Based on the success of their original Swagman Roll, Helikon-Tex have developed a simpler. more budget friendly version called the Swagman Roll Basic®. Made from the same tried-and-tested padded polyester material as the M-65 Field Jacket Liner, the SRB will keep you warm and cozy around camp during cold weather. It is designed to be […]
Category: Outdoors & Adventure Sports
The Skill of Layering Clothing for Cold Weather Performance
One of the reasons for the poor performance of the Soviet Army in the Winter War with Finland in 1939/1940 was that, ironically, the Soviets were poorly trained and equipped for combat operations in an extremely cold, snow-covered environment. Nordic people on the other hand know how to survive and thrive in the extreme […]
‘SturmGFAL’ – Frankengewehr or Sexy Beast?
Those mad scientists at Dave’s Custom Airsoft in the UK have done it again. This time it was actually one of their apprentices – and he’s created a really unique and impressive work of art in our opinion. A German G3 combined with a dash of British SLR, and a touch of the original Sturmgewehr […]
Defiant – New Soft-Shell Jacket From PDW
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their fully seam taped, technical, soft-shell hoodie made with All-Weather, 4-way stretch Swiss Schoeller fabric. The purpose driven design of the Defiant is born from almost 2 decades of R&D experience in this class of outerwear. The development process included the input of real-world user feedback across all 7 continents from […]
Celebrate Polish Independence Day With Helikon-Tex
November 11 is not just Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day / Remembrance Day in the UK and Commonwealth Countries, it is also a very special day for all Poles – it is their Independence Day! On 11 November 1918 the Second Polish Republic was established as an independent country free from the […]
UF PRO – Free Shipping to the US for Veterans Day
UF PRO is celebrating veterans of the US Armed Forces with a special one-day offer of FREE SHIPPING to the US! Anyone who has ever ordered goods from abroad knows that the shipping charges can sometimes add up to more than the cost of the goods – so this is a big deal It’s for […]
Terrain 365™ Announces Invictus-AT G10 Folder
Terrain 365™ has released their latest folder, in collaboration with Prometheus Design Werx, – the Invictus-AT G10. The Invictus-AT G10 is a technical, rustproof, non-magnetic, edge-holding folder suitable for use in any environment on land, in and even under water, without ever rusting, pitting or staining. All the materials used in the making of this […]
Is Your Gore-Tex Garment Leaking?
If there is no shelter or other type of waterproof roof, then you are dependent solely on the performance of your hard-shell garment. But will the GORE-TEX material actually do its job? Even though your GORE-TEX garments are waterproof, there are several critical points through which water can potentially penetrate. These critical points include the […]
Helikon-Tex Covert M-65 Jacket Now Available
We’ve been eagerly waiting for this… First revealed at the SHOT Show back in January, Helikon-Tex’s modernized take on the iconic classic M-65 Field Jacket has survived the COVID-19 pandemic is now ready to order. The original M-1965 field jacket (a.k.a., M-65) was a straight front, cold weather, coat made of water-repellent treated fabric. […]
Prometheus Design Werx – Neck Gaiters and Cardigans
With the chillier weather just around the corner or already setting in – depending on where you’re at – Prometheus Design Werx has announced their latest goodies designed to keep you comfortable in the great outdoors. First up is their new down filled “cardigan” called the Kepler. If the word cardigan makes you think of […]