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Americana Pipedream x Hub City Outdoors R-1 Recon Rig

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

The R-1 is a Collab rig from Americana Pipedream and Hub City Outdoors. As you can see, the prototypes are in Omani pattern, a variant of DPM camouflage.

Based on the IDF R-1 Recon Rig (most commonly used with armored recon units) it has been updated to work with the Ohio Ordnance HCAR.

It holds 8 mags or 6 mags and a radio. The front has full, back Velcro for add-on accessories like a map pouch or a dangler.

On the original Israeli version the back pack is small so they decided to base theirs on the USMC FILBE hydration carrier, but with some upgrades.

– back face padding
– moved the drain hole to the back
– a small zipper pocket added to flap
– a hydration hanger designed to work best with the Source 1L hydration bladder

They also added small wings to each side to mimic the original which had dedicated pouches for M18 style Smoke grenades. This new version features 3 rows by 2 columns of PALS webbing which can be used for spare mags or a GP pouch.

Front panels will be available in, STANAG, AK, and Battle Rifle mags. The back pack will have options for a 1L or taller 2L reservoir, with or without side wings.

Sneak Peek – Altama Maritime Mid, M05 Varusteleka Special Edition

Monday, January 30th, 2023

Coming soon, exclusively from our friends at Varusteleka, the Altama Maritime Mid in Finnish M05 camouflage.

All the features you love in an awesome camouflage pattern.

• Air mesh linings help wick away sweat and other moisture quickly from your foot.

• Full length one piece ABS shank provides stability and support when climbing a caving ladder.

• Non-shine rust-proof lace hardware.

• Ultron PU contoured insole will not absorb water.

• High abrasion quick drying 1000D Cordura quarter panels.

• Front non-metallic drain ports allow for water to drain easily when flexing the boot.

Look for them on Varusteleka’s site late this week.

Sneak Peek – Tiger Print Velcro from Ocean State Innovations

Friday, January 27th, 2023

Coming Soon! VELCRO Brand products in Vietnam Tiger Stripe will be available in various widths. Ideal for tactical apparel, shelters, load bearing equipment, ballistic protection and more! Made in USA and Berry Compliant.

Contact your OSI Sales Rep for pricing and stocking information.

SHOT Show 23 – LBT

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Coming May 2023, the iconic LBT 1961A-R in Tigerstripe with pack.

www.lbtinc.com

SHOT Show 23 – Tactical Distributors

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

The upcoming Jackal Anorak from TD is another collaboration with Q featuring the Swedish M90 camouflage pattern. This hooded jacket pairs well with the Cordell Combat Pant and features Alpha Direct insulation along with thumb looped cuffs, a large flapped chest pocket, and dual zippered pass through pockets at the waist.

SHOT Show 23 – SOTech

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

Coming soon from SOTech is this updated M-1941 Haversack in both summer and winter Frog Skin Camo.

Remember This Beauty?

Thursday, December 29th, 2022

More Finnish M05 Snow Camo Goodness

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Jari of Varusteleka shared this image of his gear in his native land’s M95 Snow camouflage pattern.

Gear for winter larping starts to be pretty squared away!

The possibility of having proper load-bearing equipment in Finnish M05 snow camo is a pretty cool option to have. You never know when snow needs to start speaking Finnish.

The project started from a typical crazy idea that it would be cool to have Finnish M05 snow camo gear. After several hurdles in making this real, products are out in the wild just in time for the season. One might ask, does it make sense to have LBE in snow camo? That is a valid point, and it depends on your operating area. It might be questionable in southern Finland, but it might make perfect sense up in the north.

I could not help myself and decided to go all in with these gems. I bought a basic set to have set up for recon and direct action type of stuff. Chestrigh, with three magazine/multipurpose pouches and two general-purpose pouches, provides pretty good coverage on everything I need to carry. A plate carrier with three mag placard, one open-top pouch, and two general-purpose pouches will most likely cover needs. And if needed, I can circulate pouches between these two. CP15 was the apparent choice for a backpack because it has more volume, which you will need during the winter due to warm clothing and thermos.

Unfortunately, we did not have a belt setup in M05 snow camo, so I did a quick rattle can job over one belt I had lying around. It turned out great.

Gear is ready, so let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…