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AirLite Plate Carriers and Chest Rigs Now Available From Crye Precision

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

Crye’s AirLite technology, first debuted at SHOT Show 2012 is now available for order from Crye Precision. There are four models of plate carriers to choose from depending on which plates you use and what features you want as well as a chest rig that can be worn in conjunction with the AirLite series of carriers as well as Crye’s LV-MBAV and LV-RBAV. Unfortunately, they don’t offer a set of strap accessories for stand alone use yet.

For example, the EK01 accepts SAPI cut plates and weighs in at extremely low weights:
SM = 9.2oz
MD = 9.8oz
LG = 10.4oz
XL = 11.2oz

The EK01 and EK03 accept SAPI and Swimmer Cut plates respectively. The EK02 and EK04 also integrate side plate pouches as well as their respective front and rear plates. Front and rear plates can be placed in included plate covers for camouflage and protection.

Available in any color as long as it’s MultiCam.

www.cryeprecision.com

Tags: Crye Precision
Posted in Armor, Load Carrying | 11 Comments »

Blast From The Past – The Latest MultiCam Knockoff

Thursday, November 7th, 2013

We’ve had a few incredulous readers contact us with doubts that the Army would actually alter the OCP/MultiCam pattern on their own so we thought it best to share this blast from the past. We broke this story on March 25th, 2011.

MultiCam was developed by Crye Precision and is currently one of the most popular camouflage patterns on the market. It’s been adopted by numerous countries including the US, UK, and Australia. Consequently, we run across MultiCam knockoffs all of the time. Readers send them to us often asking if they are authentic or not. In fact, we received one yesterday that really caught our eye. Generally, copycat patterns are intended for the MilSim or consumer markets which are often more driven by price than performance. But this one was different. It was developed by the US Army and oddly enough, for much the same reasons. Intended as a cost savings measure and yet still be MultiCam compatible, we’re not too sure they have succeeded at either goal. Take a look, and you’ll see what we mean.

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Tags: Crye Precision
Posted in Armor, Camo, Materials, MOLLE, Multicam, PEO-Soldier | 33 Comments »

Buy Two Level IV Stand Alone ESAPI Plates from TYR Tactical and Get a Free DFAV Carrier

Sunday, November 3rd, 2013

DFAV Carrier Spec Information:
• Designed Utilizing 500d Codura.
• Padded Adjustable Shoulders
• Adjustable Side Buckles
• Average Carrier Weight: 1.6 lbs

Carrier size relates to the size of the plates:
Medium:
Plate Size: 9.5” x 12.5”
Weight: 6.6 lbs +- 5%
Thickness: .75”
Large:
Plate Size: 10.25” x 13.25”
Weight: 7.7 lbs +- 5%
Thickness: .75”

Level IV ESAPI Stand Alone Plate Spec:
Independently tested in accordance with NIJ Standard 0101.04 (not certified):
• Ballistic Resistance Testing (P/BFD) was conducted in accordance with your instructions and the provisions of NIJ-STD- 0101.04, Level IV, using .30 Caliber, 166 grain, AP, M2 ammunition.
• Ballistic Limit Protection Testing (V50 BL[P]) was conducted in accordance with your instructions, and the provisions of NIJ-STD-0101.04, Level IV, using .30 Caliber, 166 grain, AP, M2 ammunition.
• Boron Carbide / Composite
• ESAPI Curvature

www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/new-featured-products/dfav-vest-with-two-level-4-plates

Tags: Tyr Tactical
Posted in Armor, Sales | 3 Comments »

AUSA – Revision

Monday, October 21st, 2013

We stopped by Revision and they showed us a couple of technologies that they are adapting for use in USSOCOM’s TALOS (Tactical Assault Lightweight Operator Suit) program. The Prowler was developed with Canadian firm B-tema and serves as a lower extremity enhancement exoskeleton. Revision is also working to offer armor panels for the Prowler that will protect the legs and in particular the femoral artery from threats.

“Revision is committed to developing next generation Soldier protection. Two key technology programs that were launched at AUSA this year are the ‘Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS),’ and the ‘Prowler Human Augmentation,’ system.

The AHPS is a rifle round stopping helmet, with full maxillo facial protection, integrated electronics, integrated heads up display to Android, and pneumatic liner system that meets the new 14.1 fps impact requirement. The AHPS was developed in concert with the US Army Labs Natick.

