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Youngstown Glove Co. Waterproof, Kevlar Lined Gloves

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

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I am on the search for a new pair of winter work gloves. My needs are simple and obvious. Warm, waterproof and durable. This pair from the Youngstown Glove Company, seems to have filled all of my requirements and then some. Features include Kevlar construction for ANSI/SEA 105-2005 level 3 cut resistance on the palm, micro-fleece lining plus a water and windproof membrane that is still breathable. On top of all that, the palm is covered with Clarino Non-Slip surface that can maintain its gripping force even when wet.

Sounds perfect right? My only concern is the price point. At $50 these would among the most expensive gloves I have ever bought. But if they are as durable and useful as the manufacturer purports I would have no problem throwing down the loot. I would love to hear a few testimonial, so if you own a pair give us your rundown in the comments.

L.A. Police Gear's Operator Tactical Pants

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

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On a typical fire scene, jeans are our standard “uniform”. In the winter, no problem, heck we usually add coveralls to keep warm. But in the summer, they can turn a guy into a hot, sweaty, uncomfortable mess pretty quick. So while searching for an alternative, I came across the Operator Tactical Pants by L.A. Police Gear. They look like a winner for several reasons.

They are cheap, just $20 a pair. They come in 5 different colors, including khaki for say around the office and both black and olive which are good colors for hiding all the dirt from a scene. I also like the fact they are loaded with pockets. With 10 in total, we should be able to easily carry everything from our pocket knife, wallet and flashlight to multiple cell phones. My only question is durability. At $20 bucks I don’t need them to last for years, but I don’t want them to fall apart after the first wash either. Anyone out there with a pair? Let us know in the comments.

Link: L.A. Police Gear Tactical Pants

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