PMCI - September 2021

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HELIKON-TEX RANGE HOODIE
GEAR ON TEST
As we spend a LOT of time on the range and out in the
woods when we’re shooting, testing and evaluating
new gear we’re always on the lookout for cool clothing
that’s purpose-designed for the task!
The RANGE HOODIE from our good friends at Helikon-Tex is
a tactical hoodie designed by shooting specialists. Its cut
and the fabrics used will allow for comfortable use even
in bad weather conditions. An extended cut allows the
Hoodie to be tucked into pants, whilst an anatomically
cut hood and a zipped kangaroo pocket are the
elements that distinguish RANGE HOODIE from
classic combat shirts or shooting shirts.
The combination of elastic and tear-resistant
materials, known from the other garments
in the shooting community has been used
throughout, making this hoodie suitable for
intensive and demanding work specifically for,
but not restricted to, “range work”. Mesh sewn
under the armpits provides better ventilation
during dynamic training, and the small zipped
pockets on the upper arms will allow you to
conveniently carry small items of equipment.
The RANGE HOODIE® is a great replacement
for a range polo or combat shirt on cold
and rainy days, and in combination with
Helikon’s LVL 1 thermal underwear and
HYBRID TACTICAL PANTS® pants, it will
allow you to work at the shooting range
all year round.
Made of 100% Polyester with 93%
Nylon/ 7% Elastane inserts (the mesh is
100% Polyester) and featuring quality
YKK zippers the TANG HOODIE stacks
up technically, and the cut and fit
is indeed great for its intended use.
This however tell only one part of the
story, as when you actually wear
it, it’s genuinely quite remarkable!
The main body fabric is not a fleece as the image
might suggest, but a high-performance breathable
construction that also has a degree of wind protection!
It’s thin and lightweight, but thus far has proved to be
warm, comfortable, and very durable; the attractive tonal
“insets” feel almost like high-grade soft shell and offer
four-way stretch. The arm pockets are way big enough to
swallow a smartfone or set of range cards, and the main,
zipped “kangaroo” pocket is a great place to stow gloves
when not in use; there’s even a hanging loop under the
neckline zip for your shooting glasses!
When it comes to range gear, Helikon-Tex are really
pushing things forward, and we look forward to seeing
just what they add to this line next. I can certainly see
the RANGE HOODIE getting good use this autumn, and
even into winter as an additional layering piece in my
clothing system. This is a garment that I can see becoming
a key part of that system, and with this in mind I can only
recommend it to you fully!
For more information please check out www.helikon-tex.com
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