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About the Brand

MISSION SUSTAINMENT: CASCADE DESIGNS

Cascade Designs is defined by an unwavering commitment to operational sustainment, originating from the necessity to maintain health, hydration, and thermal efficiency in the field. At Brigantes, we recognise that Cascade Designs systems—encompassing industry-leading platforms like Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, and MSR—consist of more than mere outdoor gear; they are life-critical tools designed for reliable environmental protection, water purification, and metabolic recovery. By focusing on advanced thermal engineering and ultra-rugged, packable materials, Cascade Designs provides high-performance sleep systems and field utilities that give soldiers a vital recovery advantage. Their field-sustainment equipment is specifically engineered to endure extreme sub-zero temperatures and remote environments, ensuring that operator readiness and physical performance remain unhindered by harsh conditions.

The Brigantes Partnership

THE BRIGANTES PARTNERSHIP: A TRUSTED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP

Brigantes is proud of its long-running, positive relationship with Cascade Designs, acting as a key conduit to facilitate the rapid supply of essential sustainment and hydration systems to the military. Our established history of cooperation ensures that defence procurement streams can efficiently source elite, deployment-ready field equipment to support personnel on prolonged operational deployments.

Key Products

Field Equipment

XGK Arctic Stove Kit

Multi-fuel expedition stove burning more liquid fuels than any other, with fully field-maintainable Shaker Jet technology. Marine Combo includes dual fuel bottles, windscreen, two jets, waterproof stuff sack and repair kit; weight 580g.

Features

  • Burns more liquid fuels than any other expedition stove
  • Fully field-maintainable with MSR Shaker Jet Technology
  • Includes: standard fuel pump, two 20oz tan fuel bottles, windscreen simmer plate
  • Two jets included (JP-8 and diesel fuel)
  • Fuel pump retention cap and plug
  • SealLine waterproof 1L stuff sack
  • Repair kit included
  • Weight: 580g

Field Equipment

Military Lightening Ascent Snowshoes

Ultralight alpine snowshoes with ballistic-grade decking, 360° traction frames and steel DTX crampons for aggressive all-terrain grip. Freeze-resistant mesh bindings and Ergo Televator heel lifts for steep-slope assault.

Features

  • Ballistic-grade decking for long-term durability
  • 360° Traction frames with perimeter teeth
  • Steel DTX crampons for edge-to-edge grip
  • Assault Snowshoe bindings: freeze-resistant mesh
  • Ergo Televator heel lifts for steep terrain
  • Secure, pressure-point-free foot placement

Field Equipment

Military Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

Durable 200D nylon sleeping pad with solid inner-core foam providing ground insulation and cold protection. Self-inflates for minimal field setup time; includes repair kit; weight 910g.

Features

  • Material: 200D nylon outer with solid inner-core foam
  • Self-inflating for fast field deployment
  • Excellent ground insulation and cold protection
  • Repair kit included
  • Weight: 910g

Cascade Designs Workbook

Workbook

Cascade Designs Workbook

Explore the full Cascade Designs 2026 military range — sleep systems, water purification, expedition cooking, and waterproof load carriage.

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Know Your Theatre

Operational Environments

At Brigantes, we specialise in environmental mission-profiling across every theatre our forces operate in. What sets us apart is our understanding that the environment is often the first adversary a unit must overcome — so we source equipment engineered specifically to defeat the conditions, not just perform in spite of them.

ArCtic & Sub Artic

Arctic and Sub Arctic

Integrated layering systems and cold-weather hardware engineered to sustain core temperature and combat effectiveness in sub-zero theatres.

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Maritime & Littoral

Maritime & Littoral

Salt-water resistant boarding hardware and reconnaissance assets engineered to master the sea-to-land transition with precision.

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Temperate

Temperate

Modular technical textiles and footwear engineered to defeat saturation while sustaining high-output breathability in variable conditions.

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Jungle

Jungle

Fast-dry systems and vector-protected apparel engineered to survive sustained high-attrition operations in tropical environments.

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Desert and Arid

Desert and Arid

Multispectral signature management and ruggedised sustainment tools engineered to defeat hyperthermia and particulate ingress in arid theatres.

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Urban and Low Profile

Urban and Low Profile

Low-signature access hardware and modular carriage solutions engineered for grey-zone operations without sacrificing mission-critical capability.

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Mountain & High-Altitude

Mountain & High-Altitude

Engineered load-carriage and technical climbing hardware turning the vertical battlespace from obstacle into strategic asset.

Explore Environment →

Know Your Theatre

Operational Environments

At Brigantes, we specialise in environmental mission-profiling across every theatre our forces operate in. What sets us apart is our understanding that the environment is often the first adversary a unit must overcome — so we source equipment engineered specifically to defeat the conditions, not just perform in spite of them.

Arctic and Sub Arctic

Arctic and Sub Arctic

Integrated layering systems and cold-weather hardware engineered to sustain core temperature and combat effectiveness in sub-zero theatres.

Explore Environment →
Maritime and Littoral

Maritime and Littoral

Salt-water resistant boarding hardware and reconnaissance assets engineered to master the sea-to-land transition with precision.

Explore Environment →
Temperate

Temperate

Modular technical textiles and footwear engineered to defeat saturation while sustaining high-output breathability in variable conditions.

Explore Environment →
Jungle

Jungle

Fast-dry systems and vector-protected apparel engineered to survive sustained high-attrition operations in tropical environments.

Explore Environment →
Desert and Arid

Desert and Arid

Multispectral signature management and ruggedised sustainment tools engineered to defeat hyperthermia and particulate ingress in arid theatres.

Explore Environment →
Urban and Low Profile

Urban and Low Profile

Low-signature access hardware and modular carriage solutions engineered for grey-zone operations without sacrificing mission-critical capability.

Explore Environment →
Mountain and High Altitude

Mountain and High Altitude

Engineered load-carriage and technical climbing hardware turning the vertical battlespace from obstacle into strategic asset.

Explore Environment →