Each newly issued TAP is coming with this instruction sheet. It should give you a great idea of what is going on.
Archive for the ‘Load Carrying’ Category
US PALM AirSave Plate Carrier Shingles
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
US PALM has just released shingles intended for their AirSave carrier. The idea was to take the pouches from the AK Attack RACK and make them MOLLE compatible so they could be used on a wide variety of platforms. The resulting shingles are offered as singles, doubles, or triples.
Designed specifically for the Kalashnikov magazine family, they accept US PALM AK30 magazines as well as steel European magazines and even magazines for the Czech VZ-58. While they were intended for use with the AirSave Armor in mind, these shingles are PALS compatible and will integrate with anything out there offering enough real estate.
They are available in Ranger Green, MultiCam, Khaki Tan and Black now from One Source Tactical.
S.O.Tech Sneak Peek
Monday, December 27th, 2010
As seen at the recent SOMA conference, the Mission Pack Micro with built in magazine, shotgun, and GP pouches. There is also a BLoCS Gen III carrier with plates stored inside.
Hot Off the Press: Extreme Outfitters First in US to Offer Blackhawk Gear in MultiCam
Friday, December 3rd, 2010We just heard about this this morning and it’s pretty exciting news for Blackhawk! fans. BPG introduced a range of products in MultiCam in Europe earlier this year. In the interim, the Army adopted the pattern as the operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern. Consequently, Extreme Outfitters politiced to bring those products here in the US as well. In stock now.
THE ONLY PLACE IN THE COUNTRY
BY ERIC STEINKOPFF
EXTREME OUTFITTERS STAFF
JACKSONVILLE, NC – All eyes are on the Brynn Marr Shopping Center on Western Boulevard this week as hundreds of the latest Blackhawk! MultiCam items arrived.
“We’re the first ones to get it – the only place in the country,†said Extreme Outfitters store manager Marion Plocica. “There are 2600 items – between 50 to 100 of each of a select group of products.â€
The shipment includes pouches, packs, patrol belts, drop-leg platforms, medical bags, sniper drag bags and shooting mats – just to name a few. The gear in the new MultiCam camouflage pattern is so fresh from the factory that there aren’t many photographs of the original items available.
“It’s so new the manufacturer doesn’t even have pictures yet,†said Extreme Outfitters marketing director Chris Evans.
These are all in such high demand with a rapid military deployment schedule due to all the action in Afghanistan, that VIP customers can use their traditional 10 percent discount alone, but not in conjunction with any other specials.
According to Plocica, the gear is fresh for the holidays and in keeping with the spirit of Christmas, as U.S. troops keep American interests safe miles away from home and far from their families.
For more information on the latest gear for the military, law enforcement, search and rescue personnel or for the hiking and camping enthusiast, visit www.tacticaledge.com.
Lotsa New Stuff From S.O.Tech
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010S.O.Tech has just released several new accessories for their SOCOM issue Mission Go Bag.
Mission Go Bag Flap
Personal Electronics Pouch
Water Bottle Pouch
BLoCS Eye Pro and Admin Hard Case
Everything else is pretty self explanatory, but we have got to say a couple of things about this. It’s an ergonomic glasses case that doubles as an admin pouch. Eyepro is protected by a foam lined hard case. Inside the case are also loops for AA and 123 batteries, a SureFire 6P sized flashlight, and two pens. There are two internal pockets for ear plugs or other items. On the outer face is a fold down window for note cards, ID, or small GPS device. The front of the flap has hook and loop for patches and the bottom of the pouch has two loops for chem lights. One pair of Paladin Shooting Glasses are included with each pouch.
To order visit www.SOTechTactical.com.
Blast From the Past – Crazy Eric
Saturday, November 27th, 2010This is still good, a year-and-a-half later.
Frenchman Eric le Fou or “Crazy Eric” carries over 1300 items on his person and has been called the “Human Pen Knife”. He carries most of his EDC in his coat but also straps “sub-loads” to his shins under his trouser legs.
Check out his website for details on all of the contents of his 7 kg Schott NYC Jacket. I have been informed by a reader that this jacket may no longer be in production but may be found in a retailer if you are diligent.
Blue Force Gear Unleashes New Site
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Blue Force Gear has done a great job of updating their look and added a few new features as well including product videos featuring BFG spokesmodel Larry Vickers. BFG has developed several brands that we love including the Denied Area Pattern line of packs and accessories. If you’re not familiar go find out what you’ve been missing. And while you are there take advantage of free shipping from now until Christmas!
Instant-Access Frag Grenade Pouch
Thursday, November 11th, 2010New brand High Ground is offered by Ehmke Manufacturing Company who has been in the contract sewing business for generations. In fact, if you have flown on US military aircraft you are more familiar with Ehmke than you think. The thermal acoustical insulation blankets on the plane’s interior are produced by Ehmke as well as the ubiquitous panel mounted first aid kit so many paratroopers have swiped as they shuffled toward the door.
While they introduced a slew of innovative products this week at the Soldier Technology Expo presented by IDGA at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the Instant-Access Frag Grenade Pouch immediately caught our eye. The product is a combination of design and materials that make it the most functional grenade pouch we have seen. They have paired a large Grab-Tab and a Single-Flow Directional Pull Release which utilizes a lift-the-dot snap. This means that the only way to open the pouch is to pull straight up. Additionally, the pull tab is covered in non-slip material to make sure you don’t lose your purchase even in wet conditions. The cover flap also features a snap so it can be closed in the more traditional fashion. While designed for use with frag grenades, it also holds MBITR & PRC-152 batteries. We must say that the pouch’s mechanism reminds us a bit of the grenade elevator from TAG but that pouch carries two frags and the strap is used to elevate the second grenade rather than eject it from the pouch. Careful, when you pull that tab, the grenade pops right into your hand. Finally, the PALS compatible attachment utilizes the tuck design pioneered by Paraclete well over 15 years ago. This is the most innovative grenade pouch we have seen.
