This sounds pretty good. For a limited time, purchase a Kelty MAP 3500 from Amron International and receive a FREE Camelbak Long-Neck Water Beast.
To receive your CamelBak Long-Neck Water Beast you must add it to your cart. When you are selecting your MAP 3500, you’ll see a CamelBak Long-Neck Water Beast in the Related Products. Add the Water Beast to your cart before checkout.
This offer has long closed. It’s dated 8 August 2012 for God’s sake. Which one of you guys contacted AMRON in 2013 upset that they wouldn’t get a free Camelbak?
We received this account of Roggenwolf’s experience in vying for the New Zealand camouflage program.
In April 2011, Roggenwolf was advised that New Zealand Defence Force [NZDF] was looking to update its DPM Combat Uniform. Part of the plan was to implement a new camouflage pattern that could work across multiple operating environments, and I was asked if I would be interested in submitting a proposal. Naturally, I was.
The final submission was received by Yakka Apparel Solutions (NZ) on 19 May. Within a week, I was told that one my camouflage designs — RyewolfR2 — would continue to the next stage. Six metres of fabric were printed, and trial garments were cut and sewn.
Recognition testing was conducted around Waiouru, in a variety of terrains: jungle, forest, open country tussock, sandy and urban. The disruptive effect of RyewolfR2 was good enough that it passed another down-select. My submission had gone from being one among 12 contenders to being one among five.
However, the colourway was not ideal. Based on feedback and photos from Waiouru, I decided that Roggenwolf’s original “Timberwolf” colourway might be a better choice. A few variations were proposed; prints and fabric were sent; garments were made; and by the end of November 2011, RyewolfR2 was running neck-and-neck with only one other design: HyperStealth’s Multi-Terrain Camouflage [MTC].
Regular visitors to Soldier Systems Daily will already know that MTC ultimately won the race. They will also know that the final selection was based on aesthetic appeal; additional testing revealed only slight differences in camouflage effect.
So I don’t feel defeated. Instead, I feel validated. Since 2006, Roggenwolf has developed camouflage solutions utilising proprietary paradigms and techniques — and now I know that my ideas work.
As a result, I’m currently looking at producing Roggenwolf Warg5U on a commercial basis.
Warg has been chosen for a number of reasons. First, it’s more widely known than RyewolfR2. Second, it’s a little easier on the eye than RyewolfR2. Most important, though, is the fact that it was specifically designed to utilise the colourway that NZDF has determined works in jungle, woodland and urban settings.
Escape the Wolf announces a partnership with Blackhawk! to distribute its new Zero Trace patented, Navy-SEAL designed data and tracking travel protection product line.
“Zero Trace will be featured in Blackhawk!’s new catalog, offering a wide range of markets access to the highest level of protection from data and identity theft and tracking for laptops, cell phones and other digital devices,” said Clinton Emerson, chief executive officer of Virginia Beach, VA-based Escape the Wolf.
Zero Trace products protect against the growing threat of digital crime as well as tracking by offering electromagnetic shielding blocks signals in and out with roughly 33dbm of attenuation. They also feature fail-proof closure, a critical aspect to ensure operational success.
The high-end Zero Trace product line, available in either black or gray, includes –
Escape the Wolf Zero Trace Cell Phone Pouch – For any size smartphone.
Escape the Wolf Zero Trace Laptop Briefcase – Computer compartment meets TSA requirements. Internal Zero Trace pouch accommodates an 18-inch computer.
Escape the Wolf Zero Trace Laptop Sleeve – Padded sleeve with easy in-out fits up to an 18-inch computer.
Escape the Wolf Zero Trace Messenger Bag – Computer compartment meets TSA requirements. External pouch on top flap for quick access to RFID credit cards, passport or cell phone. Internal pouch on top flap for more secure storage. Third, internal pouch accommodates an 18-inch computer.
Escape the Wolf Zero Trace Passport Pouch – Holds RFID passport, passport card and electronic driver’s licenses.
Escape the Wolf Zero Trace Utility Pouch – Cameras, GPS and digital devices.
Escape the Wolf provides preemptive, holistic travel risk mitigation solutions for global companies and government agencies. The company’s system of Total Awareness prepares the international professional traveler to identify, avoid and minimize the wide range of THREATs or wolves that exist worldwide. Escape the Wolf supports travelers with training seminars, executive consultations, eLearning, technology, and innovative travel products, including its Zero Trace digital device protection product line.
In this very powerful video demonstration ADS, Inc presents a burn comparison, in cooperation with DuPont and their Thermo-Man testing equipment, simulating the effects of fire exposure associated with an IED blast, demonstrating the effective differences between Dismounted FREE (Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble) and the current issue GEN III ECWCS (non-FR) clothing systems.
RESULTS
While the Dismounted FREE garments self-extinguish within seconds, the older, non-FR GEN III ECWCS continues to burn. The results of which are clear within the burn data:
Dismounted FREE – 99% Survival Rate, 9% Total Burn* (2.5% 2nd degree, 6.6% 3rd degree)
GEN III ECWCS – 67% Survival Rate, 53% Total Burn* (23.8% 2nd degree, 29.5% 3rd degree)
*Unprotected Thermo-Man head accounts for 7% of Total Predicted Burn Injury.
TEST:
Scenario: 4-second exposure, 60-second acquisition
GEN III ECWCS (Current Issue Cold Weather Clothing System)
-Cotton Base Layer
-Level II
-Level V
Dismounted FREE
-Level I
-Level II
-Level V
I’ve written about Dismounted FREE before. I encourage you to check out my previous article explaining its makeup and that it is an FR environmental clothing system for ground troops.
When I get asked about what I consider to be the biggest hit of last week’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I have to say, it’s this; Magnetic Velcro Fasteners. Invariably, I find the simplest solutions to be the best so it’s amazing that no one has thought of this before.
Lots of Soldiers are unhappy with the hook and pile tape used as closures for their ACUs. They’d love to replace it with buttons. If you’re one of them, I know it’s hard to believe, but this simple device might just be the answer to your prayers.
When Fighter Design LLC came up with the idea of combining Velcro brand fasteners and magnets, Velcro USA welcomed the idea. Here you can see how Magnetic Velcro Fasteners would look on your ACUs.
Intelligent Armour released a very nice MultiCam Kindle case a few weeks ago. Based on its success, they’ve added a few new options to their range of multimedia cases to include iPad, Nook, Kobo and Samsung eReaders and other tablets.
Intelligent Armour manufactures all of these cases in the UK, UK using Crye Multicam 2-way stretch from Duro Industries. The larger cases employ Potomac Field Gear’s Advance Protective Fabric; this is to protect the device/tablet screen from getting scratched. The fabric is also fire retardant, wicking and anti-static.
