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BFG Announces a Better Mousetrap

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

For years Blue Force Gear, In. has quietly provided lightweight load carriage solutions to some of America’s most elite warriors. Now, they have managed to out-design even themselves.

Blue Force Gear has responded to the call of the American Warfighter to create the lightest, most durable, and lowest profile load carriage system available. The military continuously demands ever increasing reductions in the weight that our Warfighters carry. Blue Force Gear has answered this call by slicing the weight of issued kit by as much as 50 percent without compromising performance and yet increasing effectiveness.

Their answer is the use of unique materials coupled with cutting edge construction techniques. To create this new line, Blue Force Gear combined their designs with an extremely light and durable material that is cut and marked out of a single piece, in one operation. Besides being extremely lightweight, this patent pending process eliminates strap alignment, closure alignment, and webbing spacing issues that have plagued previous versions of the MOLLE attachment system.

Under project title Helium Whisper, this new line is the culmination of a 3 year quest to provide our Warriors with the lightest, most durable, and most technologically advanced equipment possible. With multiple patents pending and proprietary construction techniques Blue Force Gear’s new line is poised to improve the safety, comfort, and effectiveness of the US Warfighter.

I have been briefed on this new technology and hope to unveil some photography very soon. Anyone in Virginia Beach this week should be sure to check it out.

Finally, Blue Force Gear wanted me to point out that they are willing to discuss licensing of this new patent pending technology. Feel free to contact them if you are interested.

www.BlueForceGear.com

Arktis Catalog

Friday, July 8th, 2011

I got my first products from Arktis in 1990 back when David Ross still owned the joint. I’m still a big fan. For those of you Jonesing for some Arktis love while their website is undergoing maintenance, here’s a catalog.

Arktis Catalogue 2010

But Wait, There’s More

Monday, June 20th, 2011

We teased that there would be at least one more FirstSpear product coming out for and we are pleased to share it with you. FirstSpear is the most exciting brand launch of the year and it’s cool to see these teasers prior to the formal launch of 60 new products on 14 July, 2011.

The Short Incursion Chest Rig (SICR) was designed for those that don’t use the carbine as their primary weapon or are trying to maintain a low profile. It carries up to 6 x 30 round 5.56 magazines and features PALS webbing to the left and right of the ammo pockets to customize the load to the mission. Currently available for pre-order from SKD Tactical with an expected ship date of 13 July, 2011. The SICR will be offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, Khaki, and MultiCam.

Now here’s the beauty part directly from SKD’s website:

As a lead-up to FirstSpear’s full product line release, we have been granted special permission to run a one-time 30% promotional discount for this awesome piece of kit. ENTER “SICR30” IN THE DISCOUNT CODE FIELD AT CHECKOUT. This promotion ends on July 14, 2011, after which the SICR will be available for sale at regular pricing.

www.skdtactical.com

First Look at FirstSpear

Monday, June 20th, 2011

FirstSpear is poised to launch their new line soon and has released the Exigent Circumstances Pack as an exclusive to Triad Tactical until the formal launch 14 July.

Versatility is key with the ECP. It can be attached to a vest or worn in a stand-alone mode with one or two of the included shoulder straps. As you can see, the removable beavertail will accommodate a helmet or other equipment. Next comes a pocket that will hold the Avon M53 Series Protective Mask. It also has an elastic daisy chain sized to hold flash-bang and smoke grenades. The pocket closest to the wearer’s back will hold a 3 liter hydration reservoir or the included comfort pad.

Expect to see at least one more product to hit the streets with another vendor before the line’s formal launch. The ECP is available now for pre-order. It will be offered in Black, Ranger Green, Khaki, Coyote, and MultiCam.

Pre-order now to take advantage of a limited time 30% discount.

www.triadtactical.com

Vel-Tye Mini Catalog

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Tactical Equipment manufacturer Vel-Tye has been producing gear for local troops for many years here in the Tidewater. Some of their designs such as the Hugger have developed an almost cult-like following. Here is a mini catalog detailing some of their flagship products but it is by no means all inclusive and customization is the name of their game.

Vel-Tye Catalog

www.veltye.com

Mayflower Adds Ranger Green Back to Lineup

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Mayflower recently sent us this announcement:
Due to demand ranger green has been added back to the webstore as a standard color. Due to lack of demand ACU has been removed as an available color. ACU is available for unit/bulk orders of 25 pieces or more. Contact us via info@mayflower-rc.org or the contact page for more information on bulk orders.

Velocity Systems and Mayflower Research & Consulting Combine Forces

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Remember the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials, “Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together”? Well, that’s exactly what has happened here. They’ve been working together for some time and finally decided to make it official.

Velocity Systems has acquired a minority share of Mayflower Research & Consulting, LLC. This acquisition will strengthen their ability to bring high-quality tactical gear to their extremely valued customers. Velocity Systems and Mayflower R&C have had a long-term friendship and a strong professional relationship which has led Velocity Systems to manufacture Mayflower products for the past several years and for them to collaboratively develop products together. The Velocity Systems patent pending SwiftClip® system, which is available on all Velocity and Mayflower vests, allows all of their auxiliary equipment to fit on all platforms, armor vests and plate carriers.

The synergy achieved by this acquisition will result in cutting edge highly-compatible products for the Warfighter. The compatibility and scalability of their products is second to none. Many of their valued customers are already utilizing this compatibility and their goal is to bring you much more of this in the near future. If you look at what they have already achieved together, just imagine what lay ahead. In fact, look for several new product releases from both Velocity Systems and Mayflower in the near future.

www.mayflower-rc.org www.velsyst.com

Zulu Nylon Gear Featured in Chicago Sun Times

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

We’ve covered a few items from Zulu Nylon Gear and are happy to say that they are good to go. However, “they” is actually Joel Zaruba from Batavia, Illinois and the Beacon-News, which is a Chicago Sun-Times publication published a great article about him as well as the history of his business earlier today. Check out the full article here. It’s a very positive piece. Bravo Zulu to Zulu Nylon Gear!