Until the early years of the Global War on Terror, woodland camo (i.e. “M81 Woodland”) was by far the most commonly used camouflage pattern used by US military personnel during the Cold War. Head on over to House Morningwood to learn the story behind this iconic camouflage pattern, that is still going strong… […]
Our friends at Kitanica have a lot of new products that have dropped this month, and they are also providing free shipping within the US all month long! Check out all these new goodies… See all the goodness at Kitanica.net […]
UF PRO has announced its new Striker ULT Combat Pants – which the company says has similar characteristics to the U.S. Army Improved Hot Weather Uniform. Weighing less than a kilogram, Striker ULT offers excellent durability, breathability, and quick-drying characteristics – which makes it ideal for use in hot / tropical environments. “We built the […]
The Infantry’s job is to find, fix, and finish the enemy on the field of battle. It is also only the infantry that can secure, occupy, and defend the ground captured as a result. But the job of the boots-on-the-ground is now more complex than ever – whether its combatting asymmetric threats and insurgents, or […]
It has been said that everything that’s old becomes new again. It is also true that some things never go out of style, and that style itself transcends the whims of fashion. US Woodland Camo is one of those things that has not only never really gone away, but is actually enjoying something of a […]
UF PRO has announced the addition of a lighter weight, higher strength, greater comfort, and all-around better performing combat shirt to its acclaimed Striker X range of tactical clothing. The Striker X Combat Shirt—designed expressly to surpass the requirement of the most demanding military users. Billed as being “Tough-as-Nails Yet Ultra-Comfortable”, the Striker X […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vietnam, 1969 – members of a U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division LRRP team prepare for a patrol. Photo credit: unknown […]
Our friends at UF PRO posted a blog article recently that give a great overview of how and why they have developed their flagship combat uniform, the Striker BDU, into what it is today. Since its first public unveiling at the IWA trade show in March 2013, UF PRO’s STRIKER BDU system has been a […]