Darkthreads.com is sort of on vacation for the next two weeks (Until Aug. 9). We'll try to keep up with any new orders but it might just take a wee little bit more time than usual.

Update: Revision Eyewear

Revision Eyewear now in stock:

The Bullet Ant Tactical Goggle

Desert Locust Goggle

Sawfly Military Eyewear System

Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses


Check them all out right here.

UPDATE: New Products, Restocks, and I Really Like These Gloves

We've had these listed in the store ever since they first came out, and since then I've had a chance to roll with them through a few airsoft events, and I must say, these are really nice Camelbak gloves.

Camelbak® Hi-Tec Impact II CT Tactical Glove

They are thickly padded where you need it, but still very flexible and comfortable to wear. I also like how the palms and fingertips have "sticky" spots to help you get a grip on things. I can also appreciate any glove that comes in a size to fit my small hands (and they range up to XXL). I've looked at a lot of other gloves in this price range, and these are currently my favorite.

NEW Products: TRU-SPEC Original Vietnam Tiger Stripe

This pattern was worn by US special forces in Vietnam and works well in jungle and dense foliage terrain. And it looks cool.


We also have the tiger t-shirts, and the desert tiger boonies in stock, and will be getting more!

In Other News:
I also added the Airrage and Brick styles to our WileyX eyewear offerings. Both of these sunglasses have light-adjusting lenses, which is why they are a bit spendy compared to the other styles, but ever since I started wearing light-adjusting lenses, I think it's well worth it, especially if you do a lot of driving, are in and out of doors, or in changing environment conditions. Both styles feature a removable foam gasket (facial cavity seal) for protection from dust and wind, etc.

WileyX Airrage - designed to fit smaller faces

WileyX Brick - designed to fit larger faces

Digging through the inventory...
We happened to find some TRU-SPEC MULTICAM Tactical Response Uniform (TRU) pants
in the following sizes: Medium-Regular, Large-Regular, and XL-Regular. The MC TRUs are really hard to keep in stock because they are so popular, so take advantage of this opportunity while you have a chance! Order from our Web site, or contact sales@darkthreads.com for more info. We also have the TRU MULTICAM Combat Shirt in Small and 2XL in stock.

WileyX: The Best Darn Sunglasses I Ever Had, and There's Something for Everyone

One of the interesting directions we find our small business moving in lately is providing affordably-priced, high-quality eyewear. It has always been important to us to have good eye protection for whatever situation we might be in, and we also realize that choosing eyewear can be a very personal process, so that's why we offer so many different options. I just added a bunch of new products to the Web store from WileyX - one of our favorite brands because of the excellent value for the price - and I think there's something here to suit anyone.

Tactical Goggles

WileyX XL-1 Advanced - This was my first pair of WileyX's and I liked them so much that I got another pair with my prescription lenses installed (I gave the old ones - still very good - to one of my friends in the military stationed overseas). This particular style is very versatile and can be worn as a full seal goggle with the removable foam gasket and elastic strap, or as regular sunglasses. The basic package includes interchangeable smoke and clear lenses. A polarized lens option is available by special order.


The SG-1 also changes easily from goggle to sunglasses and they are "AUTHORIZED FOR USE BY THE U.S. AND DANISH MILITARY." They have a modular design where each removable lens has a foam gasket, and the temples (arms) can be removed and replaced with a wide elastic strap. Also comes with interchangeable smoke and clear lenses. NVG compatible. GSA approved. We also have the SG-1 V-Cut version, which has controlled ventilation.


The Spear goggle also "MEETS M-IL-V-43511C BALLISTIC REQUIREMENT," and it's darn sexy, too. It comes with interchangeable smoke and clear one-piece lenses, and it is NVG compatible (and GSA approved). This style also accepts the Rx lens insert.


Here's another one-piece lens style that converts easily from goggle to ballistic sunglasses - the CQC goggle. The temples (arms) can be changed out for the wide elastic strap, and it comes with interchangeable smoke and clear lenses. "MEETS VO BALLISTIC IMPACT TEST MIL-PRF-31013. MEETS ANSI HIGH VELOCITY IMPACT STANDARD." GSA approved and is compatible with the Rx insert.


The Nerve goggle frame is available in black, green, or tan, and comes with a matching color sleeve, smoke and clear lenses, case and strap. This goggle was designed to fit both men and women and has a very low profile. It has a symmetrical ventilation system to keep you fog free; NVG compatible, and GSA approved.

Cycling, Active, Outdoors

A friend of mine who is an avid cyclist has these babies on his wishlist - PT-3. I can see why. They are sleek, lightweight, and strong. They're also versatile because you can change out the lens, and there's an Rx insert available.


Another style that's sure to be popular with cyclists is new from WileyX this year - P-17. The ones we have in stock come with polarized lenses, strap, leash cord, case, etc.

Why Polarized Lenses?
Polarized lenses have a special filter that cuts down on the amount of blinding glare you might get from reflective surfaces, such as water, and snow, and they also help to increase your visual acuity (sharpness) in bright light conditions. When I'm wearing my Zak sunglasses with polarized lenses, I feel like my vision is better, even without corrective lenses. \

Classics

The Saber style is just your classic shooter. Simple, elegant, and good for the range. "FRAME PROVIDES 90 DEGREE WRAP-BACK, ELIMINATING TUNNEL VISION." We currently have smoke, clear, and pale yellow in stock.

All of these styles are ready to ship, and anything else you could want from WileyX or any of the other brands that we carry is just a phone call (or email) away. Contact sales@darkthreads.com for more info.

Reminder: Operation Anaconda, July 25

Operation Anaconda
July 25th, 2009
Waynes World of Paintball, Ocala FL

$35 online pre-registration / $45 onsite registration. 18 of age +.

Register Online at: http://mindgame-productions.com/store/index.php

Download Players Pack at: http://mindgame-productions.com/nuke/files/AnacondaPlayersPack.pdf

Kontum Province, Central Highlands of Vietnam, 1967. US Intelligence indicates that a major North Vietnamese offensive is being prepared with the mission of capturing Dak To, a key control point on routes that would be used to supply NVA and VietCong offensives against Saigon. The 173rd Airborne Brigade and the elite 1st Airborne Task Force of the Army of Vietnam saw some of the fiercest fighting in the war to that date. After three weeks of fighting, the North Vietnamese were forced to withdraw and the 173rd Airborne was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its combined actions during the operations around Dak To.

But who says history will repeat itself? Uncle Sugar needs YOU to help defend the key terrain of Dak To and clear out the NVA position on Hill 875. The road to Saigon is under attack and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 1st Airborne Task Force (ARVN) and elements of the 1st Special Forces Group are all that stands in the way of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong guerillas.

Uniforms and Units
Olive Drab - US Army 173rd Airborne Brigade
Tiger Stripe - Detachment A-244, 1st Special Forces Group
Woodland - ARVN 1st Airborne Task Force
Black - Viet Cong Guerillas
Khaki - 24th Regiment, Peoples Army of Vietnam (PAVN)

Standard MGP rules are in effect. See Players Pack for full details!
Period load outs strongly encouraged but not required. Period AEGs are encouraged but not required. Please no lasers, tac-lights or optics on weapons other than sniper rifle scopes to help add to the period feel.

"These are great days we're living, bros. We are jolly green giants, walking the Earth with guns. These people we wasted here today are the finest human beings we will ever know. After we rotate back to the world, we're gonna miss not having anyone around that's worth shooting." - Crazy Earl, Full Metal Jacket

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