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MAD Rucksack from RFI Gear

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Over the last year or so there has been an increased interest for a large pack with fixed pockets similar to the venerable ALICE pack. Naturally, most users want an improved pack frame and suspension and several options have begun to be offered on the market. The modified ALICE Rucksack or MAD is the latest design from RFI Gear and utilized the Down East Airborne 1606Â frame. The pack body is crafted from Burly 500D Cordura and critical wear points have been reinforced. The pack features eight zippered pockets, two slot pockets as well as a flat pocket.

An internal hydration pocket holds a 100 oz reservoir. The lid is elasticized to provide a weatherproof closure and a storm skirt enhances weatherproofing and provides increased capacity for large loads. There are slot pockets for skis or mortar tube The pack features attachment points for ALICE clips and pockets and there is a velcro strip for name tag and cat eyes. There are also three grab handles as well as compression straps.

Dual density foam (1 ” thick) is used to pad the frame, shoulder, and waist. The shoulder pads integrate overload stabilizers and both the shoulder and sternum straps feature the Snap Dragon quick release buckle.

The MAD features a 3500 cu in body augmented by 2000 cu in of pocket space all packed in an 8 lbs 6 oz package.

It is made in the USA and currently available in UCP as well as Air Force Digital Tiger Stripe(shown) but other colors can be accommodated on special request. To order contact RFI Gear.

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Ghillie Suit Base Layer

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

PEO-Soldier is finalizing an improved Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit which for the first time, has included a Base Layer garment. Designed by Crye, the Base Layer, according to a PEO-Soldier briefing, provides “fire resistance as well as improved counter-surveillance protection, protection from flame and thermal threats, increased mobility and agility, increased multi-system operability, and anti-odor/anti-microbial properties.”

Of course this begs the question; is this an indictment of UCP? If snipers require superior camouflage why is it Multicam and not UCP?

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Arc’teryx Combat Jacket Blowout from Grey Group

Friday, May 29th, 2009

In honor of the Army’s upcoming birthday, Soldier Systems Daily is pleased to sponsor one of the best deals of the year. In conjunction with Arcâ€™teryx LEAF, Grey Group Training has secured the entire run of Arcâ€™teryx Combat Jackets in Army Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) and is offering them at a deep discount.

The Arcâ€™teryx Combat jacket uses an athletic cut to produce a jacket that looks as good in garrison as it performs on the battlefield. Manufactured from water resistant TweaveÂ® DurastretchÂ®, the Combat Jacket moves and breathes with you. Best of all, the Combat Jacket is printed in Army Universal Camouflage Pattern so it will blend in with your issue equipment and help you avoid protestations of the Sergeant Major Mafia.

â€¢ Two extra roomy hand pockets
â€¢ Two zippered sleeve pockets
â€¢ Hem drawcord keeps the waist from riding up and is easily adjustable with one hand
â€¢ Soft brushed lined collar
â€¢ Micro die cut Velcroâ„¢ cuffs won’t catch or tear off
â€¢ Full front zip with interior wind flap for added protection from the elements
â€¢ Velcro on sleeves for morale patches, rank, and IFF
â€¢ Pit Zips

During this promotion Grey Group will offer the Combat Jacket in UCP for an astounding $199.99. This softshell normally retails for $450! We have never seen a deal like this.

Available at a mere $199.99 in sizes Small through XXL beginning June 1st exclusively from Grey Group Training. See size chart for more information.

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New Austrian Camo

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The Austrian military has joined the digital camo craze. Two patterns, one for woodland environments and another for desert have been developed. The patterns are similar in appearance with the exception of colorways. Both incorporate wide stripes with digital patterns in the foreground. Uniforms in the new patterns will be issued to Austrian troops deploying abroad on peacekeeping operations. Additional reports indicate that they will also be issued to the Austrian Jagdkommando, an Austrian Special Forces unit.

