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Bill Thomas gives us the low-down on a company he has been working with for the
past few years - and the awesome gear they make
I
t has been my great pleasure over the past
few years to work closely with the great
team at Wild Things Tactical; this premium
US manufacturer of clothing and gear is
best known as an outdoor pursuits brand,
coming up with technically advanced
designs. Combining huge knowledge
of the technical manufacture process
along with “on the ground” operational
experience, these guys really know how
to build gear for the harshest of terrain
and conditions!
Wild Things was founded in 1981 with a set of designs that
were considered by many to be the first look at specialised
gear and clothing for “Light is Right” alpine climbing in the
United States. Founded as a technical outerwear and gear
manufacturer by two accomplished alpine climbers, John
Bouchard and Marie-Odile Meunier, Wild Things has been
referred to as the “Tin Shed” of alpine climbing in the United
States, introducing generations of climbers to the fast and light
philosophy of mountaineering and clothing design.
From 1981 to 1990 countless big climbs were done in
Wild Things gear. In the late 1990’s, Wild Things attracted the
attention of the U.S. Military, designing customised gear for the
SOF community. In 2000, Wild Things began winning contracts
to design and produce gear for the U.S. Army and the USMC