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Berry Amendment Compliance DefinitionThe Berry Amendment Compliance is a federal regulation that requires Department of Defense funds to be spent on U.S. manufactured items in order to protect the United States industrial market during times of war. The Berry Amendment is intended for companies that wish to acquire Department of Defense contracts. This amendment applies to products such as food, clothing, tents, [...]
ECOTAT
ECOTAT SLEEPING BAG HISTORYFirst, I am going to give you the history of the Ecotat multipurpose shelter and poncho.In 1987 I believe a young fellow Ron Asher designed and made the product he called an “Ecotat Freedom Shelter”. He patented this item and he tried to sell it to the army unsuccessfully.About 1990 a retired colonel Dick Haislip from the [...]
chemical sensitivity
The following stories were sent to me the other day.They are articles about chemicals in our clothing.For those of you interested in chemical sensitivity here is all the information you need.I've been reading about forever chemicals lately. (PFAS). I didn't realize how dangerous they were. There was an article in Propublica that was eye opening:https://www.propublica.org/article/3m-forever-chemicals-pfas-pfos-inside-storyBut the article I [...]
r value
What Does R-Value Mean?A higher R-value means that the insulation will do a better job of holding in conditioned air, whether that’s heat in the winter or cool air in the summer. It’s not about how much heat the insulation retains, but how slowly it allows heat to move through it. The slower, the better.Of all the insulating [...]
continuing the sale
CONTINUING THE SLEEPING BAG SALEThe response has been much better than I thought.Several have written telling me they will not be at their computers until Monday or Tuesday, so I am extending the sale until next Sunday. One of the surprises is that people are buying as many as 4 bags at a time.Thank you for all of the support.
Special Weekend Sale
This weekend, starting now, select color Ultra Light sleeping bags are $100.00, a savings of $20.00. Select color Super Lights sleeping bags are $110.00, also a savings of $20.00. This sale will end midnight Sunday.All colors and sizes are available at these prices except Multicam and black, which are extra. On the website it will show $20.00 off of each model.
CAGOULES
CAGOULESI was informed today we have the following cagoules;The following are all medium made with Supplex $100.00 each.1 - marpat4 - black2 – international orange6 – ACU [army digital]Call if you want one. they originally sold for $205.00WE STILL HAVE SOME OF THE OLD INVENTORY LEFT
evolving heat?
Evolving heatI did not know heat could evolve as the title of this article states. The article is reprinted from Textile Technology Source. The article does nothing to explain “evolving heat” but offers information about what people are doing to control heat. As you will learn not one thing that has, is being done is capable of working to [...]
MORE SALE ITEMS
SALE ITEMSHere is a list of the balance of the cut parts assembled.HOOTCHIt is a product that is primarily a shelter. It can also be configured as a poncho or bivi bag.4 color black1 acu [army camo]Was originally $225.00Now $125.001 Desert camo Desert bagsWas originally $175.00Now $100.006 Nomex pack-boots size 8 onlyCome with sun-walker insertsWas originally $175.00Now $75.00MUKLUKSTHESE [...]
great article
The following article appeared in MENS JOURNAL in February 2024.Donnie Vincent on the Best Hunting Gear, Including the 'Most Underrated' Footwear That's 'Deadly Quiet'The best hunting gear gives you the biggest bang for your buck in more ways than one.Best Backpacking Sleeping Bag: Wiggy's Mummy Style Sleeping Bag and FTRSS OverbagThe unique insulation in Wiggy’s sleeping bags works in even [...]