BLOG: "From Saigon with Love" Collection (Drops 10/25)

FROM SAIGON WITH LOVE

As fans and students of history, it is our pleasure to launch our newest series of collections inspired by the Vietnam War.

Season I of this new collection features classic “Tiger Stripe” camo & Mitchell “Vine Leaf” camo, as well as graphic prints derived from motifs, slogans, and imagery of the period.

We’ve got various categories and collabs on deck, including:
- “Citadel” Backpacks & Prison Wallets by GWA
- “Candy Pouches” by Microbat Systems
- “Nordwind WR” Anorak/Jogger sets produced by our highly technical outerwear source
- M16 Mag-style Soap (yuzu lemon scent) by Combloc Cleansers
- Graphic Tees, cut-and-sewn from scratch with hand-picked jersey cotton fabric

Drops Friday, 10/25 at 3PM EST
All Pricing Info Below


NORDWIND WR SERIES

Anoraks & Joggers are back for Fall/Winter 2024.

The Nordwind WR (water resistant) series is an elevated line of performance-driven technical outerwear. Cut-and-sewn with uncompromising standards by the same production teams that create pieces for Arc’Teryx & Stone Glacier.

In past releases, our outerwear pieces have included one of four key technical features below. The Nordwind series combines two to three of the following features in a given piece.

  • Water Resistance 💧

  • 4-Way Stretch

  • Insulation

  • Breathability

This Anorak & Jogger set is constructed of 4-way ripstop stretch shell with water repellant coating. The pieces feature silicone-dipped drawstring tips, YKK zippers, and PVC rubber-embossed logo patches.

THIS IS A PRE-ORDER

Please allow 4-5 weeks for the anorak & jogger to ship. The Pre-Order begins Friday at 3PM EST and ends on Sunday at 11:59 EST.

ALL OTHER STLYES in this drop are in-stock and ready to ship immediately.

If you checkout with multiple items in your cart, the in-stock items will ship out first.

Nordwind WR Anorak in Tiger Stripe

  • 4-Way Stretch with DWR Water Resistance 💧

  • Breathable

  • Zippered Front Kangaroo Pocket

  • Vented Flap Design for Air Flow

  • Mesh Body Lining, Satin Sleeve Lining

  • Silicone-Dipped Drawstring Tips

  • “QILO” PVC Square Rubber Logo Patch on Front Flap

  • “QILO” PVC Rectangular Rubber Logo Patch on Back Flap

Athletic/Fitted - order one size up if you’re in between standard sizes.

$220


Nordwind WR Jogger in Tiger Stripe

  • 4-Way Stretch with DWR Water Resistance 💧

  • YKK Zippered - Front hand pockets (2), Front Cargo Pockets (2), Back Pocket (1)

  • Silicone-Dipped Drawstring Tips

  • “QILO” PVC Rubber Square Logo Patch on Front Cargo Pocket

  • “QILO” PVC Rectangular Rubber Logo Patch Above Back Pocket

MEASUREMENTS: (Waist Sizes)

S: 29-31
M: 31-34
L: 34-36
XL: 36-38
XXL: 38-40

$120


QILO x GWA Citadel Micro in Tiger Stripe


This ain’t your typical repro Tiger Stripe…
We purchased licensed 1000D Cordura® fabric from Tiger Stripe Products® to bring you the legit pattern.

CITADEL MICRO PRODUCT DETAILS

Key Features:
-Main zip compartment Velcro® lined for tearaway pouches
-Main zip compartment front has 2 zip pockets
-Main zip compartment has padded laptop sleeve
-Framesheet built in
-Ambidextrous side handles for easing donning off / briefcase carry
-Padded top carry handle
-Reverse type zippers to prevent snagging / zipper damage
-Shrink tubed locking cord zipper pull tabs
-Excess strap elastic keepers
-Exterior zip pockets feature 3 organizer pockets
-Adjustable & removable sternum strap
-Compression straps also allows bag to be half open
-Shoulder straps, skin side features Tweave® stretch fabric for ultimate comfort
-MOLLE / PALS webbing on right side of pack. For bottle pouches, aid pouches, etc.
-Closed cell foam padded back w/ mesh
-Personal item carry-on compliant (fully packed)
-Total volume: ~20.25L

