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CRO Medic System Preview

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

The CRO Medic System is a scalable system designed as a supplement to your issue kit. We checked it out last month at Warrior East and wanted to give an overview of the system.

It is comprised of seven items:

1x Gunfighter Belt – The base of the system, inner outer gun belt with horizontal and vertical laser cut PALS attachments.

1x Slim Bleeder Kit – Offers appendix carry for MAR. Designed to fit Combat Gauze, ACE Wrap, Cx Seals, NPA. Clamshell pouch opens halfway like an accordion so your gear is retained.

1x Hybrid IFAK – True lumbar carry, rides high over the gun belt. Spin it to the front and it acts as a dangler pouch. Ditch it to the back when it’s not needed. Laser cut PALS wings designed for our TQ covers/ perfect balance when running. Doesn’t move. You’ll forget you have an assault med bag on you.

2x TQ Covers – Offers great retention as well as protection from UV/Dirt. Fast access when you need it. Works with CAT or SOFTT-W.

1x Ankle IFAK *new concept* scalable. Wear on outside of your pants for fast access to a full IFAK. Features 4-finger laser cut handle for easy ditching. Give IFAK to someone to treat out of or use to plus up your own gear. Pull your suit pant over for concealed IFAK carry. Designed for a CAT Gen 7 to ride up the Achilles. Tuck tab if you want to use another type of TQ.

1x Medic Case (most popular item) set up for NARC carry, surgical, airway, any fast combo. Designed for your cargo pocket. Makes a great bag organizer.

Look for additional details on all of these items as well as others, soon.

cromedicalgear.com

Product Streamlining Results In Price Reductions At Armageddon Gear

Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

For years, Armageddon Gear has supplied the rifle cases for the M2010 and CSASS programs.

Throughout, they’ve offered the exact same cases to the commercial market, but they are pretty expensive. Realizing that not every user needs the same number or configuration of pouches and pockets as the military, Armageddon Gear reconfigured these offerings in a more simple package without the internal modular pockets. Additionally, they are also able to lower the price.

Shooters can still add any MOLLE style pouch to the internal PALS webbing within the cases, but now they don’t have to buy pouches they don’t need.

The price of the M2010 case has been reduced by $100

The price on the SASS case has been reduced by $40.

No changes have been made to the material or manufacturing quality Armageddon Gear brings to the table.

Max Velocity Tactical – Special Operations Rig Back in Stock

Friday, July 20th, 2018

MVT’s Special Operations Rig is a chest mounted design featuring two collapsible side pouches which accommodate two AN/PRC 152 radios (one each side), or 2 x 5.56 magazines in each radio pouch. Additionally, these pouches can be used for admin items or just left collapsed. In addition, the front of the radio pouches have four rows of PALS webbing, for the attachment of additional admin pouches, as needed.

Features:

• 5.56 (.223) magazine pouches with kydex inserts x 4.
• The 4 front kydex mag pouches also come with elastic removable retention pull-tabs, to give you more options.
• Low profile slim fit with the 4 x magazine pouches close to the body.
• Each magazine pouch is supplied with a Kydex insert which both secures the magazine and allows for fast reloads.
• 3 rows of MOLLE across the rig for maximum versatility.
• 4 MOLLE wide side panels for the attachment of additional pouches.
• 2 x collapsible radio/magazine pouches behind the side panels, specifically designed for the AN/PRC 152 radio / 2 x 5.56 magazines.
• The side radio  pouches also feature a velcro adjustable bottom panel, which allows for adjustment of the radio fit up or down to operator comfort.
• Adjustable elastic cord straps on the radio pouch to secure items of various sizes.
• 4 adjustable points for a “perfect fit” for almost any body type / shape.
• H-harness design – providing comfort to be worn by itself, or with a backpack.
• Map / Notebook Pouch on back of rig.
• Rear velcro patch, with optional cover, to allow the attachment of a sub-load pouch.
• Antennae loops on the bottom of the rig. By using a flexible antenna extension, you can route the antennae(s) down and under the rig.
• 500D Cordura.
• 100% MADE IN THE USA.

Finally, the SOR standalone chest rig, attached to a plate carrier, or as a hybrid allowing optional attachment to a plate carrier.

• Wear the SOR with the supplied H-harness, over a Plate Carrier or standalone.
• Utilize the supplied PC Kit to attach the SOR directly to your Plate Carrier.
• Multiple use options, as an assault panel over a PC, or standalone in ‘recon mode.’
• The SOR is designed to allow the radio pouches to adjust comfortably across your chest, or if worn over a PC, the radio/mags fit into the space beside your front plate.

maxvelocitytactical.com/2018/07/19/special-operations-rig-sor-back-in-stock

TacHacker – Vietnam DIY Ammo Vest

Friday, July 20th, 2018

TROPIC LIGHTNING NEWS                          

March 16, 1970

FSB PERSHING – Most combat infantrymen fighting in Vietnam really don’t worry too much if their wearing apparel isn’t in step with the latest fashions.

