Panteao Productions has introduced a new Make Ready Short-Sleeve T-Shirt. Made from 6.1 oz Preshrunk 100% cotton, the Panteao “PP†logo is screen printed on the front of the shirt with the Make Ready with The Experts logo and graphic are on the back.
It’s available in Black, Camel, and Olive in sizes M – 2XL.
We are working on putting out a new app for SSD. When it happens it will be for both iOS and Android. While the current app for iOS is very popular, we want something more. Please post in the comments section below, those features you would like to see in an SSD app. Naturally, we would like to see something you can use day-to-day and perhaps have some tactical utility as well.
We love crowd sourcing, so give us your ideas.
XGO unveiled their latest product at this week’s SOFEX at Ft Bragg. The Pipe is a like a neck gaiter on steroids. Made from a 7.5 ounce, four-way stretch fabric (92% Acclimate Dry Polyester and 8% Spandex) integrating Ag 47 Silver Microbial Protection, it can be worn a variety of ways.
It is important to note that while many XGO products are FR, the Pipe is not. It is however, comfortable and warm. Made in USA!
Established in 1999, Tactical Concealment Manufacturing, Corp is well known for their ghillie-based concealment systems. Now, they’ve added A-TACS to their line.
Products include:
The popular Mamba Suit offers the operator full body concealment. Built from scratch and constructed from the highest quality materials, the Mamba is provided ungarnished allowing the user to garnish it as best suited for their operating environment.
The Cobra system base garment is designed to be worn in conjunction and work in unison with, combat loadout equipment including LBVs, Assault Vests and slim line backpack systems. The concept is that the wearer achieve the same camouflage/concealment effectiveness a Sniper has with a ghillie suit, but scaled into a package that is practically suited toward the working needs and style of an Assaulter. The Cobra is suited for LP/OP, Reconnaissance/Intelligence Gathering, Ranging, Forward Observation, Dismounted Patrol, Ambush Line and Target Beaconing. One size fits most.
The GhillieSkins Viper Hood is a lightweight, cape-like garment that covers the head and upper body. Like the Cobra, this garment is also designed to be worn in conjunction and work in unison with combat loadout equipment including LBV’s, Assault Vests and Backpack systems. Once again, one size fits most.
On a similar note, the Snipers Boonie is designed provide head and shoulder concealment but based on a boonie hat platform. One size fits most.
Finally, the Sidewinder Chest Skid Plate does exactly what the name implies. It provides a smooth, unobstructed chest skid surface for low crawls during stalks or movements during Close Target Recces. Additionally, it provides much needed comfort and reduces physiological degradation often found against harsh ground surfaces and temperate conditions. An inner liner integrates a side entry pocket for document and map storage and allows the wearer to adjust the level of chest padding. Constructed from 1000 denier Cordura, it is a one-piece design with adjustment straps to allow for adjustment for different size wearers and a 1-inch webbing egress crotch strap keeps the SideWinder from riding-up during reverse crawls. Finally, donning and doffing is facilitated by 1-inch ITW Nexus buckles.
This isn’t the first airborne operation for the BMD-2. It was successfully dropped in 2003. The story here is that the BMD-2 airborne infantry combat vehicle was manned during this airborne operation conducted 25 March, 2010 in the Pskov Region. The troops are members of the Russian VDV, assigned to the 76th Guards Airborne Division.
Last month, we posted an article about a Hill People Gear project, the Bike Frame Bag. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones to see the utility in their design. Our friends at Predator Intelligence also mentioned the weekend project. Turns out, a lot of folks also thought it was a good idea. It seems it was enough for HPG to work out production issues with FirstSpear.
They will begin selling the Bike Frame Bag soon. Multicam will sell for $25, and any other color will sell for $20. Here’s the kicker, they are looking for your input on which color to produce first. Go to their projects page and participate in the survey. They’ll make up their minds on Friday, so make your vote count.
The PenCott family of patterns is gaining in popularity and producer Hyde Definition has seized the opportunity to update their website. They’ve made it easier to navigate and added information about their growing network of production partners. Also included is detailed information about the full range of fabrics now available featuring the PenCott family of camouflage patterns (NyCo and Poly-Cotton ripstop for clothing, in addition to 500D and 1000D nylon for gear).
Clothing and gear manufacturers interested in adding PenCott to their portfolio can also now request fabric samples through their new samples@hydedefinition.com email address. Unfortunately, fabric samples cannot be provided to individual consumers.
Operators can interface directly with Special Operations Apps at SOFEX located 1 & 2 November at Ft Bragg to suggest new apps.
“SOA is attending SOFEX to allow SF Operators and SF leaders to let us know exactly which Apps they need — immediately,†said K. Dominic Cincotti,president and founder of Special Operations Apps. “No other company in existence produces Apps specifically with SF Operators in mind,†Cincotti said.
“The SOA Apps process works this way: Former Operators like David Mullins, an SF Operator on four continents throughout his career, translates needs into task orders for the SOA development team,†Cincotti said. “That team includes Dr. Craig Hunter — who has already won Best App honors in the Apple Store — and Samuel Thompson, who worked on NASA’s unmanned Mars exploration, before working on SOA concepts and solutions.
Among the SOA apps on display at SOFEX are CamoScience HD — the application that now integrates the high-definition video of the Apple iPhone 4S for camouflage on demand, executed direct to garment and for next-generation adaptive concealment, known as GEOINT Camouflage.
SOF Operators will then be able to purchase and use the Apps they suggest through the SFAppStore.com beginning in 2012.
