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  • Equinoxx Stage 3 / K2 Factoid #5 of 5: High Value for Any Cold Weather Activity
    December 27, 2023

    Equinoxx Stage 3 / K2 Factoid #5 of 5: High Value for Any Cold Weather Activity

    Our final Factoid is that, with the addition of K2 Thermal to our Equinoxx line, any cold weather activity can be engaged in more effectively, efficiently, and comfortably.

    This makes K2 Thermal a great holiday gift for anyone who works or plays in cold weather.

    From postal workers and courier drivers to traffic and school crossing guards; from cable installers and linesmen to construction and oil rig workers, there are numerous outdoor work applications for K2. There’s even more outdoor recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, golf, skiing, ice skating, bird watching.

    Importantly, to get value from K2 Thermal, one doesn’t need to do some activity requiring special physical dexterity or athletic prowess. For example, courier delivery doesn’t require fine motor dexterity, but wouldn’t it be more pleasant to have it? One can wear a bulky coat to chop firewood, but wouldn’t it be more enjoyable (and maybe even safer) to wear a light thermal shirt that provides full freedom of movement. Motorcycle or bike riders could wear it to block wind as well as enjoy a greater sense of freedom.

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  • Equinoxx Stage 3 / K2 Factoid #3 of 5: The Material Really Does “Breathe”
    December 11, 2023

    Equinoxx Stage 3 / K2 Factoid #3 of 5: The Material Really Does “Breathe”

    You’re overheating because you’re going back out in the cold and it’s too inconvenient to remove your thermal apparel. When you overheat you sweat, and this moisture on the skin freezes the moment you go back out in the cold, giving you the chills and possibly risking hypothermia, which is when the body loses heat quicker than it can produce it, causing a dangerously low body termperature.

    While overheating is an issue for many people who work and play outdoors, it’s a special problem for police officers, who are constantly getting in and out of patrol cars and buildings. And for police and others who wear body armor, overheating and sweating at the core is a problem even in cold weather. So we designed Stage 3 with different material covering the core—a thinner, moisture-wicking, polyester/ spandex blend.

    But even this may not be enough to prevent overheating underneath body armor, which is why we recommend use of our Maxx-Dri Vest for body armor ventilation. Maxx-Dri Vest is just as beneficial in cold weather as it is in hot weather.
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  • Equinoxx Stage 3 Factoids #1 of 5: It Really Does Keep You Warm in Cold Weather
    November 23, 2023

    Equinoxx Stage 3 Factoids #1 of 5: It Really Does Keep You Warm in Cold Weather

    Many people find it hard to believe a garment that provides the freedom of movement of a shirt can really keep them warm in cold winter weather. Here's what Stage 3 customers say:

    Recently Weather was below zero in Colorado. Wore this under my Short Sleeve Uniform Shirt and Ballistic Vest. Was Warm and comfortable outside and Cool and Comfortable indoors. No Heavy, Bulky Jacket needed!! —Gary R.

    The Stage 3 thermal mock provides full thermal coverage of the torso, except for the core, that’s covered by your body armor. (If you don’t wear body armor in your outdoor activity, see Equinoxx K2 Thermal, which also protects the core.) Tight wrist cuffs prevent cold air from running up your arms, and the mock design protects your neck. When you’re wearing body armor, you need to breathe at the core. So the material covering this area is highly breathable and moisture-wicking.
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  • Body Armor Ventilation Cooling Vest - Does The Maxx-Dri Vest Work During The Cold Weather Winter Months?
    October 30, 2020

    Body Armor Ventilation Cooling Vest - Does The Maxx-Dri Vest Work During The Cold Weather Winter Months?

    However, did you know that The Maxx-Dri Vest isn't just for the Summer and hot weather months? In fact, tens of thousands of sheepdogs wear their Maxx-Dri Vest all year round. Why? Because body armor ventilation is critical to your comfort and safety all year round.

    Any seasoned outdoorsman will tell you, in the cold weather winter months, the key to staying warm is staying dry. Moisture is your enemy when battling the winter cold weather while wearing body armor. This is well know among hunters and those in the hunting field. 

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