While I am here at OR, I found out Beyond had launched an entirely new website. Go check it out and look for reports live from the floor on some of their new products.
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Check Out Beyond’s New Website
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014See Beyond at OR
Tuesday, January 21st, 2014
Just When You Thought The Trade Show Was Over…
Saturday, January 18th, 2014
You get to roll right into another. Hope to see some of you at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 in SLC next week. And if you’re there as well, be sure to check out Beyond. I checked out some of their new stuff at #BeyondSHOT and it’s way cool.
SHOT Show – ATS Elite
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014ATS Tactical Gear recently purchased Woolrich Elite and rebranded it as ATS Elite. It’s the same quality, materials and fit that you’re used to but with a renewed focus. They plan on concentrating on concealed carry and lightweight tactical applications. In fact, you’ll even be talking to Jerry Rinder, who worked with the brand from the beginning.
They are rapidly establishing a distribution and dealer network and they have products in stock now that are still labeled Woolrich. Jerry said that items with the new branding will start delivery late 3rd quarter. I am stoked about the revival of this brand and can’t wait to see what they’ve got up their sleeve. If you are at SHOT Show, stop by and see them in booth #10321.
From home, check them out at www.ATSelite.com
SHOT Show – Kitanica
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
The new MK VI is manufactured from 300D Cordura making it their lightest weight jacket. It’s also the first jacket with a stowable, two-way adjustable hood. It features 11 pockets. Everything from 4 in the inside to a sleeve pocket with pen tubes to 7 on the front including chest and hand warmer pockets.
The Coyote Tan you see is the color it will come in.
Coming March, 2014.
SHOT Show – OTTE Gear
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014OTTE Gear gave us a tease of their Patrol Parka in the Brookwood Army Improvement Effort Woodland variant submission.
What do you think guys? Should they do it? I’d buy one.
SHOT Show – Elite Defense / Patagonia
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014
In addition to the commercial PCU which includes Level 3A, Level 9 and the Jungle Uniform, Patagonia is also introducing a version of the M10 jacket and pant in Gore-Tex Light and Fast. Com medical PCU is offers in MultiCam, Black, Alpha Green and Retro Khaki.
It’s a very simple design intended for use while active. The jacket features a single chest pocket and stowable hood. Additionally, there is a two-piece overlap to protect the main zipper but you won’t find pit zips due to the breathability of the material.
The trousers also feature a simple design with full length side zips for donning and doffing as well as integrated, removable suspenders and waist belt. Additionally, the cuff will accommodate even larger size boots.
Look for this new garment late Spring.
SHOT Show – Crye Precision
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014Once you see what Crye has on hand as well as their Six12 project, some will just throw their hands up in defeat and wonder why they even bothered to show up. But most will accept the challenge and up their game.
Crye Precision has delved into new areas and continues to remain out on the cutting edge.
First off are the new patterns. On the left you have Arid pattern and on the right Tropical.
Next up, three new jackets for Spring.
They’ve redesigned the fit lock on the fieldshell.
The loft jacket is an insulated softshell with stretchy side panels and thumb hole cuffs. It also features a stowable, low-profile hood.
The lightweight fleece jacket is the first use of this new printed softshells with fleece interior.
The LEO1 Pant was created to offer a low-cost alternative to the combat pant for law enforcement. While the stretch panels are not on this pant, the fit block is said to be well suited to mobility. The LEO offers the Crye knee pad and the front and side cargo pockets are integrated into a single piece to lower cost.
Hitcoat is a two component system designed for LE that incorporates a vest and a sleeves. You may note that the vest offers an offset zippered, front closure.
The sleeve component is a single, integrated unit that offers armor and shoulder and elbow protection.
Sizing will be similar to the combat shirt.
This is a real gem. Crye Precision looked at the Operator’s load and designed a suite of pouches that can be used for several different purposes.
For attachments, each pouch has a sleeve for use with AVS that will also accommodate a 2″ belt as well as PALS compatibility.
More on these soon.
They updated the yoke for the Adaptive Vest System.
The Fieldsuit and Combat suit were designed for airborne operations,
They found that by offsetting the front zipper, they could keep the suit from riding up.
The Airframe ATX is an aramid option for the helmet.
And now what you’ve all been waiting for…Six12
Six12 is a modular, compact shotgun system that utilizes a rotary magazine ala a revolver.
Designed as an answer for the breacher, the patent pending system can be used standalone or attached to a carbine. As it is, the bull pup design a perfectly legal length. However, there is a short barreled NFA variant available for use with SBRs.
The compact design gives the breacher additional breaching rounds in a package that is integrated into his carbine, increasing both lethality and survivability.
Here, you can see the removable magazine.
Look for it by Christmas.
