While I am out at Scout Camp this week with Tac Mite, Tactical Fanboy has been delivering the mail, and it’s seemed like Christmas season. So lets all give him a hand for making SSD happen these past (and next) few days!
Hip, Hip, Huzzah!
Hip, Hip, Huzzah!
Hip, Hip, Huzzah!
VertX has announced their upcoming line of wearables and organizational kit that we first hinted about at the 2013 SHOT Show. Made in collaboration with Industrial Alchemy, a leading outdoor and tactical designer, the line includes various bags and packs designed for low-profile operations and concurrent with their release a new line of rolling duffel bags. The line has been rigorously tested and tweaked since the reveal earlier this year, more recently by SME Matt Jacques of Victory First Consulting.
“Industrial Alchemy and Vertx have put some real thought and work into these bags,” Jacques advises. “There is some unexpected innovation here. New concealment elements, stowage, the incorporation of different modularity… The design of the…we can call them mounting solutions will make waves in the modular pool, It is well done. This is going to change the way people organize their gear and work on the range. There are some very different options.”
Along with the announcement came two photos exclusive to SSD, featured in this article. The brand-new line will make its debut at SHOT Show 2014.
Wilcox Industries and Potomac River Group’s RAPTAR (Rapid Targeting and Ranging Module) is now available through PRG’s GSA contract, GS-07F-5489R. The RAPTAR is a combination IR Laser/IR Illuminator/Visible Red Laser/Laser Range Finder weapons mountable device developed from requirements by SOF and military snipers. It incorporates all of a shooter’s ranging and targeting devices into a single unit, saving real estate on the host weapon platform and reducing weight while requiring only one CR123 battery.
To request a GSA quote, visit PRG’s website at www.prgdefense.com/
The FlameStower is a field charging unit designed to charge usb-based devices such as cell phones, gps, etc. It works by placing the attachable blade on or near a heat source, such as a fire, and placing water in the reservoir. The heat transfers to the thermoelectric generator, the water keeps the opposite surface of the generator cool, and the temperature difference generates electricity. This allows the FlameStower to work in most environments and at all times of the day, unlike solar chargers.
Rampart International Corp, the premier distributor of all things military in Canada, has partnered with NavElite to sell their line of high-performance backlit compasses and accessories.
Shown here is the NavELite WaterBlock compass. It’s capable of functioning submerged up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes without damaging the compass or its electrical components. Other products by NavELite include the Trekker compass, NavELite batteries, accessory bag, and loaded case.
shop.rampartcorp.com/category_s/1983.htm
S.O. Tech is celebrating the tenth anniversary of their Hellcat chest rig by having a sale. The Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 Hellcats are selling for $40 from their usual price of $150. Additionally, the Medical Assault Chest Harness System and Warrior Medical Chest Harness are also offered at deep discounts. Supplies are limited, in-stock items only.
specopstech.com/osc/index.php?cPath=146_280&page=gov&another=
The Divable Pack Liner by CTOMS is now available in green, and they’ve also lowered the weight. Designed as a waterproof Velcro in-liner, the medium size fits the CTOMS assault pack and the large size fits the 2nd Line Main Pack and External Module. The DPL is fully lined with loop Velcro to accommodate all standard internal components. The zipper is waterproof, and the DPL features an oral inflation hose at the top to adjust pressure. Although they’re not yet available on the website, they can be ordered by phone.
www.ctoms.ca/products/divable-pack-liner-dpl
