Archive for December, 2009
5.11 Women’s Tactical Pant Steal
Calling all women: For a very limited time, you can buy a pair of new 5.11 tactical pants for $15 (or three pairs for $35). These seven-pocket trousers typically retail for $49.99, which makes this is a complete steal.
Posted in Denver Craigslist’s Clothing & Accessories section yesterday, the seller says she has three pairs available [...]
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Tac Pants Maker Donates to Wounded Warrior Project
Last month Woolrich Elite Series Tactical donated $7,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization that honors and empowers injured soldiers.
“Woolrich has a long history serving the military, dating back to the Civil War,” said Jerry Rinder, vice president of sales and marketing for Woolrich’s tactical pant line, in a prepared statement. “We feel [...]
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Tactical Talk: Bryan Fass on EMT Fitness
Top paramedic blogger Bryan Fass wants you to shape up. But you don’t have to go at it alone: He’s created a specialized workout program just for EMTs.
After 12 years of clinical sports medicine and spine rehabilitation, Mr. Fass made the move to personal fitness using his experience as a paramedic to write Fit Responder. [...]
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Behind the Seams: This Week’s Tactical News and Notes
What’s the public safety blogosphere furiously typing about this week? Find out!
FailBlog and Google Street View never fail to amuse. (Life Under the Lights)
What was it really like to meet the San Francisco fire chief? Find out in a two-part tale. (999 Medic)
Making aimless tweets? You’re not alone. (A Day in the Life of an [...]
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And the Enthusiast Pool Grows…
While cops, border patrol and other public safety officials are commonly associated with tactical trousers, two kinds of tac pants enthusiasts are emerging from the woodwork.
According to AccurateShooter.com, both serious marksmen and motorcyclist can benefit from these practical, heavy-duty pants. And although some stop by the shooting range wearing typical cargos that hold more equipment [...]
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4 Hot Items for 2010 from Blackhawk
Already a fan of Blackhawk’s Warrior Wear? The line that features everything from cotton polos to tactical shorts is expanding. And with options for both duty and casual wear, 2010 is appearing to be a promising year for Blackhawk.
According to the Virginia company’s president and CEO, the brand expansion came like most do — [...]
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By the Numbers: Woolrich
With a sprawling history in outdoor clothing, Woolrich takes great pride in its longevity, which no doubt is a result of its quality clothing.
Even though the creators of the Woolrich Elite series recently made headway into the tactical world, they produced items like army blankets for the military as early as the Civil War. Find [...]
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Tactical Pants Sighting: National Geographic’s Alaska State Troopers
One of our avid readers pointed us to Alaska State Troopers, a National Geographic reality show (“where justice is carried out – Alaska style!”) that follows police officers through backwoods areas of America’s largest state. These law enforcers are rough, tough and are never without a crisp pair of navy tactical pants.
With its first episode [...]
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