Yinren
Yinren: Tactical Pants, Shorts and Jackets for Active Use
Yinren suits people who move a lot: stretch pants, four-way stretch nylon shorts, fitted T-shirts and light nylon jackets. These pieces work equally well on duty, in training or on a hike, and the colors are simple and easy to combine: olive, coyote, black, grey and Multicam.
Yinren Pants: Stretch, Ripstop or Nylon
For everyday wear, go with the stretch pants: 2% spandex in a cotton-poly fabric lets you squat and climb a slope without pulling at the knees. The 4.0 ripstop cargo pants have roomy thigh pockets, knee protection, YKK hardware and drawcords at the hem so you can tuck them into boots.
For hot weather there are lightweight Nylon Balance tactical pants: the fabric breathes, and an elastic waistband with a double button holds the fit without a tight belt. The legs are cut straight, so they work with both sneakers and high boots.
Shorts and T-Shirts for the Heat
Yinren makes its summer tactical shorts from stretch nylon: the Nylon Balance Gen2 and 8.0 stretch in four directions, and the 8.0 and Summer also dry quickly. An articulated crotch does not restrict your stride or squats, wide belt loops hold a belt, and the Gen2 and Summer have six pockets each.
Tactics 2.0 tactical T-shirts have a fitted anatomical cut and ventilation panels, so they do not bunch up under a plate carrier. The Raptor in CoolMax fabric and the velcro T-shirts have a sleeve panel for a patch, while the waffle-texture mesh tees breathe well under gear.
Jackets for the Off-Season and Frost
The demi-season nylon 4.0 has reinforced shoulders for pack straps and velcro on the sleeves; the hidden-hood version stows its hood in the collar, while the fleece version has a fixed fleece-lined hood. The hybrid 6.0 combines a quilted eco-down core, smooth windproof shoulders and a 10,000 mm membrane.
Among winter jackets, look at the K4 G-Loft: the insulation is mapped by zone and is thinner on the shoulders, so your arms stay mobile. The Winter Combat Shirt AcE Gen 2 G-Loft anorak pulls on over the head, and the insulated vest keeps your core warm without restricting your arms.