PocketToolX claims that the Piranha is TSA friendly. Featuring 22 functions, we saw the Piranha at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market last week in SLC, Utah. One of the coolest features, after the bottle opener, is the Phillips and flat driver bit. It can be removed from its rubber boot and inserted into the 1/4″ hex wrench section for use. It is compact and lightweight.
The Piranha is joined by several other tools. Be sure to check them out.
This exclusive video depicts OTTE Gear’s new Recce Anorak which they debuted at SHOT Show. Packed full of features, it is the first softshell we have seen that integrates a ghillie platform directly on the jacket. The headover anorak design features pitzips that go from waist all the way up to the elbow. The forearms pockets will take the place of arm boards and will also accept an ammo sleeve for a long gun. A large collar opening and pass through kangaroo pockets top off the piece. Coming Spring 2011. They are also planning an Assaulter version that will lose the hood as well as the ghillie platform and come in a solid color.
In other OTTE news, they have updated their color palette dropping Light Coyote in favor of Tan and Foliage Green for the darker Ranger Green. In fact, what little bit of inventory is left in these older colors is on sale.
They have also produced a gaiter in MultiCam.
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Vertx made an excellent showing at SHOT Show. In addition to a t-shirt what was one of the best giveaways for SHOT Show, Vertx showed several new products available now including a new PolyCotton patrol uniform for LE and a developmental piece that is almost ready to hit the streets. Everybody is making polos (including Vertx) but they always want to do something a little different so they came up with this tactical rugby shirt. It gives a different look than a polo yet includes a low profile inset sleeve pocket and adjustable wrists. Let’s hope they release it soon.
Yes, it works…no you can’t get one. Sometimes it’s good to want. Look for a report on lots of new SureFire goodness later this week.
Last week we reported that OTB was rebranding to “N.Tel”. This is not the true story. OTB is in fact coming together with athletic and tactical wear fully under the New Balance banner. The N.Tel is actually the philosophy that drives how the entire team at New Balance does business. NB looks at the military as a collection of athletes and designs clothing and footwear with this in mind. The game might not be the same as traditional athletes but the level of commitment and need for stamina and physical prowess is still there. NB has a set of capabilities that they bring to a challenge and they listen to their customers to see how they can use their skills to solve problems.
We sat down yesterday at Outdoor Retailer with the team and we can tell you that in addition to the OTB line and New Balance’s System 7 there is some really cool new products on the way including Berry compliant Merino pieces that will blow your socks off.
Who knew family fishing trips had corporate sponsorship
SOD Gear made a good showing starting day two
The knife component of the new Silynx C4Grip
Duro Textiles, the exclusive distributor of MultiCam introduced two new fabrics at SHOT Show. The first, seen on the left below is LiteLok a 100% nylon, double layer fabric. It is 35% lighter than 500D Cordura and has been used in solid colors for many years for concealment cut armor vests. The ripstop weave gives it a very techie look and it boasts high abrasion and tear resistance.
The second fabric on the right of the photo is called Epsilon. It is a 40D x 70D nylon ripstop fabric with Nanosphere treatment. This gives it water and resistant properties.
For more information visit Duro online.
