

Arc’teryx LEAF Assault LT Uniform Featuring Gore Katana Fabric
Although we’ve mentioned the Assault LT ensemble by Arc’teryx LEAF a couple of times in the past, many don’t know that it is made with a fabric developed specifically for he military market by WL Gore & Associates, called Katana.
Katana incorporates ePTFE ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) fiber technology and is lightweight, breathable, fast drying and no melt/no drip making it great for use in hot environments. Essentially, the inclusion of ePTFE in the standard 50/50 NYCO, improves the blend. Arc’teryx further tuned the uniform with 520E Tweave and Cyberknit mesh.
The advantages of Katana are many:
-Low wet pick-up for faster dry time
-Faster dry time with moisture absorption
-High mechanical durability (break & tear strength)
-High strength to weight ratio (weight reduction)
-Low coefficient of friction offers low, wet cling and improved hand
-Tunable with other fiber blends inherent characteristics, like FR
Features:
-PPE compatible allowing the shirt to be functionally worn with body armour
-Low profile zip neck allowing collar to be worn either open or as a neck protector
-Arm cuff velcro closures allowing for fully enclosed sleeves
-Upper arm zip pockets allowing for convenient pocket accessibility when wearing PPE
-Upper arm IFF Velcro 4×4.5” (w/V-Lite™ retention ring) enhancing the retention of electronic IFF devices
-Daisy chain hard points (in upper arm pockets) allowing for the tying off of mission essential equipment
-Mesh pocket bag liners (upper arm pocketing) allowing for enhanced ventilation and reducing overall apparel weight when the shirt is wet
Features:
-Adjustable waist (c.2”) allowing for waist sizing flexibility
-Enhanced belt loops allowing for the use of the LEAF Rigger’s system
-Retention loops (sewn into waistline) allowing for the tying off of personal items
-Reinforced knees & gusseted crotch allowing for increased durability and enhancing end-user mobility
-Hand pockets (w/internal folding knife pocket) allowing for the secure carriage of a standard folding knife
-Seat pockets allowing for optional/extra storage
-Expandable cargo button pockets capable of providing dump pocket capability
-Draw cord ankle cuff closure (w/vertical retention tunnel for adjustment end) allowing for pants to be worn tightly with boots
-Mesh pocket bag/knee pad insert liners allowing for enhanced ventilation and reducing overall apparel weight when the pant is wet
-Soft knee pad insert capable allowing the end-user an option to insert soft knee pads
The Recce Shirt LT is made from the same Katana fabric as the other items and features a user removable zipper closure down the front and mesh breathability panels inside the dual chest pockets.

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative— illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products, will be launching brand new products at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings, Dallas, Texas which runs May 4th through the 6th. In addition to debuting never before seen products, there will be an exclusive show special available to those who stop by the SureFire booth! To see the absolute best in illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products, be sure stop by the SureFire booth (#8256).
With all of the brouhaha surrounding coolers, we thought we’d show you an option from a company which is dedicated to the Second Amendment as well as supports the armed professional.

Meet the Tacticooler from Armageddon Gear.

It’s made with the same high-tech reflective insulation they use in their US Army issued P.U.S.S. Pad, It can be used as a dove stool, a gear bucket, or better yet, a beer bucket. Take it on the golf course to regain some of the man points you lost with those plaid pants and keep your cold ones frosty. It even has an expandable mesh pocket to lovingly cradle your balls. The Tacticooler is perfect for the back of the pickup, the deck of your fishing boat, or on the rack of the four wheeler for a day in the mud bog. Simply add ice and refreshments to the 5-gallon bucket (Bucket not pictured, but included with purchase!) into the Tacticooler and voila, ‘Merica!

Can be custom embroidered with your business logo, CB handle, Tinder username, favorite sports team, or just about anything else. Contact us for embroidery specifics. Like everything Armageddon Gear makes, the Tacticooler is proudly manufactured right here in the good ol’ USA!
www.armageddongear.com/Tacticooler
Philadelphia, PA. – High Ground Gear, manufacturers of high-quality tactical gear, bags, packs and armor solutions have now released six (6) NEW medical kits representing two (2) versions each of their IFAK, M9 Bag and Rigid Frame Modular Packs that incorporate their Patented Quick Release Belt System.
Fully equipped and kitted with medical supplies and trauma tools; High Ground Gear has provided a “go-to” solution for all levels of medical attention to including DOD Medics, EMS and First Responders. The six (6) newly designed kits utilizing three (3) platforms developed & kitted to provide maximum flexibility to any medic/first responder to customize and augment their preferred medical supplies while maintaining the minimal basic components necessary for all situations.
“The design of these new six (6) medical kits is based on critical information gathered during field testing and operators’ feedback from all levels of trauma care. Each kit is specifically designed to meet the evolving requirements of the battlefield and medical field,” stated Mike Runella, High Ground’s, Director of Business Development. He added “we already had three (3) proven platforms of the HG Med Pouch, M9 Bag and Rigid Frame Modular Pack with QR Waist Belt System within our product offerings, but our customer feedback required us to take this a step further and be capable of outfitting our operators with a one stop solution that included medical supplies.”
High Ground has seen significant increase in demand for “kitted” medical bags/packs/pouches utilizing our current platforms. Bob Rosania, CEO of Ehmke Manufacturing Company, fabricators of High Ground Gear, stated, “as funding is allocated within the Government and buyers are looking for simply, more comprehensive solutions such as kitting, High Ground responded. Our Team has done a commendable job of listening and working closely with our customers to develop these kits to make their missions more effective. At the end of the day, we want to provide the war fighter with the exact medical kits that they demand”
The six (6) New Medical Kits and other High Ground products can be found on their website (www.highgroundgear.com) and world-wide dealer network that includes GSA, TLS and FEDMALL.
For more information, please visit www.highgroundgear.com
High Ground – We Make Every Stitch Count…
During HSP’s open House last Fall, we offered a sneak peek of the D3FT (Disruptive 3nvironments Firefly Technique) Combat Light.
Now this single cell (CR123A) light is available. It delivers 500 Lumens via a TIR reflector and features a machined aluminum plunger for consistent and reliable grip, hard anodized aluminum body, smooth styling, and a click on and off tailcap.
This is a SureFire product, available exclusively through HSP at www.haleystrategic.com/weapon-accessories/illumination-tools/deft-combat-light.

The PTX VPM-402 is the intelligent, rugged, “man-worn”, combined data and power management solution.

The VPM’s smart USB hub interconnects user-worn data-enabled devices, as well as enabling their constant operability from a single battery. The VPM manages data pass through, prioritizes battery usage, reports power levels, and automatically alerts the operator to any issues. And because it integrates data and power in a single device, it eliminates the need for separate power and data cables –reducing The Battery Burden and streamlining the user’s gear load.

The VPM-402 uses standard USB protocols to pass data between connected devices – regardless of manufacturer – providing backward and forward technology integration. Like its “big brother, the Squad Power Manager, the Vest Power Manager also scavenges from any available power source – vehicle, aircraft, solar, etc. – to power devices and charge batteries.
Originally developed as a central component for the US Marine Corps’ “Marine Austere Patrolling System” program, the compact-sized VPM-402’s full-sized power and data management capability is now in use among JTAC and other extended fires teams with US and Partner Nation forces.

For further information visit www.PTXnomad.com, contact the Team.Room@Protonex.com, and visit the PTX team on the Protonex booth at SOFIC, booth #2232.