The history of the ‘smock’ in military usage goes back to the Second World War when they became famously associated with the German Fallschirmjaeger, the British and Allied Airborne Forces and the British Special Air Service. WWII-era British Airborne Force ‘Denison Smock’, from the Imperial War Museum’s collection. © IWM...
Yup, it does indeed look as though the French Army will be adopting a new rifle that speaks German – albeit with a decidely American accent… The famous FAMAS – standard rifle of the French Armed Forces since the ’70’s. Photo copyright: Larry Vickers According to a story that broke...
As its National Airborne Day, it seems fitting to post our wrap-up of this year’s Leapfest today – hard to believe it was already a week ago that the skies over southern Rhode Island were full of parachutes… National Airborne Day on Aug. 16 honors the occassion of the first...
So by now you might have already seen the news that the US Navy is ditching their ridiculous camouflage duty uniform – known officially as “Navy Working Uniform Type I” (NWU-I), but nicknamed ‘Blueberry’ because of its camo pattern. While this could certainly be considered good news, and a step...
UF PRO® has introduced the new generation of their Monsoon waterproof/breathable jackets. UF PRO® has launched a new generation of waterproof/ breathable jackets with their Monsoon and the Monsoon XT Gen.2 Jacket. The two jackets differ in material and cut; the XT version is the more robust ‘tactical’ version, whereas the Monsoon...
The latest product video from Direct Action gear is now live on their YouTube Channel. This system provides for the immediate cutaway release of the SPITFIRE Plate Carrier. Its innovative design and allows for quick and easy reassembly of the Plate Carrier without the cutaway elements. Created with primarily with...
The Leapfest International Static Line Parachute Competition 2016 is now less than a week away! Watch out of our event coverage to start this coming Saturday. Here is a list of the rgistered teams for 2016: 43rd Airborne Battalion Czech Republic Associazione Nazionale Paracadutisti d’Italia Italy 11 Airmobile Brigade (AASLT)...
Direct Action gear’s ‘Dragon Egg’ backpack has been one of the best sellers in the company’s so-called “Legacy Line”. But never being ones to sit on their laurels, the company recently announced that an upgraded version is coming in a few weeks. The “MkII” version of the Dragon Egg features...
The WOLFHOUND has landed! Helikon-Tex’s long awaited light insulated jacket landed in shops this past week. Check it out! The Wolfhound is a lightweight & insulated mid-layer that can be used as part of a layered clothing system, or as a stand-alone jacket. The hydrophobic properties of its Climashield® Apex™...
The New PDW S.H.A.D.O. 28Litre Backpack and Pack Accessories from Prometheus Design Werx are Now Available! The S.H.A.D.O. 28L is a US-made day-pack designed to perform in a multitude of environments and use-cases. The unique dual-clamshell design allows for full storage access to two compartments, and a high degree of user options...