UR Tactical expands PenCott™ line-up

UR Tactical continues to expand their range of tactical gear and clothing market featuring genuine PenCott™ pattern materials. 

In recent weeks they’ve been showcasing  a growing range of PenCott-based products on their Facebook page – which we present a sampling of here.

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Rumor has it that UR Tactical might be expanding their US / North American distribution soon as well.  Stay tuned to their website and Facebook page for further news and info as it becomes available.

COMING SOON: BDUs and Boonie Hats from SEALS Action Gear

SEALS Action Gear have kicked off the New Year by releasing some sneak peak photos of their signature Tactical Field Shirt and Tactical Field Pants in PenCott GreenZoneand BadLands™.

This is great news for all the folks in North America who’ve been waiting for some reasonably-priced, domestically-produced uniforms and headgear in the PenCott patterns.  Together with gear from Tactical Tailor, now end-users in North America will be able to kit themselves up with a full PenCott loadout.

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SEALS Action Gear’s Tactical Field Shirt is made from genuine PenCott-printed Cordura brand 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric.  The shirt features their signature sleeve pocket design, and chest pockets that are slanted inward for easy reach.  The chest pockets also feature double pocket flaps, covering the buttons for maximum security and snag-resistance.   The front of the shirt features a covered front zipper closure with snaps on top and bottom.

The waist of the shirt is slightly tapered for comfortable wear in or outside the pants, depending on personal preference.  The elbows are reinforced with a double layer of 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric and the cuffs are adjustable with snap closures.  The band collar can be worn down or up, to keep debris out and to protect the neck when wearing load-bearing vests and/or body armour.

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SEALS Action Gear’s Tactical Field Pants are made from genuine PenCott-printed Cordura brand 50/50 NyCo ripstop fabric and feature a unique waist adjustment system.  Other BDU-style pants use pull tabs with buckles which bunch up the fabric and create pressure points which chafe the skin, especially when wearing duty belts.  These pull tabs also distort the shape of the pants which creates a “sloppy” appearance.  SEALS Tactical Field Pants on the other hand, adjust to your exact waist size using a patented Velcro waist band which fits extremely comfortable and does NOT bunch up.

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The belt loops are large enough for any military belt and a heavy duty nylon zipper is used in the fly.  Two large thigh pockets, two slant front pockets, two rear pockets and two calf pockets provide for plenty of load carrying capacity.  Double pocket flaps cover the buttons on the thigh and calf pockets and ensure that everything stays inside and buttons don’t get caught on stuff.  The seat and knees also feature a double layer of fabric for extra-durability.

Also released were photos of SEALS own wide-brimmed boonie hat.

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www.sealsactiongear.com

Helikon-Tex announces PCS smock in PenCott™ camouflage

Helikon-Tex announced today that their PCS-style smock will be available in PenCott-GreenZone™ and PenCott-SnowDrift™ camouflage from January 2015.

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Based on the design of the British Army’s ‘Personal Clothing System’ Smock, Helikon’s PCS Smock is constructed from milspec-grade 50/50 Nylon-Cotton ripstop fabric.  It features 10 spacious pockets for personal equipment,  a helmet-compatible hood that can be easily adjusted, a loose cut to fit over insulating layers in cold weather,  and double fabric layers in key areas for added wind protection.

Now from next month this smock based on a classic British design will feature an advanced British-designed camouflage pattern.

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MSRP is listed as 169 EUROs.

www.helikon-tex.com

Get ready for snow with SEALS Action Gear

Being located in Alberta, Canada, SEALS Action Gear probably know a bit about cold weather and snow – and it looks like they’re getting ready for in style this year – judging by the snapshots of their latest prototypes that they recently posted on their Facebook page.

First up is the latest incarnation of their famous SOFTIE Jacket / Liner.  What’s new about this version 4.1 ULTRA SOFTIE is that has been made fully-reversible, with MultiCam on one side and PenCott-SnowDrift™ on the other!  The ULTRA SOFTIE is ultra-lightweight and stuffable and comes with a free stuff-sack included.

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Under its new ownership, SEALS Action Gear has also updated and upgraded the design of their tried-and-tested Combat Anorak 4.1.  The new Combat Anorak 4.2 features changes to the wrist cuffs, neck opening, hood, and arm pockets – as well as new additional rear “stash” pockets.

