The Zubin Axe caught my eye as I walked through the maze of booths in the three outdoor pavilions. It consists of a hiking staff and a series of optional heads that change the function of the device.
Heads include Axe, Saw, Slingshot, Spear and Fishing Spear.
Task Lab offers three different cell phone based tool kits.
The TaskOne case incorporates 22 stainless still tools as well as two kickstands and a saws all blade mount. The knife blade is removable making it fully TSA compliant.
Go to the website for full details.
Designed by Trip Felton, the Hook & Loop Tool is my favorite new product at Blade Show. Why? Because literally everyone who reads SSD uses hook & loop, whether it’s Velcro brand or an alternative, on their kit, and it gets dirty!
The folding Hook & Loop Tool features a wire brush for the hook, removable nylon brush for the loop which also can be used to clear the wire brush side as well as a boot pick to clean out your tread.
After shutting down last year, Contour is back and under new management. They relaunched their official website, and are once again offering the classic Contour+2 and waterproof Roam2 cameras. In the coming months, they plan to launch new cameras that will feature the traditional Contour design features: slide-to-record switch, laser alignment system, and 270° rotating lens.
Contour cameras were popular do to their simplicity, ruggedness, and wide accessory support, so it’s great to see their return to the market.
Hat tip: www.cnet.com/news/contour-returns-promises-new-pov-action-cams-soon
Magpul is now shipping new iPhone field cases.
Field Case for iPhone 5c
The Field Case for iPhone 5c is a semi-rigid cover designed for basic protection in the field. Made from a durable thermoplastic, the 5c case features PMAG-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation, and it slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.
Executive Field Case for iPhone 5s and 5c
The Executive Field Cases for iPhone 5s and 5c are slimline covers designed to provide basic protection in the field. Made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Executive Case features a slim and unobtrusive design, with PMAG-style ribs on the sides for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation, and it slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.
New Bump Case colors
New Bump Case colors for the iPhone 5s are shipping. Dark Blue, Light Blue, Teal, Yellow, Red, and White have been added to the Bump Case color line up.
This is pretty cool. The Magstore Solutions AR-15 Magazine Storage is a wall mounted rack that accommodates up to 6 x 30 rd AR magazines.
It is available from www.laruetactical.com/magstore-solutions-ar-15-magazine-storage. Check the link for compatibility with different magazines.
While attending DSEi back in September, UK-based PowerTraveller showed me the next big thing in expeditionary power generation. Ever since then I’ve been chomping at the bit tell you about it. It goes beyond anything commercially available and allows you to collect power by Hand, Wind, Solar, Water and Shorepower means. It’s already been recognized with an ISPO Gold Award which recognizes the best new products internationally.
As a guy who spent some time on both the G-76 and G-67 hand crank generators, I was pretty impressed. The Powermonkey Expedition features 32:1 gearing which allows you to use a hand crank to produce power and 10 minutes of cranking gives you 1% charge on the Powermonkey Expedition’s internal battery. Not sure if you’re cranking at the right speed? The device has a simple LED that goes green when you’re up to snuff.
Don’t want to crank and have stiff wind? Or, driving to a destination? Attach the Powermonkey Expedition to the top of your vehicle to create your own wind while you drive around. Just pull out the silicon windcups and attach them. Want more? Pull out a solar panel and attach that, even while you are using wind power generation.
Near a stream? Flip it on its side and harness the power of gravity to spin the cups with water.
This thing has a lot of base’s covered which is why I am so impressed with it.
Granted, it weighs 1.8 kg or just over 4 lbs but the versatility is phenomenal. It relies on a Lithium Polymer battery that 10500mAh with 12v and 5v 800mAh output.
Look for release worldwide May, 2014 in both outdoor (Black/Silver) and tactical (coyote) versions.
www.powertraveller.com/expeditionvideo
Cammenga’s Destinate Model D3-T Tritium Protractor Compass incorporates all the same parts and materials as the Model 3H Tritium Lensatic Compass, the official U.S. Military Compass. Built upon a transparent nylon baseplate and waterproof housing, the Model D3-T features 6 tritium micro lights to allow for navigation in low-light conditions without the use of an external light source; tritium micro lights remain luminous for over 12 years. The D3-T features a Copper Induction Damping System which slows the rotation of the magnet without the use of liquids. The D3-T also comes equipped with a map magnifying lens, dial graduations in both degrees and mils, and 3 map scales (1:25K, 1:63.36k, 1:50km) for navigation on a variety of maps. Made in the USA.
