Thursday, January 27, 2011

Military Tactical Gear Requirements


Operation Enduring Freedom is bringing in the MultiCam – while it isn’t completely fielded yet, the military anticipates having all OEF troops outfitted in MultiCam by mid-2011.

Required tactical gear doesn’t stop with MultiCam uniforms.  It includes tactical eyewear, tactical boots and tactical gloves, and Patriot Outfitters has the latest list of required tactical gear for deployed troops.

Monday, January 24, 2011

New Product Super Page

Patriot Outfitters has added it's first PSP (Product Super Page) at patriotoutfitters.com.

On our super pages you will find valuable information to help you make the best decisions when selecting military gear.  Our first super page features the BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots.

This BlackHawk super page includes boot features, descriptions, photos, videos, reviews and more...

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Deployment Survival Tips

Using all your protective gear, tactical eyewear, gloves and the right boots to keep yourself safe are the basics - but what can you do to help a long deployment go by as quickly as possible?

Learn for Free

The military pays for your education as long as you're in - as long as you can access an Internet connection a couple of times a week, you can work toward a college degree and fight off boredom when you're not busy running missions, training or maintaining your tactical equipment.

Alleviate Stress

Deployment is stressful, whether you feel like it is or not. Many deployed troops turn to the gym, team sports and spending time with friends to help relieve the daily stresses of deployments.

Make Time for Friends

All work and no play isn't good for anybody. Even if your FOB, COB or camp doesn't have a fully-equipped MWR or entertainment facilities, make time to hang out with friends and get away from the constant work mentality.

Communication

You're away from your family and friends back home, and you may not have the ability to communicate with them as much as you'd like. If it helps you, make a video journal and communicate with your friends and family as if you're speaking to them.

Break up the Monotony

There are hundreds of websites packed with volunteers begging to send care packages and friendly notes to deployed troops. The people who participate in those programs are on your side and they want to help ease your deployment - so let them. You and your family can visit Soldiers' Angels, Love Boxes for Troops and many other organizations online.

Interact with your Troops

If you're an NCO with subordinates, your troops will appreciate any time you spend with them. While you can't fraternize, you can organize team activities and help them study for promotion boards, maintain or upgrade their tactical gear or just sit down and talk. Your time and effort will work wonders for morale and increase teamwork throughout the deployment.

Ask for Help

If you're having a difficult time dealing with the stresses of deployment, please don't hesitate to reach out to a friend, a supervisor or a military chaplain. Chaplains are experts at confidentiality, and many are disappointed that more troops don't take advantage of their availability.

Don't Get Discouraged

Unfortunately, the media sometimes focuses on the downside of combat operations, and that can wear on our deployed troops. Don't forget that there are millions of Americans who support you during your deployment; we all know you're heroes doing the right thing over there.

Patriot Outfitters salutes you and your families for the sacrifices you're making for our freedom - and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a true Patriot.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Want a FREE pair of BlackHawk Desert Ops Boots? Tell us your Story..

Send us a video of you doing a BlackHawk Boot Review or your very own BlackHawk Boot Real-Life Story.

For the story, tell us about your BlackHawk boots, how they performed, the situation you were in, etc. As part of your review or real-life story, be sure to mention all the cool features of the boot.

The winners will receive a brand new pair of BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots. The video needs to be at least 1 to 2 minutes long and must mention why your BlackHawk Desert Ops boots are so great!

Selected videos will appear on our website, and of those posted videos, the two videos judged to be the best by our web development team will receive a free pair of BlackHawk Desert Ops Boots.

Be sure to include a phrase similar to “I’m doing this boot review for patriotoutfitters.com” at the beginning of the video. (Note: Please do not mention the contest – just state that you are doing a review for Patriot Outfitters.) Every submission is welcome.

Don’t have a pair of BlackHawk Desert Ops boots? Send us a review/real-life story video of any item that we sell and if we use your video, we’ll hook you up with a cool piece of FREE gear.

Send the best quality video that you can. Winning videos will be selected by our web design team here at Patriot Outfitters.

