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A TruckVault Full Of Gear! Raffle To Benefit The USF

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

  
For a second year, Orion’s Kin TV is hosting a raffle to benefit Unit Scholarship Fund themed “A TruckVault full of gear!”

2016 USF BENEFIT RAFFLE — WIN A TRUCKVAULT FULL OF GEAR!

(1) Custom TruckVault built for the winners truck or SUV

(1) Mossberg 935 Pro Waterfowl

(1) Case of Winchester Drylock Supersteel 12ga. ammunition 

(1) SlumberJack Bounty pack

(1) Caldwell E-Max Hearing Protection

(1) Wheeler Engineering Ultra Scope Mounting Kit

(1) Tipton Ultra Cleaning Kit

(1) Caldwell Orange Peel Targets

(1) NOMAD Gear Pack

(1) Streamlight Light Pack

(1) Benchmade Hunting Blade

Tickets: $5 each, benefiting Unit Scholarship Fund.

If you’re interested, visit bit.ly/OKUSF16.

Bates Footwear Awarded $30.5 Million United States Marine Corps Contract for Temperate Weather Boots

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

ROCKFORD, MI (March 23, 2016) — Bates® Footwear, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, announced today it has been awarded a contract to manufacture Temperate Weather boots for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) under a new five year U.S. Government contract.

  
“I applaud today’s announcement, which will support jobs in Big Rapids, further diversify Michigan’s manufacturing sector, and help keep U.S. Marines safe with quality, reliable footwear,” said U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI). “I also commend Bates Footwear for its unwavering commitment to serving and honoring the brave men and women that make our military strong.”

Although the Temperate Weather boot will be a new production line for Bates Footwear in 2016, the boot itself is not unfamiliar to the USMC as Bates produced a similar Temperate Weather boot from to 2007 to 2014. Each boot is constructed with Vibram® “Sierra” soles to provide superior grip with increased longevity. The boots will be manufactured in Big Rapids, Michigan and will be constructed of 100% American-made materials.

U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga (R-MI) said, “Michigan has a history of providing our servicemen and servicewomen with reliable high quality footwear. I am proud to see the U.S. Marine Corps continue this tradition by choosing to outfit our Marines with boots made in West Michigan. It is vital that the men and women serving in our Armed Forces have access to the best equipment available. In terms of footwear, that means having military boots manufactured by Bates.”

“We are very proud to once again provide the United States Marine Corps with a dependable, enduring Temperate Weather Boot. Bates remains committed to upholding the values of the United States Department of Defense and the Marine Corps,” said Andrew Fowler, Vice President and General Manager, Bates Footwear.

U.S. Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) said, “I congratulate all the hardworking men and women at Bates for winning the Marines contract. This is wonderful news for Big Rapids and for manufacturing in Michigan. Marines have been wearing Bates products for decades and this contract means they will be wearing the world’s best boots for another five years.”

www.batesfootwear.com

High Angle Solutions – DMM – Passive Protection

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

Wallnuts

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Refined over many years, the Wallnuts are as popular as ever with climbers; from those taking their first steps onto rock, to the seasoned campaigner – proof that they really do work. Wallnuts are the backbone of any trad rack, with most climbers carrying at least one full set and supplementing them with the more specialized passive protection from the DMM range. The carefully calculated sizing and angles, unique scoops, and multiple placement options all add up to increase the chances of getting that 10/10 runner that allows you to press on upwards.

> Eleven color coded sizes offer easy identification and cover placements from 6.7mm to 37.4mm

> Lightweight and strong > Recessed wires on sizes 1-6 to increase durability and shallow placement options

> Anodized for corrosion resistance

Offsets

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Where do you turn when the cracks are flared? No good for standard wires? Too open for a cam? The legendary Hugh Banner came up with the answer: Offsets. An ideal complement to a standard rack, the five sizes of HB Alloy Offsets can provide solid, confidence inspiring placements where simply nothing else will work to get you out of that jam.

> Five color coded sizes

> Multiple placement options for each size

> A hugely useful addition to Wallnuts

Torque Nuts

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Outrageously light and strong, the Torque Nuts take over where the Wallnuts leave off. Starting at 31 mm and continuing to a whopping 71mm, this versatile set takes care of wide crack passive protection with gusto. The carefully shaped bodies allow the climber to place the Torque Nut like a Wallnut in a constriction in one orientation, and in the other, the Torque Nut really ‘cams’ – allowing protection in parallel cracks. Once the placement is solid, the clever sling system (patented) that helped you rack the Torque neatly and away from your knees can be extended out of the depths of the crack, reducing rope drag and adding security to your runner.

