Wild Things has introduced their Power Stretch in Coyote. They’ve added thumb holes and reworked the chest pocket.
Archive for May, 2013
Wild Things Power Stretch Top
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013SOFIC – Rogue Gunfighter
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Rogue Gunfighter launched their MOAB armor carrier today at SOFIC.
Here you can see the small “wings” they’ve added to the front panel which will accept radios, med gear, etc.
RG has developed Clamshell Pouches which are MOLLE Adapters that slide into place over the cummerbund.
You can preconfigure them to rapidly set your kit up and they stay in place via internal Velcro on both the Clamshell and Cummerbund.
The MOAB accepts clip on backpacks. In the same vein, the MOAB also accepts clip on chest rigs.
SOFIC – Rocky
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013We’ve mentioned the Rocky S2V Jungle Boot several times in the past but I’m happy to say that these have moved from the T&E phase and have entered production.
The production model, available beginning in June will be in a darker Olive Mojave than the Tan seen here. The upper is 1000D Ballistic Cloth Cordura and integrates a thorn proof liner in the forefoot to prevent black palm punctures as well as a stainless steel mesh screen vent to prevent debris from entering the boot. It also features an anti-microbial orthotic insole.
SOFIC – Raine Inc
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Raine Inc introduced their new laser cut chest rig. Offered in three different sizes. Here you can see the full size model and there is also a mini that will accommodate a triple mag shingle.
Below is the split font model.
Look for availability within 3 weeks in Coyote.
Reporting Live From SOFIC
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Wings For Warriors IV
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Wings 4 Warriors IV Flyer by solsys
Chief Bronson & Sons is hosting the fourth annual Wings for Warriors event being held at Lendy’s Wings in Virginia Beach, Virginia this Friday, May 17th from 1300-2000. The event includes all-you-can-eat (AYCE) wings, an EODWF reusable shopping goodie bag for the first 200 attendees, a Chinese auction, a door prize, and a silent auction. 100% of proceeds from the event go to benefit EOD Warrior Foundation.
Das Ding from FirstSpear
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013A lot of SSD readers have seen the FirstSpear Das Ding and come away scratching their head. I saw it and immediately thought ‘SERE’ but it’s really designed for anytime that you need a nontraditional load carrying solution. Das Ding is German for ‘The Thing’ and that’s a pretty apt description. It’s a thing that adapts to the mission and kind of reminds me of a money belt on steroids.
Made from Tweave, Das Ding incorporates 11 sewn pockets that allow you to configure your load any way you like. Once you’ve got it loaded, you slightly stretch Das Ding when you put it on. Then you overlay the Velcro panels to close it around you.
There’s plenty of contact with a 4.5″ x 6″ hook panel that connects to an even larger loop panel for adjustability. Additionally, you can close it in front or rear based on where you want to carry your load. You may want a smooth front or perhaps you want to be able to reach inside your jacket to access something.
One thing to note. Das Ding is really adaptable. We set it up several ways and in these photos you see a pistol. It’s not intended for use as a holster, but you can carry one if you need to.
It will take virtually any of the items you would carry as first line gear: survival gear, radio, magazines, first-aid items, even a side arm. It will also accept more specialized kit such as GPS, camera, smart phone, etc.
Das Ding holds your gear close to your body. Once I put on this cardigan, you couldn’t see the equipment carried by Das Ding.
A Squadron Smock or other large coat literally swallows it.
In addition to the inherent compression offered by the Tweave, Das Ding’s pockets incorporate grip enhancement panels as well as optional security stretch cords with pulltabs in order to help secure the load.
Designed to be worn alone or in conjunction with the Assault Gunners Belt and can also be incorporated with armor, worn as a single strap.
Das Ding is offered in sizes Small – XLarge in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote and MultiCam.
-Eric Graves
A lifelong shooter and outdoorsman, Eric is retired from the US Air Force and also served in the US Army. After retiring from military service Eric also worked in industry and has served as the Editor of Soldier Systems Daily since launching the site in May of 2008.
Blue Force Gear Adds Urban Wolf Grey to Color Options
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013The world is increasingly urbanizing and that environment is often a grey hue. Last year, Arc’teryx launched a new color called Urban Wolf which was designed to blend into urban sprawl. It also turns out that this grey tone has become quite popular with not only LE but also guys who don’t want to wear military-style camouflage yet still want to blend in.
While Arc’teryx has done a great job of introducing the color into their line, there are a lot of products that they just don’t make. Fortunately for us, Blue Force Gear does make things like load bearing systems and armor carriers. And now, they offer them in Urban Wolf.
“Urban Wolf is basically the color of wet concrete, near the color values of asphalt, steel, and reflective glass,” said John Felushko, Blue Force Gear’s Product Line Manager. “It was designed by Arc’teryx specifically as a better alternative to black and blue in the SWAT role but because of its ability to blend with diverse terrains, we like it as a general purpose colorway for many missions, terrains, and tactics.”
New Blue Force Gear products in Urban Wolf are on display May 14 – 15 in the Franklin Boardroom of the Embassy Suites across the Tampa Convention Center Franklin walkway.
Look for Urban Wolf as a color option for most Blue Force Gear products starting today.
