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USMC Chest Rig Drawings

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

The Marine Corps currently has a solicitation open for their new Chest Rig. It’s a HUBZone set aside that closes on 26 July. For those of you that won’t be bidding on this contract but are pretty handy with a sewing machine, we present the drawings for the Chest Rig. We really dig the removable shoulder straps. They kind of remind us of the ALICE Y-harness.

USMC Chest Rig Drawings

2 Piece MAV Bib from CPGear

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

CP Gear has just released their 2 Piece MAV Bib. Designed as an after market accessory for the Tactical Tailor 2 Piece Modular Assault Vest (MAV), it is also compatible with the Tactical Tailor X Harness. Made up of 3 channels of 3 row MOLLE/PALS webbing on each side, it features a 5” wide x 2” tall section of loop Velcro on each side for attaching name tapes, rank, morale patches, etc. Additionally, each panel has 5” wide x 6” tall internal pocket that is secured with Velcro.

Available in Coyote, OD, and UCP. To order, visit www.cpgear.com

Mystery Cinch

Friday, July 16th, 2010

We constantly attract new readers at SSD so every once in awhile we go back into the archives and resurrect an old post. The Mystery Cinch is more poignant than ever and once you look at this video you will hit yourself in the forehead with your palm and say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” In fact, simplicity might be its elegance but it has garnered Mystery Ranch with a patent.

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Designed to work with any pack, the Mystery Cinch routes the straps close to the center of of the chest and prevents the straps from creeping up under the arm. Additionally, pack straps don’t adjust tight like they would during normal wear so when released from the Mystery Cinch they fall right off the arm. Its single motion, quick-release design sheds the pack smoothly. Because the Mystery Cinch uses the armor’s PALS grid it offers the flexibility to accommodate a variety of armor vests, pouch configurations, and pack straps.

Jones Tactical

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Jones Tactical builds a variety of stock and custom Berry Compliant load carrying solutions. Examples of their products include a variety of belt options many of which feature the Cobra buckle from AustriAlpin. The 2″ FatZombie is a two piece belt system featuring inner and outer belts and is available in Black, OD, Foliage, and Coyote. Military Morons did an excellent review of the belt last year so if you are interested check it out. In fact, the entire Jones Tactical line is worth your investigation.

www.jonestactical.com

The MAGLETT

Monday, June 21st, 2010

We recently found out about the MAGLETTâ„¢ from Tuff Products. Designed by Ichiro Nagata, MAGLETTâ„¢ is an acronym for Magazine Wallet and holds all of your EDC items. More than anything else it is adaptable. The MAGLETTâ„¢ and has 2 larger pockets that can hold Cell Phones, M16-style Rifle Magazine and 4 smaller pockets to hold Credit Cards, Drivers License, Emergency Cash, Folding Knifes, Pistol Magazines etc. The inner most pouch can be worn inside the belt or pants and features a Tactical Pen Pocket which just so happens to accommodate the Kunai Tactical Pen also designed by Ichiro Nagata. It also features a 2 inch belt loop and is made in the USA. Available in Black and Coyote. Tuff Products was founded by Natt Stevens, formerly of Bianchi and Aker Leather.

Tuff Products

SSL Tactical Drybag

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The new Sky, Sea & Land Tactical Drybag from Unleashed Tactical Equipment is designed specifically for Military Freefall Operations. The SSL Tactical Drybag is a very specialized piece of kit that stows in the bottom of the parachute container and accommodates the parachute, container and harness, helmet and oxygen equipment as well as any other ancillary items such as altimeter once the parachutist has landed. The integrated shoulder straps allow the parachutist to move his equipment off of the Drop Zone for cache including burial. The bag also features an air purge valve.

Naturally, it will be available from UTE’s US distributor Tidewater Tactical.

ATK Industry Days

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Wow, now this I file under interesting, the first Official Open Invitation event since ATK purchased Blackhawk is fast approaching. They have scheduled an Open house on board the US Training Center, (formerly Blackwater) bringing ATK, Blackhawk, and Eagle out for all to see, touch, and talk about. This not just about nylon. ATK is a huge ammunition conglomerate and they will offer ballistic gel shoots as well as Force on Force demos. Naturally, the latest Blackhawk and Eagle gear on hand with 8 ATK personnel to answer questions. SSD will be on hand so stay tuned for our follow up report for those who can’t attend.

ATK Industry Days

SKD Announces Head Muckety Muck, Research & Development

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

SSD sponsor SKD Tactical has just announced that Tyler Cigard as the Head of their new R&D shop.

In his new role, Tyler will design and fabricate tactical nylon gear prototypes for SKD’s military and consumer markets. “His design capabilities and strong relationships at Eagle Industries will facilitate an efficient process through which our OEM products will reach our customers,” says Piggly_Wiggly, online spokesperson. “He will also play a lead role in SKD’s new initiatives in the Parachuting/Skydiving market.”

Tyler served for 6 years in the US Army as a Parachute Rigger, during which time he earned his Master Rigger certification. He went on to lead design efforts Tactical Assault Systems (TAS), Patriot Performance Materials (PPM), and most recently at ATK/Eagle Industries’ Ft. Bragg Rapid Prototype & Design Facility, where he worked closely with SOF personnel designing unit-specific tactical nylon solutions. He is best known for designing the Canine Assault Vest that is currently in use with SOF K-9 assets.

“While I am fairly concerned about working with these clowns at SKD, I am pretty jazzed that they let me wear pajamas to work,” says Tyler.

Tyler will operate out of SKD’s new R&D shop at an undisclosed location in the St. Louis area. His operations will be supported by a staff of four- 3 Miniature Pinschers and 1 Belgian Malinois.