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PenCott-Snowdrift Camo Enters Production

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

We’d say that this is a great rebuttal to the Army’s Camouflage Improvement Program. Hyde Definition goes right on about their business.

You know that good personal concealment is not a fashion statement or a popularity contest. Its about reducing your risk of being detected. And that can mean the difference between mission success or mission failure. This is why PenCott is being adopted by a growing number of military and law enforcement special operations units.

However, when it comes to snow camouflage most military patterns seem to have been developed with the line from the Christmas Carol about King Wenceslas in mind: “when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even”. In most terrain, however, the snow cover is often uneven and features shadows and textures from undulating or broken ground and from rocks and dry vegetation breaking up the blanket of white.

PenCott-Snowdriftâ„¢ breaks that mold and was specifically designed to provide superior camouflage in a wider range of snow-covered terrain. Snowdriftâ„¢ is a 3-colour variant of PenCottâ„¢, and like all members of the PenCottâ„¢ family it features:
* a naturalistic, omni-directional, multi-scalar fractal geometry pattern
* a unique 3-in-1 pattern design for superior blending and disruption performance
* color palettes optimized for a variety of terrains and environments
* high-difference boundaries and hypoacuitive color dithering create false edges and the illusion of 3D

PenCott-Snowdriftâ„¢ is now going in to production and will be available from early 2012 printed on lightweight, water- and frost-resistant, packable polyester fabric (the same type used by the USMC in fact). The entire PenCott line-up will also be featured on the SOD Gear / TangoDown booth at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas January 17-20, 2012.

PenCott is the first commercially-developed advanced camouflage pattern to be available in multiple colorways on a range of Berry-compliant, mil-spec fabrics and finishes – all available now.

For further information, contact Hyde Definition via email, visit our website www.hydedefinition.com or find us on Facebook.

Tactical Christmas Stockings

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

LA Police Gear has some pretty interesting Christmas stockings.

Available in any color so long as it’s Black, these Christmas Stockings feature MOLLE webbing and Velcro for your favorite morale patches. Plus, they’re on sale.

www.lapolicegear.com/molle-deluxe-christmas-stocking

Roggenwolf Statement on US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

The statement was released yesterday by Australia’s Roggenwolf.

You might recall that Roggenwolf Tiwazâ„¢ was developed specifically as a possible answer the U.S. Army’s identified need for a family of camouflage patterns. Unfortunately, we have been advised that Tiwazâ„¢ has been eliminated from the final down-select, and will no longer be a participant in the U.S. Army camouflage improvement effort.

We know that this news will be just as disappointing to our supporters as it was to us. However, it must be said that we actually achieved more than we thought was possible, back in June; and that those achievements are largely due to the support and encouragement of our enterprise partners, Bradford Printing & Finishing, and Premier Defence Agencies.

In spite of this set-back, Roggenwolf continues to pursue other opportunities in North America, Europe, and the Asia–Pacific region. As always, our design philosophy is built upon the belief that an effective camouflage uniform not only conceals its wearer in country, but reinforces its wearer’s sense of identity.

Grey Ghost Releases New Lightweight Kit

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Grey Ghost Gear has just introduced a line of lightweight equipment including packs, pouches, and chest rigs. Manufactured from 500D Cordura and in some cases LiteLok, the designs have been assessed in combat by operational units before being released to you.

Even though the prices are already crazy low, enter code EXTRA20 at checkout and get an extra 20% of your order from now until 23 December. Free ground shipping on all orders over $100.

www.greyghostgear.com/new

Bawidamann Blades Updates Site

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

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This is some great news for fans of Bawidamann Blades. They’ve completely revamped their website. In addition to their fantastic line of knives (yes I own a GUNNR SP, purchased at Blade Show earlier this year) they also offer the PALS Universal Platform as well as new t-shirts and morale patches. The PUP is great for attaching gear such as holsters and knife sheaths to MOLLE gear.

They are great folks who build great products. Support them as much as they support the troops.

www.bawidamannblades.com

Magpul Ronin

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

We’ve mentioned the Ronin from Magpul Heavy a few times since its debut at SHOT Show 2010. It’s an awesome concept, taking a Buell 1125 CR and modifying it. They’ve added a four bar linkage, mono-shock, airbox, and a radiator up front in the traditional headlight location where it has more access to clean air.

This video from YouTube user jsmarais83 gives you a good glimpse at the bike.

magpulheavy.com

Tactical Distributors Last Chance Sale

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Tactical Distributors is holding a Last Chance 20% off sale that starts today and runs through the 18th of December. Savings are store wide except Aimpoint, Steiner and EOtech.

Use Promo Code: SANTA

www.tacticaldistributors.com

Digital Concealment Systems Announcement Regarding US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

This statement was received this morning from Digital Concealment Systems

In advance of the US Army Camouflage Improvement effort down select due to take place on December 15th, we wish to inform our loyal supporters and partners that we will not be a part of the final down select. As the process moves forward we wish all of the finalists the best.

With regards to our pattern family submission, we set out to do something radically different from the accepted norm, based on our A-TACS concept, but wholly unique. The pattern submission was designed and specifically suited to meet the requirements set forth in the initial RFP. However, our patterns use more color and use it in a different way than most patterns, making them a challenge to evaluate using the pre-existing and outdated methodology for evaluation outlined in the RFP–the same methodology that produced the current UCP pattern. Often times, it is easier to take the path of least resistance than to raise the bar and develop new standards. After all, the end result is to offer the best possible concealment to our service men and women.

Now with the introduction of our new A-TACS FG Camo platform, Digital Concealment Systems will coninue to focus on it’s core mission. To provide new technology and the very best concealment options to Special Operations, Law Enforcement and Tactical Professionals worldwide. It is our firm belief that those individuals who lay their lives on the line each and every day in service, deserve nothing less.

www.A-TACS.com