At around 3:30 in the afternoon of April 13, 1994, active-duty Apache Pilot Skip Tackett was receiving fuel while practicing a mission called “Deep Attack” when he heard the words over his radio that no pilot ever wants to hear: “You are on fire, get out!”
Dressing in layers prepares you for any cold weather situation. Learn the essentials on how to layer for cold weather so you can stay warm and dry in cold rugged conditions.
We spent a lot of time trying to figure out which of our products are the best, to help readers learn about end use. Frankly, it was tough to label anything as the “best” because we don’t play favorites here at Massif— we can’t. We find it imperative to take all our gear as seriously as the kit around it because each of these garments could make all the difference in the safety of a hero in the field.
Massif’s story is one of tenacity. From its beginnings in co-founder Randy Benham’s garage, to its rise to respect amongst some of the country’s toughest Search and Rescue crews, to the way it entered into the military market—Massif’s founding story was forged by scrappiness. We spoke with Randy Benham about the earliest days of Massif and how it grew to the company it is today.
While many people may not be familiar with the Berry Amendment, it is a driving force behind the way we operate at Massif; from the components and materials we source to the manufacturing partners we carefully select to work with. The collective years shared among the employees on the Quality and Compliance team in the military industry brings a wealth of knowledge to Massif and our subcontractors regarding the Berry Amendment. We are the first to understand that, like any other statutory requirement, the continued education surrounding the Berry Amendment is key to ensuring compliance and maintaining our success.
Massif is a brand focused on building gear that is durable and able to protect users’ lives. We chose to highlight Oregon National Guard 1st Lt. Lexi McRobert because her service highlights that sentiment.
One of the key factors in our ability to manufacture the highest quality gear that performs in the most punishing environments is our tight supply chain here at Massif. We maintain that control using our extremely close relationship with our parent company Antex Knitting Mills— we develop and manufacture most of the fabrics that we use for Massif gear in their Los Angeles, CA based mill.
This article focuses on the history of one of the most prolific mountain rescue dogs and how that breed connects with Massif’s brand roots...
Massif’s Head Apparel Designer, Sam Elm, breaks down what kind of uniforms were historically available to female Armed Service Members, why Massif is committed to making women’s specific fits, and the interesting challenges she faces when designing with a female form in mind.
Starting this month, Massif will begin using Big Voice as a platform to help you get to know the passionate people behind our brand. Instead of traditional profiles, we asked our team how they wanted to be introduced and worked with them to give you a more rounded out view of their personalities. Our first team member highlight is Director of Business Development and Government Sales, Charles Sexton. Put simply: Charles is an absolutely solid guy. He is easy to get along with, a hard worker, dependable, and is refreshingly straightforward about his opinions. Charles is also a total gear head. We asked him to break down his five favorite pieces of gear. We feel like his choices of kit tell a lot about the man using them.