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UF PRO® introduces new cold weather gear

UF PRO® has introduced their new Delta Cold Weather Gear - a modular garment system that can be precisely adapted to outdoor physical activities in colder temperatures.

Included in the line-up is the new HUNTER SWEATER in PenCott-GreenZone™ camouflage.

Hunter Sweater PenCott™ GreenZone

The UF PRO® Hunter Sweater is the perfect add-on to your garment system for cold, windy or wet days.  It provides superb comfort during outdoor activities in colder weather conditions.

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And as it is light and nicely packable, it perfectly qualifies for longer outdoor activities and can be worn under tactical equipment or simply as a “stand alone” sweater.

Easy to stow away

Features:

  • Wind- and water repellent sleeves, front, back and shoulder areas
  • Striker sleeve pocket configuration
  • Lined with 37.5™ microfleece of COCONA Inc.

Find out more about the Hunter Sweater here:
http://ufpro.si/uf_pro_products/shirts/57/uf_pro_hunter_sweater/

UF PRO® Monsoon SmallPac™ in PenCott-GreenZone™

UF PRO® has produced the first ever 100% waterproof suit in PenCott-GreenZone™ – and its available now!

The first waterproof rain suit in PenCott camouflage.

UF PRO® partnered up with a German high-tech laminating partner to deliver this lightweight, wind- and waterproof 2.5-layer laminate solution that will keep you dry in even the worst weather conditions.

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The SmallPac™ requires very little packing space and can also be attached to the MOLLE system on your backpack, vest or plate carrier – for quick and easy access at any time.

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Direct Action® launched as independent brand – featuring Hyde Definition’s PenCott™ camouflage patterns

The Direct Action® website, Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube Channel went live today.  The full Direct Action line consists of a head-to-toe system of head-gear, garments, load-carrying equipment, gloves and boots – all available in a range of solid colors and camouflage patterns, including the PenCott™ family of camouflage patterns from Hyde Definition™.

IWA DAYou might have heard about or seen the first prototypes of the Direct Action® line of professional gear during the IWA trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany in March 2014.  Over the next months, interest in the Direct Action® line grew quickly – especially among special operations forces units.  Building on that interest, and the potential that new technologies offered, Helikon-Tex® quickly turned what had begun as a project into a fully-functioning independent brand with a dedicated team of design and production professionals.

Leveraging the over 30 years of experience of Helikon-Tex®, over the next few months the Direct Action® team established a new R&D, built a strong professional team of designers, prototype makers and production specialists to create a range of products for the Direct Action® brand.

Direct Action logoAll of the gear they designed, after initial in-house testing, was then fielded to special operations units for end-user trials and evaluations. Their input and suggestions were critical and were incorporated into the final designs at a speed never seen before in the Polish defense industry.

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The gear that’s been created under the Direct Action® brand combines the strengths of the team: knowledge of newest tactical gear trends and solutions, experience in clothing and gear design, and close ties to professional end-users.  As a result of this close cooperation with end-users, the Direct Action® team  immediately began to receive orders from Polish special operations units as soon as the final gear designs were ready.

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The team’s depth and breadth of design and production experience also drove them to give the DA gear a distinctive “look-and-feel” – and to create a brand where each and every element of the system interfaces with the other components.  This combination has created an “individual-as-a-system” approach that is open and flexible with all necessary options, yet remains streamlined and avoids over-burdening.

When creating DIRECT ACTION® every detail was rigorously thought-out from this systemic perspective – no random choices, no compromises, no “same-old-stuff” design approach, no shying away from new technology – and all based on the firsthand, real world experience of elite special operations units.

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The Direct Action® Team wanted to make sure that they would deliver the best gear possible.  They understand how gear is used, they understand the purpose it needs to serve, and how the quality of what they make is fundamental to the effectiveness and safety of the user.  To put it simply, Direct Action® is designed, tested and used by professionals.

Follow Direct Action® on Facebook for all the latest news and updates, watch their YouTube Channel for promotional and product-spotlight videos and check out their web site for full product and dealer info.

A formal presentation of the full product range, and the launch of Direct Action® in the USA, is coming soon…

GO LOUD!

www.directactiongear.com
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