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Looxcie

Monday, December 19th, 2011

This is pretty amazing. Looxcie is a video camera that you wear on your ear like a bluetooth headset earphone. Once turned on it records everything in a POV (Point of View) format. It can store data in its buffer, send clips to your email and social media, or stream it live through a wireless connection to viewers of your choice. The possibilities are pretty exciting. In fact, Looxcie is already in use with Kenya’s Rangers who protect wildlife from poachers.

To share clips with your friends using Flashbax, “When something cool happens, simply press the instant clip button to get the last 30 seconds. Press the button longer and the instant clip is immediately shared to your social network.

Looxcie Live is your opportunity to broadcast what you see discreetly with those you choose via different smartphone app. The broadcast is also available on the Looxcie Live server for up to 24 hours for review with full archiving coming soon. Additional features include text chat and Push-to-talk voice cues to provide feedback to the broadcaster.

This isn’t science fiction or government-only, TLA tech. It’s available now.

looxcie.com

TacHacker – Switch Modular Pocket Knife

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

We first mentioned the Switch from Quirky a year-and-a-half ago. At the time, it was only available for pre-order. Time went on and we had forgotten about it, until the Think Geek catalog arrived in the mail and there it was nestled between a multi-color LED flashlight of no particular note and a pocket chainsaw.

Featuring 17 different tool attachments, you can configure the tool for your specific needs and this is great news for the TacHacker who wants to customize his gear.

Standard Knife, Pliers, Scissors, Nail File, Tweezers, Thin Flathead Screwdriver, Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Flathead Screwdriver, Wood Saw, Serrated Blade, Corkscrew, Combination Bottle Opener/Flathead Screwdriver, Combination Can Opener/Wire Stripper, Pen, Magnifying Glass, LED Flashlight

You can purchase it directly from Quirky but it’s actually quite a bit less expensive from Think Geek.

Contour Picatinny Rail Mount by Strikemark Targets

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Strikemark Targets has added a Contour Picatinny Rail Mount to their lineup of camera mounts we mentioned during New Breed of Warrior. Manufactured from a single piece of aluminum, the mount features a Black powder coat finish. It comes with an Allen key for installation and is held in place with a nylon tipped set screw. Installation is simple. You slide it on the rail, adjust its position, set the screw, and attach the Contour to the mount.

strikemark.com/products/contour-picatinny-rail-mount-strikemark

DSPTCH Camera Wrist Strap

Friday, December 9th, 2011

We were alerted to this camera wrist strap by DSPTCH. It’s a good looking item and an excellent concept. In fact, we’re surprised no one has done it before. Since it loops back through itself it is adjustable for the whole gamut of wrist sizes. Just be careful, your wrist is going to give long before that braided 550. But, the handy SR buckle should break away before you do. Available in Olive, Black, and Coyote.

www.dsptch.com

Thanks NH for the heads up!

Need to Use Your Touch Screen Cell Phone While Wearing Gloves? Try Ambit Gloves from OR

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Outdoor Research has introduced two new styles of handwear that offer the ability to use a touch screen device without having to take off your gloves. Integrating TouchTecâ„¢ technology, the Ambit glove is a fully seam taped, gauntlet style glove. Insulated with EnduraLoftâ„¢, the liner is made from waterproof/breathable Ventiaâ„¢ Plus. In addition to the Ambit there is also a lightweight glove called the Sensor which is offered in both mens and womens sizing.

I tried out a pair briefly during a sales call over the summer. While I can’t speak to the glove’s warmth in various temperatures I can say that I was pleased to be able to control my iPhone while wearing an insulated glove.

www.outdoorresearch.com

Gobbler Knuckles from AAC

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Referred to as a “Gobbler Knuckle”, it’s an interesting concept piece. Combining a 1911 bushing wrench with integrated hex wrench holes (including a 3/8″ for LaRue levers and KAC scope mounts) as well as a bottle opener, the “Gobbler Knuckle” features finger holes incorporated into the design which offer a better grip when using it to remove “stuck bushings or stuck beer tops, stuck scope mounts . . . Or other “stuck stuff.” Right now it’s still just a prototype. Hopefully, AAC will put these into production.

www.advanced-armament.com

Field Notes

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

A simple, “FIELD NOTES” is emblazoned on the cover. While they make a whole slew of notebooks, my favorite is the 48-page memo book. It is 3-1/2” wide by 5-1/2” tall making a perfect fit for a pocket and it’s well made so it won’t fall apart when you’re using it. Bound with a rugged three-staple saddle-stitch process, envelope brown and burnt orange are standard covers but over the course of a year, they release several specialty colors that sell out almost immediately.

I prefer the graph paper since I’m not much of an artist and it makes it easier for me to sketch but ruled and plain are also available. Made in USA.

fieldnotesbrand.com

GoPro HERO NVG Mount

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

One category where the GoPro HERO series of cameras excels is in their wide variety of mounting options, which includes the GoPro NVG Mount. With it, one can easily attach either the HERO or HERO2 to any helmet with a Night Vision mounting plate, allowing them to record excellent footage without installing any additional mounts on their equipment. Here, you can see it mounted to a Crye Precision AirFrame Helmet with an Ops-Core VAS Shroud.

GoPro – NVG Mount

This article originated on Tactical Fanboy