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DEFCON X Syndicate AOR Shoes – They’ve Arrived!

Saturday, October 19th, 2013

The limited edition DEFCON X Syndicate AOR shoes have been released, and we managed to get a hold of pairs of both the AOR1 SK-8 Hi Notchback “S” and the AOR2 Old Skool Pro “S”.

SK-8 Hi Notchback S
Sk8-Hi Notchback “S”

The Sk8-Hi Notchback ā€œSā€ features a reinforced tan Warrior Suede upper. The AOR1-inspired digital desert pattern is printed on ripstop panels. Additional features include the leather side stripe with nylon webbing, the gusseted tongue with Velcro patch, notch back heel, flipped waffle sole for grip, Dri-Lex lining, paracord laces, and a custom DEFCON patch.

Old Skook Pro S
Old Skool “S”

The Old Skool “S” features a black Warrior Suede upper, paired with an AOR2-inspired digital woodland pattern printed on ballistic mesh panels. Additional feature include flipped waffle sole for grip, Dri-Lex lining, and paracord laces. The Old Skool “S” is designed mainly for skating.

Where to buy the DEFCON X Van Syndicate AOR Shoes

DEFCON is a frequent collaborator with Vans Syndicate. They started their camouflage shoes packs in the mid 2000s and were the first in footwear to work with Crye Precision directly for a MultiCam shoe. www.defcongroup.com/

The Vans Syndicate line offers limited edition products available mainly through skate shops and specialty boutiques. A full listing of Syndicate licensed stores in your area can be found at www.vanssyndicate.com/

UPDATED – US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort Update – OCP Contract Documents Removed From FBO

Friday, October 18th, 2013

Curiouser and Curiouser. This morning the US Army Contracting Command removed both the Notice of Intent to negotiate a license contract with Crye Precision for Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern as well as the associated redacted J&A published one week ago, from Federal Business Opportunities which serves to notify the public of Government procurement information.

Below is a copy of the justification and approval that was removed. A J&A is a legal review of a justification to purchase a product or service from a sole source without open competition. Unfortunately, we do not have screenshots of either FBO notices but if any readers have copies we will post them as updates to this story.
J&A

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There could be several reasons that one or the other of these public record notices might be removed, but both? Within 30 minutes of one another? It is rare that entire postings are removed. Generally, they are updated or cancelled outright but not removed altogether. We have determined that the notices were not removed by the office of the POC listed on the Notices but rather somewhere else and they were unable to explain the disappearance. All-in-all, this is odd. We are trying to determine what is going on.

UPDATE – I guess the old adage “You Can’t Run From The Internet” still rings true. Below are cached versions of the notices that were removed FedBizOpps.

Procure Government Purpose Rights for Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

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OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN (OCP) LICENSE AGREEMNT (sic) – J&A

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Tigerstripe Vans

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

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I picked these up last week at Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville.

UF PRO Striker Combat Shirt – Silent Hero Edition

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

UF PRO Striker Combat Shirt - Silent Hero Edition

The limited edition Striker Badlands Combat Shirt was created specifically for the Special Intervention Forces of the Silent Heroes Foundation, an organization that battles illegal rhinoceros horn trade in South Africa.

It features sleeves made of 50/50 NyCo ripstop Badlands camo, which are equipped with the typical Striker pocket configuration.

The torso and arm pit area uses a new Merino/COCONA knit for quick re-drying of the torso and arm pit area, which also offers excellent wear comfort. This fiber contains active charcoal to suppress bad odor after long periods of wearing. UF PRO air/pac inserts in the shoulder area provide further comfort.

The elbow areas are designed to hold D3O Trio Mid protectors, for additional elbow protection.

ufpro.si/uf_pro_products/shirts/41/uf_pro_striker_combat_shirt_silent_hero_edition/

HyperStealth Presents – Night Vision Device comparison photos of US4CES and some of the U.S. Army Phase IV camouflage patterns

Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation has posted a series of photos taken in conjunction with a Gen III night vision device to demonstrate how various camouflage pattern perform . Sample patterns include Crye Precision’s MultiCam, Kryptek and ADS/Guy Kramer’s US4CES all of which are finalists in the US Army camouflage Improvement Effort.

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Check out the entire article along with additional photos at www.hyperstealth.com/GenIII-NVG

Hill People Gear – How About A Kryptek Highlander Tarahumara Pack?

Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

While Hill People Gear is accepting pre-orders for the Tarahumara in Kryptek Highlander, the run is not yet guaranteed. In fact, your pre-orders will take this project over the finish line.

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For those of you unfamiliar with the Tarahumara, here are a couple of factoids:

Named after the famous tribe of runners in Mexico, the Tarahumara daypack is paired with an HPG harness to “stay right on you through all kinds of activities.” Like all HPG products, it is “just complex enough to solve the problem, but no more”.

www.hillpeoplegear.com

The Latest Army Camo Story

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

In case you took the weekend off, we published a story about US Army camo on Saturday. Go read it and catch up on what everyone is talking about.

Link To The Story

SORD USA – Field Pant In Kryptek

Monday, October 14th, 2013

Pants - Highlander

SORD’s Field Pant is now available in Kryptek Highlander and Mandrake. Like the MultiCam and A-TACS variants, the Kryptek Field Pants are made from NyCo ripstop; the Tan model is made from 100% cotton. The Field Pant features a 10 pocket design: slanted hip pockets, deep cargo and rear pockets for magazines, a smart phone-sized accessories pocket, and calf pockets with ample space for additional storage. Included are oversized pocket buttons which are easily opened with gloves. The pant utilizes Velcro closure for a smooth comfortable wear, and 4″ belt loops provide ample space for a variety of belt options. The knees and seat of the pant are reinforced for long term durability. SORD has also replaced the original “Small-XL” generic sizing chart with actual width and inseam measurements.

www.predatorbdu.com/sord-usa-field-pant/