For durability, Camelbak used a special weave, called a simplex weave, that will prevent the Nomex fabric from unravelling in the event the fabric frays. It's also got an antistatic yarn spun into the Nomex weave to prevent static build up when handling fuel or other sensitive items.
By cranking up the durability and dexterity on these mitts, it's easy to see these jumping from the hands of aviators to the hands of shooters, just as the long-toothed FP2 has. Look for the Max Grip SD Pilot Gloves to appear in spring 2011. Once Camelbak gives these a price, we'll let you know.
The other glove Camelbak put on display was the FR Mag Force Long. It's a goatskin palmed glove with rigid Kevlar knuckle protection. These will offer more durability and more protection for the infantryman than aviators gloves. Guys I've spoken with in the field tell me that hard knuckles are great when they fit, but they don't always fit.
Camelbak has two separate knuckle molds to help remedy this fit problem. They've got one knuckle in the small and medium gloves and a larger knuckle mold for the larger gloves. Look for the Camelbak FR Mag Force Long Gloves to hit shelves in spring 2011 and an as yet undetermined price.
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