In a recent visit to the Heeresbekleidunganstalt (sort of an Austrian equivalent of Natick), the Austrian President received a briefing on the two new patterns.

However, the average Austrian Soldat will continue to wear the Feldanzug 75 in braungrau (Brown Gray), simple fatigue uniform first introduced into service in 1975.

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Purdue Develops Broadband Cloaking

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new type of invisibility cloak that is simpler than previous designs and works for all colors of the visible spectrum. Rather than using expensive “metamaterials” used in other cloak designs, the new design is a far simpler device based on a “tapered optical waveguide”. Waveguides are used in communications technologies including fiber optics.

The research team used their specially tapered waveguide to cloak an area 100 times larger than the wavelengths of light shined by a laser into the device, an unprecedented achievement. Previous experiments with metamaterials have been limited to cloaking regions only a few times larger than the wavelengths of visible light. This research may one day lead to the ability to cloak large objects.

ABSTRACT
Anisotropic Metamaterials Emulated
by Tapered Waveguides:
Application to Optical Cloaking

Igor I. Smolyaninov1, Vera N. Smolyaninova2, Alexander V. Kildishev3, and Vladimir M. Shalaev3

1Advanced Technologies, BAE Systems, Washington, D.C.; 2Dept. of Physics Astronomy and Geosciences, Towson University; 3Birck Nanotechnology Center, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University

We demonstrate that metamaterial devices requiring anisotropic dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability may be emulated by specially designed tapered waveguides. This approach leads to low-loss, broadband performance. Based on this technique, we demonstrate broadband electromagnetic cloaking in the visible frequency range on a scale ~100 times larger than the wavelength.

For more information visit Purdue’s website.

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Blue Force Gear Introduces DAP Discreet Case

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Designed to fit SBRs (10.5″) carbines fully assembled or longer disassembled weapons, Blue Force Gear’s new Discreet Case has a removable padded divider to protect the broken down components as well as a small slot pocket for storing paperwork or small parts in addition to featuring a velcro patch for ID patches.

The whole point of the case is obviously discretion and their choice of colors reflects this. The usual, high demand color schemes of UCP, Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, Khaki, and Multicam are available as well as Burgundy, Royal Blue, and Emerald Green.

To complement the new case BFG is releasing an initial run of 15 different pouches and accessories for compartmentalizing inside the Discreet Case as well as the new DAP Pack (more on this soon). These pouches will also be a boon to those who use other products with velcro accessory panels.

The DAP Discreet Case made in the USA and available from Blue Force Gear or G & R Tactical.

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EOTAC’s Field Vest

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Recognizing the versatility of the Field Jacket, EOTAC created a sleeveless version that retains the carrying capacity of the original yet is intended for warmer days or to complement other clothing for concealed carry.

There are four large cargo pockets on the front of the vest featuring side bellows and drain holes. The pockets have elastic webbing on the inside to secure smaller items like magazines or a flashlight as well as tuck away flaps with adjustable snaps. The top pockets also feature vertical zippered â€œNapoleonâ€ security pockets. Internally, the Field Vest has four pockets with elastic loops for securing additional gear. Finally, a padded collar eases heavy loads and the front of the vest closes with a two-way YKK zipper.

Manufactured from 9 ounce all-cotton Iron Twill, the fabric is treated with DuPont TeflonÂ® fabric protector. Shown in Lizard pattern, the Field vest will also be available in OD Green, Coyote Brown, and Black from www.eotac.com as well as retailers such as Gander Mountain and Grey Group Training.

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EOTAC’s Lizard Pattern Field Jacket

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

We told you that EOTAC has a couple of tricks up their sleeve. One of them is a new colorway. Last fall we dropped the news that EOTAC was working on French Lizard pattern. Initially, they developed the material to give their Field Jacket, based on the French Algerian combat suit, a proper tribute by reproducing the camo pattern made famous by the French Foreign Legion. However, as you will see soon, it will also be applied to other newly developed products.