Bulldog Equipment’s sister company Venom Industries has just launched their new web site. Not only does it feature their new line of concealment bags but they also offer Bulldog products previously unavailable outside of the military.
Be sure to check them out www.VenomIndustries.US
Norwegian manufacturers CombatKit have introduced their new Admin Pouch. Designed to fit behind magazine pouches, this MOLLE compatible pouch features a two way zip closure with shock cord. An inner pocket holds pens and other admin supplies and when opened can be used as a writing surface thanks to the 2mm hard plastic in the front of the pouch which is covered with clear plastic in order to read maps or checklists.
215 Gear has spent the week updating their site so if you haven’t been there in a while this is a great time to check it out and order one of their new Recon Chest Rigs. However, in case you aren’t yet familiar with 215 Gear, all of their products are designed with the Operator in mind and concentrate on being both lightweight and functional. The Recon series are built on a common platform with a unique adjustment system based on the tried and true H-harness that allows the Operator to self-adjust the rig snug-tight. Available in two flavors, one is a PALS variant that offers the most versatility and the other features two fixed GP pockets and two pistol mag pouches with protective flap and elastic retention as well as PALS webbing on the sides for additional items.
Regardless of style, the Recon Chest Rig integrates three internal pouches for a single 5.56 magazine held securely in place with an adjustable bungee system. Additionally, both designs come with a 215 Gear Tourniquet Holder mounted below the magazines. They also feature elastic loops for the stowing of communications cables and hydration tube routing and are Made in the USA from 500D Cordura and ITW Ghillie-tex buckles.
Available in Coyote and MultiCam now from 215 Gear and fine retail outlets.
Ever resorted to field expedients in order to play a game of ball? On a deployment, I once suffered a separated rib during a game of American ball played with a lightweight Gore-tex jacket stuffed into it’s pocket. Ah, the memories. As one of my friends recently pointed out, these days with all of the MWR in country you don’t have to use broken up pallets and a ball of duct tape to play softball but something as simple as the Stuff Football from Granite Gear Tactical is a great addition to the pack. It’s football shape features a low profile zipper where the laces usually are, allowing it to pull double duty as a stuff sack. At 1.3 ounces it’s light enough to keep in the pack and while it isn’t a full-size ball, it is pliant, allowing a firm grip and is perfect for impromptu games at an Intermediate Staging Base or just out in the quad on the weekend.
I first saw this at the SpecOps Warfighter Expo East 2010 in Fayetteville, North Carolina earlier this month and was able to purchase one at Extreme Outfitters in Jacksonville a week later. The Stuff Football is Made in the USA from 500D Cordura and available in Coyote as well as UCP. Hands down, users prefer the UCP as it sticks out during play or when being retrieved after a fumble. It is also available in assorted non-tactical colors (yes they do actually exist) but specify the color you need (Coyote or UCP) in the comments at check out.
To order click here.
We just received our free pouch from the BAE ECLiPSE giveaway. By now most everyone who signed up has received theirs. Our choice was the Single .45 Pouch. It is a snug fit with a front velcro closure as well as a more secure tab to make sure it remains closed when you need it to. BAE seems to be rocking and rolling, having picked up numerous contracts for ECLiPSE gear including pouches for the DAGR GPS unit, 7.62 SCAR Magazine, FM-53 pro mask with VPU, and PRC-152 radio. They are also adding MultiCam to their color options.
For all of our readers we would like to say Thank You to BAE!
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