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High Ground Gear HG830 and HG830 (Short Version) Assigned National Stock Numbers

Thursday, July 18th, 2013

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded High Ground Gear’s HG830 and HG830 (Short Version) Modular Packs with National Stock Numbers. Additionally, good news for our friends Down Under, the Modular Packs were also issued NSNs in Australia and are available through Australian Distributor Platypus Outdoors Group Pty. Ltd.

United States NSNs:
HG830
NSN: 8465-01-620-1709
High Ground P/N 83001

HG830 (Short Version)
NSN: 8465-01-620-1706
High Ground P/N 83001-01

Australian NSNs:
HG830
NSN: 8465-66-161-1005
High Ground P/N 83001

HG830 (Short Version)
NSN: 8465-66-161-1004
High Ground P/N 83001-01

The HG830 Modular Pack incorporates several unique features. The rigid frame is designed specifically to be worn over body armor and integrates an internal pocket in the lower back of the frame will hold 4 ergonomic mag-pouch inserts (5.56 or 7.62). The shoulder straps feature cable-routing designed to collect the clutter of hydration hoses and cables to keep you from getting snagged. Additionally, the internal hydration pocket accepts most 2 to 3 Liter hydration bladders without bulging into your back plate. Finally, the frame’s ample PALS webbing field allows it be configured for a wide variety of applications.

www.highgroundgear.com/products/hg830-quick-release-waistbelt

www.highgroundgear.com/products/hg830-short

Tags: High Ground Gear
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I Know You Guys Are Better Than This

Thursday, July 18th, 2013

According to Moz.com, the headline makes the message. And by the way I notice that folks on Facebook read a headline and seem to magically know something about the content of a link, there is definitely something to this. Here are a couple of takeaways from their story because few of you will actually go read their story.

-Explosion in content competing for readers’ attention: A Day in the Internet shows that 2 million blog posts, 294 billion emails, and 864 thousand hours of video are created daily. Each day also brings 400 million tweets.

-80% of readers never make it past the headline: According to some sources, on average, eight out of 10 people will read headline copy, but only two out of 10 will read the rest.

Now look at this chart. They say that “list” stories draw the most attention. Cracked.com has built an empire on lists. So apparently, the interwebs has come down to two dominant themes: porn and lists of stupid things. But, I know you guys are better than this aren’t you? Otherwise, I wouldn’t be the King of Tactical Media. So tell me I’m right and this is utter BS or do I have to start putting up fake formulaic headlines to drive traffic?

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Donate to the Son Tay Raid Historical Project

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

The Son Tay Raid is one of the most significant events in American military history. Planning and training took place at Eglin AFB in Florida in 1970. Now, a group is raising money to move the last remaining building that housed the force as it prepared for the raid. They want to move it to the new 7th Group compound and turn it into a heritage center.

This project is to save and restore the last remaining barracks used during the planning of the Son Tay Raid. The Son Tay Raid, conducted in 1970, is a significant event in Special Forces and Joint Military Operations history. The barracks is currently scheduled for demolition under a footprint reduction plan. We want to relocate it to the nearby 7th Special Forces Group area on Eglin Air Force Base and restore it into a heritage center, dedicated to the history of the Son Tay Raid and the Special Forces.

Initially the building relocation will cost between $65 and $115k. This is dependent on variables such as the presence of asbestos, power line movement, etc. The building will then require renovation to bring it up to current construction codes and building the history displays. The follow on work has not yet been estimated as we hope to use internal labor for as much as possible.

To learn more, visit www.gofundme.com/sontayraid

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TacLace

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

TacLace is a device designed by two US Marines during a deployment to Afghanistan. It functions as a method for cinching boot laces in a quick and secure manner. The TacLace is available in Black, Coyote Tan, and Foliage Green. The video above demonstrates the installation and function of the TacLace.

www.taclace.com/

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Posted in Boots | 4 Comments »

Damage Industries – Three Versions Of Recoil Buffer Springs

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

Buffer Spring

Damage Industries is now offering three versions of recoil buffer springs for the AR-15: the standard stainless steel mil-spec spring, the ‘music wire’ spring, a higher-performance spring which eliminates acoustic “twang”, and the enhanced spring, constructed from certified USA-made chrome silicon spring wire, it provides consistent spring pressure for an estimate 750,000+ cycles.

http://damageusa.com/product/ar15m16-spring-recoil-buffer-carbine – Standard

http://damageusa.com/product/ar15m16-spring-recoil-buffer-action-music-wire – Music Wire

http://damageusa.com/product/enhanced-spring-recoil-buffer-action – Enhanced

damageusa.com/

Tags: Damage Industries
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Heritage Brewing Co.

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

Heritage Brewing

Heritage Brewing Co. is a microbrewery located in Manassas, Virginia. They offer a mix of year round and seasonal brews, with the occasional limited release, showing off a more creative side. They’re looking to expand to a 20 barrel operation set to open mid-Fall, including a tasting room, beer fermentation room, and eventually a canning line, and they’re using Kickstarter to realize their goal. After all, with a product like this:

Who wouldn’t want them to succeed?

www.heritagebrewing.com/

Kickstarter – Heritage Brewery

Tags: Heritage Brewery, Kickstarter
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With a Whimper New APFU Details Released

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

Rather than making a splash by unveiling the APFU on the Army’s birthday last month, details of the new Army Physical Fitness Uniform are leaked to no fanfare. Hopefully, the Army will see fit to announce the findings of the Camouflage Improvement Effort as well.

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ODG Ops-Core Maritime FAST Helmet Cover

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

I ordered the ODG helmet cover and here it is. At first I was a little worried that it wouldn’t stay secure but so far, no worries.

ODG Cover

The Orion Design Group helmet cover is available in two cuts, for the Ops-Core FAST and Maritime helmets. It features a durable four-way stretch fabric that is weather resistant and offers a snug fit. Multiple tie down points and printed loop offer a secure attachment point for optics cabling and IFF. The cover also includes a built in strobe bungie to secure an IR strobe. Manufactured by London Bridge Trading in the USA and available in MultiCam.

www.odg-usa.com/helmet_covers.php

Tags: Ops-Core, Orion Design Group
Posted in Helmets | 19 Comments »