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Cadets and adult staff struggling to find larger combat trousers to match their PCS issue uniform can breath a sigh of relief with the arrival of these British Forces Style PCS Trousers in waist sizes 92cm (36 inches) up to 124cm (48 inches).  Include all of the features of issue PCS trousers including reinforced seat and crotch,  shrouded buttons and mesh...

We were delighted to take delivery of 50 new Blade Fast Boil Stoves last week which were specially flown in by the manufacturer for us. Excitedly we took one out of the box and in under 3 minutes we managed to boil half a litre of water -  enough to make at least two brews or to heat a boil...

The Lancashire ACF Nijmegen Team have had the opportunity to test out some of their new equipment during a recent training weekend operating from Wathgill Training Camp in North Yorkshire. The team tested sets of Osprey MTP webbing and hydration units supplied by Cadet Direct. During two intensive days of walking the two new pieces of equipment generated plenty of debate amongst...

The revolutionary Blade Fast Boil 1.1 Litre camping stove has arrived and can boil 500ml of water in under 180 seconds - and at only £34.95! Find out more about this awesome field cooker by clicking here...

We have just taken delivery of a wide range of pocket tools designed by True Utility. Located in South West England True Utility have been producing unique and clever pocket tools since 2002. Their products are manufactured using high grade stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminium and are very reliable. True Utility focus on designing products that meet the needs...

Our new Spring 2015 Catalogue has just arrived! It's packed with exciting new cadet products as well as all the classic items you've come to expect from us. This latest Easter Camp edition features lots of new ranges and our Osprey Assault Order Kit Layout. What's more this catalogue is completely free. Order on our web site here.

All sizes from 3-13 available right now! These lightweight assault boots are a multi-purpose British Army boot design ideal for training, parades and fieldcraft use. This boot features a high polish leather upper, leather lined inner and stitched man-made non-clog commando sole. Each boot also features 6 standard lace holes, 2 locking lace loops and 6 speed-loop fastenings. Size 3-6...

Following requests from various CCF contingents Cadet Direct has put together a CCF Cadet Starter Kit containing all the essential items needed to get a cadet quickly into training. Our Type 1 kit includes PCS clothing (shirt, trousers, smock), black boots, headwear and various other essential items. This kit retails for £179.99 which is a considerable saving over the items...

For a chance to win  our complete Osprey Assault Order Kit Layout (worth £350) head over to our Facebook Page Help us get 1000 likes for our competition post by sharing with friends. Then tell us why you would like to win. The kit layout includes the following: Medium MTP Osprey 6 Piece Battle Belt Set Osprey Mk IV MTP...

We've created a new Osprey Assault Order kit layout which will hopefully give you some ideas for deciding what kit to carry in the field. Assault Order comprises essential 'must have' equipment and ordnance that an infantry soldier requires to be operationally effective on the modern battlefield. Assault Order is usually carried in either an Osprey belt order webbing set or in a the Osprey assault...