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Stuff I Like – TASC Performance Boxer Briefs

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

I first discovered TASC Performance garments in early 2012 and I’ve been wearing them ever since. In fact, although I do own a couple of pairs of Merino Wool next-to-skin layers, TASC Boxer Briefs are my preferred daily wear. They are extremely comfortable and feature a flowmesh panel at the front.

  
Made from 55% Organic Cotton/40% Viscose from Bamboo/5% Lycra Spandex the Boxer Briefs are offered in sizes Small – XXLarge in White, Black, Heather Grey and Kryptonite.

www.tascperformance.com/boxer-brief

Tactical Distributors / Uber Group No Brakes Throwdown 2 Is Tomorrow!

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

The 2nd Annual No Brakes Charity Kart Race is tomorrow, and there’s still time to register! Enjoy karting and great BBQ, with 100% of the proceeds being given to the chosen military charity of the overall race winner. Additionally, there’s a dedicated kids race this year! Prices are as follows:

  • Adult race and BBQ – 25.00
  • Kids race and BBQ – 15.00
  • No race, just BBQ – 10.00
  • The event is taking place at American Indoor Karting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on July 8th, 2015. For more information, and to register, visit nobrakes.tacticaldistributors.com

    AFSOC Testing All Terrain Tiger Camo

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

    According to an update on the Tiger Stripe Products website, AFSOC personnel are testing the All Terrain Tiger camouflage pattern.

    UPDATE 25 June 2015:

    Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) personnel begin Testing & Evaluation of All Terrain Tiger™ (ATT™). Details pending.

    Who could blame them? Despite the Army’s transition to the Operational Camouflage Pattern, the Air Force continues to issue the four color grey-based digital tigerstripe camouflage pattern it adopted in 2006. Granted, deployers are issued kit in OCP and Air Force personnel assigned to AFSOC, select Battlefield Airmen and Security Forces personnel assigned to Global Strike Command wear MultiCam. However, the garrison uniform remains digital tigerstripe. It’s also used for may deployments includimg contingency operations.

      

    All Terrain Tiger was actually envisioned by TSP as an operational alternative to the USAF’s digital Tigerstripe pattern. While All Terrain Tiger may end up being used for specialized applications on deployments, patterns such as this are often also used by OPFOR for training.

    For more info, visit, tigerstripeproducts.com/products/all-terrain-tiger.

    Orion Design Group – ARC Overview Video

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

    In the above video, Bryan from Orion Design Group goes over the features of the Advanced Reconnaissance Chest Rig. We posted an article of the ARC back in January, so you can refer to that post for the full details, however, in brief, the ARC is a five-piece modular chest rig developed by Orion Design Group in collaboration with S&S Precision, and manufactured by Grey Ghost Gear. The ARC is centered around an optics pouch, capable of holding upwards of a large framed 10x binoculars, along with some small Thermal Imaging Devices. This pouch is accompanied by the yoke, side panels, and a small roll top minimalist pack.

    www.odg-usa.com

    Sneak Peak – AttackPAK Integrated Climbing Harness

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

    On their Facebook page, AttackPAK showed off a project they’re currently working on: integrating a climbing harness with the AttackPAK. Anyone remember the Lowe Alpine LOCO from the 1980s?

    harness 1

    Given the modularity of the AttackPAK system, this is a good fit, and we’re eager to see a finalized product.

    www.attackpak.com

    Visit Ops-Core at Warrior East

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

      

    Ops-Core will exhibit thier latest helmet technology at Warrior East, July 9&10 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

    TYR Tactical Unleashes 2015 Catalog

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

    I’ve got to say unleashes because this catalog is a whopping 174 pages cover to cover, and it’s chock full of new stuff I haven’t seen before. To download your copy, click on the cover of the catalog including the new EPIC vest we previewed last week.

      

    First Tactical Is Live

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

    Dan Costa’s latest foray into the tactical market, First Tactical, launched right on time over the weekend with three glove styles, including Men’s and Women’s padded duty gloves as well as a hard knuckle glove and a Merino wool sock.

    Additional offerings to come include:

    Aug 2015 – Joint Protection

    Sep 2015 – Pants, Shirts, Bags

    Oct 2015 – Outerwear

    Dec 2015 – Footwear

    Nov 2015 – Belts, Knives

    www.firsttactical.com