T.A.D. rolls out a lightweight Ranger LT hoody

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

We haven’t heard from our friends at Triple Aught Design in a while, but they just told us us they are pushing out some new gear this spring. The first item they’ve shared with us is a new, lighter version of their Ranger Hoody fleece. On sale tomorrow, the Ranger LT has been designed for year-round use. In spring & fall weather the LT wears as a lightly insulated outerlayer. Add a shell for full winter warmth; keep it in the truck for cool summer nights. BTW- The guys have given up the TAD Gear acronym/moniker and will be known as Triple Aught Design.

Some design bullets:

  • An active fit streamlined enough to wear under another outer layer when needed
  • 6 strategically placed pockets (including 2 chest pockets with media port and D-rings, 2 upper arm pockets with Velcro patches, media port and d-rings, a left forearm pocket for ID and rear hunters pocket
  • Polartec Wind Pro fleece (288 weight) with a DWR finish
  • Highly breathable and constructed to support a full range of motion
  • An aero hood that provides head protection and warmth
  • half mitt sleeve and thumbhole cuffs with the thumbholes in the seams (so they stay closed when not used).
  • vented pits (not pit-zips)
  • chafe guard at the zipper top
  • guide wires and media ports for headphones
  • Removable glow-in-the-dark Ranger Eye velcro logo

Available in Black, ME Green and UE Gray, The Ranger LT is $219, or $215 without Velcro on the upper arms.