We are working on reviews of Arc’teryx LEAF’s new Naga Hoody and Drac Jacket, both are available in the new Urban Wolf color. Until we get those up, here’s the Bird’s take on their new colorway.
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Its no secret that Arc’teryx has been working on a high speed belt for the past few years, and we showed you a sample from this years SHOT Show. However, clear pictures have been missing, and it seems like we’ve been teased with little glimpses here and there around the web. For the past 14 hours, I’ve been wearing the Arc’teryx H-150 Riggers belt along with a new Glock holster from Praetor Defense. The H-150 is classed as a 2″ Riggers belt, but lets not kid anyone, its going to see a lot more time hanging a pistol on it than it ever will hanging a guy from a rope.
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Well, that didn’t take long. While protoypes of the Sphinx halfshell have been shown to operators in rooms behind fences for a couple of years, the rest of the tactical world just got their first look at the uberuniform this summer. There’s a whole lot of smart in those clothes and we’re sure the suits at Arc’teryx were sweating in their Molsons as the set’s $1300 price tag came into focus. But, it seems their performance-at-any-cost approach payed off today when SOCOM put out a solicitation for 127 sets of the new Arc’teryx Sphinx top and bottoms in MultiCam. MSRP on those duds is $550 for the top and $750 for the pants. Head on over to FedBiz to get the lowdown and get in on the action.
It was last fall when the Aerios 14 joined the GearScout long-term test fleet.
At 854 cubic inches of cargo room, the 14 is the largest of three packs in the new Aerios trail running line.
It weighs in at a svelte 1 pound, 3 ounces. The fabric is feather light and stands up to typical trail abuse. Its AeroForm back panel breathes well and a framesheet adds needed structure. It’s built to hold a 70-ounce water bladder, but you can fit a 100-ounce water bladder while still leaving enough room for snacks, a lightweight jacket, gloves and a stocking cap.
And yet it sat in the gear locker; on many days it was neglected in favor of the other packs we’re abusing on the trails. With all those great features, what gives?
The Arc’teryx Law Enforcement & Armed Forces (LEAF) collection has grown this month with a slew of new offerings.
Arc’teryx is well known for their climbing and upper-end outdoor clothing, but the LEAF lineup takes the lessons learned from the outdoor enthusiasts and applies it to the ultimate outdoor adrenaline activity. The LEAF articles are based around law enforcement and military needs, and with the Arc’teryx clothing I’ve used, I would say they’ve done a solid job. Materials that hold up, stitching that doesn’t leave you exposed, clothes that are cut right, and designs that look and feel good in uniform and out.
Military Times is looking forward to laying hands on this new lineup, and being able to give direct feedback based on real-world use. We’ll get the specifications for the new items up as soon as we can get them, but for now, check out the pictures and get an idea of what is starting to emerge on the market.
Arc’teryx’s new Veilance line brings the trademark spartan aesthetic and technical performance qualities found across their active and casual lines and combines them into a new hybrid clothing design you can wear to the office.
The headliner is Arc’teryx’s version of the M65 field jacket. The hobo staple goes upscale and gets updated with Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, watertight zippers, waterproof chest and hand pockets, adjustable waist cord and wrist cuffs. Prices aren’t available yet, but the clothes will be out in fall ’09.
Unveiled over the weekend on it’s own website (veilance.arcteryx.com),the urban streetwear line falls someplace between Underworld and Gattaca. These are the clothes to wear if you want to look so hip that you’ll want to kick your own ass.
Get your metrosex on with a gallery showing a few more pieces of the line after the break.
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The Prada of battlewear has come up with a super-packable alternative to your trusty-but-bulky fleece. The Atom uses a light, lofty insulation called “coreloft” to keep you warm during stop-and-go activity in cool to cold weather. What’s really cool is the huge, breathable powerstretch side panels that lets your stink out when your internal furnace is pumping.
The mid-layer weighs in at a measly 10.6 ounces and repels a light rain and deflects more wind than a wind-stopper fleece. Other features include a luxurious brushed collar, a longer cut, insulated zipper flap, an internal pocket, an athletic cut and longer sleeves that will allow you to shoot prone without exposing your wrists to the chill — or the enemy. Available for $160 in fall ’09. Arcteryx
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Arc’teryx hit the SOF community in the sweet spot with their ridiculously comfortable and light-weight X350a climbing harness last year. It was such a hit that operators have been buying the harness and cutting off the leg loops to make gunners belts.
Arc’teryx responded to the cannibalization of their equipment by designing an even better belt. They made the hardware smaller, placed stiffeners at the sides to accommodate holsters or pouches when worn as a BDU belt and even thought to add a tether keeper so you won’t rip the belt loop off your pants when your snag your tether while jumping in a vehicle.
Should be under $100 when it comes out early next year in “crocodile” and black.
UPDATE- This thing may never see the light of day. Arc’teryx can’t find a way to certify it for use in a way that they won’t be held responsible if it’s used improperly. Risk-Aversion-Fail.
Update #2- The Rigger’s Belt Lives! Looks like Arc’teryx is going bring it to market safety certified as a climbing harness. What you do with it is your business. We could see these out in the wild this fall.
Update #3- It’s in the wild!
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