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.
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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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Tactical Tailor has been dropping not-so-subtle hints about their new Elite Operator series packs and they are finally here in their new catalog issued today. Also be sure to take a look at the Law Enforcement line which joins their full line of tactical products including armor systems. It’s a great catalog that becomes more of a resource than an ad. Not only does it feature a full NSN list of their products cross referenced to catalog page but TT has also included a guide for use of their patented MALICE Clip.
2010 Military & Law Enforcement Equipment Catalog
Scottsdale Gun Club has just added the AK30 magazine from US PALM to their website. The name is pretty self-explanatory. It is a 30 round polymer magazine for the 7.62 x 39 AK family of weapons. The five sided box design eliminates a removable floor plate found on other magazines. The AK30 has a unique low-friction semi-floating follower that is slotted to allow for easy magazine cleaning and hassle-free maintenance. It can be cleaned with simple soap and water and dry material flows free through the vented follower design. The chromium-silicon spring that is heat treated, stress relieved and Mil-Spec corrosion resistant coated so cleanings or exposure to the elements won’t result in rust. Life expectancy for this spring is 100,000+ cycles. The AK30’s locking surfaces are reinforced by a stainless steel cage that has been molded into the entire top of the magazine. Additionally, the front and rear of the magazine integrate a serrated surface and the flat sides are molded in a waffle pattern. Another interesting feature is the angle on the toe of the AK30 making it possible to use a vertical fore grip. Available in Black and Flat Dark Earth from sgcusa.com.
If you need a way to carry your new mags in style you might want to check out the AK Attack Rack (AKAR). It holds 4 AK30 magazines (or similar) as well as 4 pistol magazine which will also accommodate most high-cap pistol magazines, a folding knife, mini-gas canister, or similar sized items. Additional mags can be stored in the hidden universal pocket. Berry compliant and manufactured from Cordura and ITW buckles the AKAR is offered in Black, Coyote, Khaki, and MultiCam.
When Granite Tactical asked troops what load carrying products they really need, a resounding answer was a means to carry a handy can of snuff. Working with this in mind, Granite Tactical came up with this solution. Manufactured from lightweight 500D Cordura, it features a secure half zip opening. While still only a prototype it will be available soon from Granite Tactical.