> Four sizes cover a huge range from 31mm to 71mm

> Color coded for easy identification

> Patented 8mm extendable Dynatec sling allows compact racking and easy extension

> Multiple placement options per size

Nutbuster

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So you’ve got all the gear lodged into the crag, now the second has to get it all out. We’ve manufactured the Nutbuster to be simple, reliable and user-friendly. The tip of the tool is slimmed down to get to those hard to reach micros, and the handle is comfortable rubber to ensure a firm grip when shifting those stubborn nuts. The handle can be removed to expose a 17mm spanner for tightening up any loose bolts

> Rubber handled nut key > Laser cut from stainless steel

> Lightening holes to reduce weight

> Narrow profile to access deep placements

> 17mm spanner inside handle

dmmwales.com

High Angle Solutions is a weekly feature by DMM, CTOMS, and Atlas Devices.

DIRECT ACTION Announces European Commercial Release

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

DIRECT ACTION® announces the long-awaited European commercial release of the DIRECT ACTION® advanced tactical gear product portfolio.

    
Launched during the IWA 2016 trade fair, the DIRECT ACTION® on-line store gives end-users the opportunity to purchase – directly from the manufacturer – the same advanced, Made-in-Poland, tactical nylon gear that is already in operational use with Polish and other special operations forces.

  
At the current time, production and stocking are ongoing and DIRECT ACTION® expects to have all products available on the webstore within the next 3-4 weeks. If you don’t see the item you need listed as in-stock, check back again later – as products are being added constantly. You can also learn all about the products by downloading a PDF copy of the DIRECT ACTION® 2016 catalog, or by requesting a hard-copy of the catalog.

DIRECT ACTION® plans to offer both a Made-in-Poland and a Made-in-the-USA product option for the American market – and the release of their full line of gear through Direct Action USA is expected to GO LOUD after SOFIC in May. DIRECT ACTION® will be exhibiting at SOFIC in Tampa and the crew looks forward to meeting interested end-users and purchasers there as well.

In the meantime, check their website for further product info:

www.directactiongear.com

Team Wendy – SAR Visor

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

TEAM WENDY’S SAR Visor is now available!

SAR Visor 2

CLEVELAND – Following the release of Team Wendy’s EXFIL Search and Rescue (SAR) helmets in 2015, additional accessory items have been developed to enhance how the SAR helmet is used. The SAR Visor was designed to quickly and easily install on the helmets SAR Accessory Rail 2.0 System. The visor will protect from impact, debris, water and wind.

The SAR Visor is available through TeamWendy.com and authorized Team Wendy dealers.

SAR Visor Side up position 3

SAR Visor: AT A GLANCE
Features

  • An anti-scratch coating inside and out
  • Visor positively locks into up and down positions
  • SAR Visor side view down position 5

    Protection
    Rated to EN 166 level 2B to ensure optical clarity and impact resistance

    ONLINE:
    Learn more about the EXFIL SAR Visor: store.teamwendy.com/products.php?product=SAR-Visor

    Mtek – M12 Tacticoozy and Bandolier

    Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

    FEATURES:
    Designed for 16oz Cans/Tallboys
    Multicam 1000D Cordura outter shell and loop for your toughguy patch
    PALS/MOLLE webbing for tactical gear integration
    Ejector strap for speed reloads
    Ejector strap doubles as a transit strap to hold your beverage securely when on the move
    Elastic keeper to secure ejector strap when not in use
    Duraflex Stealth side squeeze buckle in coyote
    6mm neoprene liner keeps beverages cold
    Made in the USA

    www.mtekusa.com/m12-tacticoozy/m12-tacticoozy

    Diplomatic Security Training

    Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

    This video by the Foreign Policy Association depicts Diplomatic Security Service training. For those unfamiliar, DSS is the part of the Department of State, charged with protecting our Diplomats.

    Thanks Wren!

    Check Out O P Tactical At The USASOC Sniper Competition This Week

    Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

      
    O P Tactical is getting their display ready for the vendor tent at the USASOC Sniper Competition, this Thursday and Friday at Fort Bragg, NC.  Hope to see you there!