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PDW FT Insulated Water Bottles

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Ruggedized-Design, Highest Performance, Stainless Vacuum-Insulated Bottles

Prometheus Design Werx releases their newest FT series water bottles, featuring a custom fluted body design which increases material strength and improves tactile grip when wet. These hold 950ml/32oz of liquidwhich is just about 1L, less a sip. Durable, food grade, copper lined 18/8 stainless-steel and vacuum sealed to keep drinks cold or hot, longer. As lifelong backpackers and dispersed campers, PDW prefers and chooses to design their bottles with a “lab-standard wide mouth” opening, which is easy to fill with ice, compatible with many popular backcountry water filters, as well as many aftermarket caps. The unique design of the FT water bottle series was inspired by vintage bicycle parts, deflective armor, industrial-tool handles, precision barrels, and vintage bicycle racing bottles from the 40s-50s.

The FT Insulated Water Bottles comes in a powered coated Wilderness Green, Mission Gray, and a brushed Stainless-Steel finish.

PDW’s Founder and Chief Designer Design states:

“When designing these water bottles, I simply looked around my workshop for the many industrial and tool inspirations surrounding me. From the vintage Campagnolo gruppo on one my bikes, tool-machine levers and handles, to precision barrels. Fluting on the water bottle bodies not only increase the tactile nature for gripping when wet but also increases the stiffness and resistance to deformation. We use only the best manufacturing processes, which includes adding the copper lining inside the vacuum walls for the best thermal efficiency, a food-grade 18-8 stainless steel body, and now includes a plastic-free stainless-steel cap as well as a nylon sport cap with flip-top.”

The FT Insulated Water Bottles will be available Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 12:00pm Pacific via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

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SOF Week 24 – Down Range Snacking

Monday, May 13th, 2024

I ran across Down Range Snacking in SO Tech’s booth. It’s a small business which manufactures nutritionally dense, shelf stable, formed snack bars using ultrasonic energy.

They are offered in standard snack bar style packaging as well as in MRE compliant trilamintae packaging.

Flavors include Maple Mocha, Coconut Almond, and Cookies and Cream. I sampled the first two and they are extremely flavorful.

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Enforce Tac 24 – Pro-Ration by ADM

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

I had an opportunity to sample the pork and potatoes entree from Pro-Ration which is a new line of field meals by ADM a company located in the Czech Republic. It is a hearty meal with loads of flavor.

As you can see they produce both dehydrated and ready-to-eat options as well as emergency rations and even packaged water for survival kits.

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SOUND Foods New High Calorie Lightweight Combat Rations

Friday, January 26th, 2024

SOUND is committed to improving combat effectiveness by both increasing caloric intake and reducing the size and weight of the warrior’s battle load. SOUND has invented an entirely new way of quickly and gently forming food products using only ultrasonic energy, or sound waves. This ultrasonic agglomeration process allows for the creation of a calorically dense bar (300 Calories, 50 g, 6 cal/g) with great taste and texture.

SOUND bars have been approved by the Department of Defense (DOD) for the first generation Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR) which is scheduled to replace the First Strike Ration later this year as well as by the Joint Services Operational Rations Forum (JSORF) for the larger Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) program.

SOUND has relaunched its direct-to-consumer products as DOWN RANGE Mission Ready Bars with a focus on offering the exact products developed for the U.S. warfighter directly to the American consumer. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the company operates with a commitment to helping people get through their day whether during military operations or everyday life.

SOUND has partnered with S.O.Tech / Special Operations Technologies Inc of Carson, CA, an innovator in military survival and medical systems and Bridgford Foods, a leading provider of Ready to Eat combat ration sandwiches. SOUND’s DOWN RANGE bars will be on display at SHOT Show in SOTech’s booth 20059 and SOUND CEO Don Dillon will be at the booth on Tuesday, January 23rd and Thursday, January 25th from 1PM to 3PM. The DOWN RANGE bars will also be on display at Bridgford Foods’ booth 42052.

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Minot MAF Chefs Feed the Force

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —

Missile Alert Facilities (MAF), which can be up to 75 miles away from Minot Air Force Base, operate with a lone chef that ensures the site has well-fed troops.

Missile Alert Facilities are the heart of the 91st Missile Operations Group’s mission. The Group is composed of three squadrons, each responsible for up to 50 launch facilities. This 24/7 responsibility requires Airmen to be on alert and always ready. It is the goal of the Missile Alert Feeding Operation (MAFO) team to ensure every Airman deployed to a MAF is well-fed and can continue to accomplish their mission.

“MAFO differs from a regular feeding operation at the Dining Facility on base as chefs are deployed out to an isolated site and have to be capable of leading themselves,” said Master Sgt. Brian Brockhoff, 5th Force Support Squadron dining facility section chief.

