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Mayflower Low-Vis E&R Bag

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

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Mayflower knows how to build an E&R bag and now they’ve upped their game with the official release of their Low-Vis model. This grab and go bag looks like pretty much any mild mannered computer bag. But it’s designed specifically to carry the tools to get you safely out of Dodge and back home.

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The main compartment will carry a 15″ screen lap top computer or smaller but it does so much more. In addition to a removable shoulder strap there is a fixed carrying handle as well as two external open top stash pouches and two external flat pouches that combined, are designed to discretely carry seven M4 or similar sized magazines. The top flap is designed to carry maps or other 8 1/2″ x 11″ documents in a zippered enclosure and also features a flip out velcro IFF panel for attaching flags, IR devices etc. Internally the Low-Vis E&R Bag is divided into one large pile velcro lined pocket and two small compartments with d-rings for securing essential equipment.

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Made in the USA, the Low-Vis E&R Bag is available in these nondescript colors: Grey, Black, Dark Blue, Dark Green.

www.mayflower-rc.org/store/7018/11/Low-Vis-ER-Bag

ATS Legion Cobra Belt

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

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The ATS Legion Cobra Belt uses the industry standard AustriAlpin Cobra buckle for both ease of use and incredible strength. The Cobra buckle is rated to 11kN, which is over 2470 pounds of force. In order to make use of that strength, they built the belt from Type 13 Mil Spec parachute-grade webbing, stitching it together with 69 pound nylon thread.

The belt is reinforced with a 4 inch long “W” stitch and has a forged parachute hardware-grade, 316 Stainless Steel Triangle Link for personal retention lanyard tie-ins. To increase the strength even more, they’ve added 5 lengthwise stitches, which also enhance the stiffness somewhat. The end of the belt has been rounded and sealed so the running end won’t snag.

The Legion Cobra Belt is offered in Coyote Brown with matching buckle, or in Ranger Green and Black, both with Black buckles. They’re Made in the USA! and covered by the ATS Gear lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

Sized Small: 33″-36.5″ Med. 37.5″-42″ Large: 43″-44.5″ XL: 45.5″-49″

www.ATStacticalgear.com

ATS Antidote Hydration Carrier

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

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The Antidote reservoir from Camelbak is a 103 ounce (3 liter) tactical bladder designed specifically to fit the smaller footprint of the armor- or plate carrier. They achieved this by widening and flattening the reservoir. That makes the reservoir fit the carrier far better than a traditional design. A brand new reservoir requires a brand new carrier to fit its unique shape.

To keep the weight to a minimum, ATS Tactical developed the Antidote Hydration Carrier in 500D and Multicam Litelok. In 500D, the carrier weighs just 5 ounces, and the Litelok version (pictured) weighs about 3 ½ ounces without the reservoir. The face of the carrier features elastic shock cord to secure lightweight items like jackets and gloves. There is also a drain grommet in the bottom of the carrier and the face of the flap has a soft side (female) Velcro panel for placards or morale patches. The lid is held closed by 1 ½ inch Velcro, and there is a hanger tab in the top center to suspend the reservoir from.

The AHC is about 14 ½ inches long and 10 ¼ inches wide, and uses 6 channels and 6 rows of MOLLE space.

They offer the AHC in Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, and Multicam. Black and UCP are available as special order colors. As with all ATS brand gear, it’s made in the USA from Berry Compliant, top quality American materials with American labor and is covered by the ATS lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship.

www.atstacticalgear.com

ATS Tactical – 5.56 Split Front Chest Harness

Monday, January 28th, 2013

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ATS Tactical developed this new harness following the release of the ATS 7.62 SFCH. The 7.62 harness was designed by an SF friend of theirs and was made for a deploying unit, but the design worked so well it was modified into the 5.56 version seen here. The rig is constructed of 500D Cordura. Each pouch holds a single 30 round 5.56/.223 magazine. They are held in by their bungee retention system, with nylon pull tabs. Each side of the harness has a built in 9”x 7” map pocket. To the outside of each side of the rig there’s two channels and three rows of PALS webbing and each magazine pocket of the harness also has two channels and three rows of PALS on its face.

