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Warrior West – Beyond Clothing

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

  
The Lochi is a reversible insulation piece that utilizes 60 fill Polartec Alpha combined with a 40D Milliken shell.  When you wear it on the “civilian” side there’s no color flash.  For example, the mission side of the hood is Coyote rather than MultiCam.  The Lochi integrates two slash handwarmer pockets on either side with an additional zippered chest pocket on the Mission side.  

  
The Mission model is Black / MultiCam.  Also available in Manatee Grey / Navy Blue on the commercial side. Coming June 2015.

www.beyondclothing.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Approach

Friday, April 10th, 2015

This week we’ll direct our focus on the FirstSpear Approach, an attache-style shoulder bag designed based on userfeedback.

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The Approach will hold larger size laptops in a stable, stiffened compartment, a large internal zipper compartment segregates the interior further with two mesh zippered pockets for further organization.

A full length front zippered pocket is accessible just under the flap and two deep open top mesh water bottle pockets are on each side. Simple strap handles are on each end of the bag so that it is easy to pull around your body or out of overhead storage on the plane and a comfortable top center handle is available to you for when you want to go to “Samsonite” mode.

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For those of you who conceal carry and are tired of putting your sidearm in the bowels of some courier bag to never be seen again relax, FS has you covered because the Approach integrates with the Line 1 Belt to seamlessly hold your SSV holster in a ready position in the same place every time. A Tubes Stretch Strap can secure the bag around your body, be stashed under the flap for when you need it or stuffed in the bag. The whole surface area under the front flap also accepts the full range of FS Ragnar Pockets. About the only thing you won’t find on the Approach is MOLLE Webbing and “Tactical” colors. Look for further sizes and shapes of the Approach coming out this Spring. Patent Pending.

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www.first-spear.com – Approach Bag

SHOT Show – Oakley Chamber

Wednesday, January 21st, 2015

The new Chamber pack is designed for discreet carry of a firearm in the removable chest mounted pouch. This smaller pocket can also be stored by clipping into place at the rear of the pack.

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Internally, it has a Velcro panel for use of modular pouches.

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The Chamber also has a dedicated Eyepro pouch as well as an electronics pouch built into the pack.

www.oakleysi.com

ITS Hypalon Concealment Wallet

Friday, November 14th, 2014

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The ITS Hypalon Concealment Wallet is constructed from Hypalon, a synthetic rubber resistant to chemicals, ultraviolet light, and extreme temperatures. This material’s “tackiness” keeps the wallet in the user’s pocket, and will also keep its contents in place. The Hypalon Concealment Wallet is a bi-fold design capable of holding 4-12+ cards, with a rear currency pocket.

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Aside from being extremely durable, the Hypalon Concealment Wallet also has two discreetly hidden compartments along the currency pocket, designed to hold physical security tools. These compartments are located on concealed fold-out flaps which blend in with the seam lines from the front wallet interior, and are bisected with stitch lines, forming the individual compartments to store tools.

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ITS is offering an optional Wallet Entry Kit as a complement to the hidden compartments featured in the wallet. The kit consists of a selection of tools which are appropriate and functional enough to defeat common pin and tumbler locks, padlocks, multi-wheel combo locks, and escape from multiple methods commonly utilized in illegal restraint, such as commercially available handcuffs, zip ties, duct tape, and rope. Those tools are:

  • (1) Diamond Wire Blade
  • (1) Split-Pawl Handcuff Shim
  • (1) Quick Stick
  • (1) EZ Decoder
  • (1) Ceramic Razor Blade
  • (6) Feet of 188 lb. Test Kevlar Cordage
  • (6) Feet of Stainless-Steel Coated Leader Wire
  • (1) Flat Ti Bogota Entry Single Rake
  • (1) Flat Ti Bogota Entry Triple Rake
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    ITS is also offering an optional RFID Wallet Sleeve. This sleeve interferes with radio frequencies and electromagnetic waves, disrupting the operation of any electronic device contained within. It is perfectly sized to fit in the rear currency department, and can hold a few credit cards and/or ID cards which utilize RFID technology to transfer data. The RFID Wallet Sleeve features include:

  • 3.75” x 2.75” RFID Blocking Card Sleeve
  • Single Layer of Conductive Silver/Copper/Nickel RoHS Compliant Material
  • Shielding Effectiveness of -70dB in the range of 30 MHz to 18 GHz
  • Interior Conductive Velcro Closure
  • 99.99% Average Signal Attenuation Achieved
  • Lightweight and Flexible
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    The ITS Hypalon Concealment Wallet and all optional components are made entirely in the USA from US-made materials. Available in Black, Coyote, and Foliage.

    www.itstactical.com/store/edc/its-hypalon-concealment-wallet

    20$Bandit – Micro Kit

    Friday, October 24th, 2014

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    The Micro Kit is a smaller scale model of the already compact Mini Kit MK-7 pouch. Made from 1000D ballistic nylon, the Micro Kit was created to carry the bare minimum EDC items when cargo or BDU pants aren’t an option. Sized to fit inside a standard blue jean back pocket, it can be considered a real ‘gray man’ inclined piece of kit. The external field loop panel allows for ID or morale patches.