Chefs will feed 10 or more Airmen a day, which can be a tall order. Airmen from the 5th Force Support Squadron MAFO ensure MAF site teams are comfortable during their approximately one-week stay in the field.

“On average I’ll make 36 meals per day, 12 meals per meal period,” said Senior Airman Matthew Chan, 5th Force Support Squadron food service specialist.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and sometimes a midnight meal for Airmen who were out late. A chef’s job does not stop until everyone is fed with a warm meal that is made to order.

“From inventory inspections, checking the emergency Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), and required trainings, I can have a lot of responsibilities during the time I’m tripped out,” said Chan.

A chef is in charge of their kitchen space while they are tripped out. A missile chef’s duties at a MAF may include completing and stocking inventory as well as preparing, cooking and cleaning after each mealtime.

“My mom used to make us fried chicken tenders back home, so to get to make it here for Airmen at the MAF is like bringing a little bit of that joy to the team here,” said Airman 1st Class Oscar Vega, 5th Force Support Squadron food service specialist.

Throughout the Air Force, we see Airmen taking care of each other, MAFO chefs are no different as they ensure Airmen on site are well cared for.

“To receive that thank you for a meal you made and getting to see how that directly affects the morale is one of the most rewarding parts of this job,” said Vega.

By Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham, 5th Bomb Wing

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Mission First Tactical Drinkware Now Available for Fall Flavors

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Horsham, PA – (September 25th, 2023) – Mission First Tactical (MFT) is pleased to announce their insulated drinkware is available just in time for pumpkin spice coffee season. Sip your favorite beverages in style with MFT drinkware.

MFT drinkware includes 32 oz. size bottles and 16 oz. flip top bottles. They easily keep your drink hot for up to four hours or cold for nine hours of maximum enjoyment.

Designs include 9 Banger, M67 Frag, C4, M18 Smoke, Howitzer and CS Gas designs.

The 16 oz. vacuum-insulated bottle flip-top lid lets you annihilate your thirst and keep the elements from spoiling your favorite beverage.

Features include:

– Double-wall insulation prevents condensation on the outside of the bottle

– Vacuum seal locks in heat or cool temperature

– Will not retain odor or taste

– 18/8 stainless steel

– BPA & toxin free

To learn more about the drinkware and the complete product offerings from Mission First Tactical, please visit: www.missionfirsttactical.com

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Mission First Tactical Introduces New 2023 Drinkware Selection

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

Horsham, PA – (June 28th , 2023) – Mission First Tactical (MFT) manufacturers of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is pleased to announce they have expanded their drinkware line to include all-new 32 oz. size bottles and cool new designs for the 16 oz. bottles and 12 oz. can coolers. Both the bottles and can coolers easily keep your drink hot for up to four hours or cold for nine hours of maximum enjoyment.

“Whether it’s a refreshingly cold thirst-quencher or a piping hot brew, the MFT insulated drinkware will keep your drinks at the optimum temperature while in style,” said David Edelman, Vice President, Mission First Tactical. “The new drinkware is perfect for personalizing on-the-go transport of your favorite beverages.”

All New drinkware selections feature:

– Double-wall insulation prevents condensation on the outside of the bottle

– Vacuum seal locks in heat or cool temperature

– Will not retain odor or taste

– 18/8 stainless steel

– BPA & toxin free

The new 32 oz. bottle has a flip-top lid and double-wall construction making it perfect for your next mission. Available designs include M18 Smoke, Howitzer, C4 and M67 Frag.

32 oz. features:

– Compact sized with flip-top lid is easy to carry

– 32 oz. capacity

MSRP: $44.95

The 16 oz. bottles let you annihilate your thirst and keep the elements from spoiling your favorite beverage. This vacuum-insulated bottle keeps your drink at optimum temperature. New designs include 9 Banger, M67 Frag and C4; adding to the family of M18 Smoke, Howitzer, CS Gas designs.

16 oz. features:

– Compact size with flip-top lid is easy to carry

– 16 oz. capacity

MSRP: $29.95

MFT Can Coolers allow you to crack open your favorite 12 oz. can and drop it in. This Can Cooler keeps your beverage (not your hands) colder longer so you can always hit your target. New designs include the 9 Banger; adding to the family of M18 Smoke, Howitzer, CS Gas designs.

Features:

– Fits standard 12 oz. cans only

MSRP: $24.95

To learn more about the new Drinkware and the complete product offerings from Mission First Tactical, please visit: www.missionfirsttactical.com

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OR Summer Show 23 – Jetboil Trail Spoon

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

Coming in 2024 is the Jetboil Trail Spoon. What makes it different than other utensils on the market is that the Spoon and Fork feature telescoping handles to reach into Jetboil’s deeper pots. Additionally, the soon features silicon around the edge so it won’t scratch pots.

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