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Live From SOFIC

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

No window licking or pigs looking at wrist watches here. No photos of stuff we don’t understand. No checkout stand tabloids. No walking up to a vendor and saying, “hey man, what’s that there thing?”. No spilling of national secrets either. Just solid info from over a decade-and-a-half of active duty experience in the community.

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We’re live from SOFIC with accurate, meaningful coverage of the tactical industry. Enjoy!

MultiCam Materials – Omega

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Every two weeks SSD showcases a different MultiCam print fabric from Duro Textiles LLC. This week, we are covering Omega. MultiCam is a single camouflage pattern designed to hide the wearer in varied environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions. After a great deal of commercial success and adoption by elements of US Special Operations Forces, in 2010 MultiCam was selected for use by the US Army as its Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP).

Duro’s Omega is a polyester mesh which offers a high tear strength matrix featuring a 2mm hole diameter. This means high breathability and the ability to look through fabric for camouflage applications. This product is commonly used for concealing vehicles as well as creating lightweight and high strength tactical gear. One place you will see it is on the new helmet covers from Crye Precision and FirstSpear. However, one of the best applications we have seen is Tactical Concealment Manufacturing Corp’s MCM Cobra with Hood which is a ghillie foundation.

Finished Width – 58 inches cuttable approximately
Finished Weight – 8 oz/yd² approximately
Fiber Content – 100% polyester
Mesh Holes – 10 per inch both directions
Tear Strength – 16 lbs typical both directions
Download a test report here

Tactical Concealment’s MCM Cobra with Hood is a great ghillie foundation. It’s cloak-like design is intended for use as an “Assaulter’s Ghillie” and can be worn in conjunction with combat equipment such as armor vests and load carrying systems as well as low profile backpacks. Additionally, the hood is oversized to accommodate a helmet. Notice that the sleeves are short so that it won’t impede your ability to operate your weapon or other equipment. Finally, Tactical Concealment has bartacked a grid of 550 parachute cord along the hood, arms and back of the garment in order to add garnish and customize the Cobra for your own use.

To order yours, visit www.tacticalconcealment.com.

Duro offers progressive pricing based on the number of yards ordered. For more information on this or any of the full line of MultiCam fabrics visit www.multicamfabric.com or email Galpen_Ben@DuroLink.com.

Shellback Tactical – Daily Deal

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Starting today, and every Tuesday and Thursday, Shellback Tactical will discount a different nylon product for that day. To get in on this deal, just pop on over to www.sheLlbacktactical.com and sign up for their email list or sign up for their Phone Text list by texting the word TACTICAL TO 77948.

Kryptek Cadog Jacket and Pant

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

www.kryptek.com

Good FrogLube Video

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

There’s been a lot of buzz about FrogLube over the last few months although we first mentioned it over a year ago. This video does a good job of explaining the product for those of you that haven’t tried it yet.

Learn more about FrogLube on their Facebook page.

-DR

North American Rescue Sale Page

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Keep apprised of deals at North American Rescue on their new sales page.

www.narescue.com/sales

ITW Military Products Picatinny QASM Ramp in Use

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Here are some promotional shots from ITW Military Products of their Picatinny QASM Ramp in use which features a section of Mil Std 1913 rail. It will give you some ideas on how to use it and maybe stimulate some even new uses.

Manufacturers and suppliers interested in integrating the Picatinny QASM Ramp into their line please contact ITW Military Products.

www.itwmilitaryproducts.com

Kryptek Aegis Jacket

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Coming June 2012

www.Kryptek.com