Today, Kryptek is formally launching a line of load carriage pouches.
There’s a wide variety of pouches available, with the photo depicting just a few examples. They are PALS compatible and offered in Highlander, Mandrake and Typhon.
We recently mentioned the Dutch Arm’s Smart Tactical Vest which featured the equipment variant of the Netherlands Fractal Pattern.
Not long ago, there was a meeting where testing of new C4I and personal equipment was discussed. A platoon had tested the equipment (from Elbit and Marom Dolphin) and direct feedback was offered, along with the opportunity to ask questions directly from the program lead and business representatives.
There was a mix of the woodland and desert versions of NFP on hand. Noteworthy, is that some of the armored vests incorporated the T-belt system which acts as a spine, transfering the weight of the vest to the hips. It was mentioned that this system will probably be issued. Also, a backpack included a hinge system allowing it to use the hip belt while carrying an armored vest.
Implementation should start near the end of 2017.
Kryptek had quite a few new items for 2017 but by the time I was able to check them out, they had already shipped the tactical clothing home. However, I did see this Fleece Anorak and I love anoraks. Insulated with PrimaLoft, it’s water and wind proof and incorporates a chest mounted hand warmer pocket along with drawstring waist and hem. Looking forward to picking one up.
Guy Cramer and his team are on hand in the ADS booth, displaying their ever-growing colelction of camouflage patterns which have been adopted by military and LE forces worldwide.
Hyperstealth’s camouflage development services are available to units and agencies through ADS Inc.
This is the Lightweight Assault Ghillie developed with Treadswift. It’s a cloak design made from lightweight weather resistant mesh and Trelleborg, the LWAG can be garnished as necessary or used as is. Generously sized to fit over equipment but still easy to stow on your pack or load carriage it has stretch cord for under arm positioning and a security strap for the front that can be adjusted for height and girth. The hood of the LWAG is secured in place with large smock style buttons. Be sure to keep an eye on the LWAG as FS and Treadswift work this item to offer you options for Arctic, Urban and other Operational Areas. Jute not included.
Helikon-Tex is a Polish company with an ever-growing line of tactical clothing and equipment. They’ve introduced A-TACS iX for several of their most popular items.
Here, you can see their MBDU Jacket and Training Mini Rig. Details are below.
A-TACS has introduced two new patterns to their X series. The three main patterns AUX, iX and FGX all use the same colors but in different ratios. This allows clothing and equipment in the various patterns to work more effectively together.
This is the AU variant.
This is the FGX.
As you will probably recall, AU and FG were the first two patterns from A-TACS beginning in 2009.
Venator was developed over a period if thtee years out west as a hunting pattern. Rocky offers a full layered clothing system.
Venator Green is offered in the woodland scheme as well as an arctic pattern and a lifestyle black-based variant.