Bears have five toes on each foot and walk on their soles, so they generally do not leave distinct tracks. Bear trails can often be seen where bears approach favorite marking trees. These trails are especially distinctive because bears frequently stomp-walk as they approach such trees. Stomp-walking is a form of scent-marking in which bears stomp, twist, and slide each footstep. Our Tracker Paw Patch is a subtle nod to our state's flag and the endless trails of adventure that lay before us.

The origins of morale patches trace back to the fighter plane nose art of World War I. They were also used during the Vietnam War to not only identify, but also to bring irony and humor to a difficult job. TAD morale patches can go on your Ranger, Stealth, FAST Pack or any of our gear with loop.