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Finally, I Can Buy an iPhone 5 – Magpul Releases Cases

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Talk about multi-tasking, Magpul is fighting the Colorado legislature, manufacturing PMAGs like there’s no tomorrow and now they’ve announced the release of the Field Case for the iPhone 5.

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Featuring the classic look but with new material and new camera/flash port geometry they are shipping this Friday. Made in the USA and only $12.95. Look for new colors in the weeks ahead, as well as a revamped 4/4S case with the same tweaks.

store.magpul.com/product/MAG452

POV / Action Camera Backpack Mount

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Right on the heels of another body worn camera mount, comes another Kickstarter project, the POV / Action Camera Backpack Mount for GoPro, Contour, others by Rodger Dean.

The key is the VuPackPole from VuVantage that attaches to your pack and places your camera in a 3rd person Point of View.

VuPackPole

www.kickstarter.com/projects/vuvantage/pov-action-camera-pack-mount-for-gopro-contour-oth

Saying You Can’t Afford a Noveske is No Longer an Excuse

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Meet the Multitask Keychain from Noveske.

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Features
-Flathead Screwdriver
-Built-in Multidimensional Hex Wrench
-Beer Bottle Opener
-Self Defense Tool
-Key Ring Attachment

This solid one piece design is manufactured from Titanium and features a distressed finish. Get yours now. Your keys deserve it.

noveskerifleworks.com

Kickstarter – ‘3rd Person View’ Action-Cam Camera Mount for Extreme Sports

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

You’ve got just under two weeks to get in on this UK-based Kickstarter project by Sail Video Systems. The ‘3rd Person View’ action-cam camera mount for extreme sports, is exactly what the name implies. Instead of standard POV mounts, this one puts you in the picture.

3rd Person View action-cam camera mount for extreme sports

It consists of three elements: the curved carbon sandwich backplate that is worn with a waterproof adjustable sports belt, Fully adjustable camera pole and a unique locking/release mechanism. Additionally, there are two adapters that will enable you to mount any camera (up to ±1,5 kg) at any angle

www.kickstarter.com/projects/erikvonk/3rd-person-view-action-cam-camera-mount-for-extrem-0

Tough Hook – A Kickstarter Project You Can Get Behind

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Inspired by necessity, the Tough Hook is a hanger for your body armor. The designer, Tarik Lazri needed something to support his armor and equipment when in the FOB. Using I-beam construction his creation offers a 150+ lbs load capacity and a built in handle grip for easily transporting equipment.

tough hanger

He has placed the concept on Kickstarter in order to raise $11,000. He only has 18 days left. Like Obi-Wan Kenobi, you are his only hope.

What Tarik will use the money for:

Production of the first 5000 units including the mold and hangers

Website completion and other

Shipping

Assembly

Professional photographs

Automation software (shipping, bookkeeping, contact management)

Professional public relations firm to help promote and grow the Tough Hook brand

There are multiple rewards available including the Troop level which results in a Tough Hook making its way to a deployed service member. Get in on it!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/699164092/tough-hook

In Case Handheld Bottle Openers Aren’t Your Bag

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

This little ditty from Tacticool22 might be just the ticket if you’re seeking the most over-the-top bottle opener. This rifle mounted design is meant to fit a Picatinny rail.

www.tacticool22.com/shop/tactical-bottle-opener-picatinny-rail-mount-p-98

Craftsman Offers Two Ways to Enjoy a Brew

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

Craftsman is known for tools that last and these two offerings will help you enjoy a brew for many years to come.

If you’re a wrench kind of a guy, check out the Craftsman Cap Wrench Bottle Opener.

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Or, if you’re more of a screwdriver guy like me, maybe the Craftsman Bottle Opener is more your speed.

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Magwear

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Magwear is a wrist mounted workspace to store small metallic (iron based) parts. They stay put thanks to a rare earth magnet embedded in the base of the platform. The wrist strap is fully adjustable and can be just as handy for small weapon parts as well as other chores.

www.fortisdesign.com/shop/magwear