BDU Suppliers and quality

[daishi]

Hello all,

I'm currently in the market for a new black BDU shirt. Much like the Valken VTAC Zulu, with moisture wicking torso and the heavy bdu cloth arms.

Unfortunately they no longer make this shirt, and I cant find anyplace that carries them.... so time to branch out to other companies.

Does anyone have any suggestions for brands (MUST be available in Canada...40+ for shipping is a turn off unless its got laser targeting modules built into it) that they have had a good experience with?

Rothco shirts are junk, and don't fit properly on me, I need a large due to the length of my torso and arms...so if you're a 6-6.1" person wearing a large bdu with a moisture wicking torso and have had a great experience with it, let me know!

[dongtheimpaler]

Hey,
Oddly enough I swear I saw one of those in one of my gear bags when I was going through my storage locker. I'm pretty sure it's a large I'll get back to you on it this weekend.

[Ricochet]

Tru spec has started using Multicam Black in their gear. I think they have more than a few retailers in Canada.

[daishi]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Tru spec has started using Multicam Black in their gear. I think they have more than a few retailers in Canada.

Yah, I would have bought one of those if it came in full black

Originally Posted by dongtheimpaler

Hey,
Oddly enough I swear I saw one of those in one of my gear bags when I was going through my storage locker. I'm pretty sure it's a large I'll get back to you on it this weekend.

Alright let me know!

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Tru spec has started using Multicam Black in their gear. I think they have more than a few retailers in Canada.

MC BLACK is sexy

[daishi]

Has anyone heard or have a good experience with Propper Tac U shirts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bme7S49-YoI

http://www.camouflage.ca/propper_bla...f541738001.htm

[lurkingknight]

I have a tac.u in MC and OD.. I personally like it.. the torso is nice and cool... unlike the standard acu cut mandarin collar...

the torso fabric leaves a bit to be desired it chaffs easily on edges and develops piles in the laundry as it's a fairly light fabric. It's like nice tshirt fabric. The rest is standard ripstop.

The sleeves are next to impossible to roll up if you want some airflow on your arms.

[thebreadbandit.]

I can second lurkingknight's experience with the TAC.U, as I have one in MC as well. For the fall/ winter games I've been to it's been awesome, but I still need to game it in warmer weather conditions... The inability to easily roll up the sleeves (can only get it about 1.5 rolls up due to the numerous pockets on the sleeve) and the torso material make this thing seem like a nightmare for summer games.

[Zack The Ripper]

OpsGear has a great selection. While being in the US they offer many shipping options, one of them being USPS Int'l Priority Mail which generally is between $10-$20 even on very large orders. They have tons of camo prints including original Multicam as well as Multicam Black in BDUs and ACUs, so you would be in luck for your want/need for the sport fabric chest-back and camo print shoulders and sleeves.

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by Zack The Ripper

OpsGear has a great selection. While being in the US they offer many shipping options, one of them being USPS Int'l Priority Mail which generally is between $10-$20 even on very large orders. They have tons of camo prints including original Multicam as well as Multicam Black in BDUs and ACUs, so you would be in luck for your want/need for the sport fabric chest-back and camo print shoulders and sleeves.

IF you choose opsgear,

Just call opsgear first before placing your order. They tend to have "in-stock items" that aren't actually in stock, after your order was placed, you would have to wait a bit till they stocked it and shipped it.

I was under the assumption that it was in stock, since the website stated it was, lol.

Jan 16 order placed.

Several calls in between stated that they were waiting for inventory.

Feb 24, asked for a full refund.

[Zack The Ripper]

^Indeed.

Otherwise, excellent customer service and great gear.

[Red Dot]

You can try emailing Edward at Creative Outdoors in Markham. BioRage told me about him and he stocks a lot of products and is pretty good at getting stuff in. His prices are so-so but he has price matched a couple of times for me. His email is creative.outdoor@gmail.com.