Rules for the BlackHawk Boot Story & BlackHawk Boot Review Videos:
• How to Enter: Upload your video by using the "Send Video" button at the bottom of this page.
• Video Quality: Best quality, good lighting, steady camera.
• Video Length: 1 to 2 minutes, or longer if you’ve got a great story/review.
• Closing Date: Early bird gets the worm, so send in your videos ASAP for a better chance to win!

Here are a few tips for making a great video:
• Camera Position - use a tripod to stabilize your camera. Keep all your movements slow, smooth and deliberate.
• Light - good lighting will improve the overall appearance of the video and enhance the product you are reviewing.
• Composition - look at your shot and get your subject framed as nice as you would when taking a still picture.
• Sound - speak clearly and avoid/control any background sound before you begin.
• Plan - be sure to have a storyboard worked up for the video shots and a well thought out script for audio.

Also, don’t forget the most important part in making a good video – having fun!

Click here to upload your video review/story today!

Good luck!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Get your Boots on... and get Boots that fit!

Be sure to choose a tactical boot that fits your feet well. The initial investment in the purchase of quality footwear is always well worth it.

For the best comfort it's important to determine the fit under the arch without any wrinkles.

The ball of foot should rest on the widest part of the sole with no tightness or fullness of the leather and there should be atleast 1/2 inch between the end of the longest toe and the end of the boot.

Regularly replace your worn or damp socks to achieve the best comfort. You can keep your feet dry with a water resistant tactical boot and by using foot powder when necessary.

Replace your tactical boots as often as needed and wear insoles or pads in your tactical boots for more support.

Here are a few of the top brands:

BlackHawk Warrior Wear Black Ops Boots are light, non-metallic and waterproof. The SympaTex® barrier and gusseted tongue keep out water. A Dri-Lex® inner lining wicks away moisture. Other features include: Vibram® "Multisport" oil-resistant TC4+ compound outsole; water-friendly PU midsole; nylon shank; washable, anti-microbial Ortholite® custom molded footbed; Cordura® and full-grain leather upper; two-inch ankle support webbing; and rubberized toe and heel reinforcements.

Belleville's KHYBER Mountain Hybrid Tactical Boots have a Running Shoe Design to ensure comfort, the exclusive Vibram® IBEX Outsole is for Rugged Terrain. The Deeply Serrated Heel Kicker Aids in Breaking and Arresting a Slide. Belleville's KHYBER Desert Boot has Rappelling Bars that extend Wear of Outsole. The Deeply Serrated Toe Bumper Aids in Vertical Climbing and Crawling. The Belleville KHYBER Tactical Boot features a TR1 Orthotic Load Bearing Insole, a Breathable Combat Lunar Lining and a Low Profile Sole Reduces Weight and Improves Mobility

Oakley SI ASSAULT BOOT Tactical Boots includes multiple innovations created specifically for the Elite Special Forces. Lightweight and athletically inspired, it offers the comfort of prime urethane shock absorption and the climate control of a moisture wicking liner. The vulcanized rubber sole includes directional lug geometry and provides wet/dry traction on both smooth and rough terrain.

So, Get your boots on at Patriot Outfitters Today!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Scopes and Sights at discounted prices


Patriot Outfitters carries Rifle / Shotgun scopes, Night vision scopes, Pistol scopes, Monoculars, Binoculars, Spotting scopes and Accessories.

Patriot Outfitters features a full line of Military and Tactical Rifle / Shotgun and Pistol Scopes by ATN, RSR and NC Star and Red Dot sights by EOTech, NC Star, RSR and SightMark.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Crossfire Eyewear Package from Patriot Outfitters


Get a FREE rigid eyewear carring case, retention cord and cleaning kit with any purchase of Crossfire eyewear.

Take your choice of the Sniper, Infinity and Vision models.

The Sniper smoke lens and woodland camo frame is perfect for normal outdoor conditions.

The Infinity with Silver mirror lens and gloss black frame is one of the top selling designs by Crossfire. The comfortable fit is easy wear all day and is offered in various options including polarized.

The Vision smoke lens and matte black frame is a half framed design and is a great choice for a variety of environments.

