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Which is the best wax polish for your cadet footwear? Whether you're brush polishing or bulling  this has to be one of the longest running debates within the cadet forces. We thought it was about time someone finally lay the issue to rest by putting 5 of the most popular polishes to a proper test. What we did... We started by...

Manufactured from microfibre and softshell fabric the Viper Tactical Patrol Glove is light and breathable. Although lightweight these military combat gloves are hard wearing and will suit Cadets who don't wish to spend lots! Viper Tactical VCAM Patrol Gloves Viper Tactical VCAM Patrol Gloves These tactical gear gloves feature anatomically-shaped two-piece camouflage which is quick drying. Not only does the fabric ventilate well but it also provides...

Spacious Stash Bags by Kammo Tactical Get yourself organised with this large MTP stash bag by Kammo Tactical. A perfect way to bring order to those smaller essentials in your bergen or patrol pack.  Ideal for storing wash kits, boot polishing items and other tactical accessories. Large Kammo Tactical Stash Bag This spacious supplies bag is constructed from 1000D texturised multi terrain pattern camouflage fabric. The stash sack features a woven webbing...

Fieldcraft - Overview Fieldcraft covers everything to do with military life outdoors. Being ‘out in the field’ means that you are away from modern facilities and have to operate and survive with just whatever you can carry and take with you. This can be in woodland, fields or even mountainous areas. This is an excerpt from The Army Cadet Basic Training...

The Monster Basha The Helikon Supertarp is undoubtedly the biggest basha on the block. Measuring a whopping 3x3metres in size this monster basha is the first of it's kind. Survival Tech have gone ahead and patented the design and here you'll find out just why. The Helikon Supertarp Built from waterproof PU-covered polyester ripstop tarpaulin, the Supertarp is MTP compatible which provides great...

If you're looking for a new molle compatible, tactical radio pouch then you're in the right place. This MBITR radio pocket has been created to fit the PRC-148 radio. The holster has been built from strong 1000D nylon textile in MTP pattern making it suitable worn with the most recent multi terrain pattern garbs and gear.   New Kammo Tactical Radio Pouch MOLLE strips on the back of...

Observant regular readers may have spotted that I have recently been keeping an eye out for a replacement daysack to use as an airline carry-on/camera bag as my old, well-loved and almost perfect, but no longer made, Source Assault 10 pack is on its last legs after years of use and abuse. To cut a long story short, Cadet Direct...

Cadet Stable Belts The stable belt's introduction to the forces was initially resisted by senior officers, however it eventually became accepted throughout the forces. As the name describes, these belts were first worn by cavalrymen who worked in the stables with the horses. The original cavalry stable belts buckled at the side to avoid chafing the soldier's stomach as he bent down during stable work and also to avoid marking or...

Thanks to everyone who entered our recent Snugpak competition. The winner of the MTP Sleeper Lite Sleeping Bag is: Mr P Saunders Don't worry if you didn't win this time - you can still get 10% off all our sleeping bags simply by using the code 'SLEEP10' at the checkout. This offer includes ALL Snugpak sleeping bags, Highlander Outdoor sleeping...

Rated Sleeping Bags for under £41 With summer now underway and autumn just around the corner we wanted to take a closer look at military sleeping bags to see which one represents the best value for money. All our tested sleeping bags feature a modern 'mummy'style design and come with a compression stuff sack- so we focused on the filling...