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Archive for 2013
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013NEMO Shield Website Is Live!
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013Over the weekend we were able to share NEMO Equipment’s new catalog for their military line called Shield. Many of you asked if you could place individual orders and we told you ‘very soon’ and boy, we weren’t kidding. They are introducing a fantastic pro deal program at Warrior West this week that is a 30% discount for military, LE, first responders and even retirees.
NEMO Equipment, Inc. manufacturer of AirSupported™ and Extreme Conditions tents, sleeping bags, pads and backcountry accessories, has announced the launch of a new website for its Shield™ Edition line of tactical gear. The ecommerce site offers in-depth information on Shield™ shelters, pads & pillows and specialty equipment. Visitors can search by product category or user environment, including Arctic, Mountainous or Desert. Products can also be sorted and searched based on Berry and Trade Compliance.
NEMO was started in 2002 by Cam Brensinger with the intention of designing and manufacturing the highest quality and most innovative products for outdoor recreation, rescue and survival. In 2006, NEMO began adapting its shelter technology for elite US Special Operations Forces and launched its Shield™ product line. In the years since, many Warfighters have depended on NEMO tents, shelters, sleeping gear, weapons bags and other products to take full advantage of what limited comfort and protection can be found on the battlefield. NEMO is intensely proud to serve the American Warfighter and allied partners, and aims to design, engineer, and manufacture the best equipment solutions possible.
For the first time, a selection of NEMO Shield™ products are available for individual sales and offerings will continue to evolve as new product becomes available. A sampling of some of NEMO’s new products will be on display at this week’s Warrior West show in San Diego:
Bugout™ SE 9X9 in MultiCam®
Sabre™ SE in MultiCam®
Gogo™ SE in MultiCam®
Switchblade™ 1P SE cot or ground shelter in Coyote
Cosmo™ Pillowtop™ 1P SE and Fillo™ Pillow SE in Coyote
Also at the show, NEMO representatives will be raffling off a tactical tent. To sign up for the raffle and to get an exclusive 30% discount card, please visit booth #514 April 24-25 at Warrior West.
SDU Grey from EMDOM USA
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013EMDOM USA will soon be offering their entire line in their exclusive SDU Grey which compliments the Arc’Teryx LEAF Urban Wolf Grey and Triple Aught Design U.E. Grey very well.
TAC-CHALLENGE 2014
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013In early February of this year three long distance shooting enthusiasts came up with the notion to create an event called TAC-CHALLENGE, René Deveault of X-Reload, Sniper Mario Dutil Quebec and Steve St. Louis Web of Webtechgear.
Collectively, the group conceived a long distance shooting event that combined some friendly competition with an opportunity to network with others who share the same passion. This type of an event is not common In the province of Quebec (Canada) like in the United States. After several meetings to develop the concept, the trio decided to expand the team given the scale they wanted to give the event. It was after some time that René Ménard and Mario Fortier joined the team to lend a hand and strengthen the collective.
The event will be held in spring 2014, but why promote a year ahead?
The organizers want to offer to the participants and visitors an adventure they will not forget. All modules for shooting will be handmade and custom, special facilities will be constructed in order to ensure that the course is relevant, challenging and stays on schedule. In May of next year, they will host the first pre-event to test and evaluate everything that is TAC-CHALLENGE 2014.
On the menu of TAC-CHALLENGE include such skills of unknown distance shooting, shooting form unorthodox positions as well as from barricades as well individual and team events. But be sure that, in the meantime, some surprises will be added to the mix as well.
The patch “TAC-CHALLENGE – Veni Vidi Vici” (seen above) was created to raise funds to help TAC-Challenge become a reality in the spring of 2014 in Quebec. The patch is currently in production, we’ll keep you posted when it becomes available for sale.
Contact us if you want the patch or become a dealer:
sale@tac-challenge.com
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the TAC-CHALLENGE team:
info@tac-challenge.com
T3 SurFight Trunks
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
This is T3’s first foray into crossover products and I think they did a great job developing an off-duty board short. Boys will be boys and most enjoy a day at the beach, and the SurFight Trunks will fit right in yet hint to the wearer’s background through small details like the base color (Black or Navy) and associated stitching and camouflage pocket. There are also two pockets, left front and right rear and there are additional, less obvious features as well, like 550 cord drawstring and bartacks as found on combat clothing.
Between the para cord drawstring and waist front closure you can cinch them down. In fact, this double Velcro closure presents a smooth exterior and is often found in MMA shorts. These trunks pull double duty, hence the name; SurFight.
MATBOCK Is Getting A 3D RoBo Printer
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
In less than a month MATBOCK will be receiving their RoBo 3D printer. Question is, what should they print first?
XGO Launching Power Skins PT and Compression Line
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013During SHOT Show, we have you a sneak peek at XGO’s new collection of PT and Compression wear called Power Skins®. Now this collection, which expands upon XGO’s existing 4 Phase system is available.
Director of Global Sales, Sherry Lyons had this to say about the the new line:
“Our market has been talking to us for the past year about the need for a technical performance t-shirt that has the feel of cotton and wicking of polyester, and we have developed the solution with our new Power Skins® T-shirts for men & women. The initial responses from our test wearers have been phenomenal. The new running short with liner was developed specifically for our U.S. Elite Forces. Several divisions were searching for Made in the USA and Berry compliant PT gear — now we are happy that it is being offered in our general line with the compression shorts and tights. Hopefully, the general market will find it as high performance as our U.S. Elite forces have!”
“XGO’s Power Skins® is designed as an all-purpose garment that uses stretch and wicking properties for any activity. The PT Collection is designed for daily wear during any physical training, featuring generous cuts and loose fits for comfort and full range of motion. The Compression Collection is designed to support and enhance muscle movement and promote circulation.”
Power Skins, like the rest of the XGO line, is 100% Made in the USA and Berry Compliant. It also moisture-wicking and contains AG-47 silver anti-microbial protection.
S.O.Tech Releases Expanding SERE Pack Redux
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013I remember when the original Expanding SERE Pack was added to the S.O.Tech line way back in in 2001. S.O.Tech has updated the ESB a few times over the years and now they’ve changed the material for a new version available for pre-order.
The PALS-compatible Expanding SERE pack was designed by a SERE instructor to provide a simple pouch for survival kit and medical kit that can expand to a day pack size during evasion to carry foraged items (edible plants, road kill, firewood, etc). But, with the advent of Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) raids, this pouch gained an additional mission. The pocket is great for SSE kit items like rubber gloves and marking tags while the pack provides a comfortable way to transport evidence back to base camp. And, troops on R&R found a third use as a travel pouch which can slide over a belt to hold a camera, phone and passport but can expand to transport souvenirs and food bought in the local market.
Product Specs:
Weight – 12oz
Water Resistant
Material – 200D Theta (MultiCam)
Warranty – Lifetime
