Part of the PLMRS (Platypus Light Modular Recovery System) pronounced ‘Plumbers’, the GRAB bag features a PALS-compatible attachment system.
The bag has a dual flap lid with sub-lid for comms systems, internal and external PALS, a waist belt, and shoulder strap. The shoulder strap has a radio microphone attachment point.
Available in Olive and Tan and made in Australia. For more info visit Plat A Tac.
The Canadian War Museum is hosting a new exhibition featuring a history of camouflage. Interestingly, they are looking at it from all aspects including the fashion angle which leads to the exhibition including this stunning Jean Paul Gautier creation.
At any rate, they have a whole summer of camo goodness planned so if you are in Ottawa check it out and let us know what you think. For more information visit the Canadian War Museum online.
Last year we suggested a book entitled, “Spycraft: The Secret History of the CIA’s Spytechs, from Communism to Al-Qaeda”. For those who missed it, it is now out in paperback. It was authored by H. Keith Melton, Henry R. Schlesinger, and Robert Wallace and they go into great detail on the long process to get the book approved for publication. For anyone interested in intelligence collection or the gadgetry of espionage this book is a treasure trove. The stories are captivating and reveal American experiences on both sides of the coin; as collector and collectee. I highly recommend it.
“Spycraft” is available from Amazon or many other book sellers.
In March we published a story about the Dutch military’s Galea helmet program. At a recent military show in the Netherlands they displayed this prototype. The program is still on track for a 2011 fielding.
On another note, the Dutch military also displayed Ops-Core helmets at this show and they most certainly would fulfill most requirements for a modular helmet system although the cost is still a bit prohibitive for some customers. However, Ops-Core recently revealed to us that they have developed an Aramid shell for the Ballistic FAST helmet which is much lower cost yet only raises the weight to that of a MICH.
Tactical Grilling has been around for several years but has never failed to capture our attention each summer as we pull the grill out to get it ready for another season.
They currently offer three products; the Tactical Grilling Apron, the Tactical Spatula Sheath , and the Tactical Beer Shingle. The full length Tactical Grilling Apron is manufactured from 1000D Cordura and features three rows of MOLLE webbing across the waist and two rows across the chest. The Tactical Beer Shingle keeps three cold brews right at your fingertips. This accessory naturally attaches to other tactical platforms. Finally, the Tactical Spatula Sheath is a loop that easily accepts your grilling implements of destruction. No more misplaced tongs or spatulas.
All of Tactical Grilling’s products are made in the USA and are available individually or as a kit. They are available now in UCP but Tactical Grilling is accepting pre-orders for Multicam.
They feature a Spartan helmet woven into the pattern and are made from 100% cotton. Measuring in at 44″ square, this shemagh is a limited edition so get yours before they sell out.
Available from Grey Group Training in Smoke Green and Coyote Tan.
Magpul Industries has made another incremental improvement to the popular PMAG magazine. Information on all of the upgrades are included below on the graphic provided by Magpul but two items really stand out.
The Maglevel window has been slightly enlarged to improve visibility of the fluorescent orange Round Indicator and marking for 5, 15, and 25 have been added to the PMAG’s body to help take the guess work out of how many round are actually in the magazine.
The other improvement that will affect lots of shooters is that the side ribs have been reengineered in order to improve compatibility with non-mil-spec magwells as well as weapons such as the SCAR. This change will also improve the fit in some magazine pouches allowing for a smoother draw.
The new MagLevel PMAG will be available in Flat Dark Earth, Foliage, OD Green, and Black.
For more information contact www.magpul.com.
The IMag Interlocking Mag Pouch System from Granite Gear we introduced you to at SHOT Show are apparently becoming quite popular with the Army Sniper community. In addition to 30 5.56 magazines, they also fit the magazine for the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) offering a universal ammunition pouch for the Sniper. Snipers also like the pouch’s locking locking closure that won’t open during a stalk.
Granite Tactical Gear products are offered by MMI and this is, in conjunction with the new Sniper Ghillie Hut are just a taste of the products they have coming for the Sniper community.
Granite Gear Tactical products are made in the USA and available in Khaki, UCP, and Multicam from www.granitetacticalgear.com.
