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S.O.Tech Gear on Entourage

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

This is the latest installment in what has become an ongoing series showcasing tactical products in the movies. This week we see S.O.Tech’s Callahan plate carrier worn on the HBO hit series “Entourage”. S.O.Tech’s products are no strangers to Hollywood and have been spied in countless films.

This is the lead character “Vince,” played by Adrian Grenier, wearing a black S.O.TECH Callahan convertible plate carrier with hydration pocket on the rear. The scene involves Vince playing an actor in an action movie in the season opener of Entourage, as well as the following episodes. In this scene, Vince survives an accident on set that changes his character’s attitude toward Hollywood.

www.specopstech.com

Tyr Tactical

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Awhile back one of our readers sent us a cryptic message telling us to keep an eye on a website. They had put up a simple splash page but there were no details. Last weekend, we were told the page had changed.

We emailed the reader who had given us the heads up and asked him what the deal was. He said he didn’t know so we razzed him for sending us a snipe hunt. Then, this morning we refreshed our browser and lo and behold, something very new appeared.

According to the website, the man at helm of Tyr Tactical is Jason Beck who previously ran Diamondback Tactical. We can’t wait to find out more about this. For example, what is this PV material?

www.TyrTactical.com

SKD Tactical Updated Their Look

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

SKD Tactical has updated their look and with it, the entire shopping experience for that matter. As you can see, it is not only more user friendly, but the most popular brands are one click away from the front page. SKD Tactical still offers industry-leading shipping times and great service. Click on the image to check it out.

Velocity Systems is Live

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The new fully featured Velocity Systems web site is live. Click the image below to visit and get yourself acquainted.

MultiCam Soldier Plate Carrier System

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

PEO-Soldier recently released a photo of the Soldier Plate Carrier System in MultiCam. Interestingly, the PALS webbing is MultiCam. Initially, we had been informed by Army sources that all accessory tape would be in Tan 499 due to the increased cost of printed webbing. The Army will begin issuing equipment in MultiCam to Afghanistan-bound troops next week.

Arc’teryx LEAF Updates Website

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Arc’teryx has just updated their website with an excellent page detailing all of the features of their new Armor Compatible clothing system. This should help persuade the last couple of you guys still on the fence.

leaf.arcteryx.com

Mayflower Sighting

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

A Mayflower Low-Profile Assaulter Armor Carrier was sighted outside the Arc’teryx hospitality room at SOFIC located in the Campbell Conference Room at the Embassy Suites. Looks pretty good together.

Brits to Field Osprey Mark 4 Body Armor

Monday, June 14th, 2010

The new Mk 4 Osprey body armor is a huge evolutionary step for the British Soldier and will make its combat debut this Fall in Afghanistan on the backs of the 16th Air Assault Brigade.

In addition to better protection, some of the improvements over the current version include non-skid shoulders, the plate is now carried in a pocket inside the vest making it less bulky, and has a new ribbed material lining to improve breathability.

The Osprey Mk 4 also integrates even more PALS webbing than its predecessor and will be issued with 23 pouches which include:
* 3 x SA80 single magazine
* 4 x SA80 double magazine
* 3 x single SA80 magazine with elastic pull-cord
* 2 x smoke grenade
* 2 x anti-personnel grenade
* sharpshooter magazine
* utility
* water bottle
* light machine gun magazine – 100 round
* first aid kit
* 2 x 9mm pistol magazine
* underslung grenade launcher – 8 round
* commander’s pouch

The photo is a great comparison shot from the Osprey Mk 3 and desert DPM to the new Mk 4 and Crye Precision developed Multi Terrain Pattern combat uniform. Armor that is actually fielded will also be in MTP.