One of the most difficult things is putting keys on key rings. The Key Sergeant is teh answer to that problem. This simple device makes quick work of adding keys to a ring. The video shows you how.
Order from The Key Tool, LLC. A portion of each sale goes to support US Veterans.
Picture and video from The Key Tool, LLC.
Down Range Gear recently launched their website and offers several innovative designs at low prices. In particular is the Night Vision Retention lanyard. At $2.50 it is a steal for those who require a simple leash for their NODs.
Available in Coyote and Foliage from Down Range Gear.
New from Bushnell Outdoors comes the Backtrack, a new take on GPS receivers. Intended as a low cost alternative to more complicated GPS systems, simplicity was key in it’s design. The Backtrack stores up to three locations and uses an onboard digital compass to guide you back to one of the stored points. The device has only two buttons. Simply turn it on and then mark a point such as your truck on a hunting trip. In the event you need to return to a stored point, the Backtrack will give you a direction and distance to the waypoint. Our only concern for military use with this device is that there is no simple way to zeroize it on the event of capture. However, it is a simple and inexpensive GPS receiver for many applications and would not only be a good choice for personnel who would not normally have access to a GPS receiver but also for use off-duty or for family members when away from home.
The Backtrack uses two AAA batteries and contains a SiRF Star III GPS receiver chip. It can be dummy corded utilizing the integral lanyard loop and comes in Yellow, Green, Woodland, Grey, and Pink.
To order visit Bushnell.
Photo from Bushnell.
From the January 1966 issue of Popular Science via the blog Modern Mechanix comes a fantastic look at 1960s next tech.
My favorite has always been the jet pack.
To read the entire article go to blog.modernmechanix.com.
A myriad of low-profile tactical clothing and packs are currently on the market that rely on a velcro-based attachment system consisting of a grid of pile to secure holsters, pouches, and other accessories. Unfortunately, many of the pouches intended for these systems are very specialized and do not support a wide enough variety of equipment. Other models don’t offer internal organizers at all. Quite frankly, since the advent of PALS, velcro based systems have taken a back seat.
With this in mind, MilSpecMonkey developed the new Loop Panel as a low-cost alternative to what’s currently on the market.
The Loop Panels accommodate a wide variety of items from pistol and rifle magazines to flashlights due to the ingenious, yet simple design that utilizes two rows of different widths of elastic. There are two, 2″ slots on the inner elastic and a 4″ slot on the outer elastic. The loops are sewn down about .5″ from the ends to help prevent the panel from curling and the ends of the elastic are great for holding pens and markers.
They are sold in pairs and measure about 5″ x 2″.
To order go to Mil Spec Monkey.
Photos courtesy of MilSpecMonkey.
Gizmodo has published photos and some additional background info on the battery operated MPro 110 we discussed back in September. It is pocket sized and while gear heads will complain about the MPro 110’s low resolution, for a guy deployed to a forward location it can pull double duty as an MWR projector and small unit briefing aid.
Gerber considers the Artifactâ„¢ a key chain tool due to its compact size. It features an removable #11 hobby blade, cross driver, small and medium flat drivers, wire stripper, pry bar/paint can opener and a key chain attachment hole. It also includes 3 replacement blades and blade holder. As it utilizes hobby blades one user has suggested that you could dispose of the blade and replace it later in case you run into issues at the airport but the other features may give reason for pause.
The stainless-steel Artifactâ„¢ features a Titanium Nitrade coating. The Artifactâ„¢ is available from a variety of sources that offer it below the $13.76 MSRP.
Photo from Gerber.
Vuzix has been on the head mounted display scene for a couple of years now. In fact, if you own a headset for your iPod chances are that it is a Vuzix product. Naturally, we are interested in their tactical products and they have been instrumental in the Future Force Warrior program as well as taking on several special projects for USSOCOM. They are constantly developing new systems but here are two complimentary mainstays in their line.
The Tac Eye Goggle Mounted Display
What makes the GMD unique is that it is mounted below the eye unlike previous Head Mounted Displays which completely occluded the wearer’s vision. Additionally, it mounts directly to the operator’s goggles and it is adaptable to a wide variety of models (Revision, ESS, and Oakley) in order to accommodate different tastes or requirements. The SVGA+ (852×600) color display has a 32° horizontal field of view.
Wearable Mouse
The mouse is rugged and easily mounted to the operator’s kit.
For information on these and other custom solutions contact the Tactical Display Group.
Photos courtesy of Vuzix.
