Tactical Night Vision Company is the exclusive distributor for BattleView, a system that is going to save a LOT of lives in the field.
For the first time, a medic can now stick an IV into a vein with the use of a NVD, but without the fear of missing a vein. This patented vascular illumination device uses IR energy to penetrate tissue and make the vein “glow” as seen in the attached picture.
We’ve mentioned Cilo Gear in the past but their military programs have remained very much shrouded in mystery. However, this OR we were offered a glimpse at a couple of their newest prototype products.
The first item is a very simple shell garment made from a reversible waterproof breathable fabric which can be printed on both sides. It currently weighs 9.6 oz but should weigh in around 6 oz once the final version comes to market. For example, they are ditching the pocket and changing the zipper and seam tape.
This pack is based on a commercial model WorkSack and will be available in March with a number of different options including drain holds, Terminal Attack Controller options, or as a lid for biggest dumb pack you ever saw. Like all Cilo Gear products its super lightweight, weighing less than a pound, with a final weight pending a couple of new design concepts.
Built for use with natural fuels, the 180 Stove is made in the USA and fits together with slot and tab construction. Two different sized models weigh in at 5.9 and 10.4 ounces. An ingenious nesting design ensures smoky parts are stored on the inside.
See that? It’s an inflatable frame sheet.
Here it is mounted in a Cilo Gear pack. It’s designed to take the place of traditional HDPE and aluminum stay combo frame sheets. Not only does it provide some padding, but it also provides rigidity. It has a positive correlation with the load meaning, the more you put into your pack (up to 40 lbs) the more it compresses the frame sheet and the more rigid it becomes. It can bend 35-38 degrees before it impinges making it comfortable in a wider variety of positions.
Inflated with air rather than Noble-tek, it features an inflation valve which accepts a hand pump or the sheet can be orally inflated as well. It’s already in one climbing pack and Cilo Gear is converting soon.
New Orleans-based tasc is building on their success with bamboo undergarments by introducing a new bamboo and merino base layer system.
Made from a 60% bamboo, 30% merino wool and 10% elastane blend, the new line will feature both men and women’s garments. It’s a three level system, A = All weather 160 gsm jersey cloth, B = Brisk 200 gsm jersey cloth and C = Cold 280 gsm micro waffle.
Look for the whole kit and caboodle beginning August 2012.
The color options for the popular Lowa Zephyr keep expanding. Here is a Grey model.
They also showed us the Focus GTX QC. This quarter cut shoe features a Gore-tex lining and a lightweight trekking sole which is actually stiffer then the Zephyr. It also incorporates a unique lacing system with free floating fabric loops that allows a more customized fit across a wider range of foot types.
NEMO’s new Bugout is a screened tarp designed to keep the bugs out. The mesh features a DWR coating. Available in Yellow and Birchleaf Green in 7×7 (shown), 9×9 and 12 x12. Coming May 2012.
