At AUSA Silynx will be introducing two new products; the Clarus, a small lightweight headset system and Maximus, a slim main electronic unit with a miniaturized remote control box.
Archive for 2013
See the New Clarus and Maximus from Silynx at AUSA
Monday, October 21st, 2013Ares Armor Introduces Derma Universal Cummerbund Kit
Sunday, October 20th, 2013Many are interested in the innovative Derma Armor Carrier designed by Jon Zum and introduced earlier this year by Ares Armor with its custom low profile cummerbund featuring buckles created in conjunction with AustriAlpin. But, the reality is that most must use an issue armor carrier. Ares has heard your pleas and is offering the Derma Universal Cummerbund Kit retrofit that will work with most front opening armor carriers.
Donning and doffing is accomplished with their custom made attachment from AustriAlpine, meaning no more noise from hook and pile tape. It also adds a release to the system so that a non-releasable carrier is now releasable via pull cord attached into the system. Finally, the DUCK offers a triple bungee design not found anywhere else.
Walking Dead Zombie Prepper Multi-Gun 2013
Sunday, October 20th, 2013
Black Rain Ordnance, in association with Advanced Armament Corp and Tactical Night Vision Company, is holding the Walking Dead Zombie Prepper Multi-Gun 2013. The event will consist of a seven stage 3-gun night shoot; no ambient light, only weapon, handheld, or head mounted lights. Visible lasers and red dot sights are also allowed.
For one of the stages, TNVC and AAC are hosting an all night vision, suppressed stage. Participants will also have the opportunity to run the new Team Wendy LTP helmet.
Here’s a promo video from last year’s event:
This year’s event will be held at CCC Security Range in Cresson, TX on Oct. 26/27.
For more info and to register for the event, visit lonestarprotect.com/walkingdead2013/
Leatherman – Rail Pocket Tool
Sunday, October 20th, 2013
Leatherman’s Rail is a pocket tool specifically designed for use with an AR-15. Made from 100% heat-treated stainess steel, the Rail features the following tools:
A spring-loaded carabiner allows for the user to secure the Rail to themselves or a pack, keeping it within reach when needed.
www.leatherman.com/831804.html#Tools
What’s Next From KEEN? Why Pants, Of Course
Sunday, October 20th, 2013KEEN’s has done footwear and socks. So when the question “What’s Next?” came, the answer was naturally, “Pants.”
The Heat Company – HEAT 3 SMART Gloves
Sunday, October 20th, 2013
This summer I was given a pair of these gloves to try out. I live in Virginia. It’s hot and humid here so checking out cold weather gear can be difficult. But now, it’s cooling off and come places already have snow.
HEAT 3 gloves originally started as a custom-made item but are now in their third generation. They were designed specifically for special combat forces in Germany and Austria and are fairly well known in Europe. And now, they are available in the US, through Condor Group. Below, the owner of The Heat Company explains where the inspiration for the HEAT 3 Gloves came from:
HEAT 3 gloves were originally designed for special combat forces in Germany and Austria (SEK, Cobra). They came to us and told us that there would be need for a 1 piece glove which meets warmth and tactility at the same time. Also they complained about bad quality of some military equipment especially in the glove/mitten section. We came up with the concept to try to build the perfect glove according to the special forces’ requirements. Together with 2 Austrian glove designers we started the project “HEAT3 Special Force” The designers had a lot of experience in designing gloves for winter sports and work protection as well. Our idea was to put the “cost factor” totally aside. We had many big discussions during the designing process. When asking for alternatives regarding materials or ways to design we found out that glove designers usually tend to work in one direction, sometimes automatically exclude alternatives, as they are perfectly aware when it gets costly (in terms of labor, material, etc. ). So the pressure of designing an affordable glove is always part of the designing process. Our part was also to take this pressure out of the designing process. “What if costs do not matter at all and you just go for the best solution?” this was the core question. We from The HEAT company all grew up in the alps, coming from different backgrounds but combining expertise from different fields such as professional ski racing, alpine touring, ski instructors, hunters, etc. What came out was our glove HEAT 3 – a combination of glove and mitten – 1 piece of high quality equipment for all people suffering from cold conditions.
Meanwhile we find proof for the success of HEAT 3 gloves from many customers, soldiers, special forces, military, police forces, mountaineers, skiers, polar expeditions, etc
Right off the bat, one thing that makes the HEAT 3 SMART gloves stick out is that they are a combination glove/mitten design. Another feature I really like is that both the thumb and index finger incorporate silver fabric for use with touch screen devices and this feature is present on both the right and left gloves. Additionally, the palm is made from full goat leather for more warmth and grip. They are insulated with Primaloft and the cuffs feature four ounces of additional Primaloft to keep your wrists warm.
The combination of glove/mitten hybrid combined with the smart phone compatible finger and thumbs makes this a great choice for serious winter handwear. You may also notice that there is a zippered compartment on the mitten shell that can accommodate a chemical handwarmer pack or aides-memoire.
A little about the HEAT 3 SMART’s elastic mitten function. Thumb flaps and mitten finger flaps allow for optimal warmth while still allowing for movement of the fingers and thumb when required. The gloves also integrate Safety straps with elastic wrist bands prevent the gloves from falling off.
In addition to the Green seen in the main photo, they are also available in Black, Brown, Grey and Tan.
www.theheatcompany.com/en/gloves/heat-3-smart
Retailers interested in carrying the HEAT 3 SMART may contact Valentin at Condor Group for information.
Combat Flip Flops Expeditionary Production Facility – Indiegogo Campaign
Sunday, October 20th, 2013Combat Flip Flops is currently hosting a crowdfunding effort on Indiegogo. They are looking to raise enough dough to build and set up their Expeditionary Production Facility in Afghanistan. The Expeditionary Production Facility, or EPF, is a flip flop factory in a 40′ shipping container that can be delivered and set up to quickly establish a manufacturing facility in an area. The total cost for building the facility, shipping it to and constructing it in Afghanistan, hiring and training workers, purchasing raw materials for one year of production, and other expenditures is $500,000. They’ve even outlined the distribution of their funding requirements:
Fully funded, Combat Flip Flops’ EPF will provide:
Additionally, if this comes off, Combat Flip Flops will become the #1 footwear and #1 textile exporter of Afghanistan. Donate and/or spread the word, if you can and get in on some cool rewards.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/flip-flops-for-afghanistan