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    The quick access clam shell opening can accommodate either a Samsung Galaxy 5 or iPhone 4, 5, or 6, while allowing for manipulation of the phone through the clear plastic window. Modularity is key with the Micro Kit, as through its retention straps and pockets it can carry all manner of EDC items:

    – Micro multi tools
    – Knives
    – Pens
    – Cash
    – Credit cards and IDs
    – Micro first aid kits
    – Micro SERE kits
    – Etc.

    Available for pre-order on 20$Bandit’s website. The first 100 Micro Kits are running for a special introductory “early bird” price.

    Made in the USA by HonorPoint USA.

    www.20dollarbandit.com

    757 Performance Denim Demonstration Video

    Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014

    S&S Precision has been reading your questions and produced this video to give you an idea how the Internal Belt Retention on their 757 Performance Denim Jeans works.

    www.sandsprecision.com/apparel/757-s

    Introducing 757 Performance Denim by S&S Precision – Pre-Order Now

    Monday, October 20th, 2014

    Last week I got a text from S&S Precision asking me to stop by the shop to check out something new. What I saw when I dropped in on Friday afternoon, blew my mind. I fully expected to see some new machined widget, but instead, they caught me by surprise. In the middle of a bare table lay a pair of jeans and a holster. I said, “Oh, new holster?” And they answered, “Sort of. Meet 757 Performance Denim.” At first it looked just like an ordinary pair blue jeans until I picked them up and started checking them out.

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    Turns out, they’ve been planning this since January. For the past several months the guys at S&S Precision have been wearing these jeans and I never noticed. The worst part is, looking back, they’ve been taunting me while wearing them, trying to get me to realize there was something up with the pants. I never even suspected. But I’ve got to say, after having spent a moment to look at a pair on the table, these are the best discrete carry jeans I have ever seen.

    Several companies have made other discreet wear versions over the years but they always “brand” by adding some feature that makes the jeans “tactical”, like a pocket or a zipper where something you’d buy at the mall wouldn’t normally have them. Not so with these. You look at them and they could be any mild mannered pair of jeans; all blue denim and gold stitching. The only overt feature that even belies their pedigree is the 757 Denim rivet button, but even that is hidden behind a belt.

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    Like any covert operation, the real magic is on the inside. In this case, the secret sauce is the patented Internal Belt Retention. It allows their removable, Inside the Waist Band holster, to be integrated directly into the pants via the internal belt retention strap. this belt retention strap is designed to reverse hook on the internal belt openings. It’s threaded through the holster which is designed for standard and canted carry and will fit many popular pistol models such as GLOCK and SIG.

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    Additionally, there are two low profile rear pockets. They will accommodate a single 30 rd 5.56 mm magazine or a pistol for expedient carry. Finally, there are internal pockets set into each of the two front slash pockets. These will keep pistol magazines, cell phone or a clip-style pocket knife handy. This way, your knife won’t show like with an external pocket clip and neither it nor a pistol mag will fall down into the bottom of the front pocket.

    This part is awesome. 757’s are individually hand crafted in the U.S.A. from 12oz custom milled 100% cotton denim in a design finalized with a senior stylist from the fashion industry. It’s a classic American blue jean style with a straight, relaxed leg to accommodate wear with a boot or tennis shoes. While there isn’t much mechanical stretch in the denim they selected, 757 jeans are cut to move with your body for comfort as well as mobility.

    This slide gives you an idea of the draw from the 757s. I see a lot of folks wearing these for a variety of purposes: concealed carry wear, undercover work, or just a good looking pair of jeans.

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    757’s are prewashed. Shrinkage on the raw fabric is about 4%. But S&S cautions to never wash jeans in hot water. Wash by hand if possible to retain the best color. Also, do not machine tumble dry; air dry is best.

    Before, you even ask, Women’s 757’s are in the works and coming soon. Surprise, 757 shorts are on the way too! Waist sizes 30-38in x 32 and 34in inseam. Look for expanded sizing in the future.

    Pre-order special: $128.97 for one pair of 757s with Holster. That’s a great price for Made in USA pants that include a holster.

    www.sandsprecision.com/apparel/757-s

    OR Summer Market – Ex Officio

    Thursday, August 14th, 2014

    Time and again I come back to Ex Officio for performance clothing that looks good enough to wear to business meetings. Many have adopted travel vests or photographer’s vests or range vests over the years due to their ability to conceal a pistol beneath as well as load carrying capacity. At one point, they were civilian clothing load carriage. But that’s the problem. They look like you’re carrying something so they’ve been abandoned.

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    At OR, I saw the Men’s FlyQ Lite Vest. It is cut large enough that you can concealed carry beneath it and all of the load carriage options are on the inside. Additionally, it incorporates a drop tail, rear hem. The styling is pretty straight forward with two upper chest, Napoleon-style pockets and two handwarmer slash pockets. The real secret are the 11 interior pockets, sized for a wide variety of items. If you’re a guy who wants to wear a vest but doesn’t want to stand out, this may just the thing you’ve been looking for.

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    Coming in Spring 2015 in Lt Khaki, Walnut (shown) and Black.

    www.exofficio.com