What is a Smock, and when is a Smock not a Smock? The military smock is a durable, four-pocket, loose-fitting outer layer garment. Modern smocks often have wind and water-resistant properties and can be found in almost every NATO camouflage pattern – as well as leading commercial patterns like MultiCam and PenCott. Hugely adaptable, smocks […]
Part of the new Arktis Elite Range, the VULCAN is a packable & lightweight insulating mid-layer featuring PrimaLoft® Gold insulation. Paired with a windproof & water-resistant Nylon MiniRip to provide exceptional thermal efficiency & breathability without the bulk, even when wet. Between its inner and outer wind-proof layers, the jacket boasts 100gsm of Primaloft® Gold […]
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their latest state-of-the-art, down-filled, hooded jacket, the STRATUS, for Fall-Winter 2021. The Stratus features a unique stitch-less baffle construction to reduce weight and bulk, a stretch 20D shell, premium hydrophobic 800 fill power goose down, and packs down small for trail to travel. The Dupont treated, water repellent, premium 800 fill power […]
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their best-selling Raider Field Pant in their cool weather weight, 9 oz Expedition Cloth (EC) soft-shell fabric and new tailored fit (T-Fit). According to the Design and R&D Team at PDW: “We took our bestselling pant, tuned it for fall/winter wear and are introducing a new tailored, trimmer fit. For those […]
Prometheus Design Werx introduces their new Delta Cargo Pant TRS for Fall 2021. An expedition grade field pant with low profile cargo pockets designed for rigorous and protracted adventures and exploration. The Delta Cargo Pant TRS is constructed in their new, 6.13oz, technical, 4-way stretch Technical Ripstop nylon fabric with a quick-dry and DWR finish […]
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 […]
Fashions and styles come and go in the world of military clothing just as they do on the civilian market – just not as rapidly. For example, the dust colored 4-pocket tunic and straight leg trousers of the “safari suit” worn by British explorers and adventurers all around the world became the basic model for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arktis has been going since the 1980’s, when it was founded by a former Royal Marine who wanted to create tactical garments and gear that provided higher-quality and more functionality than standard issue military gear. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Arktis launched the revolution in tactical garments and gear that created the […]
