An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir Dec 2014/Jan 2015 www.dfmagazine.ie 38 | GeAr review Sponsored by Team Alpha.ie this month team-Alpha is offering a princeton tec Charge Mpls light (worth €89.75) www.team-alpha.ie For a chance to win this month's prize answer the following question: how much is the Mogul handgun locking System on team-alpha.ie? Answer along with your name & address to An Cosantóir's address or by email to subs@military.ie by the 21st January 2015. Winner will be the first correct entry drawn. last month's winner was: Jim Tierney, Co Tipperary 5.11 TacTical BulleT Skull Hoodie priCe: €34.50 Colour: Fatigue The manufacturer says... Built from a tough, durable, and breathable blend of lightweight 8.5 oz. cotton/polyester fleece, our Bullet Skull Hoodie features 5.11 imagery at the chest along with a traditional kangaroo-style handwarmer pocket at the front. The lay-back hood includes an integrated draw cord to keep out wind, rain, and weather, while a strengthened waist hem and wrist cuffs ensure a perfect fit. A flexible design provides full freedom of movement without bunching or pinching, and the premium 5.11 Bullet Skull graphic remains bright and true, wash after wash. Our reviewer Cpl Lee Coyle (PR Branch) says... The 5.11 Tactical Bullet Skull Hoodie is tough and durable, I wore this hoodie while weights training and it performed well, it has strengthened waist hem and wrist cuffs that make it hard wearing but comfortable to wear, the fit was loose for a medium as I would normally wear a large fit hoodie. The matterial is good and provided good protection from a cold gym. The graphic design is up to date and stylish. Durability 9 – Comfort 8 – Fit 7 – Anti- Fade 8 – Value 6 PenTagon Body SHock Quick dry T SHirT priCe: €16.50 Colour: Olive The manufacturer says... The Quick Dry-Pro T-shirt is specially designed for high physical ef- fort activities were body has to perspirate. Light weight fabrics are produced ac- cording to technology and are extremely comfortable and breathable. The opti- mum temperature control allows stability of temperature for the wearer. The Ideal function of Quick Dry Pro Fabric is: quick drying, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. Our reviewer Pte Iggy Mitchell (McKee Bks Coy) says... I went for a couple of runs in this t-shirt and I found it to be good. It did absorb the sweat as it said it would, but I found the fit not to my liking I would personally have found it better if it was a small bit tighter. I found it to be quite loose while running even though the size was a small so I reckon it would have absorbed more sweat if it were tighter. This top did keep me warm while running and even as just a t-shirt it is very comfortable for wearing doing any sort of activities and it is ex- tremely durable. It kept its original shape when stretched. The temperature control was good as it kept me warm and I didn't over heat while active. I would purchase this t-shirt for all activities and I highly recommend it as it's reasonably priced. Quick dry 8 – Durability 9 – Comfort 9 – Ventilation 8 - Temp Control 8 – Fit 6 5.11 TacTical TacliTe Pro SHirT priCe: €59.95 Colour: KhaKi The manufacturer says... The Short Sleeve Taclite™ Pro Shirt remains one of our most popular designs, and is worn by law enforcement, military, and emergency services professionals around the globe. Crafted from our proprietary 4 oz. poly/cotton Taclite ripstop fabric, and Teflon® treated for stain, liquid, and soil resistance, our Taclite Pro Shirt stands up to the toughest work environments with melamine buttons that won't burn, crack, or melt. Patented 5.11 Hidden Document Pockets at the chest provide ample and covert storage, reinforced pen pockets at the left sleeve offer quick convenience, and a cape- back mesh panel maximizes ventilation to keep you cool and comfortable in warm climates. The shirt offers superior versatility for a wide range of applica- tions, making it an ideal choice for both on duty and off duty wear. Our reviewer Sgt Ruaidhri Jacob (DFTC) says... This lightweight material fools you into thinking that the shirt is flimsy but it's far from it. I wore it while training over the Wicklow hills, and had caught the shirt while crossing many barbed wire fences and the ripstop fabric stood up to the challenge. I found myself sweating heavily at times but only due to the severe incline with the shirts enhanced ventilation assisting greatly in the cooling down of my body. The stain resistant material was tested as I rested against the odd tree, any remaining stains easily washed off after one wash. The melamine buttons feel very strong in the fingers. As regards price it is a slight bit on the high side for a shirt you won't be wearing on a Friday night socially, but you will wear it any time you decide to head off into the wilderness. I would recommend investing in this piece of kit. Buttons 8 - Quick dry 7 - Stain resistant 7 - Durability 9 - Comfort 8 – Ventilation 7

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