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Arc’teryx LEAF Expands Wolf Range

Friday, August 16th, 2013

Grey has become the new Black and much of this shift is due to the success of the Arc’teryx Urban Wolf Grey. Consumer demand has prompted Arc’teryx to expand Wolf to other products. They’ve really gone all in. There’s everything from Gore-tex jackets and pants to the Talos combat uniform to packs and even the popular Knee Caps.

In addition to Arc’teryx, several other companies have jumped on board offering Wolf Grey that is an exact match. Still others have been inspired by the move and have released Grey versions of their own. One way to ensure that you are purchasing gear that uses real Wolf Grey is to check out their partners page which lists which companies also offer the color. Currently, these include Blue Force Gear, Smith Optics and LBT Inc. Additionally, I know that Mayflower and Velocity Systems are in the process of introducing Wolf as an option. Also, rumor has it that at least one Kydex holster company is on board with Wolf.

Check out the entire Wolf lineup at leaf.arcteryx.com.

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Win This Arc’Teryx Dopp Kit

Tuesday, August 6th, 2013

At OR we found out that Arc’teryx will be introducing a full line of organizer accessories for the Covert line of luggage called the Index Packing System. They had a few of these sample Dopp Kit pouches at OR Summer Market and we snagged one as a giveaway here on SSD.

Here’s your chance to get your hands on one early.

To enter:

1. In the comments section of THIS article on SSD tell us your favorite outdoor activity. Only entries here are eligible to win.

2. Comments are open from now until 1600 Zulu on 7 August 2013.

3. Use any alias you want to post but be sure to use a valid email address since that’s how we’ll contact the winners.

4. 1 winner will be selected randomly from the comments we receive.

5. One entry per email address. We will delete entries that violate this policy.

6. Must be 18 to enter. Void where prohibited.

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Outdoor Retailer – Arc’teryx

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

There is no new LEAF news that we can share but we thought we’d show you guys a few items for Spring 14.

The Index Packing System offers organizers for the Covert series of travel bags launched earlier this year.

www.arcteryx.com

-Laurice Graves
Laurice is a Navy Veteran who serves as Den Mother to the SSD crew and provides trade show coverage.

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The Arc’teryx LEAF Cloak LT – Myth or Marketable?

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

By now you’ve seen the viral video by Tactical Distributors of Uber Group’s DK detailing the various functions of the fictional Urban Cloak. But what if it was a real product?

I just had a discussion here at OR with some of the folks on the Arc’teryx LEAF team (ok, it was Marc’teryx and someone else) about making a real cloak/cape.

Here was my pitch in a nutshell.

Arc’teryx employees have been manufacturing capes for Vancouver’s homeless in their free time for years as part of the Nest project. Made from scrap fabric, these cloaks provide rudimentary shelter for their wearers.

Every time I mention these cloaks, readers want to purchase them. So why not make a limited run of these simple garments that can be wrapped around wearer and gear? Make them in Urban Wolf or Crocodile and do a two-for -one deal. For every Cloak purchased through LEAF, a Cloak will be donated to a homeless Veteran.

Granted, they aren’t quite the same thing, but the this project would provide an item that the market has asked for and also provide some support to our brothers and sisters who aren’t doing so well. So what do you guys think?

Should Arc’teryx undertake this project?

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Fall 2013 Line Now Available from Arc’teryx

Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Arc’teryx has has released the commercial Fall 2013 lineup for sale on their site.

Go check it out.

arcteryx.com/ProductFind.aspx?language=EN&collection=New_for_Fall_2013

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Sneak Peek – TD Exclusive Arc’teryx Cloak LT In Wolf

Thursday, July 18th, 2013

In this video by Tactical Distributors, Über Group announces the Omega line and the new Arc’teryx LEAF Cloak LT. The Cloak LT will initially be available in Wolf, with MultiCam coming Spring 2014. It’s made from a patented fabric that was developed with Gore, and is designed for use in cover and concealment, shelter, and escape and evasion.

For more information go to www.tacticaldistributors.com/Arc-teryx

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GRIMP DAY Canadian Style

Sunday, July 14th, 2013

Earlier today, Arc’teryx shared a story about Canada’s RONIN Rescue being the first North American team to compete in the annual GRIMP DAY (Group de Recconnaissance Interventione Millieux Perilleux) held in Belgium. This year’s event was in June and saw 34 international teams of rescue workers consisting of police, army, and civil defense experts competing in a number of rope rescue scenarios.

If I’d say, I have one take away from the article, it would be, “Vive le Difference”. Not only do we have different protocols here in Canada and the US than those in Europe but the environments are somewhat different as well. Differences in TTPs served as both help and hindrance for Team RONIN Rescue. Initially, the them used North American safety protocols to rig their systems but found themselves falling behind by mid-day as they negotiated six different scenarios. But their different point of view also helped them.

“There’s no wide stairways and elevator access to transport your gear; anchor points are very different. So we adapted,’ explains team leader Kevin Ristau. “For example, we approached a parking lot extraction like a confined space scenario, raising and lowering our patient on a 4:1 mechanical advantage system. No other team even thought to approach the location in that manner. We gained time with that one.’

As for how Arc’teryx fits in to, they provided some great clothing for the team.

This kind of out of the box thinking is what Arc’teryx is all about. “These guys operate at the very highest level of skills and resourcefulness. It’s a privilege to work with them,’ says James Bronson, Arc’teryx Pro and Industry Sales Supervisor. Bronson supported each member of the team with a Heli Guide Jacket in addition to the Talos LT Halfshell and Drac Pant from Arc’teryx LEAF (Law Enforcement Armed Forces).

To read the whole piece visit www.arcteryx.com/Article.aspx?EN&article=GRIMP-DAY-Canadian-Style

-L Graves

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Warrior Expo – Arc’teryx LEAF

Friday, July 12th, 2013

For the past couple of years, Arc’teryx has been working with a small number of clients to perfect a specialized bag that will function as a pack, yet keep all of its contents dry for maritime operations. Now they are ready to unveil the culmination of these efforts in the DryPack 70.

The interesting thing about this project is that from its inception it was overbuilt. Much of what has been done is weighing capability and features against requirements. For example, at one point there was a waterproof comms port built into the wall of the bag. That has been removed because it was a desirement rather than a requirement. This results in a bag that is lighter, easier to manufacture and less expensive. Even so, the baseline capability was there from the beginning, so there was a lot of refinement going on.

By its name, you can tell that it offers a 70 liter capacity. Using Advanced Composite Construction (AC2), it’s manufactured from a HT 725D ACT MultiCam Cordura that is coated on both sides with Urethane for waterproofness. From the beginning Arc’teryx knew that this was the fabric that they wanted to use and has stocked it in anticipation of the pack’s release. It also includes a double layer bottom and sides as well as top and bottom grab handles and a 1m removable tether. The pack incorporates a roll down top with full-width RF welded TIZIP Master Seal waterproof zipper.