Specs:
-1000D Cordura Nylon
-420 denier pack cloth (liner)
-VELCRO® loop
-#8 YKK GOV Zippers
-1" Mil-W-17337 webbing
-1" Mil-T-5038 binding tape
-Premium closed cell foam (more heat & water resistant)
-Milspec Acetal hardware, buckles, sliders, d-rings
-Reinforced bartack stitching where required

Dims:
-1.8lbs
-19" Length x 11" Width x 5.75" Depth (Overall)

Origin:
-Concepted / Designed / Manufactured in the USA w/ US Materials & US law abiding, tax paying labor.

$350


Prison Wallets in Tiger Stripe & Mitchell “Vine Leaf”


Introducing the Tiger Stripe & Mitchell “Vine Leaf” patterns to our Prison Wallet™ series of fannys/danglers.

The Prison Wallet™ is a hybrid system featuring a detachable sling strap and stowable flap that allows this pouch to be used as a fanny pack, cross-body pack, drop-down dangler-pouch, or a minimal organizer pouch that can be carried in larger bags.

TIGER STRIPE
- Official licensed 1000D Cordura fabric from Tiger Stripe Products® (watermark featured in the pattern)
- Black zippers, webbing, velcro, trim, etc.

MITCHELL “VINE LEAF”

- 500D Cordura fabric
- OD Green webbing, velcro, trim
- Ranger Green zippers

Features:
-Removable strap for waist/shoulder carry
-Stowable Velcro flap for plate carrier/chest rig mounting
-Hypalon “QILO” Label made by The Brown Buffalo
-Metal Grommets
-Interior Loop Velcro
-Made in USA

Dimensions are 9" x 6.5" x 2"
Designed to fit Glock19 or similar.

$72


Marlboro Tee in OD Green

Features Marlboro Red style graphic on front, collage of Vietnam-era slogans and images on the back.

Mid-weight jersey-knit cotton.

Cut-and-sewn from scratch with hand-picked fabrics (we do not use blanks).

$38


“Ace of Spades” Tee in Black

Features Ace of Spades graphic on front, collage of “From Saigon with Love” text & skull imagery on back.

Mid-weight jersey-knit cotton.

Cut-and-sewn from scratch with hand-picked fabrics (we do not use blanks).

$38


“Bury Me” Tee in Black

WHEN I DIE
BURY ME
UPSIDE DOWN
SO THE WORLD
CAN KISS MY ASS

- As seen on Charlie Sheen’s helmet cover in the film “Platoon”

Mid-weight jersey-knit cotton.

- Script graphic on front, “From Saigon with Love” graphic on back.

Cut-and-sewn from scratch with hand-picked fabrics (we do not use blanks).

$32


“Candy Pouches” in Tiger Stripe

QILO x Microbat Systems Candy Pouches in 3 sizes - Micro, Mid, & Standard.

Slap these onto your plate carrier/chest rig to add storage space for smaller items that are easy to lose.
You can also mount these inside our Prison Wallet™ pouch for interior organization.

We find that it is a great way to stow and organize SD cards, coins, ibuprofen, credit cards (especially while travelling), and of course - candy.

See below for configuration inside our Prison Wallet™.

Candy Micro - $50
Candy Mid - $60
Candy (Standard) - $70


M16 Waffle Mag Soap in Smoke Purp

Made with Love in the USA by our friends over at Combloc Cleansers.

Color: Smoke Purp

Scent: Yuzu- a sweet and clean blend of Japanese citrus 

(Handmade product in the USA, slight imperfections may occur and colors may vary slightly. All sales final.)

$25


Michael Stein