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Support SOC-F When You Purchase An OTTE Gear Aloha Now Tigerstripe Tote Bag

Friday, February 7th, 2020

Feel the love all day long with the limited edition OTTE Gear x Bawidamann Tiger Stripe Tote while simultaneously giving love to SOC-F.  Made with an easy-to-clean rubberized interior coating that stands up to muddy shoes, grimy gear, and spilled Monster Energy. Perfect for beach, boat or game day.

25% of all proceeds will be donated to SOC-F to help support the amazing work they do for SOF members and their families, learn more here.

SPECIFICATIONS //

– Burly 1200D fabric provides great structure
– Rubberized interior coating is easy to wipe  
– Zippered interior pocket with Made In the Shade label
– 4″x4″ loop morale panel with Pattern Patch Cover
– One Size 23″w x 14″h x 10″d

Black Diamond Equipment – Stone Hauler Duffle Bags

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

Unveiled at Outdoor Retailer Snow + Winter Market, the Stone Hauler Duffel Bags from Black Diamond will come in six different sizes, from 30 all the way up to 120 liters.

They feature a DirtBag storage system to keep your funky shoes and clothing away from your clean stuff. Some include laptop sleeves.

ORSWM 20 – Herschel Supply Co Trail Collection

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

There’s generally a trend at each OR show, and this time it’s recycled fabrics. Everyone has them. In the case of Herschel, their new Trail collection of bags features 100% recycled materials. They also boast an interesting Camo pattern.

SHOT Show 20 – Condor

Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

Condor continues to up their design game. They showed this prototype chest rig at SHOT Show which should be available soon. There’s internal nag pockets and laser cut, PALs compatible slots.

It can be stored inside out, with all of the straps contained inside. Additionally, it will accept the waist bag-style hanger seen here.

SHOT Show 20 – Hazard 4

Monday, January 27th, 2020

I’ve always liked Hazard 4’s Poncho Villa and this year they’ve made it even better.

Poncho Villa
It features improved seam taping, a PALS compatible flap on the chest pocket and a snap in fleece liner. Offered in Coyote, OD Green, Royal Blue, Navy and Black.

Hazard 4 has also finalized their Hard-Point Gear Rails which can be attached to several of their packs. Offered in Orange, Coyote and Black, the rails are injection molded.

As you can see, they can be painted for individual taste and being M-LOK compatible, accept

Finally, they’ve got a new pack, the Drawbridge which sports a beavertail. The main compartment zipper goes around three sides and its S-shape allows for access even when carried on its side.

Offered in Black, Coyote and Greyman.

www.hazard4.com

Another Dan Matsuda Special

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share a fun personal project I just did this week. Despite it being a smaller product, there was a surprising amount of labor that went into this. But I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.

danmatsuda.com/sample

SHOT Show 20 – Grey Ghost Gear Introduces New Back Panels

Friday, January 24th, 2020

Grey Ghost Gear showed a full line of zip on back panels for armor vests.

They’ve even got an adapter for those vests without incorporated zippers.

The panels use the same zippers as the Crye systems so there’s some compatibility here in both directions.

Tasmanian Tiger Introduces the TACVEC Series of Products

Friday, January 24th, 2020

Expanding its offerings to include tactical vehicles, Tasmanian Tiger® introduces three new products for patrol and SWAT vehicles

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Miramar, Fla. (January 2020) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is proud to announce the addition of their line of products specifically designed for police and SWAT vehicles is now available in the US: the TACVEC series. The first three products in this new line-up include the TT Modular Front Seat Panel, the TT Sun Shade Cover, and the TT Head Rest IFAK.

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Made from 700 den CORDURA®, the TT Modular Front Seat Panel is a MOLLE panel for use on the back of front car seats in a vertical position or horizontally on rear seats. Hook-and-loop pouches can be arranged on the MOLLE specific to the mission. The MOLLE panel is secured with three fastening straps and side release buckles and can be removed quickly from the vehicle with all attachments in place. It is available in black only for an MSRP of $89.95. See how the TT Modular Front Seat Panel works here.

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The TT Sun Shade Cover is a length-adjustable MOLLE shell that attaches to the vehicle’s sun visor (approximate circumference of 11-14 inches or 29-37 cm). It includes a hook-and-loop adapter for use on larger sun visors. The TT Sun Shade Cover attaches with hook-and-loop fastening and features a large transparent card holder for identification and additional MOLLE for small accessories such as lights. Available in black only, the TT Sun Shade Cover retails for $21.95 and a video can be seen here.

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The third item in the TACVEC series is the TT Head Rest IFAK, a quick-access first aid kit that attaches to the back of the car seat headrest on either the driver or passenger side. The TT Head Rest IFAK uses the inclusive “IFAK” hook-and-loop patch. The first aid pouch with the IFAK hook-and-loop patch for color-marked, attaching straps can be accessed from either side. It also opens out with hook-and-loop fastening and has a length-adjustable fastening system for car seat headrests and includes an adapter for bigger headrests. Comes in black only with an MSRP of $44.95 (Medical supplies not included). Video here.

Check out the 2020 Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here.