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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Name That Bag Contest

Friday, April 6th, 2018

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For this weeks Friday Focus we are getting the first look at an all new range bag / all-purpose bag available for pre-order now from FirstSpear. Incorporating a removable padded shoulder strap secured with hk hooks, large interior compartment with two separate dividers that can be re-arranged or removed based on user requirements.

The full loop panel on both interior walls can be used to mount FS hooked backed Ragnar pockets or store cell tags. Two padded pistol pockets are located inside the main compartment and can be accessed individually in a hurry. Discreet appearance with unlimited amounts of applications from a carry on to a dedicated equipment or range bag.

Made in the USA and available now for pre-order in the all new two-tone manatee grey / kryptek along with solid black, manatee grey, and ranger green. 17″ x 9.5″ x 8″

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The only catch is the bag still needs a name. FS has asked SSD readers before to come up with great names for other items like the “The Engagement Ring” for the MK32 40mm speed loader. Here is another chance to make your mark in the FS product line, rules are simple! Comment your suggested name below and by next Friday FirstSpear will pick a winner (contacted via email). If your name gets picked and you already placed your order consider your bag free!

Pre-order opens today. Expected to start shipping at the end of the month.

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Back Bay/USA – Ripper

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

This is the Ripper in Natural and Black. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking the Ripper is made by Honor Point USA, and you’re right. What you may not know is that Honor Point is currently transitioning to become Back Bay/USA.

The Ripper’s full name is the Dyneema Tegris Kit System. You’ll note the use of Tegris Ballistic material which is laser cut to the desired shape and has some body to it, allowing it stand on its own. The material is assembled via a combination of sewing a rivets.

Look for the Ripper soon from backbay-usa.com

Polymule Take 2

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

All-terrain carts remain a great way to move heavy and bulky loads in austere environments. The team behind the Polymule crowdfunding project has improved the product and reintroduced it on Indiegogo.

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Polymule offers 20 inches of ground clearance, 400 lbs of payload capacity but the biggest improvement to the design is the introduction of uphill assist which keeps the wheels from rolling backward as you negotiate hills and obstacles.

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Additionally, Polymule can be used as a rooftop carrier.

Available in Goldenrod, Desert Tan, and Moss Green.

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The original design raised $25,000 in 30 days on Kickstarter. They just launched their new design and raised $26,000 in the first 18 hours on Indiegogo. Those interested in getting in on the project, visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/polymule-the-all-terrain-cart-with-uphill-assist-sports-innovation

2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – Shadow Tech Kestrel ATI Wind Wrap

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

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The Kestrel ATI Wind Wrap from Shadow Tech (makers of the HOG Saddle) allows you to attach your Kestrel to Slings, Tripod Legs or PALS webbing (via MALICE Clip). But the most important features are that it maintains full operation and function of the wind meter and protects sensor holes from being obstructed by mud and debris.

It’s Berry Compliant and available in Coyote for the Kestrel 4500 or 5700.

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2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – MODTAC Chemlight Cache

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

Modern Tactical Creations are relatively new to the market. Founded by two SF NCOs, they work to create solutions to problems found at the operator and team level. They have several great products, but I thought we should introduce them with the Chemlight Cache.

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The Chemlight Cache is an injection molded PALS compatible organizer for chemlights. It is all but impossible to ascertain the color of a Chemlight until it is activated. Guys come up with a varity of means to keep track of them, but things can get confusing, especially in the dark.

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MODTAC’s solution provides tactile identification, based on the number of bumps at the top of the Chemlight Cache. Additionally, it’s spring retainer allows you to hook the chemlight directly to the Cache, via its own integral loop, without having to use gutted 550 or mini zip-ties. To remove a Chemlight, simply pull down and forward.

www.modtac.us

MultiCam Tasmanian Tiger Tac Case S Available Exclusively From TACWRK

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

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Berlin’s TACWRK always has one of the best booths at the annual Enforce Tac Show. I really like how they set up mannequins with equipment from the various brands they sell.

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They have a great relationship with Tasmanian Tiger and this year, they showed me one of the exclusive products they offer. It is the Tac Case S in MultiCam.

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It’s a fully featured, yet smaller version of Tasmanian Tiger’s Tac Case. Manufactured from 700D Cordura, it incorporates laser cut PALS-compatible slots as well as ample room for a laptop. It also incorporates a removable organizer.

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Features:

First offically certified men´s handbag

– Functional shoulder bag

– Detachable shoulder padding, rubberised on the underside

– Key holder

– Side pocket

– Zip-up front compartment with organizer

– Removable organizer

– Extensive additional padding

– Detachable, size adjustable carrying strap with shoulder pad

– Durable, reinforced handle

– Zip compartment on back

– Flap secured by Velcro and quick-release closures

– Large M.O.L.L.E. Velcro patch inside

– M.O.L.L.E. system for attachment of holster, magazine pockets etc. under the lid

While the MultiCam variant is exclusive to TACWRK, there are also Black, Carbon and Olive.

Order yours at www.tacwrk.com/en/tasmanian-tiger-tac-case-s-multicam

Sneak Peek – New Precision Rifle Bag

Sunday, March 18th, 2018

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This is a new PRB (precision rifle bag) by SERT. This is the 48″ version, but an even longer one is on the way.

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SOTECH Introduces SOA Edition Mission Go Bag

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

We at SOTECH are honored to have been asked by the Special Operations Association to design a SOA commemorative satchel based on our iconic Mission Go Bag.  We have delivered over 15,000 of these multi-configurable go bags to SOCOM during the GWOT and find it a fitting design an organization that represents all branches that have served in Special Operations.  The SOA was established in 1977 as a Veteran’s fraternal organization of past and present American and Allied military special operations in a combat environment. The group includes veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Grenada, the Balkans, Somalia as well as those from our most recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

This edition incorporates the latest version which was recently adopted for issue to 18D medics under the name Modular Medical Pack – Small, which has a large hook and loop field internally that accepts hook backed modular pouches, panels and holsters.  It includes a Velcro back subdued Special Operations Association patch.  A portion of the proceeds for every purchase will be donated to the SOA. For more information and to purchase, go to www.SOTechTactical.com and search for product code: MGB-SOA-OCP  and to learn more about the Special Operations Association, check out www.specialoperations.org