Visit Patriot Outfitters to get your Crossfire package today!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

New Hospital helps military dogs through rehab

Every year there are millions of dollars spent on hi-tech gadgets for detecting bombs throughout the world but it's man's best friend, that still proves to be best bomb-detector.

Military dogs are trained as patrol dogs, explosives detector dogs and even therapy dogs.

Soldiers trust military dogs over metal detectors and mine sweepers but what happens to military dogs that are exposed to repeated explosions or prolonged deployments?

A new veterinary hospital at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, which opened Oct 21st provides rehab therapy for dogs that return from active duty and show signs of PTSD or are injured in battle.

The hospital was built to replace the original hospital built in 1969. It's run by the department of defense and has veterinary specialist on staff and state-of-the-art rehab equipment.

Click here to read the full story.

To watch a video on this story click here.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Patriot Outfitters Lackland store is now open!


Patriot Outfitters, a retailer of military and duty gear is proud to announce a store opening at Lackland Air Force Base.

Patriot Outfitters began construction in November on the Lackland store located just outside the visitors gate of Lackland Air Force Base in Lackland, Texas.

This is one of seven stores in Texas that offers a huge selection of military gear from all the top brands - Altama, BlackHawk, Belleville, Camelbak, Converse, Oakley, Propper, SOG and Under Armour.

Patriot Outfitters, headquartered in St. Marys, Kansas, currently has 16 retail locations across America.

The Lackland store hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Sunday.

Patriot Outfitters, San Antonio
302 Valley Hi
San Antonio, TX 78227
1-210-670-2516

Thursday, January 6, 2011

BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots (83BT02DE) - A Great boot for traversing debris, unsurpassed support, rugged durability and maximum comfort...


Patriot Outfitters is a Premier Dealer for quality BlackHawk Tactical Boots. The BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots are by far one of the best tactical boots on the market. Great on tactical missions or for everyday wear.

The BlackHawk Warrior Desert Ops Boot offers great support and hold up to the most extreme punishment even in the worst of conditions.

Featured with: Vibram Multisport rubber outsole in Trek compound for traversing debris; long-wearing midsole injection molded shank for unsurpassed support; Cordura and high-abrasion suede for rugged durability and Dri-Lex inner lining wicks away moisture for maximum comfort.

The BlackHawk Warrior Desert Ops Boot was designed for real combat environment - through freezing rain, mud, mountains, snow or even while in your back yard the BlackHawk Warrior Desert Ops Boot gives you the comfort you need to finish the job.

The BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots get excellent reviews from active duty military soldiers and is considered to be a Boot that is one of the best.

So, take care of your feet with the fastest, lightest, most comfortable BlackHawk Desert Ops Boot available at Patriot Outfitters.

For even more comfort - don't forget a pair of BlackHawk! Warrior Wear socks, FREE with any purchase of the BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boot.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Turn any weather into good weather with Propper's Gore-Tex Parka from Patriot Outfitters


The Gen II Gore-Tex Parka from Popper offers maximum comfort, durability and extreme protection in even the harshest conditions. The new design is softer and quieter than the 1st Generation design with moisture wicking barriers at cuffs and hemmed bottom.

If you need to be out in the weather but need the weather to stay out - its time for the Gen II Gore-Tex Parka.

Get Extreme Protection with the Gen II Gore-Tex Parka at Patriot Outfitters.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Start the new year with a new look... buy Oakley's replacement color lenses from Patriot Outfitters

Patriot Outfitters carries Oakley replacement color lenses for a stylish new look.  The Oakley lenses are interchangeable with unique lense shapes to optimize your performance.

Oakley glasses are light and comfortable and the lenses provide excellent UV and (sand/dust) protection.

The Oakley line of Tactical glasses are the best ballistic glasses by far and are suitable for any tactical mission.

Patriot Outfitters offers Oakley replacement lenses for the Oakley Ballistic M-Frame Hybrid, Oakley SI Gascan Desert, and the Oakley SI Flak Jacket.

Just change your Oakley lense and change your look!

Get your Oakley's at Patriot Outfitters today!