Wild Things has introduced a version of the classic GI Poncho; new coated snaps, corner grommets, and same coated material in MultiCam but no waist drawstring. The hood has an internal, elastic drawstring so it can be adjusted for weather, or closed up for use as a shelter.
Earlier this week, I attended the TYR Tactical Innovate Or Die Tour at the DuPont plant near Richmond, Virginia. One of the products I got a chance to check the out was the new PICO-DS Assaulters Plate Carrier. One look at it and it made me think of the old Diamondback Tactical Fast Attack Plate Carrier. Of course, the PICO-DS has been greatly updated from that old, simple design.
The TYR Tactical PICO-DS Assaulters Plate Carrier is lightweight, configurable and scalable Made from TYR’s PV, which is durable and also enhances the ballistic attributes of armor within the vest. A very nice feature is the internal, padded, areas of the PICO-DS which are constructed with 4-way stretch tweave for additional freedom of movement and comfort.
This plate carrier utilizes a five piece design called the Integrated Ballistic System that increases ballistic protection, decreases side spall and reduces back face deformation.
FEATURES:
• PALS Webbing for MOLLE Attachment
• Features the Swift Clip system for integrating chest racks and other accessories
• The circumference of the New Mesh Base Cummerbund incorporates poly mesh which quickens dry time in both arid and humid climates. It also allows excess heat to vent, further decreasing dry time. It also has two rows of MOLLE/PALS webbing to attach pouches.
• Removable MOLLE Front Flap with MOLLE/PALS webbing to attach mission specific pouches
• NEW 1.5” Low Profile Shoulder Pads with easy front to back overlapping adjustment
• Ballistic Vein™ increases load carriage performance, provides a rigid platform, reduces fatigue, stabilizes and enhances soft armor inserts.
• Certified T52/SP Soft Armor Level II NIJ0101.06 Specifications
Optional Accessories:
• 3 Row Mesh Cummerbund
• Side Buckle Kit
• Happy Mag Front Mag
• Front Ballistic Lower Ab
• Front Low Ab General Purpose Pouch
• Side Wing Mag Pouches
• Side Wing Radio Pouches
Carrier size relates to the size of the plates:
Small: 9.75″x12” Plate Pocket
Medium: 10.5″x12.75” Plate Pocket
Large: 11.25″x13.5” Plate Pocket
XLarge: 11.75″x14.65” Plate Pocket
Available in two different styles depending on the profile (thickness) of your plate.
PICO 4 will hold the Morgan Level III plate (.75” thick)
PICO 6 will hold TYR-HA3/7 plate styles (.5” thick)
www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/featured-products/tyr-tactical-pico-ds-h3-plate-carrier
Arc’teryx is opening a new store on 23 July in the SOHO district of New York City.
THE FIRST 50 IN – WIN!
Arc’teryx gift bags to the first 50 people! Saturday, July 23. Doors open at 10AM.
For more imformation visit stores.arcteryx.com/soho.
Earlier this week, the USAF’s Security Forces Center awarded Samtech dba Massif $6,659,305.01 to provide non-FR Combat Shirts for all SF. It’s a Digital Tigerstripe variant of a combat shirt but non-FR for home station wear with body armor.
This photo is of a version procured under an earlier contract.
UPDATED – This is a photo of the actual Massif design.
Offered in Long and Short sleeved versions, the LWV is available in Black or Khaki sizes Small – XXLarge. It incorporates a lot of popular features such as angled front pockets as well as both underarm and back yoke venting.
Features
-Lightweight 4.5 oz Poly/Cotton Ripstop
-Antimicrobial moisture managing A.M.Y®/Sorbtek® Mesh
-Mesh vent behind the arm and gussetted back
-Left and right angled and pleated front chest pockets
-Pen tubes on the left pocket
-Double layer reinforced in elbows
-Gussetted back for full range mortion
-Bar-tacked at the stress points and has double needle top-stiching
-Made in USA!
Warrior East is this Thursday and Friday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Be sure to check out www.blueforcegear.com.
