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Annual Camp is probably the highlight of the year for cadets and is packed full of challenging activities and is also a chance to spend nights living out in the field. Making sure you have the right kit with you is very important as it will make Annual Camp more enjoyable if you are equipped for the challenges properly. If...

A team of Surrey Wing Air Cadets embarked on the Pathfinder Challenge to complete 46 miles in 20 hours. They were joined by Army Cadets from Lancashire Army Cadet Force. Both teams have been sponsored by kit supplier Cadet Direct. Together, with a combined team of 29 marchers, they started the challenge marching out of RAF Wyton at 04:00am. The team set...

The South & East Midlands Wing Air Cadets Road Marching Team has just received their 14 pair FREE pairs of Magnum Classic boots in time for the Nijmegen Marches 2016 and are excited to see the impact the issued boots will make on their performance. Sgt Tom Chambers from 2070 (Glenfield) Squadron ATC said, “I’m thoroughly elated for our team to receive...

Cadet Direct has paid a visit to South and East Midlands Air Training Corps during their Spring Camp at Swynnerton. Cadet Direct were invited to attend the visitors day event by Wg Cdr Nigel Dickinson, OC South and East Midlands ATC. The event also gave James Munday, Managing Director of Cadet Direct the chance to meet Sqn Ldr Sarah Mayoh-Smith who is...

Cadet Direct have supplied 14 free pairs of Magnum Classic Boots  to the Lancashire ACF Nijmegen Team. The boots, supplied by Magnum Boots, are being worn by the team throughout their rigorous training program as well as during the 4 day, 100 mile Nijmegen Marches event itself. The team is being led by 2/Lt Don Lennon who is leading the team for the second year in a row...

Cadet Direct has sent 14 free assault packs and 14 hydration bladders to the Surrey Air Cadets Nijmegen Team who will be completing the famous 4 day marching event in Holland this summer. The packs will be carried by each team member throughout their rigorous training program as well as during the 4 day, 100 mile Nijmegen Marches event itself. Highlander Outdoor, the outdoor equipment manufacturer, has also got involved and has kindly...

Cadet Direct is excited to announce that the Elite Patrol Boot WP in MOD Brown or Black is now available for CCF contingents to pre-order - with the first deliveries expected in July/August 2016. Priced from around the £45.81 mark, the boot is intended primarily to meet the needs of CCF's as well as Army Cadets and Air Cadets. The Elite Patrol WP has been designed to provide...

Cadet Direct has just taken a delivery of a great new range of Raptor Assault Gloves in HMTC, Black and Olive Green from Highlander. These lightweight assault gloves are available in both full and fingerless styles and are made from a combination of Amara, real leather, rubber and spandex that is tough, durable, lightweight, fast-drying and breathable. Amara stretch technology gives a...

Cadet Direct will be sending 28 free pairs of Magnum Classic Boots  to two Air Cadet teams completing the Nijmegen Marches in Holland this summer. The boots, supplied by Magnum Boots, will be worn by both teams throughout their rigorous training program as well as during the 4 day, 100 mile Nijmegen Marches event itself. The two winning teams were South and East Midlands Wing ATC managed by Sqn Ldr Sarah Mayoh-Smith and...

The current British Army webbing system consists of two principal systems. Firstly operational troops tend to be issued with a MTP MOLLE/PALs based Osprey body armour webbing system featuring MTP pouches with MOLLE/PALS fittings. These differ significantly from the PLCE (Personal Load Carrying Equipment) based equipment which is the other commonly used system. The two systems are not interchangeable (other...