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First Tactical – New Belt Line

Sunday, March 20th, 2016

Introducing First Tactical’s Line of Range and BDU Belts.

First Tactical Belts are pre-curved for an ergonomic fit and composed of a double layer reinforced nylon webbing with a HD polymer buckle.

Each belt features a double bar buckle that is built for low profile and a metal-free, airport-friendly wear. Designed to have half the bulkiness of its competitors, the double bar buckle works with First Tactical’s flip tab adjustment to facilitate grip for easy cinch and release.

Each style of belt features a twill weave edge which provides smoother feeding through belt loops while five rows of stitching and two layers of rip-resistant HD nylon webbing provide strength for all of your gear.

The belts also feature a small inner pocket, perfect for a cuff key, money, or other compact gear.

Both the Range and BDU Belts come in Black, Coyote, and OD Green with widths of 1.5” or 1.75”. Both sizes range from small to 4XL. The Range belts sell for $19.99, while the BDU Belts sell for $14.99.

www.firsttactical.com

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Posted in Load Carrying, Press Release | 11 Comments »

Meridian Transport Case from Triple Aught Design

Friday, March 18th, 2016

It’s hard to believe that development of a bag would yield an entire system that includes 31 products, but that’s what happened when Triple Aught Design came up with the Meridian Transport Case. Consisting of a clamshell-style case, transport cubes, control panel and compression straps, these options allow you to configure your load for this very well appointed piece of luggage.

It’s made from high quality materials. Made from VX-21 Ripstop Shell, VX-03 Lining and Hypalon Synthetic Rubber. The VX family of fabrics is quite common for luggage. As you can see from the specs below, it’s got plenty of room for travel.

Volume
Center Compartment : 1365.00 cu in (22.37 liters)
Side Compartments : 477.50 cu in (7.83 liters)
Total : 2320.50 cu in (38.03 liters)

Dimensions
Center Compartment : 21” (53.34 cm) W x 13” (33.02 cm) H x 5” (12.70 cm) D
Side Compartments : 21” (53.34 cm) W x 13” (33.02 cm) H x 1.75” (4.45 cm) D
Total : 21” (53.34 cm) W x 13” (33.02 cm) H x 8.5” (21.59 cm) D

Weight
72.00 oz (2.04 kg)

Pocket Configuration
One Zippered Centered Compartment with Full Clamshell Opening
Two Zippered Side Compartments with Full Clamshell Opening
Two Exterior Front Zippered Pockets
One Dual Entry Exterior Zippered Pocket with Attachment Rails
Two Open-Top Exterior Pockets (Next-to-Body Pocket Offers Additional Zippered Admin Pocket)

These photos depict the transport cubes (airflow, viewport and defender). There is also a control panel which is a PALS compatible insert. Both of these categories of accessories are available in various sizes offering plenty of options to customize your bag. Additionally, it includes a non-slip, ergonomic shoulder strap as well as tubular nylon carry handles. The Meridian Transport Case is designed to fit under an airline seat as well as in overhead bins, even on regional aircraft.

Released last week, it’s seen brisk sales, in spite of its price tag. I know it’s hard for a lot of people to wrap their heads around, but these were Made in the USA and that’s just not cheap. Granted, a few of the materials are foreign sourced, but the assembly was done here.

The color is Satin, Matte but it looks like Black to me.

www.tripleaughtdesign.com

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Posted in Load Carrying | 4 Comments »

Mystery Ranch – RFAK Is Now Available

Friday, March 11th, 2016

If you’re like me, you’re asking yourself, “what is in RFAK?” Turns out, the answer is simpler than I thought.

The new Removable First Aid Kit (RFAK) replaces the MR IFAK and was created at the request of a rather well known guy out of Camp Lejeuene. It’s named Removable because it incorporates an insert which holds the medical items and can be removed from the pouch.

Inside the RFAK, the medical contents are contained in an expandable bundle with elastic webbing and held to the pouch with velcro. The outside container is essentially a durable shell for the contents. A pull of the handle allows quick, one-handed access to all the contents. This allows for easier and quicker self-aid or handing off to a buddy.

Available Coyote, OD and MultiCam, the RFAK is available from www.mysteryranch.com/RFAK.

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Posted in Load Carrying, Medical | 7 Comments »

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Bullfrog

Friday, March 11th, 2016

For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the FS Bullfrog.

