Britons Rejoice! The Limited Edition Arc’Teryx MultiCam Atom SV Hoodie is now available for Pre-order from Edgar Brothers.
Insulated with Coreloft and featuring a MultiCam printed water and wind resistant shell make this a great piece. Based on the commercial model, it’s a hoodie and integrates two hand warmer pockets and one internal chest pocket. Shipping 19 November, it’s offered in Small – 2XLarge.
shop.edgarbrothers.com/pages/ArcTeryx-Limited-Edition-Atom-SV-Hoodie
Raine Inc is doing some really great, innovative stuff. They’ve brought new people on board and released new designs. And now, they’ve announced the addition of Former Navy SEAL Craig “Sawman”Sawyer to their team where he’ll assist with product development. Sawyer began his career as a Marine and later joined the Navy to become a SEAL serving at SEAL Team 1 and at DEVGRU. After retiring from leaving the Navy he served as a high threat mobile security contractor and in federal law enforcement. More recently he has worked with the entertainment industry as a technical advisor and military/firearms expert on popular productions such as History Channels “Top Shot” and the Military Channel’s “Deadliest Sniper”.
Raine Inc. is very proud to have such a fine warrior on its team. With new developments in our Raine Inc. fighting kit, Craig has already begun putting his stamp on various products and processes. The battlefield can be a tricky place that is ever evolving. Craig and Raine Inc. see solutions to these challenges through current and relevant experience. This serves our clients when they need it most, in action. As special operations and unconventional warfare continue to evolve, we will meet the needs of our warriors with real solutions designed by warriors, for warriors. Looking forward, Craig will be involved in all aspects of product development, design, marketing and education of Raine products. “Lighter, Faster, Stronger” is our mindset and Craig will help us continue to move in that direction.
– Will Romes, Marketing & Development Manager
In honor of their One year anniversary, MATBOCK asked us to share this statement. It’s a little unconventional for us, but it includes two cool things. One is a preview of an upcoming product that we’ve been trying out and the second is a discount for our readers.
In November of 2011, we officially launched our products to the market with the release of the Constrictor Cargo System, Tree-GO IZLID pouch and most recently, the LIFT System. To date, the LIFT System is undoubtably our greatest product with its lightweight design and versatility, all developed with the modern day warrior in mind. At only 3.5 lbs, no other system can come close to what the LIFT System is currently providing to the battlefield and we have new features in the final stages of T&E.
To help celebrate MATBOCK’s 1yr anniversary, we are offering an exclusive 10% discount for all SSD readers. Please just enter “SSD10” during checkout to receive your 10% discount. This coupon code will be good for the entire month of November. In addition to this great discount, MATBOCK will also release new products in the coming weeks here on SSD. Follow us at www.matbock.com, on Facebook, and stay tuned to SSD for further details.
Here is a sneak peak of one product that is still in the final stages of T&E. The next great evolution for Night Vision is here.
It’s full speed ahead at Hill People Gear where they continue to expand their back country living system.
Two upcoming products are the Prairie Belt and Ute Pack.
According to HPG, the Prairie Belt is a nod to the prairie belts of old worn by the US Cavalry.
Just one look at it and you’ll see that it is a backpack waist belt. But it includes PALS and they also designed it for use as a war belt.
Interestingly, the belt can be rigged as a safety harness and they are considering integrating a sit harness kit. It will be offered in will be available in small, medium, and large sizes in ranger, foliage, and coyote.
The Ute Pack takes its name from “the brothers to the bear” who ranged from the front slope of the Colorado Rockies out into the desert wilderness of the Colorado Plateau in eastern Utah. Like the Ute, the pack is highly adaptable, carrying loads from 20 to over 60 pounds. Consequently, it is highly compressible.
It will come equipped with a Prairie Belt and features an internal frame consisting of a frame sheet and dual aluminum stays.
Both products are coming soon.
About a month ago, a deployed reader informed us that he had heard that the US Army had selected a new camouflage pattern. He sent us a simple, two page PPT that he has received via email and showed the pattern as well as a few made up dates for issue. Overall, it was a sophomoric attempt but he asked us to confirm his suspicions that it was untrue. After looking at it I had my doubts but in the offhand that it might have been a local distillation of an official announcement I sent it to the PAO at PEO Soldier. Their reply? It was an interesting fake. Remember, idle hands do the devil’s work. I’d say someone was bored and decided to pull a prank. It seems to have gotten out of hand. I’m not going to post the PPT or the alleged winner because the finalist was just as surprised to see it as PEO Soldier was. Since the initial incident I’ve had to field queries from the field numerous times, so I’m using this bully pulpit to help stem the flow of misinformation.
You may see this PPT floating around email, especially if deployed. Alternatively, it may have been printed out and posted on a unit bulletin board. Regardless of where you see it, it is untrue. If your chain of command sends it to you, politely request that they check with PEO Soldier.
The easiest way to tell it’s a fake? When have you ever seen a Power Point presentation that was only 2 slides? And consider this, have you ever seen a PPT without the issuing unit’s logo all over it?
Please remember, the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort has downselected to four families of patterns from:
-ADS Inc as Prime, partnered with Guy Cramer
-Brookwood Companies
-Crye Precision
-Kryptek
As they continue to conduct research, I wouldn’t expect any word on a selection for a month at least. Don’t worry, if we hear anything tangible, we’ll they you know. Until then, Keep Calm and Reload (the page).
Graduates of Costa Ludus courses enjoy savings from various Syndicate Partners. It doesn’t just pay to train with Costa, it also saves. For examples, graduates are currently eligible for a 15% discount from Ares Gear (they build the original Ranger Belt) and 10% off Rock Tape (makers of athletic kinesiology tape).
I already thought it was cool of Tactical Distributors to automatically upgrade ground shipping to overnight but now they are offering an even better deal.
Order over $75 and receive free shipping! Not shabby. Starts tomorrow. Naturally, some restrictions apply.
Mystery Ranch was on hand at last week’s Land Warfare Conference in Melbourne, Australia to support their Australian partner CrossFire. They also displayed their entries for the SCE tender as well as the OZ-NICE in DPCU.
thanks TL
