British Style

In most cases i am a big fan when loadouts are composed of gear in different colors, non matching camos, perhaps some civvy items etc., because (in my opinion) 100% tone in tone impressions are mostly boring (especially when it comes to Multicam). Finding the perfect balance between different colors and shades is some kind of secret art.
The same applies to music or cooking: if a slow part is played in front of a fast one, the fast one becomes more striking. Have you ever eaten salty fish AFTER ice-cream? I think you`ll never had the feeling that a fish gets as salty as that!

In modern loadouts civvy gear is often related to hiking stuff like The North Face, Arcteryx, Patagonia, Garmin, Asolo, Merrell, Suunto and many, many more. If you check pictures carefully you`ll find water flasks, rain coats, compasses, GPS units, gloves, gaiters, ballcaps, backpacks etc. (of course it depends on the unit, time frame and theater they are in). Sometimes i really get amused and/or excited to see items that i never expected to find. The wonderful thing is that i have a(nother) reason to buy me that piece of gear now, yeah baby! 🙂 So let`s get to the point – check this pic:

This British Commando Soldier rocks a solid style and brings interesting things to A`stan!
No, it`s not another Snugpak jacket but this one: Montane Extreme smock

The first truly technical soft shell, single layer mountain garment designed and built without compromise. Tested in extreme and hostile conditions for nearly 20 years by mountaineers, climbers and on multiple high Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the Extreme Smock has become the trusted favourite of Mountain Rescue teams and outdoor professionals across the world.

(click to enlarge)

Fabric: PERTEX® Classic 6
Reinforcements: POLARDRI® Mini-Rip
Lining: DRYACTIV® 3000
Weight: 995g / 35oz (Size Medium)

And then a very interesting thing to see are (t)his gloves: Barbour Neoprene Gloves!

If you`ll think of Barbour what comes to your mind? Slimy, rich people wearing old fashioned waxed jackets? I guess so 🙂 hahaha…

Barbour Neoprene Gloves have rubber grips on palm, slitted fold-back finger tips on left and right hand, adjustable wrist fastening, elasticated rib on the back of the glove to ensure a close fit, are shower repellent and have a Barbour branded velcro wrist strap. (Fabric: 90% neoprene, 10% nylon)

I thought that i already own everything i need when it comes to gloves.
And i really don`t need another softshell (and i REALLY DON`T!!!).
But these two things are not to pricey and are really interesting to check out.
At the moment i can resist…
Can you? 😉

~ by geardoshit on April 2, 2011.