This is the final version of the GoPro Helmet Mount we debuted at SOFIC. The latest version features an angle adjustment. Additionally, it’s moved beyond aviation-only to include a ground helmet model.
Archive for 2012
Warrior Expo East – Adams Industries
Thursday, July 12th, 2012Warrior Expo East – Petzl
Thursday, July 12th, 2012The Petzl Nao was just released this month. It features reactive lighting. It incorporates a sensor that measures ambient light and instantly (7 lumens up to 355 lumens within a millisecond) adjusts to your surroundings. This means much lower battery usage. It’s a rechargeable lithium battery that uses a USB port to recharge. Additionally, you can program the headlamp utilizing OS by Petzl with up to 40 performance profiles. In an emergency you can even power the light via two AA batteries.
The Ultra Vario is being reviewed here for the very first time in the US. It debuted commercially earlier today at Friedrichshafen. It was designed for area lighting and incorporates 3 separate lamps with specialized lenses that help project the beams in different ways.
It offers incremental lighting of 45 lumens, 180 lumens and 450 lumens with all 3 lamps as well as 280 lumens for a distance beam that projects 160 meters. Additionally the Ultra Vario offers multiple mounting options including headband, direct to helmet and belt mounts.
The Ultra Rush is an updated version of the Ultra which improves the previous version’s 350 lumen performance with 700 lumens. The battery runtime is now 4 hours vice the 1.5 hours of the older Ultra.
Warrior Expo East – Outdoor Research
Thursday, July 12th, 2012Outdoor Research has five hat styles coming in MultiCam for Spring 13. For example, this is the Helios Sun Hat.
And this is the Radar Cap.
Warrior Expo East – DRIFIRE Fortrex Fabric
Thursday, July 12th, 2012DRIFIRE has introduced their new Fortrex fabric. The blend offers the benefits of drirelease fast dry moisture management and odor control in combination with the known FR protection of Dupont’s Nomex and Kevlar. it offers a great combination of durability, comfort and FR.
Fabric is available in the range of 4.5 oz to 6 oz. Additionally, there are both plain and twill weaves available. The first operational use of the fabric is a two-piece flight suit for US Air Force Special Operations Command in both MultiCam and Digital Tigerstripe prints. Additionally, DRIFIRE is expanding its use by integrating the material into their combat ensemble.
Velocity Systems
Thursday, July 12th, 2012I just met with Velocity Systems in here Virginia Beach at 1st Annual Beach Blast and they showed me an example of their licensed Helium Whisper pouches. Here can see a traditional MOLLE construction utility pouch compared to a Velocity Systems design incorporating Helium Whisper backer construction along with their design philosophy and material selection.
The traditional construction pouch weighs .43 lbs.
The Velocity Systems design incorporating their features as well as Helium Whisper literally weighs half as much at .215 lbs.
These products as well as the new Velocity Utility Belt (seen on Gear Scout) will be available through Velocity Systems and Mayflower Research & Consulting’s redesigned ecommerce site in about 45 days.
Warrior Expo East – NEMO Equipment Advanced Linking Combat Shelter
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Blue Force Gear Introduces MOLLEminus at Warrior Expo East
Thursday, July 12th, 2012As a natural extension of their Helium Whisper technology, Blue Force Gear introduces MOLLEminus. MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity. MOLLEminus is the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage standard on the market: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as traditional materials and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp.
“After working with ULTRAcomp for several months we realized there were a lot of benefits to be had by using it for the substrate of the MOLLE compatible platform, as well as the pouch backers,” said Stephen Hilliard, Blue Force Gear’s Director of Product Development.
Fully backward compatible with legacy MOLLE, MOLLEminus supports existing MOLLE and PALS compatible pouches including Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper Attachment System. MOLLEminus plus Helium Whisper pouches provide the versatility of modular load carriage with less weight and bulk than sewn options.
The first item in the new MOLLEminus line is the RACKminus. It’s all part of Blue Force Gear’s big scheme to lighten your load. Helium Whisper Reduces the weight of pouches and MOLLEminus reduces the weight of platforms.
RACKminus is the simplest modular chest rig on the market and it weighs in at half the weight of a loaded M4 magazine. RACKminus can be mounted to most MOLLE armor carriers using two female repair buckles and two tee mounts. MOLLEminus mesh lined shoulder straps are free breathing, MOLLE compatible and provide routing for communications wires, hydration tubes or antennas.
As you can see, I weighed it and it comes it at 254 grams. Just half a pound.
John Laviolette Joins Arc’teryx LEAF as Product Line Manager
Thursday, July 12th, 2012Arc’teryx sent us this announcement yesterday evening. Many in industry know Lav from his time in the Canadian Army. This is fantastic news for Lav as well as the LEAF program.
The leader in the design and manufacturing of technically superior tactical outerwear and equipment, Arc’teryx LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) is proud to announce the appointment of John Laviolette as Product Line Manager. Laviolette, a twenty-year veteran of the Canadian military, brings his professional experience and skills to Arc’teryx LEAF.
Extensive knowledge and discipline are key elements that John ‘Lav’ Laviolette brings to his new role, having spent thirteen years as a member of CANSOF (Canadian Special Operations Forces).
“We’re very excited to welcome Lav to his new position,” said Michele Griffin, Director of LEAF Business Development. “He brings valuable field experience and an exacting attention to detail. Lav will ensure all current and future LEAF projects achieve their true potential.
As the Product Line Manager, Lav plays a critical role in the evolution of the existing product line and he will work the product development team to anticipate and address emerging LEAF needs.
Passionate and people-oriented, Lav looks forward to mountain biking sessions, skiing and spending time with his family and friends at his new home in Squamish, the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.”
ARC’TERYX welcomes Lav to the LEAF team.