One exception, however, is Sergeant James J. Ross, who just might be a winner in the Army’s Suggestion Program.  Ross now qualifies as one of the best-dressed Warriors of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, with a coat he fashioned for himself.

Ross’s coat of many pockets is truly a unique garb to say the least.  It features 24 large pockets for M-16 magazines and a pouch on the back to port a Claymore mine.

“I scrounged up the canvas material,” Ross said.  “I gave the measurements to our interpreter and he gave the specifications to a civilian tailor who made up the jacket for me.

“It’s really great to have on an operation,” Ross said.

Other Warriors are following suit.  “A few others in my platoon have had them made too,” said the functionally, if not fashionably dressed, Warrior sergeant.

S&S Precision Shop Show – S&S Precision ZipFlip

Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

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S&S Precision developed the ZipFlip to satisfy a user requirement for a scalable chest mount for ATAK equipped Android devices which could be worn while attached to armor or in a stand-alone configuration, while parachuting or conducting mounted and dismounted operations.

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The basic component is a NavBoard which can be used by itself but will also accept a removable soft pouch, sun shade, auxiliary battery pouch and stand alone harness.

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The system is PALS compatible via the S&S Precision Tenacious Tab.

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The Android device is secured to the NavBoard via a low-profile cinch lock. Additionally, cables and excess cinch lock material can be stored between the NavBoard and soft case.

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A removable stand-alone harness is included for operations where Armor is not needed such as admin jumps.

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The FlipZip can be secured via a zipper Er with dual slides.

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www.sandsprecision.com

S&S Precision Shop Show – Watershed OTB 75 Backpack, Transit Duffel & WIP Sneak Peak

Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

All three new products are manufactured from Watershed’s proprietary Kryptothane material which has been RF welded for waterproofness. Additionally, for these new bags, Watershed is using YKK’s Aquaseal Zipper which is polymer rather than metal. The advantage here is that these require less maintenance. Finally, all three bags incorporate an oral inflation / purge valve.

OTB 75 Backpack

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Developed in conjunction with Mystery Ranch, the OTB 75 Backpack is a completely new system consisting of a hydrophobic version of the MR NICE Frame, a Watershed 75 liter pack, mesh wet bag for fins, and MR Daypack Lid.

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Features:
-Laser cut PALS, inside and out
-46” YKK Aquaseal Zipper
-Zipper lockout
-Compression straps

Transit Duffel

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This 2700 cu in bag can be used for Swim or Transit thanks to the reinforced lug handle and D-rings for carry or mount in a zodiac.

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Features:
-24” YKK Aquaseal Zipper
-Internal zippered mesh pocket

WIP

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Waterproof Individual Pouch fits IFAK, NODs and other similar sized items.

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Features:
-Laser cut PALS
-Comes with PALS straps
-12” YKK Aquaseal Zipper

www.drybags.com

Mission Spec Obtains Rights To Produce Sherpa Mag Pouch For Yeti Wurks

Monday, July 9th, 2018

Mission Spec, LLC has recently obtained the rights to the Sherpa Scorpion Evo III Mag Pouch from Fight and Flight Tactical and will be producing it exclusively for Yeti Wurks.

The Sherpa is a four mag carry solution made specifically for the thicker magazines used by the CZ Scorpion Evo III.  The pouch comes standard with both bungee and flap-over-mag Velcro retention options. It can be attached to a plate carrier via the included MALICE clips or worn as a standalone piece of gear in a bandoleer style (strap included and removable).

The Sherpa is 100% manufactured in the United States with US sourced components and is Berry Compliant.  Black and Coyote are available at the time of this writing. As production ramps up, other colors/patterns will include MultiCam, Ranger Green, and Kryptek Typhon.

Some reports/reviews indicated that the original Sherpa mag pouch was too tight when inserting the magazine. Mission Spec has slightly edited the design to include more tolerance in the pouch area.

Product: www.yetiwurks.com/products/sherpa-4-x-30-rnd-scorpion-evo-iii-mag-pouch

Produced by: www.MissionSpec.com

Platatac Peacekeeper Mk IV Chest Rig in Woodland Camo

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

The Peacekeeper Mk IV is designed to be a standalone low profile chest rig or to be worn over body armour systems. It features three 5.56mm Double magazine pouches at the center with PALS fields at either side.

At either end are radio pouches and small, zippered utility pockets.

Features:
4 x MOLLE Rows 2 x MOLLE Columns (x2)
2 x medium sized zippered pouches with front zip pockets
3 x 5.56mm Double magazine pouches
1 x Horizontal zippered pocket with cyalume loops (under magazine pouches)
3 x External mesh pockets on rear
1 x Internal Velcro pocket
Sewn drainage holes
Built from 500 Denier Multicam Cordura nylon fabric
YKK Zips with Paracord pulls

www.platatac.com/platatac-peacekeeper-mk-iv-chest-rig