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Amber Alert – Crye Compact Assault Ghillie

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Crye Precision debuted a great product at SHOT Show; the Compact Assault Ghillie. The thought process is simple, snipers aren’t the only guys who need ghillie style camouflage. Crye came up with their solution which is super lightweight, super compact and super cool. In fact, it is so cool that someone walked off with their sample, right out of the booth. I guess we’ll know who it was when it shows up on eBay, shows up on an attention whore website, or shows up as a “new” product from some chop shop. No matter who it was, do the right thing and send it back. I’m sure it misses home.

www.cryeprecision.com

Tags: Crye Precision
Posted in Camo, Industry | 23 Comments »

PCU Block 2 Preview

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

SSD recently had an opportunity to check the latest prototypes from USSOCOM’s Protective Combat Uniform Block 2.

Designed to be worn in temperatures ranging from 40 deg to -50 deg F, PCU is a 8 level environmental clothing system consisting of a variety of performance clothing items that can be configured based on conditions. For PCU, moisture management is a key feature driving its development. Keeping Operators dry, keeps them in the fight.

The original Block 0 configuration was fielded beginning in 2003 based on gear selections from PEPSE (Personal Environmental Protective Survival Equipment) and espousing wear principles from Mark Twight‘s seminal work on climbing, “Extreme Alpinism“. In 2006, USSOCOM charged their support office at Natick to make incremental improvements to the system based on user feedback and streamline the production process, facilitating a partnership between major outdoor manufacturers and National Industries for the Severely Handicapped.

Recently, to further modernize the system for the evolving needs of the SOF Operator and to insert the latest outdoor technologies, Natick’s PM-SOF sat down with representatives from the various stakeholders and went through Block 1 level by level. Based on these meetings, and some field trials of the new designs by 10th SFG(A) and NSW Det-Kodiak, the upcoming Block 2 system will feature a few changes.

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Tags: GORE Military Fabrics, Nextec, PCU, PM-SOF, Polartec, PrimaLoft, Propel, USSOCOM
Posted in Camo, Clothing, Materials, PM-SOF | 12 Comments »

Black is Back by Popular Demand

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Black is Back by Popular Demand. Black Camo Form that is.

We’ve spoken about the benefits of Camo Form in the past. The tape-like material not only does serves to provide visual camouflage for your weapons and sensitive items, it also enhances the grip and can also help deaden noise created when gear rubs together. Additionally, it leaves no residue when removed.

Reintroduced into the line at SHOT Show, Black has been quite a hit. â€œFeedback from the 2012 SHOT Show has been great,â€ said Tanya Brooks, vice president of sales. â€œTactical gear buyers were very excited to see the return of this very popular color.â€

â€œWe saw a huge increase in demand after halting production of black Camo Form,â€ said Travis Huisman, chief operating officer at McNett. â€œOur customers spoke, we listened and black Camo Form is now back on the shelves.â€

Black CamoForm rejoins MultiCamÂ®, Realtree APâ„¢, Realtree Max-4Â®, Snow, Standard Desert, Digital Desert, Standard Woodland, Digital Woodland, Universal Camouflage, Mossy OakÂ® Brush, Mossy OakÂ® Shadow Grass, Mossy OakÂ® Break-Up and Mossy OakÂ® Obsession.

www.McNett.com

Tags: McNett
Posted in Camo, weapons | 2 Comments »

PenCott Now Available from Grey Ghost

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

A few weeks ago we showed you samples of Grey Ghost Lightweight Assault Packs in Hyde Definition’s PenCott camouflage.

They are now available in BadLands, GreenZone and SandStorm at the amazingly low price of $79!

www.greyghostgear.com

Tags: Grey Ghost, Hyde Definition, PenCott
Posted in Camo, Packs | 5 Comments »

ODG Statement on the Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Orion Design Group provided us with this statement in reference to their status in the Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort.

“So What Happened with CIP?”

We were asked this question at SHOT and OR and here on SSD and on FB several times, so at this point we felt it’s time to release a statement.

Did we submit for CIP?… Yes.
Were we down selected?….No.

Why you ask? The bottom line is we failed to meet the requirement set fourth by Natick in the RFP. We submitted an advanced design methodology, advanced file type, and an advanced proprietary print technology. All of which were outside the scope of what they wanted and asked for. We accept the fact that it was solely our fault for the file type over sight period, end of story. Are we going to whine and feel sorry for ourselves? Nope, not in the least. Instead we will push forward with our outstanding team of industry leading manufacturers and affiliates and continue to bring cutting edge designs in hard goods, soft goods, and signature management technologies to the SOF, hunting, and outdoor performance communities. Simply, we will focus on what is important and the main reason most of us are in this business. To help build kick ass gear, for kick ass people! A sincere and special thanks to those companies that put their trust and confidence in us and helped make Orion Design Group a reality. We look forward to your continued mentorship, friendship, and guidance as we embark on our first year. Best of luck to all the companies that were down selected for CIP, and to all of our competitors.

Tags: Orion Design Group
Posted in Camo, Contracts | 18 Comments »

Cilo Gear Pulls Back the Curtain

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

We’ve mentioned Cilo Gear in the past but their military programs have remained very much shrouded in mystery. However, this OR we were offered a glimpse at a couple of their newest prototype products.

The first item is a very simple shell garment made from a reversible waterproof breathable fabric which can be printed on both sides. It currently weighs 9.6 oz but should weigh in around 6 oz once the final version comes to market. For example, they are ditching the pocket and changing the zipper and seam tape.

This pack is based on a commercial model WorkSack and will be available in March with a number of different options including drain holds, Terminal Attack Controller options, or as a lid for biggest dumb pack you ever saw. Like all Cilo Gear products its super lightweight, weighing less than a pound, with a final weight pending a couple of new design concepts.