The Prowler, is Revision’s Human Augmentation device. It increases a soldiers metabolic reserve while preventing short and long term injuries. The Prowler allows our soldiers to be more lethal on the objective while increasing deployability through reduced injury. The Prowler, has been tested by SOCOM and CANSOFCOM, and is under contract with the US Army Labs Natick. Shown to provide a 33% mechanical advantage, the Prowler proves to be the next human augmentation system.

Both systems are continuing to be innovated in support of several DoD and international programs as well as SOCOM’s TALOS program.”

Revision also showed us their .30 protective helmet solution that was originally developed for the US Army but is being adapted to the TALOS requirement. The Advanced Head Protection System will incorporate a .30 protective mandible and visor as well as the pneumatic, adjustable padding system and dual ratchet-style adjustment already available from Revision.

www.RevisionMilitary.com

Tags: Revision
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Coming January 2014 – Point Blank’s Alpha Elite

Monday, October 21st, 2013

Coming January 14th, 2014, Alpha Elite is Point Blank’s new Dyneema armor package.

Correction – The armor package is available now. The new carrier comes in Jan 2014.

Learn more at www.eliteproven.com

Tags: DSM, Dyneema, Point Blank
Posted in Armor | 1 Comment »

Ares Armor Introduces Derma Universal Cummerbund Kit

Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Many are interested in the innovative Derma Armor Carrier designed by Jon Zum and introduced earlier this year by Ares Armor with its custom low profile cummerbund featuring buckles created in conjunction with AustriAlpin. But, the reality is that most must use an issue armor carrier. Ares has heard your pleas and is offering the Derma Universal Cummerbund Kit retrofit that will work with most front opening armor carriers.

Donning and doffing is accomplished with their custom made attachment from AustriAlpine, meaning no more noise from hook and pile tape. It also adds a release to the system so that a non-releasable carrier is now releasable via pull cord attached into the system. Finally, the DUCK offers a triple bungee design not found anywhere else.

aresarmor.com/store/Item/DUCK

Tags: Ares Armor
Posted in Armor | 9 Comments »

HTC/Rogue Gunfighter Low Vis Demo Day – Rogue Gunfighter

Friday, October 11th, 2013

Rogue Gunfighter was displaying their upcoming products at the High Threat Concealment/Rogue Gunfighter Low Vis Demo Day.

MOAB Armor Carrier

Here’s the MOAB low profile Armor Carrier, which first debuted at SOFIC. It features front panel wings for radios, med gear, etc. Clamshell adapters stay in place via internal Velcro on both the Clamshell and cummerbund. They offer additional PALS webbing and two elastic straps for quick access item retention. It’s also configured to accept clip-on backpacks and chest rigs.

The commercial release of the MOAB will include two Clamshells, and the Octopus detachable chest rig and strap. The Clamshell and Octopus also feature their own SKUs and will be available separately.

Octopus Chest Rig and Strap

The Octopus Chest Rig and Strap comes standard with the MOAB Armor Carrier. This allows the rig attached to the MOAB to function as a standalone chest rig. It features two integrated pistol and rifle magazine pouches with PALS webbing for additional pouches. The strap itself attaches to the buckles of the chest rig and features a Velcro loop back pad with a threaded inner liner.

NO Vis Ankle Med Kit

The NO Vis Ankle Med Kit is a padded, low profile medical pouch designed to be worn underneath a pant leg. It utilizes Velcro hook and loop to stay sealed, and folds out to reveal multiple elastic compartments for medical gear, with one of the compartments featuring a Velcro hook strap to secure a pair of scissors. It also features a breathable mesh liner.

www.roguegunfighter.com/

Tags: High Threat Concealment, HTC/RG Low Vis Demo Day, Rogue Gunfighter
Posted in Armor, Load Carrying, Medical | 7 Comments »

New Armor Carriers From ArmorWorks

Monday, October 7th, 2013

When I visited the ArmorWorks booth at Modern Day Marine I ran into Steve Reichert who showed me a few new armor carrier designs that he had a hand in helping develop. In the photo below you can see all of the carriers.

(Photo: Steve Reichert)

And here are some additional shots:

This is a full on assault carrier in AOR 2.

This low viz model was intended to be worn under a shirt or jacket and has an interesting take on magazine carriage. As you can see it utilizes elastic pouches right into the vest. Additionally, they’ve developed a set of belt mounted mag carriers.