Christmas Shopping for Mom

   Mom's are the ones you don't want to forget at Christmas, but if you have a picky Mom who has EVERYTHING sometimes shopping can be tough!  Check out the many outdoor apparel options at http://www.outbacktrading.com/... Many Outback fashions now come in Women's sizes 1X- 2X, as well as Ladies S - XL  so I found the cozy wine fleece (Style 4844, Rally Fleece Jacket)  that was a perfect size and color.  Fleece is always a big hit this time of the year. click on http://www.outbacktrading.com/ladies_apparel_main.html to check out the selection. Oh!  And don't tell my Mom you know what she's getting please????

Outback Trading Co. joins Headwear for The Homeless Campaign

Outback Trading joined forces with The Headwear Association to participate in Headwear for The Homeless, a national annual campaign to provide warm hats to those in need.

We took our warm Outback hats up to the Ridge Ave Shelter in Philadelphia, PA where the staff including, Kara & John were just fantastic. They allowed the gentlemen who utilize the services to pick out just the right hat to suit their needs for the upcoming cold temps. Favorite hat among the crowd were the McKinley 1492 and Fairbanks Cap 1448. Hats can be found at www.outbacktrading.com/caps_2009_main.html

Special Thanks to Pia King, who not only helped coordinate but saved us from getting towed, and was an excellent liason and tour guide and Andrew Olejnik for the photos. Pictured, Staff and residents of Ridge Ave Shelter, Kathy Olejnik, Outback Trading Co., Pia King. www.outbacktrading.com

Outback Trading Duckhunter Travels with Camo Packable

Just recieved news from a great gal! She is taking her shotgun "Sheena" and her Mossy oak Camo packable (http://outbacktrading.com/Camo_Packable_Press_Release.html) to an island to do some serious duck hunting. We wish her a happy and safe hunt! Stay tuned for pics!

What is Oilskin Weather Protection?

Lately we've been receiving questions lately about the Outback Trading Co.'s classic Oilskin outerwear. See our oilskin collection at www.outbacktrading.com

So here's some great trivia information: What is Oilskin?

Oilskin is an impregnated cotton fabric. The cotton is very tightly woven and then immersed in a special oil bath. The hats and coats are sewn with a special non-wicking thread that is a polyester core wrapped with a cotton outer shell which absorbs the oil.

Why does Oilskin work so well? We asked Wilson King from Outback who told us:

True to the old adage "they get along like oil and water", the reason oilskin works is the oil coating will not let the water pass through the fabric. This is why oilskin works, and is the "Natural Waterproof Fabric". Cotton, as a natural fabric, does have a slight nap to it. Sometimes with heavy rains or long term exposure to rain and mist, the surface of the fabric will "wet out". Wetting out is not an indication of leaking or failure of the protection. This phenomenon also occurs with seam sealed, waterproof, breathable fabrics as they age. The wearer should not be getting wet.

After some years the oil will dissipate. Then, it is time to reproof with Ducks Back reproofing cream. It is especially important to reseal the seams of both hats and coats.

Hunting Season is now in full swing!  Blend into nature with Outback Trading Company’s Camo Packable jacket and overpant featuring Mossy Oak® New Break-Up™. “ The camo packable is not just a raincoat. It’s an essential piece of outdoor apparel, “ says Wilson King, President of Outback Trading Company. The versatile camo packable jacket and overpant are an essential layer no matter what your hunting.  Visit our Camo pages on our website at  http://www.outbacktrading.com/Outback_Camo_list.html

Outback Trading partners with The Headwear Association for Headwear for the Homeless Annual Campaign

Outback Trading Company is a proud participant of the Annual Headwear for the Homeless Campaign for the third straight year. We will be distributing warm hats this year December 10th in Philadelphia, PA to a local shelter just in time for the upcoming winter season. The Headwear Association brings together headwear manufacturers, wholesalers, and businesses to promote importance of headwear.   Wilson King, president of Outback Trading has been a long time member of the Headwear Association and currently serves as a boardmember.
Last year our very toasty McKinley hats were warmly recieved by a shelter in Newark, Delaware.  

Outback Trading also participates in other THA events throughout the year.   Look for more information for the Hat Day in the Sun event usually scheduled for June.

Welcome to Outback Trading Company!

 Since 1983, we have been building exceptional outdoor adventure apparel.  Our time-tested, weather proven,  Austrailian oil-skin and high-tech waterproof, breathable fabrics are perfect for:
Work, Recreation, Travel and Sports.

"In these vast moving days when everything is price, price, price, we refuse to lower our standards, cheapen our quality of materials, or lower the expectations of the performance of our products.  This is a commitment we make to our customers, our company, and our products. " - Wilson King, Founder, Outback Trading Co Ltd.