How to Choose the Right Camouflage Pattern for Every Season

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the many choices that are out there in tactical jackets, especially in regard to functionality, quality, performance characteristics, and value. In this blog post, we offer some guidelines to help you choose the perfect tactical jacket for your particular needs.

Unsure about which essential medic gear to pack for everyday scenarios in civilian life? Find out in this blog post written by a former SF Combat Medic. He reveals the contents of the medical kits he typically carries on his person, in his car, and out at the shooting range—plus he shares what goes into his secret “BeepBeep bag”.

You’re not in the market for a new pair of tactical pants every day. But when the time comes for you to go shopping, the question arises: “What should I look for in a pair of tactical pants?” If you’re like most tactical operatives, what you’ll be looking for is the right price and great performance.

The immediately recognizable Flecktarn pattern is associated with the German military. Flecktarn’s effectiveness in the dense vegetation of European forests places it among the elite few camouflage patterns to have withstood the test of time. It has emerged as one of the most suitable patterns for European landscapes.

Modern tactical pants evolved from years of tailoring specific features to the needs of individual operators. But what can we define as the “tactical” properties and how can we draw the line between cargo pants and tactical pants?

Proper care of your gear can help ensure that it keeps working for the longest possible time. This article offers detailed care instructions plus tips for removing stains.

Not many hats are as instantly associated with the military as is the boonie hat. Its use by special forces, and now also by regular troops, has made it an iconic piece of headwear—not just because it looks cool, but also because of its practicalness and rich history. Reason enough to take a closer look at the boonie hat’s origins, usage, and acceptance in comparison to other popular hats/caps, etc.

What counts as tactical gear? When did tactical apparel come into wide use? What types of equipment do people perceive as tactical gear? To understand the basis and importance of tactical gear, you must first understand its purpose.

Protecting your knees is a high priority for any tactical operator. Unharmed knees mean you can move freely and successfully complete the mission. Combat & tactical pants with knee pads provide additional support for your joints and also aid in keeping them operational in the long run, by minimizing the injuries that occur over time.

Due to the fact that our armed forces operate in truly hot mission environments, the wearing comfort of combat clothing in hot areas is of course extremely important. At the same time I observe that the discussion circles around a central assessment criterion, namely the weight.

When talking about military and tactical equipment, the topic of camouflage comes up sooner or later. One could go through the entire history of mankind, from every day hunting and survival, to the long history of wars and conflicts itself. But when it comes to printed camouflage on uniforms, the focus quickly shifts to the 20th and 21st century. That’s why I want to write about some milestones in the history of camouflage, with a focus on “western” patterns.

While working through the M.A.R.C.H. algorithm you discover a “hole in the box”. The way you’ll save his life is by performing a needle catheter decompression—NCD, for short. NCD is an emergency medical treatment and, if performed properly, usually buys the casualty enough time for a medivac trip to the nearest field hospital. But you do have to watch out for things that can go fatally wrong, like a catheter that becomes kinked or clogged. This blog post covers the basics of NCD: when to use it, how to do it right, and what to expect.