The SureFire Jeep JK Wrangler was on hand at last weekend’s Overland Expo in Arizona. It was recently wrapped in MultiCam Black by Image Craft. Yes, that’s a Hellfire light mounted to the roof rack. It is after all, a SureFire.
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Check Out The SureFire Jeep
Monday, May 18th, 2015US Army SPS – TEP Update
Monday, May 18th, 2015
These slides are from the recent Soldier Protection System – Torso and Extremity Protection meeting with industry. It provides some background on the program as well the individual components. This is not the full slide deck. We left out several administrative slides which were not germane to educating our readers about SPS – TEP.
Initially, the Army plans to give two companies contracts to produce TEP. Its TDP is owned by the government and they will buy about 5,100 units at first. Eventually, the contract could go to over 36,000 systems.
It looks like the BOIP includes two Ballistic Combat Shirts for each system although with integrated armor, we are unsure if it is removable or how they will be laundered if it is not. Then, there’s the whole “shirt with integrated armor during a waterborne operations” issue that will eventually emerge.
Finally, although the images feature a helmet, this compotent of SPS has not yet been announced.
Platatac GBH-R
Monday, May 18th, 2015I spent last week hunting in New Zealand. One of the first things I packed was my Platatac GBH-R.
I wear it all of the time; while shooting, hunting, hiking and camping. Made from comfortable 100% ripstop cotton, it incorporates full vents on either side and a bungee cinch strap to keep it on your head in the wind. In fact, I wore the GBH-R during a precision shooting course a few weeks ago in SoCal’s high desert where the winds were in excess of 30 mph. It never blew off but didn’t feel uncomfortably tight either.
What I like most about the hat is the short brim which doesn’t block your vision yet still keeps the sun out of your eyes and off your ears.
Mine is in MultiCam, but it’s also offered in AUSCAM as a stock item and occasionally in others as well.
Highly recommended.
www.platatac.com/best-sellers/platatac-gbh-r
Check Out Crossbones From The Upcoming Captain America: Civil War
Monday, May 18th, 2015
With Avengers 2 out, and Ant-Man on the horizon, it’s no surprise to see the work continues on the Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. Such is the case with this early picture of Crossbones from the currently-in-production, yet slated for a May 2016 release, Captain America: Civil War.
Crossbones, one of Captain America’s most iconic arch-nemeses in the comics, can be seen kitted up in gear from various manufacturers, including S&S Precision, Benchmade Knives, Safariland, G-Code, and AustriaAlpin/ITW.
If we didn’t know any better, we’d swear this looks like something our friends at Tactical Pro Shop were involved with, as they often are. We’re looking forward to seeing what other gear pops up, and for the movie in general.
More pics and info on the movie itself can be found at screencrush.com/crossbones-grillo-first-look
Visit Black Diamond Advanced Technology at SOFIC for an APEx Predator System Demo
Sunday, May 17th, 2015 
Come see BDAT at SOFIC for free demo copies of FAC-US and the best swag at the show! Contact vpatterson@bdatech.com to see if they have any personal demo times still available. They went quick this year!
As always… Warfighters first!
HPG Tarahumara in ODG Lupus Camo
Sunday, May 17th, 2015Hill People Gear has a limited run of Tarahumara packs in Orion Design Group’s Lupus camouflage pattern.
Capewell Aerial Systems – Modular Airborne Weapons Case
Sunday, May 17th, 2015
PenCott GreenZone Now Available On 70D Ripstop Nylon Through MMI Textiles
Sunday, May 17th, 2015
MMI Textiles is now printing MilSpec-grade and Berry Compliant 70D ripstop nylon fabric in PenCott GreenZone camouflage. The fabric features a DWR finish and a PU-backing, making it perfect for tent files, hammocks, bashas, groundsheets, and other applications that require a lightweight and waterproof fabric solution.
www.mmitextiles.com/products/military-stock/pencott
Hat tip: www.hydedefinition.com/latest/?p=1659
