This is a pretty good video on the basics of cold weather layering presented by the staff at the Boy Scouts of America’s Northern Tier National High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota.
It definitely makes a great starting point for discussion. Would anyone like to add their experiences or products they like to use in cold weather?
Arc’teryx produced this excellent video demonstrating how to care for your Gore-Tex garments. It’s great advice for all of your waterproof breathable outer garments, regardless of material.
Starting tomorrow, October 17th, and running through Saturday, October 18th, 5.11 Tactical will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their new retail store in Riverside, California. The event is open to the public and will include complementary refreshments from Bubba’s Burers, as well as a special appearance from professional bull rider Cody Nance. Additionally, shoppers will receive special opening offers from 5.11 Tactical through the entire Grand Opening weekend, including Sunday.
“We developed this new retail space with our customers in mind. Innovation and functionality have always been central to our foundation and this new location gives consumers the opportunity to experience the enhanced capabilities of 5.11 Tactical’s products first-hand,” said Tom Davin, CEO at 5.11 Tactical. “Our team is looking forward to serving the Riverside community of public safety professionals, along with outdoor, fitness, sports and competitive shooting enthusiasts.”
5.11 Tactical’s Riverside store is located at 3388 Tyler Street in Riverside, California. If you’re in the area over the weekend, give ’em a visit, and tell them Soldier Systems Daily sent you.
Blue Force Gear’s AK Sling combines aspects of the Vickers Combat Applications Sling with retro-Soviet accents to create a high-quality weapon sling designed for use with the AK platform. Made using 1.25″ solution dyed webbing, an original Russian AK snap hook is sewn into the sling, followed by custom Acetal “plum” polymer hardware, and a premium leather pull tab for the quick adjustment system.
The label is placed on the sling using ink stamping, complete with an inspector’s proof stamp. Due to the limited supply of the materials, only 500 AK slings will be available for sale, so get yours while you can.
www.blueforcegear.com/limited-edition-ak-sling
Although it’s not exactly new, the Barrett M240LW is a lightweight variant of the fantastic M240 medium machine gun. Sure, the Army has the M240L which cut some significant weight off of the American version of the FN MAG but it uses a Titanium receiver which translates into mucho dinero.
Barrett took a different approach. They trimmed the fat out of the weapon. You’ve got to remember, the MAG 58 is over 60 years old. By analyzing the gun’s construction and applying modern design and manufacturing techniques, they were able to trim about five-and-a-half pounds from its weight down to 21.15 pounds The design is also interesting in that the receiver is manufactured in two pieces from solid billet and then welded together. This results in 2 receiver components rather than the 64 found on a standard M240. You’ll also notice a new, Barrett-designed telescoping Buttstock with adjustable length of pull and hydraulic buffer. While there is no top barrel shroud the lower handguard features KeyMod slots.
Here are some photos of the individual components in the Ops-Core Advanced Combat Helmet upgrades. Naturally, they can be all adopted or as individual pieces.
The first piece is the 360 Deg Liner and Retention System. It attaches into place via the Velcro patches already installed in the ACH shell. The liner provides permanent impact protection (particularly against rotational forces) and you still insert pads so I’m going to suggest, if you use this upgrade, you’ll need to size up on your shell.
UPDATE – It’s true you use pads with the EPP liner but they are specially designed for use with the liner. It is not designed to be used in conjunction with the issue helmet pad. I spoke with Ops-Core and they gave me this info.
The new liner has a variable thickness EPP protective component that is coupled with comfort pads that come in three thicknesses: 1/4″ 3/8″ and 1/2″ to create ideal comfort and stability. Individuals wearing a large ACH with issue pads can use the new liner in the same size shell with greater comfort and stability
The Skeleton One Hole Shroud weighs just 42.1 grams. It’s streamlined design is snag free and the single hole will fit right on to the ACH.
They’ve also incorporated space in the lightening holes to tie off your NODs, if needed.
The skeleton rails offer 14 wire and cable management attachment points. They are also universally sized to fit all ACH sizes Small through Extra-Large.
The items are available in Black, Urban Tan and Foliage Green.
The softshell Renegade Jacket is the second piece designed specifically for the ladies from Beyond’s Private Reserve Collection.
According to The Warden at Lawless Truth, the Renegade is rumored to be available as part of the K&M Camera Expeditionary Collection on Broadway in New York City.
Combat Flipflops is currently holding a giveaway for items that will enable one lucky winner to enjoy the outdoors and find their quiet place. Prizes include a Hodge Defense AUD-Mod1 rifle, SilencerCo Saker 556 suppressor, Weapon Outfitters BCG, and more.
For more information, and to enter, visit combatflipflops.com/giveaways