The Bullfrog is one of the latest in FirstSpear’s line of user driven Maritime Plate Carriers, designed to fill the role of a passive/slightly positive approach for a Maritime Carrier, as requested by select FirstSpear end users. In that regard, the Bullfrog utilizes a unique foam insert that has been environmentally sealed in a watertight nylon laminate; the foams have been constructed in specific layers and densities so that the maximum amount of flexibility with the lowest possible amount of bulk is achieved.

The Bullfrog also utilizes the FS standard Buoyancy Compensators in the front and rear, which provide 5 lbs. of lift each, and is also adaptable to the belt mounted TFSS Flotation system, or various Flotation Collars. The Bullfrog is best paired with either FS’ Neutrally Buoyant Ballistic Plate, or the FS Patrol Plate.

Currently available in Coyote, in either Medium or Large SAPI plate cut.

www.first-spear.com – Bullfrog

FirstSpear also wanted to take this opportunity to introduce the Skid Plate. The Skid Plate is an accessory designed for SAPI Plate Carriers, used for long-term high abrasion-resistant protection for plate carriers exposed to the abuse from caving ladders and other cable assist climbing implements. Despite the appearance and feel of the high tenacity fibers used in the construction of the Skid Plate, it is not ballistic. It’s also only available in black.

www.first-spear.com – Skid Plate

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Posted in Load Carrying | 3 Comments »

OVI / HPG Under Pack Belt

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

The Under Belt is a collaboration between OV Innovations and Hill People Gear. Like the name says, this buckle-less design is a low profile pant belt, worn under a pack hip belt but it would be great for use under war/duty belts as well. It differs slightly from the standard OVI model in that it’s made from double layer 1.5″ 17337 webbing.

Offered in Black and Coyote Brown in three sizes. Make sure you check the site to get the right one.

Available from ovinnovations.com/products/ovi-hpg-up-belt or www.hillpeoplegear.com.

Posted in Load Carrying | 7 Comments »

ZeroBravo Alpha Belt

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Made in the USA.

What does that mean to you? To some manufacturers it means buying materials or extrusions overseas and finish machining parts in the US, or even having parts made overseas and assembling them in the US.

To ZeroBravo it means sourcing materials that are made in the US and then using those materials to make the best products money can buy! Only when a US made option is not available will we look elsewhere, as is the case with the Austrian made AustriAlpin buckles. All sewing and materials are Berry Compliant and the Dark Coyote Brown conforms to AR670-1.

If you are buying a product that your life depends on – or simply want to have the best. The solution is simple. Made By – Made For.

The Alpha Belt by ZeroBravo is quite simply the ultimate EDC Belt. This slim and lightweight belt features ventilated, antimicrobial, moisture wicking mesh material, rolled and sewn edges for additional comfort, and DuraGrip Hook Pile Tape for durability and strength. Scuba webbing is wrapped between the layers of Type 27 and Type 17 nylon to provide additional rigidity to effortlessly support your EDC gear and features a 1″ Cobra FM buckle from AustriAlpin. Backed by our limited lifetime warranty and made in the USA. We are certain that the Alpha Belt will be the most comfortable belt you’ve ever worn!

ZeroBravo.com

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Posted in EDC, Load Carrying, Made In USA!, Press Release | 24 Comments »

Enforce Tac – TriTac

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

This is the TriTac Plate Carrier with the TriMag ammo pouch attached.

The Plate Carrier is offered in Single and Multi curved versions to fit different types of plates but due to the way they cradle the plate with mesh and straps, they can accommodate a variety of cuts and manufacturers. In addition to cable management across the shoulders, they also offer removable padding for both shoulders and torso (front and rear).

The TriMag and MagPouch are the erector sets of magazine pouches. Made from Kydex they can be configured in several ways to carry different magazines. They can also be stacked, one atop another. The magazines are retained via bungee.

The magazine pouches can be attached directly to the Plate Carrier via a tab and slot system. Additionally, they can be configured for PALS compatibility.

To reconfigure the mag carrier for use with pistol magazines, you can insert a shim with two bolts.

The line is offered in Black, Coyote and Olive.

www.tritac-germany.com

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Posted in Armor, IWA, Load Carrying | 12 Comments »

PHLster Flatpack

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

The PHLster Flatpack is an EDC solution for horizontal belt carry of a tourniquet.

Consisting of a plastic backing plate, two polymer coated nylon loops, and an adjustable length of durable elastic shock cord, the PHLster Flatpack was designed by Snake Hound Machine in conjunction with Andrew Henry, of Henry Holsters.

While the Flatpack is designed for everyday carry, it can be converted for use on a duty belt, plate carrier, or vest by using a MALICE clip.

The patent pending PHLster Flatpack is 100% American Made and is backed by a two year warranty.