Why Arrowhead Tactical Apparel Matters for Concealed Carry

When carrying concealed, your clothing does more than just look good — it functions. Arrowhead Tactical Apparel has positioned itself in the niche of "concealed-carry friendly active lifestyle" wear: gym shorts, joggers, hoodies, and jackets suited to everyday carry (EDC) while maintaining comfort and mobility.

Personally, I have been running Arrowhead Tactical Gear for the last two years, and it has elevated the way I carry. Nearly every day, I am wearing a variation of their Carrier Shorts. They adapt to my comfort, style, and, most importantly, my security needs for everything I do throughout the day. I combine this setup with my Tulster ARC holster, and I can easily conceal my Sig P365 X-Macro and Glock 17, complete with optics and lights, on both setups.

Some of the key differentiators:

• Their "Carrier" line (e.g., joggers and shorts) includes a patented retention waistband designed to support a handgun in an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster.
• The apparel is designed for all-around movement (active lifestyle), not just static dress-concealment. That means if you're bending, walking, or moving about, the gear is built to handle it.

Carrier  Cargo Joggers from Arrowhead: "the next evolution of concealed carry for an active lifestyle … optimized for your everyday carry" with the "Carrier Retention Waistband … securely support compact to full-sized handguns in IWB holsters at any position around the waist."

Lifestyle Concealment Tee: This tee is made of soft, premium fabric. It has an athletic fit through the chest and shoulders and loosens at the waist to help conceal a holstered handgun.

Why Tulster Holsters Are a Great Fit

On the holster side, Tulster builds premium Kydex IWB & OWB holsters designed for everyday carry. Some of their strong points:

• Precision fit using the actual firearm during mold/production, rather than just "blue guns."
• The "Made in the USA" lifetime warranty emphasizes the dedication to award-winning support on premium-made gear.
• Holster models are built for a wide variety of platforms (Glock, Sig, etc.) and have options for light-bearing or red-dot optics.

Hence, if you're carrying with Tulster, you want clothing that supports the holster's requirements (belt support, holster clip clearance, etc.). That's where compatibility with Arrowhead apparel becomes essential.

Compatibility: How Arrowhead Apparel and Tulster Holsters Work Together

This is where the synergy lies — and it's great to call out in a blog post targeted at the concealed carry / EDC market.

Holster Compatibility Statement from Arrowhead

Arrowhead's website offers a detailed "Holster Compatibility & Support" page. Key points:

• "All 'Carrier' apparel offers sufficient support for all handguns up to 5 lb/2.3 kg in IWB holsters when a removable 1.5″ retention belt is installed and set up properly."
• "Our apparel is compatible with nearly all inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters that use one or multiple holster clips designed for 1.5″ or 1.75″ belts. All common clip styles are supported (Monoblock clips, J-clips, wide & flat, etc.)"
• They list specific holster brands/models they have personally tested and found "ideal compatibility," such as the Profile, Profile+ (their top choice), and OATH.

What This Means Practically

• If you wear Arrowhead's Carrier pants or shorts with the retention belt installed, the waistband is designed to hold an IWB holster stable, even with movement.
• Tulster holsters (which use clips and ride inside the waistband) are explicitly listed as "top choice" and are compatible with Arrowhead's system.
• From a content/marketing perspective, you can emphasize that pairing Arrowhead apparel with a Tulster holster provides a system of concealment that covers clothing, holster, and belt rather than just the holster alone.
• Also, since Tulster holsters have a minimal profile, the apparel needs to allow for the holster clip and ride height without "printing" (print = the outline of the firearm showing through clothing). Arrowhead's design philosophy supports this: loosen at the waist, athletic fit through the chest/shoulders for concealment with comfort.

Suggested Checklist for Users

• Use a retention belt of about 1.5″ width (like Arrowhead's OmniCarry belt or similar) to ensure waistband stability.
• Choose an IWB holster from Tulster that matches your firearm model and carry position (appendix, 3-5 o'clock, back). Tulster's models, like the Profile, Profile+, OATH support adjustable cant/ride height.
• Ensure clothing allows holster clip clearance and doesn't bunch up or print when you draw. Arrowhead's Carrier waistband is designed for full-360 support.
• Practice drawing from concealment wearing the actual clothing + holster combination (don't assume fit is perfect out of the box). The apparel brand even mentions having tested a Desert Eagle in their system for jump/sag testing.

At the end of the day, this clothing will help you Carry With Confidence while not compromising comfort. You can ditch your tactical pants for some sleek Carrier Shorts on a hot day. You can rock a Concealment Tee that is both functional and stylish when stepping out.