Warfighter Athletic gear review
Hey team.
https://warfighterathletic.co.nz/
I have been using this gear for the last 6 months or so, and have been thoroughly impressed with it. I thought I would share what I have been using, and how I have found it.
Disclaimer I have no affiliation with WA, and these are my personal experiences with the kit.
I bought a couple of “the company” tees about 6 months ago, and have worn them most days. So much so that my wife is thoroughly sick of them haha. They have some slight pilling but otherwise still look great, and still very comfortable.
When the tactical training sock first came out a few months ago I bought a couple of pairs. Honestly the best socks I have ever owned. Once again they are the only socks I now wear. I use them for every day use as well as running and the gym. Both pairs are still in excellent condition and truly don’t show any wear or tear. When I bought them they were a little loose, but after a week they “settled” and now fit perfectly. Made in Ashburton too which is nice to support a local business!
I bought a pair of the mission merino socks to use on the most recent hunt, and they performed perfectly. Very comfortable and not too hot. I will definitely be getting more pairs!
After having such a good run from the tees and socks I invested in some of the Commando gear to try. I haven’t had the jacket in heavy rain yet, but I stayed dry in some milder showers. The fabric did seem to wet down pretty quickly, but also dried out as if not more quickly. The jacket is comfortable and seems well appointed. My wife kept snaking my jacket so I got her one too. Sadly they don’t yet do women’s sizes, so I got her a men’s small. Still big on her, but she’s happy as she gets more coverage :)
I bought the short sleeved commando tee in L and found it way too tight. It did say that on the website but I didn’t realise how tight it would be! I did not like how much of my puku was on display haha! I gave that to my wife and she now uses it as a running top.
I ordered a long sleeve top in XL and that fits much better. The Commando tops are very soft and comfortable to wear, I will be getting more as hunting tops. Again I haven’t tested over long days, but the top wasn’t pongy the following day after a pretty brutal and sweaty ascent with a heavy pack on!
Finally the commando pants. They are awesome. Very comfortable and light weight. They breathe well and move in all the right ways. I wore them on the most recent hunt through tussock and #%¥+ Spaniard grass. We went up to the tops and above the snow line, at times above the knee. I did not get cold. When kneeling in the snow the cold came through of course, but they didn’t get wet. Just dust the snow off and move on. I was wearing gaitors under the pants. With the gaitors sitting down below the pants. The gaitors got wet and stayed wet where they were exposed to the snow. Lifting the pants up and where the pants were the gaitors were bone dry.
This just my experience with the brand. I think good gear needs to be shared :)
If anyone has had any experience please put it below!
