After many months of concept and design work to help battle the elements. We are excited to announce our Flats Nation Performance Wear! With the introduction of the Flats Nation Performance Hoodies and Face Shields.
Flats Nation face shields and our new Performance Hoodies are now in our store. You can find and order by clicking here. Below are a few of our custom designs.
Others choose our Flats Nation Technical collection, featuring subtle color schemes designed to seamlessly blend into the ecosystem.
We have several design concepts with our Technical Wear to help you better combat the elements, which include:
Purpose-chosen colors to help you blend into the background, be it clear sky, cloudy, or light green, to help you fade into the mangroves. The fish look up at you, so why not fade into the background? It's better for increased stealth. You can read more on that aspect, even in low-light conditions, by clicking here.
High levels of Sun protection help you stay cooler and not have to (bathe) in sunscreen as much that tends to block up the pours in your skin, which can make you overheat even quicker or worse... Then, it gets on your flies and lures, becoming a negative cue to the fish as they turn and swim away from your offerings.
Moisture wicking so you feel cooler even in 90-degree plus heat and do not have as much sweat pouring off of you. Things like cotton tee shirts can become sweat-soaked rags in short order or, as we say, "Wrong Tool for the Wrong Job." 😉
As in the case of the Flats Nation Performance Hoodies, which some may forget, they also make for a great base layer in the cooler winter months by being moisture-wicking. And though it may feel warm when you jump on the Skiff, say in December, it always feels 15 degrees cooler when on or moving across the water.
The lightweight hoodie is incredibly practical during the cooler months for running or shielding against the sun and wind. If your ears feel warm, cold, or bitten by bugs, simply pull it up and use your hat to secure it if necessary.
Wear your Bimini top and not have to crawl around and over the one on your boat. Shade is great for times like lunch on the water, but a Bimini or T-top can really get in the way of casting/fishing! We discussed some other shade ideas that don't take up as much space for your Skiff, which can be found here.
They've already scored some fantastic reviews for their amazing fit and comfort!
Do send us some pictures of the Flats Nation Technical wear being worn with your rough location (no need to give up your hot spots) and story to this email address swag@flatsnation.com, and we will be happy to review them for coverage and posting of them on The Nation! 😎
Flats Nation Performance Hats
We have tested several lightweight performance hats and have them in the store now! Our design concept included the following technical requirements that most of the more regularly seen mesh trucker-style hats do not provide:
Experience the thrill of semi-structured, moisture-wicking lightweight materials!
Rock the sweatband style along the bottom edge. When you're chasing that elusive Bonefish or Tarpon, every second counts, and you definitely don't want sweat blurring your vision!
The crown is designed without mesh material, offering fantastic sun protection for those with thinning (or no) hair!
Discover the perfect fit with a fully adjustable back strap! Unlike others with snaps that are either too tight, causing headaches, or too loose as the day goes on, this strap lets you find your sweet spot!
Choose white to beat the heat while enhancing the cloud/sky effect, just like the Egret, to seamlessly blend into your surroundings! More colors on the way.
Enjoy a dark under-bill that helps reduce glare on your polarized shades, protecting your investment and enhancing your visual experience!
Additionally, we are actively developing other technical clothing and gear, which will be available soon! We have successfully partnered with excellent collaborators and quality suppliers, ensuring the best for our collection.
In the meantime,
We invite you to take in a few Flats Nation Podcast Episodes to help "Scratch that Fishing Itch" when working or traveling and you cannot hitch up the Skiff and go, on these links:
Our main podcast page works well for mobile devices since it will stream (or download)on your phone/tablet. It can be found by clicking Here.
Tight Lines, and God Bless!
Dave and the Team
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