Archive for the ‘Load Carrying’ Category
S.O.Tech Armed Forces Day Sale
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
S.O.Tech is holding a “Armed Forces Day Sale” from now until May 20, 2012. They have the Paladin Mission Go Bag on sale in Black (PAL-MGB-BLK) for 20% Off. They are also offering free ground shipping on all orders over $150.00 (ground shipping, USA & US Territories including FPO AP).
Cocoon Grid-It!
Friday, May 4th, 2012Grid-It! is a patent pending object retention system that relies on a weave of rubberized elastic bands to hold personal objects firmly in place. It’s great for use as an insert in bags to organize your kit. It’s uses are limited only by your imagination. Also, Grid-It! is available in a variety of sizes.
Helium Whisper
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or reading some other, less informative website) for the last year, I’ll tell you about Blue Force Gear’s Helium Whisper. It’s a combination of a single piece back panel and an ultra-light, extremely durable high performance laminate. Not only is the actual material lighter (and stronger) than current issue kit, but combined with the single piece construction there is less fabric, drastically reducing the weight of your gear. In fact, Helium Whisper weighs in at almost half that of traditional MOLLE. Additionally, Helium Whisper attachment straps are built into the pouch rather than sewn on, eliminating the possibility of stitching failure. Not only that, but they’ve also eliminated those pesky snaps that seem to pull through at the worst possible moment.
The entire line of Blue Force Gear products, including the revolutionary Helium Whisper are available for unit and agency order through www.ADSinc.com.
FirstSpear – The Walt Torso Holster
Monday, April 30th, 2012
Every once in awhile I take one look at a product and say to myself, “THAT is freakin’ awesome.” Before SHOT I got to see some sneak peeks of FirstSpear’s new products and the Walt was in amongst the others they were unveiling. And while, pretty much everything FirstSpear does has been quality, the Walt really stuck out for me.
I can’t say that I’m much of a fan of Tanker-style holsters. They have traditionally been the territory of US Army Mech and Armor officers who are channeling Patton and for some reason Marine Officers (maybe it’s a Chesty Puller thing). Either way, not exactly my vision of cool. But then, I see the Walt. It’s like something out of a 1930 adventure serial. A traditional design, but fully modernized. Take for example, the materials. The Walt Torso Holster features a body of waterproof material lined with Cordura and an adjustable shoulder strap made from a combination of nylon webbing and mesh. The strap is wide enough to be comfortable, yet not get in the way. There is also a removable quick-release belt anchor attachment but we removed it for these photos. Additionally, a bungee makes quick work of keeping your pistol in the holster. Just remember to remove it from the grip of your weapon before you attempt to draw it.
Everybody should have a Walt. It doesn’t matter if you are out on the back 40 mending fences or trotting around the FOB, the Walt will be your new best friend. This isn’t a quick draw holster but rather a working rig. Not only does it perform well, but it looks cool.
And now, the Walt is available in Black as well as Coyote. Either way, it features FirstSpear’s baddass skull logo laser engraved into the material. It fits the 1911, M9, 226, Glock, M&P, XD and other pistols of similar size. However, it does not fit a pistol equipped with a light or optic. Right or left hand draw.
Get yours at www.first-spear.com.
Australia – Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE) – Load Carriage Elements
Sunday, April 29th, 2012
We’ve heard a lot of talk about the impending Australian Army’s Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE). Well, here are the details of the gear. all 640 pages of it.
Australia – Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE) – Load Carriage Elements
Custom Mayflower Chest Rig
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Here is a photo of a custom chest rig manufactured by Mayflower Research & Consulting. It was made to incorporate the S&S Precision Kangaroo Insert.
