There is no such thing as the perfect camouflage pattern for every environment. A camouflage that blends seamlessly into dense summer woodland may become far more noticeable once the vegetation dries out, while a pattern designed for arid terrain can stand out after heavy rainfall darkens the landscape.
Utilizing different types of surfaces and signs found on them can greatly improve your skill as a tactical tracker. In this post, Tracking Instructor Boris Vos shares an exercise you can do on a grass surface to help you get started.
Special Forces selection training plans are nowadays easily accessible to everyone with an Internet connection. However, search using the term “best SF selection training plan” and you’ll retrieve countless listings, each promising you massive gains in physical strength and endurance. In this “Pro’s Guide to SF Selection” blog post, expert Mike Strauch tells you what to look for in an SF selection training plan that’ll do you the most good.
Different variations of the Primaloft insulation all share common characteristics. They are lightweight, easily packable & great thermal insulators. In this blog post we share an insight to this thermal insulation material and put it in a head to head battle with our current in-use G-Loft material.
You must be in top physical condition for the Special Forces selection process because it will subject you to some of the most extreme tests of physical strength and endurance imaginable. In this blog post, SF selection expert Michael Strauch helps you prepare by sharing his favorite SF training exercises—from those that get your body properly warmed up to those that build muscle where you’ll need it most, and from exercises that optimise your cardiovascular performance to exercises that safely cool you down at the end of the workout.
Understanding how to utilize the position and angle of the sun can dramatically improve your ability as a tracker to see sign. Tracking instructor Boris Vos shares three intermediate exercises to get you started toward developing that knowledge. This blog post also covers the topic of light-source positioning and offers two additional sun angle-related exercises.
SF selection candidates must be in exceptional physical condition to pass. Reaching that high level of physical fitness can at first seem like an overwhelming task. In this post, our expert, Mike, shares his physical preparation insights and explains how you can maximise the effectiveness of your training.
Special Forces selection requirements are among the toughest of any. This post describes the mindset you must possess and lists the key intel you must gather before starting the SF selection process.
Getting into tactical tracking is a challenging feat to overcome on your own. In this post, tracking instructor Boris Vos shares an easy exercise to get you started. This blog post covers the pace-to-pace tracking exercise.
Poly cotton is a mainstream fabric extensively used in the tactical field. Its many outstanding propeties make it an ideal material for tactical garments. This UF PRO blog post traces the history of poly cotton, discusses the fabric’s benefits, and offers some predictions about its future.
Ripstop refers to a textile fibre-weaving technique that makes finished goods more durable. It is arguably the tactical-clothing world’s best-known weaving technique (indeed, practically every tactical garment manufacturer employs it). Twill, knitting, and other techniques all bring something unique and valuable to the table, but none so much as ripstop. In this post, we examine why ripstop is so widely favored by tactical gear-makers.
The Striker battle dress uniform was radically overhauled in 2012. Since then, it has led the industry in reliability, functionality, and comfort. In this blog post, we discuss the major changes and adaptations made to our Striker XT Gen.2 BDU in order for it to become what it is today.
NyCo (nylon-cotton blend) is a material commonly used in the manufacture of tactical gear. What makes it so well-suited to this application is the combining of the best that each of the two base fibres offers. Nylon brings to the mix its great durability and more, while cotton brings comfort plus other excellent qualities.
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