Each side of the harness is 10 inches by seven inches, and the harness is closed by two ITW/Nexus GhillieTEX one inch Fastex side release buckles. Overall width of the harness is about 22 ½ inches. To reduce weight, the waist belt has been redesigned to release only from the left side, and a webbing retainer has been added to secure the running end of the strap. The upper harness attachment points use the lighter ITW/Nexus Ladderloc and also use the webbing retainer. The shoulder straps have also been redesigned to accommodate the ATS MCH Hydration Harness or a smaller and lighter modular carrier such as the ATS 50 Ounce Hydration Carrier. The cross strap portion of the harness has a very lightweight 4 channel and 4 row grid of PALS webbing with a clever design that does away with the base material that PALS is usually sewn to, instead using a double row of webbing bar tacked to itself and box-X stitched to the harness.

The 5.56 SFCH is available in Multicam, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green and deepest darkest Black. It’s made in The USA from the finest quality Mil Spec, American produced materials and sewn by Americans. As with all ATS brand gear, it is covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship.

www.ATStacticalgear.com

OR – Kelty Ascender System

Monday, January 28th, 2013

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I’ve got to tell you that I’ve saved this until now because it is so cool. Kelty has completely changed the game on travel luggage. Billed as “the bag that carries you” the new Ascender System isn’t their first trip to the rodeo as Kelty once partnered with Eagle Industries to provide the aluminum frame for the EI Rolling Duffel (Kelty has their own version now as well called appropriately enough, the Zeppelin).

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What Kelty has done is created a Modular Travel System that is built around a telescoping, rolling aluminum frame system that is paired with a family of bags that fit to it. Because the bags are detachable from the frame, they can be used alone as daypacks or duffles. Conversely, I can see the telescoping frame being adapted to tote quite a few odd sized loads around.

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The telescoping frame and expandable bags mean you can adapt the Ascender to your load. For us this is great news. We can use it in its carry-on size configuration when heading to a tradeshow and on the way home expand the frame and bag combo to checked luggage size to accommodate the literature and swag we invariable pick up.

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Additionally, like all great travel luggage, the bags are internally configurable. One model is also water resistant.

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www.kelty.com

OR – StrapGear

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

StrapGear is a silicone strap with 360 deg rotatable hooks. It incorporates multiple adjustable eyelet holes along the length of its body. StrapGear stretches to two times its length and won’t absorb water. There are currently 4 different lengths (6″ , 8″, 10″, and 12″) and in 12 different colors.

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www.strapgear.com

RG Unveils New Addition to LVR

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

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Rogue Gunfighter has introduced a new addition to their LVR armor carrier, officially released at last week’s SHOT Show. It is a slip on Admin/dump bag that attaches to the cummerbund allowing the operator easy access to mags in the pouch. It’s a simple easy slip-on and off affair with no PALS. The LVR will be available for purchase early March.

www.roguegunfighter.com

New for SHOT Show – SOTech Range System

Sunday, January 13th, 2013

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Considering every step from the gun safe to the firing line, SOTech designed a modular range bag system for handgun shooters. Multiple pull out pistol cases Velcro against the wall in most gun safes. These padded pistol cases accept most large frame handguns. On the outer face is a pouch with slots for 3-5 magazines and a box of pistol rounds. On the flap there is ample Velcro for a nametape identifying the pistol inside, and the name of the owner for identification on the range. The shooter chooses his pistols and drops them into the range pack. The pack also has pockets for 4 boxes of pistol ammunition, paper targets, markers, a staple gun, first aid kit, eye protection and ear protection. Because of the padded sling strap, the bag can rotate around for quick access to range ID and log books, and for gun checking at the range office. On the firing line, the pack rests on its side on the shooting bench behind the firing points or at the firing point. The pistol case modules can be removed and carried to the line with eyes and ears hanging from hang straps on the lockable pistol cases. After shooting, the pistol cases return to the pack and the cleaning case can be opened exposing a fold-out light colored rimmed cleaning tray with slots for brushes, rods, patches and oil bottles. The individual pistol cases and range bag lock for transport home, and the pistol cases extract for insertion back into the safe. The pack also has a concealed back slot for carry of a hydration reservoir or a defensive weapon. The main pack can also be emptied and used as a briefcase or a Police patrolman’s warbag. Check out the system at SHOT at SOTech booth #20113. Bag will be available March 2013 at SOTechTactical.com.