Blog

Cadet Direct has been advised that financial restrictions by the MoD have been placed on cadet and CFAV uniforms. So we have come up with our cadet starter kit offer on Genuine Issue MTP Uniforms, berets and belts to help cadets looking to purchase their own kit. This kit is designed for ACF and CCF cadets and has all the...

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...

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...

66 Annual Camp Essentials to get your Summer Training off to a great start! With British summertime in full swing Cadets from all over eagerly await annual camp. With this in mind we have created a really helpful kit list so that you can make sure you have everything packed from the flint to the 1000 mile socks. When the cadet summer training starts...

From fancy to affordable, which combat boots do you rate the best? Comfort, stability, grip. These are just a few of the features you look for when choosing  a proper all round boot. Everyone's feet are different and so finding the boot for you can be a bit of a head ache, not to mention the expensive price tag that...

With the biggest change in the delivery of training since the formation of the Air Cadets more than 75 years ago comes new and improved badges. So we thought we'd share with you everything we've learnt on the upcoming Air Cadet Badges. All new cadets will undertake training within the First Class Cadet syllabus and this allows blue level awards and badges to...

Bulling footwear to a mirror finish with traditional wax polish involves a lot of skill and practice. Instant bulling products have been available for some time and promise to give you an instant mirror finish without all the time and hassle. We decided to put six leading products to the test to see which product is the best all round...