Just in time for Thanksgiving before the Turkey got carved and families arrivedfor their annual reunions, Haley Strategic Partners (HSP) unveiled on Wednesday, 27 November, a new line of tactical clothing. They actually gave a quick heads-up a day before the new line got unveiled and many were expecting a new line of combat clothing with the Kryptek camouflage patterns. In a way they were right, but apart from the Kryptek patterns, they also released a plain-coloured version of the HSP Disruptive Environment (D3) Combat Uniforms.

HSP has developed a good network of partnerships with various companies, training groups, and military organisations. Whilst HSP also leverages the depth of experience of their main principal, Haley Travis, the partnerships create even better opportunities for them. In the case of the D3 Combat Uniforms, these were developed in cooperation with PLATATAC and the Australian Special Operations Forces.

The HSP D3 Combat Uniforms are designed as the next generation combat apparel for designed to help the operator cool in warmer climes such as in arid, desert and tropical locations. They are also design to take in  Knee and Elbow pads similar to those designed by Crye Precision. But looking at the photos, the kneed and elbow pads are more from UR-Tactical in Hong Kong as they are the company that we are familiar with the designs such knee pads for the OPS Uniform line. Still many would compare the D3 Combat Uniforms with the cut and design from Crye Precision.

Now let's get into the nitty-gritty details of the uniforms according to HSP:

D3 Combat Pants

• Schoeller® Nanosphere® 4-way stretch fabric around the knees, yoke and groin
• Take-in tabs on the waist, knees and ankles
• Zippered fly
• Dual hip pockets
• Rear pockets with button flap
• Dual front utility pockets
• Dual large thigh bellows pockets
• Lower leg pockets
• Tapered cut for athletic performance
• Padded biased cut waist for increased user comfort
• Reinforced seat
• Double stitched and bartacked in major stress zones
• Hook and loop tab blousing
  • Medium Regular     [    31-35" Waist - 29-32" Inseam    ]
  • Large Regular     [    35-39" Waist - 29-32" Inseam    ]

D3 Combat Shirt

• Airmesh Shoulders to promote cooling and support when using packs/armor
• 2x Velcro Pockets on Sleeves with Velcro Hook and Loop for Patches and IFF
• Layered zipper pockets on Sleeve Pockets
• Slots for Internal Velcro-in Elbow pads (Removable - Not Included)
• Zippered Collar
• Velcro Cuffs
• Hook and loop tab blousing
  • Medium Regular     [    33-37"    ]
  • Large Regular     [    37-41"    ]

The combat uniforms are ready to ship by December 2013 and they are now taking pre-orders with the D3 Combat Shirts at US$160.00 whilst the D3 Combat Pants at US$210.00. Patterns and colours available are: Kryptek Highlander, Kryptek Mandrake, Kryptek Typhon and Coyote (Arid Optimized 100% Cotton). Photos of these items are shown below.

Hard choices for your Christmas shopping list? Don't think, just get one and be the first in your team.