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The pants also come with an internal ventilation system
with mesh protection for extra breathability and comfort. With
the main body made of 100% Polyester soft-shell, strengthened
with Nylon Ripstop fabric which has two-way stretch elasticity,
the Hydra Climbing Pants are a must-have for those who are
interested in any kind of dynamic pursuit, and are the perfect
year-round range pant.
Within the range Pentagon have an absolutely huge variety
of fleece and mid-layer garments for you to choose from, but
for when the weather gets cooler I do like a nice down vest
or jacket. High quality and ultra-lightweight, the HECTOR vest
comes with warm duck down insulation and an outer layer
made of breathable, windproof and water repellent nylon
fabric. The vest features a soft fleece lined collar, full front YKK
VISLON zipper, two front hand pockets and chest pocket with
internal security loop. The vest also has an adjustable bottom
hem with elastic cords, elasticated hem on arm holes and
an internal zipped pocket for added storage. Part of clothing
layering system, the Hector Vest is low-profile and absolutely
spot-on. The new GERAKI Jacket from Pentagon is a warm
and super-light down jacket with duck down insulation, super
soft Nylon Taslon Rip-Stop patches and genuine YKK zipper
hardware. The jacket keeps warmth inside and offers superb
protection against the cold and windy weather. With multiple
YKK zipped pockets, elasticated cuffs and adjustable bottom
hem, the Geraki Jacket is ideal for the true winter months when
you really need some warmth!
Although Pentagon offer a full range of waterproof shells I find a
good soft shell works best for me. The ARTAXES is a comfortable
and multi-functional soft shell jacket with a two-way full front
zipper and high collar with a chin guard of grid fleece. A large
“cobra-style” hood is concealed within the collar and is lined
with a warm grid fleece. Its size and fit can be easily adjusted
with elastic cords with cord-locks placed at the back and each
side of the hood, and inside both chest pockets.
The jacket features eight practical pockets placed on the chest,
both sleeves and lower back, all lined with mesh or grid fleece.
The inner lining of super-fine Grid-Tech fleece offers both
excellent thermal protection and body moisture management
as it traps the heat inside while allowing moisture to escape
freely. Breathable and water-resistant Storm-Tex membrane
makes the jacket suitable for mild to cold weather conditions
and its elastic outer shell offers optimal comfort of movement.
The Artaxes jacket is perfect for range use all year round,
and I particularly like the fact that Pentagon offer many of their
jacket models in “Range Red” as well as tactical colours.
In addition to clothing Pentagon also have a great range of
accessories. For warm weather use they have a super range
of ballcaps which won’t break the bank, and for when things
get cooler they offer both wool and synthetic watch caps and
beanies. I’ve not yet had any of their glove models to test but
the THEROS summer and the KARIA tactical gloves certainly
look to be good designs.