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S.O. Tech Medical Sale

Friday, September 4th, 2009

S.O. Tech is holding a sale on medical equipment from now until 1 October. In addition to several bags that can be used as medical kits like the Mission Go Bag and Go Bag as well as the General Purpose Pouch and Slim Individual Medical Aid Pouch, S.O. Tech is featuring discounts on a large inventory of combat medical/first aid supplies like the Celox products (Celox Gauze, Celox Granules 35g, Celox Granules 15g), Sodium Chloride 50mL IV bags, Trauma shears, SOF tourniquets, Z-pack Dressings, and more.

Customers will be able to build pretty decent medical kits for their bags out of these individual medical items, or just restock their own storage supplies and medical kits.

Check out the sale at specopstech.com.

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Lizard Field Jacket Available Now

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

The much anticipated Lizard pattern Field Jacket (style 502) from EOTAC has finally hit the market.

In addition to the Lizard pattern shown, the Field Jacket is also available in Black, Coyote, and OD. To order visit EOTAC online. Get them before they are gone.

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SORD Field Uniform

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Australian firm SORD has just released a new field uniform. Options include jacket and pants as well as a lightweight jacket.

The uniforms will be available in a wide variety of colors including Tan, Bulldust (Similar to Coyote), Brown, Black, Fusion 3D camo, and Police Cam (AUSCAM Variant). Initial sizes and quantities are limited so you need to jump on these quick. To order visit SORD or here in the States, contact SORDUSA.

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The Challenges of Camo in Afghanistan

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Strike Hold! has put together an excellent article on the challenges of providing effective camouflage for troops serving in Afghanistan. It seems the British are now starting to ask about their force’s patterns as well. An article appeared in the Daily Mail and one of the headlines was “Soldiers forced to dye their own camouflage gear in MoD blunder”. The photos in Stike Hold!’s story tell all and American readers should pay particular attention to very last one (shown here).

In it we see a US Marine in MARPAT-Desert, a very effective pattern; for the desert. This is the ultimate problem with specialized patterns. They are tuned for particular environments and once you are in another, you really stick out. It can be like showing up to a black tie function dressed for a costume ball, only deadlier. So answering Congressional concerns over Army camo in Afghanistan may not be as simple as “replace UCP”. It is highly likely that logisticians (and leaders) will look at Afghanistan and say “Desert”. The desire to field a desert uniform for a country with multiple environments will have similar consequences to what we see happening here with US Marine and British Army personnel. A universal pattern becomes very desirable in an operational area where troops could be in the city in the morning and an area with lush vegetation by evening.

Be sure to read the entire article.

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No Wonder They Lost

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Some of you may remember the Darth Vaderesque helmet worn by troops in Sadaam’s “elite” Fedayeen forces. Apparently manufactured from fiber glass it saw only limited issue. Perhaps the idea behind the helmet was to make the enemy pause to say, “WTF?” giving the wearer enough time to run away. A badge with the words “The Lord, The Homeland, The Leader” was affixed to the side of the helmet. They bring top dollar in the collector’s market.

A Spanish collector’s site has an excellent backgrounder on the helmet. Check it out here.

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Arktis SF Sleeveless Smock

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Many don’t know that UK-based Arktis Limited has a US presence. They carry products that aren’t found on the UK website. One of these items is the Special Forces Sleeveless Smock. An interesting alternative to the photographer’s vest, the Sleeveless Smock integrates features normally found in a Smock but with three distinct differences. There is no hood nor sleeves and the under arms are made from mesh to aid in cooling.

It is available in limited numbers in Tan only. To order visit Arktis USA.

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Missed it by THAT much

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Rumors began to swirl that Director James Cameron was strutting around the set of “Avatar” sporting Hyde Definition’s new PenCott camo pattern. Alas, it was not to be, but it does make for an interesting story.

Photo Copyright: Empire magazine

Read the whole tale at The Camo Side of Dominic Hyde.

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Australian Diggers in Afghanistan Get New Armor Plates

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Australian ABC News is reporting that Australian forces operating in Afghanistan as members of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force will receive new, lighter armor plates as part of an effort to enhance the modularity of Australian armor systems.

Photo ADF

Download the video report here.

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