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OR – Outdoor Research Rockfall Glove

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

The new Berry Compliant Rockfall glove takes its name from the operation made famous by the movie, “Restrepo.” It features a convertible gauntlet cuff, pull loop, and Poron foam padded knuckles to dissipate energy. Additionally, deer tan goat skin leather is very supple and enhances dexterity. The glove incorporates a new stretch thread to enhance seam strength and wrapped fingertips. Finally, they are available in three different fabrics to accommodate different performance and price requirements. Look for the Rockfall before the end of the year with a wholesale price of $56.

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www.outdoorresearch.com/gov

OR – AT Overland

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

AT Overland exhibited their latest creation featuring their Habitat Top with a NEMO Tent.

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www.at-overland.com

OR – Karrimor SF Bowman Pack

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Karrimor is well known throughout Europe for their trekking as well as military products. This year they have joined us here in the US for the OR Summer Market. Not only have they unveiled a whole lineup of outdoor packs and footwear but they’ve included a full range of military packs and load carrying systems in OD, Coyote, and The new British military issue Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) developed by Crye Precision.

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This is the pack Karrimor developed for the Bowman radio (A/N PRC-177 series). It is issued with Bowman radio sets for the UK, Netherlands, and several other nations. You can the clamshell design that cradles the radio close to the body. Below the pack is fully closed and not only provides room for other equipment but also helps to disguise the radio operator’s role. The pack also accepts zip off side panels then also be used with load carrying equipment.

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karrimorsf.com

BOLO Report – Read It

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

A good friend has just launched a new blog intended for the LE side of tactical. The new BOLO Report gets its name from the Be On the Look Out (BOLO) reports used by LE (in particular Military LE) personnel. You might also have heard this referred to as an All Points Bulletin on the civilian side.

The BOLO Report already has some excellent content and the author is developing some great links to industry. In fact, the article on Safariland’s new 40mm specialty impact munitions is especially informative. Be sure to check it out.

www.BOLOreport.com

OR – FRED from Princeton Tec

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Princeton Tec (booth #15001) showcased their new FRED headlamp. Unlike others on the market, it starts out in red light and it takes a concerted effort to switch to white light. It is also offered in the MPLS platform to mount directly to an NVG mount. It is based on the popular FUEL headlamp and Made in the USA.

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www.princetontec.com

OR – New Mountain House Menus

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Freeze drying is the best way to preserve foods and Mountain House is the master. Every OR they offer samples of their new flavors. I tried the low sodium New Orleans Style Rice with Shrimp & Ham. The taste is excellent and it is slightly spicy with under 300mg per serving. Look for it and two other new low sodium meals early next year.

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Mountain House

OR – Brooks Range Elephant Foot

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Mountaineering outfitter Brooks Range displayed their elephant’s foot sleep system. Designed to be used in conjunction with a parka it could be used to eliminate the sleeping bag from the Soldier’s load in some situations. It is available in several colors.

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Brooks-Range.com

OR – SureFire Minimus Tactical

Friday, August 5th, 2011

According to SureFire the new Minimus Tactical headlamp should hit the market soon (around late August). It features a variable output range of 1 to 100 lumens and includes a red filter.

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www.SureFire.com