The Tactician AR is based on the Cam SV glove pattern (reviewed previously), but is an all-leather glove instead of a leather/softshell combination.
The H·150 Riggers Belt from Arc’teryx LEAF is a departure from the typical thick scuba/parachute webbing riggers belts. Instead, it’s utilizes Arc’teryx’s Warp Strength® Technology to spread the load uniformly across the entire belt, resulting in a very thin, low profile belt. While supple along its longitudinal axis, it’s stiff enough vertically to support a holster and other light weight belt pouches.
The Wraith Jacket and Wraith Pant from Arc’teryx LEAF are extremely lightweight and compressible garments; intended as emergency layers that fit over combat clothing and low profile gear to accommodate unexpected changes in the weather or unforseen circumstances.
The excellent Arc’teryx Military Knee Caps are now available in Crocodile and Coyote (besides Black and Foliage Green). Besides the new colour offerings, they now have easier to use and adjust T-lock quick release triglide buckles.
The Talos Pant from the Arc’teryx LEAF line is the BDU fabric version of the Sphinx Pant . It’s designed as a hot-climate combat pant made of no-melt, no-drip lightweight breathable fabric, with heavy-duty webbing knee reinforcement. Like the Sphinx pant, the Talos has articulated patterning and a loose cut for freedom of meovement, and a host of combat-ready features.
In previous writeups, I’ve focused mainly on the garments offered in the Arc’teryx LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) line. Featured here are some items from the LEAF line of gloves, which are models that are also available from their commercial line.
The Sphinx Halfshell is another new offering from the LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) division of Arc’teryx, and is part of LEAF’s new Armour Compatible Layering system. Also named after a legendary hybrid creature, the Sphinx is a 1/4-zip, non-insulated pullover hybrid combat shirt/jacket designed for use under armour in inclement weather. It uses two different weights of soft shell material in its construction to provide both freedom of movement and protection against the elements. The Sphinx also incorporates Arc’teryx’s ‘Roll-and-Stow’ sleeve system that enables the user to convert the sleeve configuration on the go from long to short during periods of intense physical activity.
Another new jacket from the LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) division of Arc’Teryx is the Atom AF (Armed Forces) Jacket. At first glance, the Atom AF looks like just a puffier, oversized version of the Atom LT, but there’s more to it than that. It’s intended for use as a breathable, super-warm mid layer under a shell on frigid days, or as a stand-alone jacket. Also, instead of the trim fit of the Atom LT, the AF is cut roomy enough in the torso to wear over light body armour or a compact rig. This allows it to provide warmth and some protection from the elements when wearing gear, yet enables it to be removed without taking your gear off.
