Tactical Fanboy wrote an article on Jones Tactical‘s belts. Their two-tone belts feature AustriAlpin buckles and have set the standard for customized gun belts.
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012A Massive Massif Sale
Friday, January 27th, 2012
FR specialists Massif don’t often run sales, but when they do run one, it’s worth checking out.
They are clearing out some discontinued items and overstock items. There are some GREAT deals – especially on the Winter Army Combat Shirt and Universal Combat Shirt.
The announcement is on their Facebook page. And, if you look at their most recent post on Facebook, you’ll get a coupon code for free shipping on the entire order until February 2.
Suppliers are limited so act now! The sale ends February 13th.
Fuel Handler Coverall Contract Awarded
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Propper International, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (W911QY-12-D-0006), and Tennessee Apparel Corp, Tullahoma, Tenn. (W911QY-12-D-0007), were awarded a $45,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 1,670 fuel handler coveralls from each contractor. Work location will be determined with each task order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 16, 2017. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity.
PCU Block 2 Preview
Thursday, January 26th, 2012SSD 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.
Alaska PJs Rescue Clothing System
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012The USAF rescue community is the only DoD force specifically configured for Combat Search and Rescue of isolated personnel. Remember, the PJs in Alaska are Guard guys and in their day to day duties provide more civilian SAR than they do true CSAR during deployments. So, we can see the flavor of this gear even though the solicitation is written for CSAR.
Consequently, they’re seeking a “7 Layer Rescue Clothing” System consisting of:
Arc’teryx Venta Lt Glove, Black P/N 8685-BK
Arc’teryx Alpha SV Glove, Black P/N 8237-BK
Arc’teryx RHO BALACLAVA BLACK P/N 7346-BK
Arc’teryx RHO LTW NECK GAITOR BLACK P/N 4523-BK
Arc’teryx BUCKET LINER TOQUE, BLACK P/N 4306-BK
Arc’teryx RHO LTW BEANIE BLACK P/N 4680-BK
Arc’teryx RHO LTW ZIP NECK BLACK P/N 3809-BK
Arc’teryx COMBAT JACKET, PRINTED, MULTICAM P/N 12458-MC
Arc’teryx Eon SLW T-Shirt Men’s Black P/N 8773-BK
Arc’teryx EON SLW CREW LS MENS Black P/N 8219-BK
Arc’teryx RHO LTW BOTTOM BLACK P/N 3805-BK
Arc’teryx EON SLW BOTTOM MENS, BLACK P/N 8217-BK
Arc’teryx ATOM SV HOODY MENS – NARANJA P/N 8119-NA
Arc’teryx GAMMA LT PANT BLACK P/N 6757-BK
Arc’teryx RAIDER PANT MENS – BURLYWOOD P/N 7671-BW
Arc’teryx MENS SPOTTER PANT, CARBIDE P/N 7621-CB
Arc’teryx SKYLINE SHIRT LS LIGHT CARBIDE P/N 8292-LC
Arc’teryx RIDGELINE SHIRT SS MENS-TOTEM P/N 7988-TM
Arc’teryx B.A.C. CAP KHAKI P/N 9998-KH
MERINO WOOL BOOT SOCK CUSHION P/N 14021-FG FOLIAGE GREEN
DARN TOUGH MERINO WOOL 1/4 SOCK, MESH, GRAPHITE WITH TONAL LOGO P/N 81493-GR
Wild Things HIGH LOFT JACKET, SO1.0V,- MULTICAM P/N 50023
Wild Things SOFT SHELL PANTS – SO 1.0 -MULTICAM P/N 50032-MC
Arc’teryx STRATO HOODY BLACK P/N 8559-BK
Arc’teryx MENS RHO AR TOP BLACK P/N 7342-BK
MERRELL: REFUGE PRO VENTILATOR – CASTLE ROCK/PEWTER P/N J50981
MERRELL CHAMELEON 4 MID VENTILATOR GORE-TEX MERREL STONE P/N J15047
Arc’teryx ALPHA SV MITT BLACK P/N 8236-BK
Arc’teryx GOTHIC GLOVE – COLOR: BLACK P/N 8242-BK
Arc’teryx PHASE SV ZIP NECK BLACK P/N 8166-BK
Arc’teryx BETA AR PANTS BLACK P/N 7409-BK
Arc’teryx GAMMA MX JACKET BLACK P/N 7406-BK
Arc’teryx ETHER COMP CREW LS BLACK P/N 7655-BK
It’s a small business set aside with a response date of 15 Feb and a quick turn around award of 17 Feb. Quantities are set and 46 and broken down by size.
Check out the solicitation at www.fbo.gov
Cilo Gear Pulls Back the Curtain
Monday, January 23rd, 2012We’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.
tasc Bamboo+Merino Performance Base System
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012New Orleans-based tasc is building on their success with bamboo undergarments by introducing a new bamboo and merino base layer system.
Made from a 60% bamboo, 30% merino wool and 10% elastane blend, the new line will feature both men and women’s garments. It’s a three level system, A = All weather 160 gsm jersey cloth, B = Brisk 200 gsm jersey cloth and C = Cold 280 gsm micro waffle.
Look for the whole kit and caboodle beginning August 2012.
Typhoon International Products Available from Elite Defense
Friday, January 20th, 2012UK-based Typhoon International has been building dry suits and associated equipment since 1947. This expertise has made them the largest producer of dry suits in the world and their customers include some of the most elite units around.
Typhoon’s product line is available to US customers through Elite Defense.
