Dave L.
11-25-13, 09:51
We just got these in the mail:RE Factor Tactical Blasting Cap (Multicam) (http://www.refactortactical.com/Blasting-Cap-p/reft-bc.htm)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE5.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE5.jpg.html)
After owning multiple “tactical ball caps” from companies like Crye, Arc’teryx, SKD, Tru-Spec, this is by far the best. The biggest problem I had with the Arc’teryx BAC was the stitching on the inside of hat rubbing my forehead raw. I like the rip-stop cotton style (with no patch panels) but they seem to need a break in period to get that just right feeling.
It’s made by FlexFit, but designed by REFT. The Multicam material is all stretch, including the Flex-Fit band.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE7.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE7.jpg.html)
Inside is a VS-17-type (not thick nylon) neon orange panel which adds a little rigidity to the front.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE6.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE6.jpg.html)
The material seems to breathe and wick moisture much better than the solid front/mesh back or rip-stop style hats.
Patches fit more flush because the loop side panels are completely stitched in place; there is no sharp edge to fray (minus the small top panel).
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE2.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE2.jpg.html)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE3.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE3.jpg.html)
The hat fits snug like a beanie and just like any Flex-Fit type hat, I don’t expect it to last forever, but I don’t expect any hard-use uniform item to last forever.
Lastly, I appreciate that they didn’t need to plaster the logo on the exterior; we would not have issued it out otherwise.
*I do not work for nor make any profit from REFT. (Thank you taxpayers.)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE5.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE5.jpg.html)
After owning multiple “tactical ball caps” from companies like Crye, Arc’teryx, SKD, Tru-Spec, this is by far the best. The biggest problem I had with the Arc’teryx BAC was the stitching on the inside of hat rubbing my forehead raw. I like the rip-stop cotton style (with no patch panels) but they seem to need a break in period to get that just right feeling.
It’s made by FlexFit, but designed by REFT. The Multicam material is all stretch, including the Flex-Fit band.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE7.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE7.jpg.html)
Inside is a VS-17-type (not thick nylon) neon orange panel which adds a little rigidity to the front.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE6.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE6.jpg.html)
The material seems to breathe and wick moisture much better than the solid front/mesh back or rip-stop style hats.
Patches fit more flush because the loop side panels are completely stitched in place; there is no sharp edge to fray (minus the small top panel).
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE2.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE2.jpg.html)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/laninga66/RE3.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/laninga66/media/RE3.jpg.html)
The hat fits snug like a beanie and just like any Flex-Fit type hat, I don’t expect it to last forever, but I don’t expect any hard-use uniform item to last forever.
Lastly, I appreciate that they didn’t need to plaster the logo on the exterior; we would not have issued it out otherwise.
*I do not work for nor make any profit from REFT. (Thank you taxpayers.)