We’ve been following the progress of the development of a new multi-terrain / intermediate-terrain version of CADPAT ever since the Canadian DND first broke the story. After extensive testing and evaluations, the DND has now announced that the final pattern design has been verified and selected, and will now be known officially as CADPAT-MT (Canadian […]
Direct Action released a teaser video for this new product a week ago, now they’ve updated us with the full details. Direct Action has introduced the BEARCAT® Ultralight Plate Carrier, a well-fitting, ultra-lightweight, and mission-tailorable Plate Carrier. The Bearcat is designed to be fully tailorable and versatile, but with a main platform that weighs only […]
Announcing the BEARCAT® Ultralight Plate Carrier from Direct Action. Named after the legendary US Navy fighter of WWII, the Bearcat is designed to be an ultralight but versatile platform – weighing only 290 grams. Reducing the amount of laminate and Cordura® fabric to the bare minimum resulted in a significant weight loss… More information coming […]
The HALIFAX® is the most advanced of Direct Action backpacks and was created from the start to be an adaptable load carrier that would perform well on demanding missions. The Halifax was designed to fill the need for a 3-day medium sized patrol pack, it can be adapted for parachuting, and is compatible with the […]
This new product video caught my eye this morning. I’ve always wondered about the tactical applicability of such padding systems… They might get uncomfortable if you wore them for several days in the field, but what about for shorter, highly dynamic missions? I think they might offer comfort, fit and air flow advantages over both […]
The Dutch Armed Forces are finally starting to receive new camouflage uniforms and personal equipment. But how did this come about, and what is the history of Dutch camouflage uniforms since 1945? Thanks to our friends at Dutch Defence Press we are able to bring you this exclusive English translation of an article by Major […]
Multi-Gun competition shooting is getting more and more popular. Which is why Helikon-Tex created the CMR – Competition Multi-gun Rig – based on a gun belt with an additional, modular belt sleeve and micro chest rig. The rig is fully scalable and configurable, so that you can create the exact platform that you need – […]