Review: Pitchfork Systems – Vodnik Softshell Introduction Until now, I hadn’t had a chance to look at Pitchfork Systems, but what better start than by writing about one of their jackets, the Vodnik softshell? Decent jackets for dynamic movements are always interesting for those employed in more active environments. And with so many companies offering […]
IWA 2022 – Helikon-Tex As it is Sunday, let’s do another full access report on IWA 2022 – this time Helikon-Tex. The Polish company is one of the regulars at the show in Nuremberg and this year was not any different. What stood out was that Helikon-Tex was only present at IWA and Direct Action […]
Enforce Tac 2022 – Tilak Military Tilak Military Gear is a subdivision of the Czech outdoor company Tilak, which offers high quality technical apparel in military solid colors and camouflage. So it makes sense to find them at Enforce Tac, where they exhibited their newest or upgraded products. Tilak focuses on Multicam only, as it […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Maine M’s Jacket Introduction Tasmanian Tiger is usually known for its backpacks, bags and tactical equipment. With the TT Maine M’s jacket, the company is also offering a very practical and no-nonsense softshell jacket. I received the jacket last year in late summer and had the chance to put it […]
And another review by @lazarskyy. This time she is taking a closer look at the Helikon-Tex Mistral Anorak. Enjoy! Introduction Did you know, that the Mistral is a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion in the northern Mediterranean? Mistral is also a French missile, but nothing about […]
Introduction I have been following the designs of Giena Tactics for about two years now, ever since Perunika sent me on a recce mission during IWA 2018. This year, the exchange during the show ended in the result of me getting two pieces of apparel. First, the Ranger pants, which I will write about in […]
As you know, the Czech company Tilak is one of my must see booths at IWA. Jan and Martin were showing me the updated product line-up of the company. Their design team is constantly updating the products with new details: for example – the raptor Hardshell features now zippers to both sides to have better […]
As every year Armin and his Team of UF PRO managed to surprise everyone with products no one was expecting! This year it was the urban line with streamlined and low provile pants as well as an amazing Jacket with hints to a historical design and fabric that will make you drool: Etaproof aka Ventile […]
Here are the pics of the Tilak Booth! Our Czech neighbours shared their space with the guys of RH Holsters – good times, good beer!
Tilak is one of my favorite technical apparel companies since I was introduced to them in 2015 and got one of their jackets the same year: the Tilak Loke (you can read about it here). Since the Loke is not lined, I was never able to use it through the colder seasons – which I […]
