The new Lightweight Duty Belt from BFG is designed specifically to complement their SOC-C Modular Belt. The core of the belt is a single piece of 2″ tubular Cordura webbing sewn between two layers of loop fastener. This gives the belt stiffness and the pile adheres directly to the hook fastener sewn inside the SOC-C Outer Belt. The belt’s closure is an ITW 2″ dual adjust side release buckle.
Available now in Coyote, UCP, and Multicam from Blue Force Gear. One size fits most.
Arc’teryx LEAF has released a new jacket made from GORE-TEX® 3L Pro in Crocodile. While the LT shares a name with the mainstay Alpha they are not the same jacket. Originally developed as a wind shirt the Alpha LT ‘s featherweight make it a great approach jacket. The LT has a much lower price point but isn’t short on features. In order to ensure waterproofness and keep down weight zippers and hems are all laminated. The helmet compatible storm hood does not stow in the collar but does feature a quick dry chin guard. There are Napoleon pockets on either side of the chest as well as a single internal pocket. Arc’teryx has also incorporated pit zips to assist in regulating temperature,
Available from Arc’teryx LEAF.
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Eagle Industries had an interesting new product on display at the recent NAVEXFOR show in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Similar to the handwarmers worn by football Quarterbacks, the Eagle design is intended to be worn around the waist. The Handwarmer Sleeve features a simple waist strap to avoid bulk and is made from a wind resistant four way stretch and is lined with fleece. There is an outer zippered access for stowage of small items and an expandable panel on the bottom in case you are wearing gloves.
No word on availability.
Darn Tough Vermont has developed a new Mountaineering Weight Sock. While it won’t be available to the public until July, they are shipping their first military order next week to a Navy customer. Designed to complement heavy mountaineering boots like the La Sportiva Makalu or the Scarpa Inverno, it is an over the calf, full cushion sock made up of 77% fine gauge Merino wool and they tout it as their warmest, thickest, and most durable sock yet.
Darn Tough Vermont will have a limited supply of this sock available for teams to T&E this month. Interested organizations should contact www.darntough.com
Milkor USA displayed the latest incarnation of their rotary 40mm Grenade Launcher at NAVEXFOR. USSOCOM recently fielded 230 of the new Mk14 Mod0 (NSN 1010-01-568-3179). As you can see from the photo, the Mk14 is slightly shorter than the M32 fielded to the US Marine Corps. The Marines currently are looking at an additional purchase to augment he M32s already in service and both the M32 and Mk14 have been offered as candidates.
Additionally, the M2A1 Reflex Sight is seeing some success on its own. One customer has already purchased the sight for dual-use on their M203 equipped carbines and Milkor USA is working to enhance the performance of the sight with rifles as well preparing to introduce a new mount for Mil Std 1913 rail equipped weapons.
More information is available from Milkor USA.
Patagonia has introduced a new version of their R1 fleece. The full zip hoodie and popular R1 pull over (often used as Level 2 garment)are now joined by a full zip cardigan style jacket. While the hoodie is only available in Red and Black, both the classic pullover and new full zip fleece come in Llama Brown, Black, and Espresso.
Please note that these are not the full cut styles found in MARS but rather a slim cut version so most will want to go up at least one size.
The entire line can be found at Patagonia.
