Retired Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Tresidder served in the British Army and MOD for 30 years, ten years of which you worked in procurement and logistics. For the last five years of his time in the army he managed the Clothing Defence Team, responsible for devising solutions to problems encountered during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Him and his team tested, developed and ultimately succeeded in adopting the British Multi-Terrain Pattern for standard issue by the British military.

After retiring from the army in 2015 he founded Osborne Consulting. From Osborne’s website: “Osborne Consulting Solutions provides specialist advice on bidding for and managing contracts in the uniformed clothing sector, personal equipment, campaign infrastructure and military diving.”

He's still working at Osborne to provide sources for clothing and equipment to uniformed services.

Somehow it's been over a year since we last posted a podcast episode. A lot's happened, so in this short but sweet episode we fill you in on most of what's gone on since last time. And oh boy, it's been a rollercoaster.

In this episode Logan and Aiden are joined by one of their fulfillment and media employees, Mack. They also answer customer questions from a recent Q&A and discuss rare camo and the quirks of sourcing surplus.

In the first episode of the Pipecast Logan and Aiden go over how things got started and their plans for the future.

If you'd like to pick up some surplus or other outdoor gear, check out AP's website: https://www.americanapipedream.com/