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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

Stuff We Didn’t Write About

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Anatomy of a Hard Shell pt 1 – brought to you by BFE Labs and UTE


The Book You Won’t Get to Read

AK Ti Apocalypspork

The Gear Junkie: Origins of the Swiss Army Knife

The iPod nano watchband

Kitanica Mk I Jacket on Mythbusters

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Adam Savage was captured wearing a Kitanica MARK I jacket on a recent episode of "Mythbusters" where they are testing whether a Slushie can kill someone when thrown out a car window at highway speeds (It's 2:00 into this clip). Adam's also the proud owner of a Kitanica MARK IV. In fact, overwhelming fan interest in Adam's MARK IV brought Kitanica back into the forefront.

www.kitanica.net

The North Face Camo Products

Monday, September 6th, 2010

While it’s a fashion statement, TNF has put together some pretty cool kit. Known as the Purple Label line, the Fall lineup is offered in Australian Disruptive Pattern. Here, you see a Gore-tex jacket, Fleece vest, and Day pack. The downside? They are only available in Japan.

Stuff We Didn’t Write About

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Win Free Magnum Boots

IPSC Competition Shoes

Better Camo

Arc’teryx Veilance Releases New Styles

This Post is a Gun

Without a Trace: Turn Your Flash Drive into a Portable Privacy Toolkit

SnigelDesigns Ghillie Jacket

TAG’s 10% off Labor Day Sale – Check Out the Phalanx Chest Rig

Vertx Gunfighter Shirt Officially Released

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

There has been a lot of buzz about Vertx’s new Gunfighter shirt and it is finally available, for pre-order at least.

Available in two weights; a durable nylon cotton ripstop blend and the water-resistant Storm variant, incorporates technical materials and finishes critical for use in harsh weather conditions. Its simple, clean design and articulated shoulders and arm allow for full range of motion. Durable, yet lightweight and breathable, the shirt is ergonomically designed for any situation and does not compromise freedom of movement.

While both versions are currently offered in MultiCam®, Vertx is developing Gunfighter models with solid color shells.

Like all Vertx products, the Gunfighter is designed for the operator who wants the combination of low visual profile and function of a battle garment. It was designed in cooperation with SWAT and military operators interested in a clean, functional approach to high incident tactical wear.

“The Operational Athlete of today has to be highly adaptable, always prepared for a number of situations,” said Vertx President & CEO, Bob Getto. “We work closely with law enforcement and military contacts to understand these unique needs and create wearable performance clothing that can match the versatility required for the job.”

“Vertx offers a modern take on the battle dress uniform,” said David Walsh, Brand Manager for Vertx. “A low profile, business casual appearance can be maintained without restricting any movement or comfort. This approach enables operators to perform at the highest level needed in an instant without calling direct attention to the individual wearing it.”

“The gunfighter shirt provides for such a great range of motion without the excess fabric and features associated with other tops that you don’t even know that you are wearing it,” said a SWAT officer wear evaluator. “The Shoulder pocket design is clean, you can slide your arm in and out of jackets or protective equipment and the pocket does not get snagged on the inside of the sleeve.”

Additional Storm Features
– Stand up collar protects neck from weapon slings and flying hot brass
– Low visual profile zippered bicep pockets provide fluent access to contents
– Loop Velcroâ„¢ patch on both upper arms for Unit patch
– Clean comms wire side seam pass through with Velcro closure
– Intuitive Velcroâ„¢ wrist closures to ensure snag free fit
– Anti-Microbial
– Schoeller Nanosphere® durable water repellant finish
– 100% Made in the USA and Berry Amendment compliant

The Gunfighter Shirt is available now for pre-order with deliveries beginning October 2010 from www.wearvertx.com.

TAD Gear – Lookin’ Good

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The crew at Triple Aught Designs have been busy remodeling their San Francisco show room. It turns out that wasn’t the only thing they were making over. Their new web site features a whole new look and is visually stunning. Make sure you stop by and check it out.

MSM CoolGuy-Hat DLUX

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our friends at Mil-Spec Monkey have been working on a secret project for some time and they have just unveiled the results.

Starting with a FlexFit cap as a foundation, they have removed the top rivet and applied ample amounts of velcro loop. The loop is color matched so it doesn’t stick out but the shapes are different than what you have seen in the past. This is because MSM specializes in patches and have built the cap to accommodate some of their more exotic designs.

In the photo you will also notice a set of earplugs. Rather than showing up at the range without earplugs, they are stored in a small garage on the sides of the cap. The earplugs are on leashes that are connected to auto-retracters and with a gentle pull go right back into storage mode.

Available in S/M 6 3/4” – 7 1/4” and L/XL 7 1/8” – 7 5/8” in Khaki, Loden (GreenishBrown), and Black. Get them from milspecmonkey.com.