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The traditional shemagh makes a greatheadcover, sunshade, dust mask, even asling or tourniquet, and the troops love ’em.The problems with it include its lack ofresistance to flash-burns from IEDs, and itbecomes sodden with sweat and ultimatelyfunky as a monkey. No more! The XGO Phase1 FR Shemagh is a flame-resistant, moisturewicking,silver-antimicrobial wonder-wrapmade of a lightweight, treated blend ofModacrylic and Rayon. Offered in Desert Tanand Coyote, they go well with both MarineCorps BDUs and the Army’s new Multi-Campattern. Soft and sweet-smellin’ beats semisoftand stinky every time!Our been-there done-that buddies at US CavStore tipped us on some top-rated gifts forserving soldiers, and one of ’em is this Tech4-O Traileader Jet watch. Aside from keepingaccurate time, it features temperature,altitude, a barometer, digital compass, atime-and-distance measuring accelerometerwhich will work even under tree cover, andlots more. A non-reflective finish and antiglaremineral glass face top it off. Whileyou’re browsing Cav Store.US CAVALRY2855 Centennial AVE.Radcliff, KY 40160(800) 777-7172www.GUNSMAGAZINE.com/uscavThe founders of Spartan Blades, two careerArmy Special Forces NCOs, know howcomforting—and potentially valuable—agood backup/ hideout knife can be, sothey build ’em as though their own liveswould depend on them. The Phobos is6.5" of 3/16"-thick, precision-crafted CPMS30V steel, with a utilitarian Wharncliffe/sheepsfoot blade just under 3" long. Made forheavy-duty cutting in a lightweight package,it can be worn inside the waistband orsuspended from the included stainless steelneck chain. The Phobos is a gift any gruntwill be proud of!Spartan Blades USAP.O. Box 620, Aberdeen, NC 28315(910) 757-0035www.GUNSMAGAZINE.com/SPARTAN-BLADESNow, before you pluck out theplastic and go shopping, check outThe Odd Angry Shot in this issuefor more military Christmas giftsuggestions! Connor OUT66WWW.GUNSMAGAZINE.COM • NOVEMBER 2011