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Integral Tactical Keeps Going and Going

Sunday, November 10th, 2013

Last week I stopped by SOFEX at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. While it remains a small, annual show in the Officers Club, I was pleased to see Integral Tactical still in attendance. They have long displayed their specialized clothing and shelters at this show.

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Integral Designs was purchased from former owner Evan Jones by Fellfab early this year. I realized that although Integral has been around for ages, they are not well known. Many of their designs go back 20 years or more like the MK I Mountain Tent above and the Observer Shelter seen below. Both of these shelters feature, simple, straight forward designs. Additionally, Integral Tactical offers several shelter/tarp designs manufactured from ultralightweight 30D parachute Ripstop nylon, referred to as Sil fabric.

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Several of the attendees at SOFEX also expressed interest in the Wind Shirt and Pants.

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They are currently in talks with TLS vendors to introduce their line to a wider audience. While Integral Tactical is based at Fellfab’s headquarters in Ontario, Canada, Fellfab has manufacturing capacity here in the US to service Berry compliance, if needed.

www.integraltactical.com

New Camo Coming From Israel?

Thursday, November 7th, 2013

That’s the rumor.

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Agilite shared this photo (it’s not the camo in question, we already asked) on their new Instagram page. They told us that something cool is coming this way within a few weeks so we’ll keep our ears to the ground. Until then, follow them at instagram.com/agilitetactical

It Must Be A Sov’ Thing

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

First we had Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov with an itchy trigger finger, and now it’s the Chairman of the Board himself.

Its a Sov Thing

All I can figure is that it’s a Sov’ Thing.

EOG Announces Rampart International as Exclusive Canadian Distributor

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Virginia Beach, VA based Explosive Ops Gear (EOG) is excited to announce that Rampart International will now be the exclusive distributer in Canada of EOG’s innovative line of American made special operations tactical gear.

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Jeff O’Connor, COO of EOG, states, “Rampart International is highlyregarded in Canada by both law enforcement and military professionals. We at Explosive Ops Gear are very exited about the
opportunity this international partnership brings to our loyal Canadian customer base. Rampart will be able to provide our Canadian customers with the entire EOG Product Line at a much
faster turn around and less expensive shipping charges. We are confident our partnership with Rampart International will be a great step in providing our gear to all corners of Canada.”

Mike Klein, president of Rampart International had this to say about the new relationship; “EOG’s exciting and innovative product line is a welcome addition to our extensive offering of the world’s finest Operational Equipment. We are thrilled about the opportunity to expose more Canadian operators and enthusiasts to the specialized products from EOG. EOG’s line of NVG counter weights, specialized pouches, accessories and entry tools; developed and used by Special Forces, add a unique capability to Rampart’s offerings. We look forward to working closely with the EOG team!”

Operator Assault Suit from SOD Gear

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

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Offered by the Italian specialty clothing manufacturer SOD Gear, the Operating Assault Suit (translated from Italian) is made from 50/50 NYCO. Granted, it’s not an optimized solution but NYCO is generally regarded as a lower coat no melt-no drip option rather than a full FR solution. But this was originally designed for an Italian customer and reflects their requirements.

It also features an elasticized neck and wrists as well as 2 chest and 2 sleeve pockets. Thee are upper and lower flat pockets on each leg. The flat construction helps mitigate snags. The waist is also elasticized with belt loops as well. Finally, the knees and elbows are reinforced with Cordura and feature removable padding.

www.SODgear.com

AUSA – Panacis

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

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We tried stopping by the Panacis booth a couple times during AUSA, but each time they were were swamped with meetings. Here, their Director of Business Development, Matt Fisher briefs the Norwegian Army Chief of Staff, Major General Rune Jacobsen, and Deputy Armaments Director, John Laugerud on the SharePack system.

www.panacis.com

Go Ahead, Say It

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

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Platatac ALICE XL Pack Available For Pre-order

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

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This XL version from Platatac of the venerable ALICE pack fits the issue ALICE frame which is, oddly enough, still preferred by many. The pack is offered in AUSCAM or MultiCam.

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Features include:
Nine large external utility pouches with double drawstring lining and fastex clips
Large external claymore pouch
Large zippered pocket underneath
External MOLLE attachment area
Compatible with ALICE / MOLLE frames
Internal radio harness
Wide lid with internal zippered pockets
Double drawstring access to the main compartment with removable lid
Zippered sleeping bag compartment
Dual vertical and horizontal compression straps
Manufactured from 1000 denier Cordura® tactical nylon with ITW Nexus hardware
Drainage holes in bottom of pack for water ops

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Also available is a complete kit that includes:
1x ALICE XL Pack 2013
1x Large Zippered Utility Pouch
1x Modular E-Tool Cover
1x Set of ALICE Straps 2013
1x U.S Issue ALICE Frame

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Visit www.platatac.com/alice-preorder for full details.