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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MultiCam Soldier Plate Carrier System
Friday, July 23rd, 2010PEO-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.
Mayflower Sighting
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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.
US PALM Defender
Friday, June 11th, 2010
US PALM started out with a vision of an affordable plate carrier for use by the man defending his castle. Nothing too fancy, with simplicity key to the design. It also needed to carry everything on one package so in 5 seconds the user could transform himself from naked to fully equipped. What they came up with is simply remarkable. With five different designs, there is a solution for everyone. Even if the AR15, AK47, .308, or Pistol variants don’t fit your exact needs, a MOLLE version allows you to tailor a dedicated solution. Regardless of configuration, each Defender comes with a front panel equipped with Level III armor and is designed to accept a Large ESAPI plate. An optional armor equipped rear panel is also available.
Berry compliant and manufactured from 500D Cordura, the Defender series is available in Black, Khaki, Coyote, and MultiCam. www.US-PALM.com
Quad Release System
Monday, May 31st, 2010National Molding has just announced their new Quad Release System. It combines their Tether Pull Buckle with a lever actuated cable release system wherein cables are routed from the buckle to a junction box. With a pull of a single lever, all of the buckles actuate simultaneously. The system is simple and can easily be reassembled. The impact here is significant as the system becomes a field leveler. Companies who had never produced cutaway armor carriers will be able to insert this pre-built system rather than engage in a costly development process that often leads to patent infringement or less than optimal results. Additionally, the technology could be applied to other systems such as pack straps.
Made in the USA by National Molding.
