We went to our local NEX this morning and lo and behold, a herd of unicorns.
The New Balance – Minimus Military Exchange Exclusive Colors are starting to show up. Sizes are limited. That 20% off at the NEX ends today. We haven’t seen them at AAFES yet.
For full details read our earlier story: soldiersystems.net/2013/10/04/new-balance-minimus-military-exchange-exclusive-colors.
Anyone remember this?
It’s amazing what can and what can’t happen in 10 years.
Made of a stretchy polyester microfiber material, the Multi-Wrap is woven in a seamless tube shape to accommodate the majority of head sizes comfortably and can be folded up quite small for storage later. This particular model sports a repeating dark brown spartan design on a Dusty Brown base . Approx 9.75″ x 21″ See the multitude of uses below.
Featuring a special WL Gore shelter fabric, this 1-man NEMO Shield shelter is Berry Compliant, lightweight, linkable, four-season, freestanding, waterproof, breathable, flame retardant and incorporates signature management properties.
In addition to visual opacity (blackout) and near infrared (nIR) reflection characteristics, the shelter can be used in conjunction with NEMO’s Interchangeable Camo Cover™ for adaptable visual camouflage. Available in arctic white and MultiCam®, the ICC™ is lightweight, compact, and provides a highly cost effective solution for adapting the ALCS 1P SE to different areas of operation. The ICC also serves to shade the ALCS 1P SE and protect it from UV and abrasion.
The ALCS 1P SE features a hub-based pole set for ease of set-up. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, that means one set of poles, all connected at a central hub, making for a simple pitch of the tent. Additionally, it accepts a vestibule to increase storage or can incorporate a link that connects multiple tents.
Specifications:
Capacity: 1P
Minimum Weight: 7 lbs
Floor Dimensions: 94×35 in
Floor Area: 23 sq ft
Vestibule Area: 10.4 sq ft
Interior Height: 39 in
Doors: 2
Frame: Easton Reverse Combi
Packed Size: 20×8 in
Shell Fabric:
Gore-Tex® W/B Shelter Fabric
Vestibule Fabric:
40D PU Nylon
The NEMO Shield line is available for unit and agency orders from ADS Inc.
Agilite has expanded the Longtail Advanced Ammo Pouch line to include AK-47 magazines. Made from 1000D mil-spec nylon with plastic hardware by ITW Nexus, the AK-47 Longtail is designed to hold two AK magazines. It also has compartments to hold chemlight pods, multitools, or other long items, an admin pouch, and a drop-down document panel. Made in the USA.
www.agilitegear.com/assault-packs-1/advanced-ammo-pouch-191.html
From Kyle Defoor. I’d heard that Senior Chief Watson had suffered a heart attack late last week (thanks JL for the updates) but I was off the net yesterday and sorry to hear that he had passed away. Rest In Peace.
Senior Chief James “Patches” Watson passed away early this morning. Patches was a Plank Owner of the SEAL Teams and paved the way for the SEAL Teams of today. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.
Jim “Patches” Watson is the Curator Emeritus of the UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce, FL
An original plank owner of SEAL Team TWO, Jim served three tours in Vietnam as platoon chief earning sixteen combat decorations, four of which are Bronze Stars all with Combat “V”. Many people know him as “Patches”, the point man in Dick Marcinko’s popular Rogue Warrior books.
Patches came to my boot camp graduation when he worked at the museum just to see if any guys were heading to BUD/S. There was me and one other. He had us up to the museum and showed us all around and drank beers with a couple of 18 year old wet behind the ears meats. He later moved to just outside where our sniper school is and held parties at his place when I went through the course. Total crusher. Hell of a Frogman. Beers to you tonight Senior Chief. You lived well.
Respect,
KD
Although Cold Steel is largely known for their blades, they’re capable of branching out their product line, as seen with the Pocket Shark Marker. The Pocket Shark Marker is a heavy-duty fine-tip felt marker. Although it’s lacking a strike edge or metal body like a tactical pen would have, the Shark does have a hard impact-resistant plastic body, four times thicker than regular markers; it can be run over with a car and still write. The cap is screw-on, which makes it much easier to retain the cap when stored, and helps to prevent any unintentional mark or leak. The marker also features a clip for storing in a pocket.
www.coldsteel.com/Product/91SPB/POCKET_SHARK.aspx
