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Velocity Systems

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

I just met with Velocity Systems in here Virginia Beach at 1st Annual Beach Blast and they showed me an example of their licensed Helium Whisper pouches. Here can see a traditional MOLLE construction utility pouch compared to a Velocity Systems design incorporating Helium Whisper backer construction along with their design philosophy and material selection.

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The traditional construction pouch weighs .43 lbs.

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The Velocity Systems design incorporating their features as well as Helium Whisper literally weighs half as much at .215 lbs.

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These products as well as the new Velocity Utility Belt (seen on Gear Scout) will be available through Velocity Systems and Mayflower Research & Consulting’s redesigned ecommerce site in about 45 days.

Blue Force Gear Introduces MOLLEminus at Warrior Expo East

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

As a natural extension of their Helium Whisper technology, Blue Force Gear introduces MOLLEminus. MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity. MOLLEminus is the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage standard on the market: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as traditional materials and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp.

“After working with ULTRAcomp for several months we realized there were a lot of benefits to be had by using it for the substrate of the MOLLE compatible platform, as well as the pouch backers,” said Stephen Hilliard, Blue Force Gear’s Director of Product Development.

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Fully backward compatible with legacy MOLLE, MOLLEminus supports existing MOLLE and PALS compatible pouches including Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper Attachment System. MOLLEminus plus Helium Whisper pouches provide the versatility of modular load carriage with less weight and bulk than sewn options.

The first item in the new MOLLEminus line is the RACKminus. It’s all part of Blue Force Gear’s big scheme to lighten your load. Helium Whisper Reduces the weight of pouches and MOLLEminus reduces the weight of platforms.

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RACKminus is the simplest modular chest rig on the market and it weighs in at half the weight of a loaded M4 magazine. RACKminus can be mounted to most MOLLE armor carriers using two female repair buckles and two tee mounts. MOLLEminus mesh lined shoulder straps are free breathing, MOLLE compatible and provide routing for communications wires, hydration tubes or antennas.

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As you can see, I weighed it and it comes it at 254 grams. Just half a pound.

www.blueforcegear.com
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Stand By for an Announcement from Blue Force Gear

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

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www.blueforcegear.com

New TreeGO IZLID Ultra Pouch from MATBOCK

Friday, July 6th, 2012

MATBOCK has been selling their TreeGO IZLID pouches for awhile now. Based on user feedback, they made a few improvements. They recently caught us up on the latest changes.

Without altering the simple, easy to use design we went back to the drawing board to add a few features. 1st being the small retention pocket that is specifically designed to carry the Gear Keeper RT4, which is sold when you order “with retention” from our website. 2nd we made the opening slightly larger to allow IZLIDs with the protective flip cap – the original design forced the operator to remove that plastic cap. 3rd the cap is redesigned to ensure operators can pull the IZLID out of the pouch with one hand without unbuckling or disconnecting any latches (single part draw). Our Tree-GO IZLID Ultra pouch is now available on our website, but we also updated our Tree-GO IZLID 1000 to match these 3 new features. No matter which IZLID you use the pouches are design to ensure an easy transition (one less thing operators have to worry about when learning a new systems – having to learn how to get it out).

They also provided us with these brochures –

TreeGO IZLID 1000 Pouch Brochure

Additionally, MATBOCK has finalized the fit of the IZLID Ultra pouch.

TreeGO IZLID Ultra Pouch Brochure

MATBOCK pouches are available in Coyote, Multicam and Desert Digital. MADE IN USA!

These pouches were designed for JTACs by JTACs. Check out both pouches at www.matbock.com/products/pouches.

High Ground Improves 300 rd Drum Pouch

Thursday, June 28th, 2012


High Ground has made some improvements to their 300 rd drum pouch in order to make it compatible with the Army’s issue packs. They’ve also added a small zippered pouch to the outside for items like tools.

They aren’t on the website yet so call if you need any.

www.highgroundgear.com

Tactical Reloader Dump Pouch from High Ground

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

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The Tactical Reloader Dump Pouch from High Ground features a slightly tapered design so that its easier to retrieve partially spent magazines. The roll up design can be worn on MOLLE or standard belts and the easy-pull cinch cord is designed so you only need one hand to close or open the pouch, letting you keep one hand on your weapon at all times. Finally, there’s elastic inside and out.

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Berry compliant and made from 500D Cordura, the Tactical Reloader Dump Pouch is available in MultiCam, Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, UCP and Coyote Tan.

www.highgroundgear.com/products/tactical-reloader-dump-pouch

Mayflower to Produce Baby Carriers

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

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Due to overwhelming response, Mayflower will begin production of their prototype baby carriers we showed last week. They’ll be available soon in MultiCam and Desert Digital.

www.mayflower-rc.org

Quick Mount Straps – New OWB Accessory from RCS

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

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Raven Concealment developed the new Quick Mount Straps so that you wouldn’t have to thread the holster on and off the belt, which when you throw some belt loops in the mix can become a real pain.

Made from the same material as their IWB Soft-loops, and utilizing the same Mil-Spec “Pull-The-Dot” snap fasteners, the new QMS maintain the same ride height as their standard polymer loops, and are compatible with all of Raven’s holsters and modular carriers including those with MD-cut profiles.

www.ravenconcealment.com