Police Equipment | Military Clothing | Security Clothing

The Freeloader Pico is a nifty little solar charger that fits in your pocket but packs a powerful punch.  I was dubious at first about how effective the Freeloader Pico Solar charger would be, especially with the traditionally week British sunshine but I have been more than pleasantly surprised. Normally I leave it on the dashboard of my car so that it is constantly charging even in low sun levels and it’s most often when I have driven somewhere and forgotten to bring my phone charger.  It takes about 30 mins to charge my phone (a Nokia E71) which goes from dead to ¾ full in one go. 

The Pico comes with four attachments for small pin Nokia phones, Sony Ericsson, G Series Samsung and a mini USB to fit most PDAs and digital devices.  To fit an Iphone/Ipod you need the Freeloader Pico Iphone/Ipod Adapter (sold separately).  The mini USB adapter can also be used to plug the Pico into a standard USB port and you can charge the device from your PC.

I also picked up a Freeloader Pico Black Gel Case too which offers some protection and also gives the Pico a lower visual profile for leaving in the car.

No one wants their feet to sweat and stay wet. With the way the Viper Coolmax Socks are engineered, your feet will stay cool and dry by drawing moisture away from your skin.

The DuPont technology in the Viper Coolmax Socks offers extra comfort using the four-channel fibres, whilst standing up against shrinking, odour and mildew. The socks also have a reinforced heel and toe, preventing blisters when you’re on your feet all day.

The Viper Coolmax Socks quickly draw moisture away to the outer layer of the fabric and has been proven in various tests to excel against it’s competitors in the speed they dry, breathability and quickness in moving moisture away from the skin.

Made from 20% Nylon, 40% Wool and 40% Acrylic, the Viper Coolmax Socks come in one size (UK 6-11).

In comparison to other garments, the performance of the Viper Coolmax Socks help to regulate your body’s temperature by keeping you cool. Tested by athletes, it has been proven that muscles kept at optimum temperature improve performance and delay exhaustion; Viper bared that in mind when they created these bad boys. This would also make them ideal for police officers who need to chase down the bad guys, but also for door staff and security personnel alike that have to stand on their feet all day or night.

By wearing the Viper Coolmax Socks you reduce the energy required to cool the body core temperature, thus increasing performance and endurance.

Click here to view the Viper Coolmax Socks

Stay hydrated this summer with the Protec Water Bottle.

Available in three sizes; 600ml, 750ml and 1L, the Protec Water Bottle is made of very high quality aluminium and comes with its very own pouch that you can easily attach to your duty belt.

Perfect for on-beat officers and personnel alike, the twist cap on the Protec Water Bottle means you can gain access to that much needed hydration on a hot summers day.

Click here to view the Protec Water Bottle range at Patrol Store