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Canada Goose MOLLE Vest

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Insulated clothing manufacturer Canada Goose has produced an insulated vest that features MOLLE webbing. Although you can tell it is intended primarily for the Law Enforcement market, it could also be used by those who require ready access to ammunition, first-aid, radio or other pouches during cold weather. This down filled vest accommodates Police badges and patches both front and back. Additionally, you can attach microphones to the shoulder or upper chest on either side. Available in generous sizing from Small to 5XLarge, it can be worn over any number of layers of clothing.

www.canada-goose.com

Stuff We Didn’t Write About

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Boba Fett Backpack

Vanity Sizing: How Do Tactical Pants Measure Up?

Army Combat Pants Update

10 Upcoming Devices that will Protect Future Soldiers

Anatomy of Shell Garments part 3 – The Construction

782 Gear Welcomes Erik Rockel

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Erik Rockel has joined 782 Gear as the Director of Business Development. Erik brings over 10 years in the industry, developing, and marketing products for the military and law-enforcement. He served as the Director of Marketing at Hatch and later Brand Manager for Warrior Wear apparel and Protective Gloves/Gear at BLACKHAWK!. Erik will be on hand at Modern Day Marine demonstrating the 782 Gear Line in Booth #1550 September 28-30.

www.782gear.com

Massif’s Combat Shirt in MultiCam

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Massif is offering their popular Army Combat Shirt in the newly adopted Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (MultiCam). This is the issue FR garment which includes the padded elbows with Super Fabric. Available in sizes XS – XXL in MultiCam with Tan torso.

Available from USCAV.

ADS Supports Soldiers to the Summit ADS

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

ADS Inc has donated C.L.S. Protective Combat Uniforms (PCU) by Beyond Tactical for use on the ascent of Lobuche East in the Himalayas. The climb by 12 wounded warriors is being put on by soldierstothesummit.org. ADS will have additional updates as the climb progresses from October 2 – October 21, 2010.

“ADS is committed to supporting our wounded warriors in all facets of their rehabilitation and we also pride ourselves on our expertise in cold weather clothing systems.” said Luke Hillier, ADS CEO. “Nothing could be more fitting than combining our passion for supporting our wounded warriors and our expertise in technical clothing systems to support these brave men and women on their road to recovery.”

Additionally, ADS is individually sponsoring Cody Miranda, one of the combat veteran climbers. Medically retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, Cody suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He spent 18 years in the Marine Corps on seven deployments including Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom.

www.adsinc.com

Stuff We Didn’t Write About

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Revealed! Pentagon’s Craziest PowerPoint Slide EVER

Exoskeletons Nothing New

Anatomy of a Hard Shell Part Deux

TNVC ITT Night Enforcer Giveaway on AR15.com

Ask the Gear Pro: Does Wearing Two Pairs of Socks Really Prevent Blisters?

BATMAN is Real and in the Air Force

S.O.D. Gear Combat Line in CB62

What is Military Science Fiction?

LWRCi M6A2 14.7 5.56 FDE Trident Concepts

For Clothing Engineers, Fort Polk ‘Grounding’ Is a Mission-Essential Experience

Kitanica PNT X.A Now Available in Khaki

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Released initially in March, the popular Kitanica PNT X.A is now offered in Khaki.

PNT X.A are constructed of poly cotton Ripstop fabric and boast an arsenal of features unavailable on other tactical pants. The PNT X.A host 12 pockets including two rear expandable dump pockets. It also has PALS webbing on the hip as well as knees that are double reinforced with extra layers of Ripstop and 500 denier Cordura®. PNT X.As are also designed with a contoured waistband with 7 belt loops for a secure conforming fit. These pants retail for US $160.

www.kitanica.net

MultiCam Gaiter from OTTE Gear

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Just in time for Fall in Afghanistan, these OTTE Gear gaiters are deigned for use with crampons, snow shoes and skis. Sized to fit over General Issue combat boots or light hiking boots as well as plastic or leather mountaineering boots, they are crafted from abrasion-resistant 1000D Cordura® nylon lowers with uppers made from lighter 330D Cordura® nylon. The gaiters feature Velcro openings for quick donning and doffiing and the top hem tightens with an adjustable elastic cord to ensure they stay up, even in deep snow.

The bottoms stay fast due to adjustable and durable Hypalon rubber straps to keep the gaiters from riding up in deep snow or mud. They are also adjustable due to the 2-inch wide Velcro closure. Altering the amount of overlap adjusts the circumference, allowing a fit over different boots and clothing systems. Sized Small – XX-Large and available in MultiCam.

www.ottegear.com