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Need to Use Your Touch Screen Cell Phone While Wearing Gloves? Try Ambit Gloves from OR

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Outdoor Research has introduced two new styles of handwear that offer the ability to use a touch screen device without having to take off your gloves. Integrating TouchTecâ„¢ technology, the Ambit glove is a fully seam taped, gauntlet style glove. Insulated with EnduraLoftâ„¢, the liner is made from waterproof/breathable Ventiaâ„¢ Plus. In addition to the Ambit there is also a lightweight glove called the Sensor which is offered in both mens and womens sizing.

I tried out a pair briefly during a sales call over the summer. While I can’t speak to the glove’s warmth in various temperatures I can say that I was pleased to be able to control my iPhone while wearing an insulated glove.

www.outdoorresearch.com

Gobbler Knuckles from AAC

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Referred to as a “Gobbler Knuckle”, it’s an interesting concept piece. Combining a 1911 bushing wrench with integrated hex wrench holes (including a 3/8″ for LaRue levers and KAC scope mounts) as well as a bottle opener, the “Gobbler Knuckle” features finger holes incorporated into the design which offer a better grip when using it to remove “stuck bushings or stuck beer tops, stuck scope mounts . . . Or other “stuck stuff.” Right now it’s still just a prototype. Hopefully, AAC will put these into production.

www.advanced-armament.com

Field Notes

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

A simple, “FIELD NOTES” is emblazoned on the cover. While they make a whole slew of notebooks, my favorite is the 48-page memo book. It is 3-1/2” wide by 5-1/2” tall making a perfect fit for a pocket and it’s well made so it won’t fall apart when you’re using it. Bound with a rugged three-staple saddle-stitch process, envelope brown and burnt orange are standard covers but over the course of a year, they release several specialty colors that sell out almost immediately.

I prefer the graph paper since I’m not much of an artist and it makes it easier for me to sketch but ruled and plain are also available. Made in USA.

fieldnotesbrand.com

GoPro HERO NVG Mount

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

One category where the GoPro HERO series of cameras excels is in their wide variety of mounting options, which includes the GoPro NVG Mount. With it, one can easily attach either the HERO or HERO2 to any helmet with a Night Vision mounting plate, allowing them to record excellent footage without installing any additional mounts on their equipment. Here, you can see it mounted to a Crye Precision AirFrame Helmet with an Ops-Core VAS Shroud.

GoPro – NVG Mount

This article originated on Tactical Fanboy

SORD Watchstrap

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Available in Black, SORD Base Color, DPCU, MultiCam and A-TACS UA, the new SORD Watchstrap is made from US Mil-Spec materials. Due to the plastic hardware, it is also non-magnetic. Designed to fit large dive watches.

www.sordaustralia.com

www.sordusa.com

Z-Bolt Trip Wire Illuminator ADS Tactical

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Available in Green and IR laser versions the C-TRIP Trip Wire Illuminator from Z-Bolt projects a laser line in a 60 degree fan which projects a 15′ line at 15′. It allows you to scan doorways, halls or stair wells with one pass to illuminate and fluoresce trip and command wires as well as other anomalies.

FDA approved Class IIIa green laser line generator, < 5mw, powered by one CR123a 3v lithium battery. Carrying pouches are available in ACU, Tan, Black or MultiCam. Additionally, the C-TRIP can be mounted to a weapon using their BTMK-10 system.

www.adsinc.com

High Gear Axio Max Stealth

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

If you’re looking for a good deal for a field watch, the High Gear Axio Max Stealth might be just the one for you. It not only tells the time but also features chronograph, compass, barometer, thermometer and altimeter functions.

It seems made for tactical operations. For example, it is set up for dual time, is water resistant to 30m and offers a full suite of tools to navigate and stay alert of weather conditions. Also available in a Desert version.

www.extremeoutfitters.us/highspeedgearaxiomaxstealth

Soldier-Worn Power Manager

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

The unsung hero of last week’s PEO Soldier media roundtable is the SPM-611 Soldier-Worn Power Manager which allows a Soldier to harvest power from a variety of sources. Combined with the new End User Device’s decreased power requirements, the SWPM goes a long way to lighten the load.

Over at KitUp!, Matt Cox put together a piece on this new technology currently undergoing testing.