PMCI - March 2021

NEW JACKETS FROM SNUGPAK
As there is a slight glimmer of light appearing to show
our route out of global lockdown we hope that outdoor
training and range days can soon be thought of again,
and as the weather is still “variable”, warm, windproof
and water resistant outerwear is a must to keep you
protected, and if you’re acting as a trainer or RO then
it’s a positive necessity! What better to protect you
than one of Snugpak’s new jackets?
One jacket that we’ve REALLY been keeping back because it
is actually SO specialist is the SJ12 Reversible from our good
friends at Snugpak! The SJ12 is Snugpak’s warmest jacket
model, and one that in its standard fettle we’ve been very
thankful for on cold range days and training courses, and to
be honest it’s actually too warm if you’re doing much else
than standing still! The reversible model is obviously designed
for the likes of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre as one
side is the traditional Snugpak OD, whilst the other is pure,
snowy white! This is a UK-made insulated jacket, a technical
jacket suitable for extreme winter alpine conditions, so the
SJ12 is rated down to -20°C / -4°F and uses windproof and
weather-resistant Paratex Micro outer fabric, whilst inside the
exclusive-to-Snugpak Softie Premier insulation retains heat
and can even work when wet. Lightweight and packable,
with a stuff sack included, the SJ12 Reversible offers warmth,
comfort and protection from the weather whenever you need
it. If you’re planning a winter adventure or expedition, the
SJ12 reversible is an outer layer jacket that will keep you warm
and comfortable whatever conditions you may encounter!
We’ve worked with Snugpak a LOT over the years, and have
huge respect for what they create, and as their gear is used,
and much loved, by serving military personnel you can rely
on Snugpak to get the job done each and every time!
Based on Snugpak’s best selling ‘Sleeka Elite’ jacket, the
combination of the water-repellent Paratex outer material
and the exclusive Softie® 100% polyester insulation, Snugpak
has created a warm, breathable, windproof and lightweight
jacket which provides excellent protection from the elements
with a comfort rating of 0˚C. The Snugpak Arrowhead can
be worn either as a cold-weather mid-layer or outerlayer
garment and the brushed polyester lined neck warmer and
insulated zip-off detachable hood adds valuable additional
warmth, protection and versatility.
GEAR ON TEST
Other features include deep hand warmer style pockets,
internal zipped pocket, hook and loop adjustable cuffs and
handy zip pockets on the arm, chest. The jacket weighs 820g
and is supplied in a handy stuff sack with mesh bottom for
easy compact carrying. It is available in Olive, Black and
Multicam colour options in unisex sizes S to XXL and will be
in store in January.
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