This is Wiley X’s answer to the GI flight glove. The Orion Glove is NAVAIR & US Army approved as well as US Air Force Safe-to-Fly certified.
It is made from a Nomex/Kevlar knit and Sherman skin leather, making it at least 4x more durable than the issue glove.
Available in Coyote and Foliage Green, sizes Small – 2X-Large.
The OSM (Over Snow Mobility) from DPS is a new military ski designed for use in conditions where you won’t traverse terrain over a 14 degree grade. It incorporates Fish Scales on the bottom which are as efficient as skins on those smaller hills. Think of it as a more efficient snow shoe.
They also have a binding which accepts Mickey Mouse as well as Mountaineering Boots. The OSM is Made in USA and features a MultiCam Alpine top sheet.
Petzl’s Lim’ice is a budget minded Ice Screw Sharpener and takes the guess work out of sharpening. You just screw the business end of the Ice Screw into the Lim’ice and slide it back and forth. Perfect for the individual or small unit.
Welcome to one of my favorite shows of the year. I walked the show floor yesterday and there’s some really cool stuff.
You might have seen the recent announcements from Protonex, and wondered just what the heck a ‘Squad Power Manager’ is. If that’s the case, or even if your unit has already been issued them, this overview / refresher might be useful.
In a nut shell, the SPM-622 Squad Power Manager intelligently manages energy transfer to and between batteries and electronic equipment. It is an intelligent power harvester and scavenger, it is an automatic voltage converter, it is a universal power hub for charging batteries and running equipment, it’s safe and easy-to-use, and it’s robust enough for tough missions in harsh environments.
It enables troops in the field to:
• connect multiple different electronic devices and batteries at one time
• run electronic devices of any type from a common battery, and from different batteries
• run multiple devices and recharge different batteries concurrently
• harvest power from solar blankets, vehicle outlets, car batteries, and other sources
The SPM-622 has proven itself as a mission-essential tactical tool with deployed teams because of its ability to drastically reduce their battery burden, while simultaneously increasing their up-time and operational effectiveness.
The SPM-622 Squad Power Manager currently supports a wide range electronic equipment for specialist applications; including Prolonged Field Care; EOD; Unmanned Systems; Radio and SATCOM Operators; Recon, Surveillance and Target Analysis; Dismounted Infantry Situational Awareness; and more…
Widget Wednesday is a weekly series to educate you on the use of Protonex products. Visit www.ptxnomad.com or reach out to Team.Room@protonex.com to find out more.
UK company Lifesystems has introduced a Dual-Action Firestarter to their Outdoor Survival range. The compact Firestarter incorporates two rods offering a complete fire-starting solution and weighing just 42g you won’t notice it in your backpack when exploring the great outdoors.
One rod produces the ferrocerium spark which is used with the integrated striker, the other Magnesium rod provides tinder. It is suitable for use in all weather conditions and altitudes and boosts 8000 strikes.
Being prepared and having the right kit for emergencies should they arise is essential for any survival situation and the Dual-Action Firestarter could be just the item you need. With our 25 years of survival and expedition experience, you’ll be safe with Lifesystems by your side.
Contact brigantes@brigantes.com for more information or contact us through www.brigantes.com.
Hudson Supplies are exhibiting at DSA 2018, in booth 20412, April 16 to 19 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
