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