GORE-TEX MERREL STONE P/N J15047

Arc’teryx ALPHA SV MITT BLACK P/N 8236-BK

Arc’teryx GOTHIC GLOVE – COLOR: BLACK P/N 8242-BK

Arc’teryx PHASE SV ZIP NECK BLACK P/N 8166-BK

Arc’teryx BETA AR PANTS BLACK P/N 7409-BK

Arc’teryx GAMMA MX JACKET BLACK P/N 7406-BK

Arc’teryx ETHER COMP CREW LS BLACK P/N 7655-BK

It’s a small business set aside with a response date of 15 Feb and a quick turn around award of 17 Feb. Quantities are set and 46 and broken down by size.

Check out the solicitation at www.fbo.gov