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The latest Cadet Sleeping System has arrived at Cadet Direct. This innovative Army Cadet Force sleeping bag from leading UK manufacturer Snugpak consists of an olive green TSB 3 Season sleeping bag and a waterproof breathable cover. To find out more click here...

We've created a new Complete Equipment Marching order (CEMO) kit layout which will hopefully give you some ideas for deciding what kit to carry in the field. The contents of your Bergen, plus your webbing (or assault vest) make up CEMO. It comprises of equipment required to sustain a soldier over longer periods of time in the field. This layout shows...

We were delighted to take delivery of 50 new Blade Fast Boil Stoves last week which were specially flown in by the manufacturer for us. Excitedly we took one out of the box and in under 3 minutes we managed to boil half a litre of water -  enough to make at least two brews or to heat a boil...

The Lancashire ACF Nijmegen Team have had the opportunity to test out some of their new equipment during a recent training weekend operating from Wathgill Training Camp in North Yorkshire. The team tested sets of Osprey MTP webbing and hydration units supplied by Cadet Direct. During two intensive days of walking the two new pieces of equipment generated plenty of debate amongst...

The revolutionary Blade Fast Boil 1.1 Litre camping stove has arrived and can boil 500ml of water in under 180 seconds - and at only £34.95! Find out more about this awesome field cooker by clicking here...

We have just taken delivery of a wide range of pocket tools designed by True Utility. Located in South West England True Utility have been producing unique and clever pocket tools since 2002. Their products are manufactured using high grade stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminium and are very reliable. True Utility focus on designing products that meet the needs...