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Spiritus Systems Launches the Micro Fight MKV Chassis and CCS Sustainment Pouch
Friday, February 25th, 2022Available for purchase today at 1200 EST on spiritussystems.com
Spiritus Systems has launched the Micro Fight MkV, a compact chest rig chassis that serves as the central hub in an ever-growing system of components that can be configured into various plate carrier and chest rig solutions for today’s warfighter.
The Micro Fight series of chassis was originally developed as an answer to the performance limitations of traditional plate carriers and chest rigs when fighting in and around vehicles. The Micro Fight system was built to be an extremely low-bulk solution for environments where space and weight command a premium. Over the years, Spiritus Systems has continued to evolve this core product and build a line of accessories that allow the micro fight to scale from a minimalistic magazine carrier to a full-fledged plate carrier system or various sustainment and comms-focused chest rigs.
Today, the MkV is added to this diverse roster of modular components that let the end user build a near limitless number of kit configurations to support a wide range of weapons platforms and use cases.
Design & Improvements
The MkV represents a generational leap for the Micro Fight line. Previously all Micro Fight iterations were composed of two open-top cells that could accept a variety of magazine inserts and Velcro flap closures. The latest version is now a single cell placard-style chassis that is built with all-new materials and manufacturing processes. The design features MOLLE on the front and sides to accommodate additional magazine pouches and tourniquets, and a row of anchor points along the top opening, for magazine retention bungee straps that will accommodate any caliber.
The CCS Pouch
Spiritus Systems found that the vast majority of Legacy Micro Fight customers were using the front cell as an ad-hoc GP pouch. In response to this, the MkV now can be combined with the all-new CCS Sustainment Pouch (releasing today in-tandem with the Mk V Chassis). The CCS pouch is a full-featured GP Pouch that vastly improves upon the legacy front cell’s functionality, and storage capacity. For those that do not need a GP Pouch solution, the MkV’s MOLLE front will accept any 3rd party magazine holders or other pouches.
Materials Selection & Manufacturing
The materials in the MkV were hand-selected and extensively tested for durability. Squadron fabric (an ultra-tough 1000d/500d Cordura laminate) is a semi-rigid textile that is used for the MkV’s entire chassis frame and was vetted for long-term integrity when laser cut. Unlike other products that will delaminate overtime, the MkV’s Squadron chassis will not degrade.
Spiritus Systems also worked extensively to develop new manufacturing processes that would allow the company to invest more per-product in premium materials. By keeping build costs low through efficiency gains, Spiritus Systems can offer the best value in tactical nylon equipment on the market today.
Backwards Compatibility
The MkV and the CCS pouch are backward compatible with the company’s full product line. That means customers with LV/119 Plate Carriers, Thing 1 and Thing 2 Chest Rigs, and any other build, can drop in a Micro Fight MkV where the Mk 4 used to be, and instantly enhance the functionally and modularity of the system with no extra purchases required. The MkV is also compatible with all caliber magazine inserts currently offered on the website.
Availability & Pricing
Spiritus Systems will be launching these products today at 1200 EST on spiritussystems.com
MkV Chassis $45.95
CCS Pouch $ 78.95
For LE and Military sales of this and other products please contact Adam Thrower.
British Tactical – Mad Jack Sheath for the SA80 Bayonet
Thursday, February 24th, 2022Not long until the launch of the first sheath in British Tactical’s re-designed range of Mad Jack sheaths, this one is specifically for the SA80 Bayonet.
S.O.Tech Road Warrior Bag in MultiCam Arid
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
A travel bag designed by guys who hit the road hard, fast and often – SOF operators. These are guys who are always waiting for the balloon to go up and the call to move out. The guys who live in hotel rooms and stay prepped and organized to lift and shift to the next location on a moments notice.
The Road Warrior Bag has pockets for your power cords, first aid and survival kits, international licenses, passports and travel documents, and a main compartment organizing your hygiene items and meds. This bag stays stocked and loaded in your locker. When the call comes, you throw this in a 3 day pack with a weeks worth of clothes and you are out the door. When you are laid out in your hotel and the team needs to shift to the next town, a quick visual inspection of this pack will remind you what is missing before you blow out. Power cords, batteries, can openers, flashlights, SCUBA license, bug juice, pill packs – everything has its place. And when you get back to home base, restock before you replace because you never know when that phone is going to ring.
The Road Warrior Bag also makes a great tool, electronics or medical bag.
Drops Friday 2/25 12pm PST. While supplies last, no backorders. $99. Use the following code at checkout for free shipping: asseenonssd
MATBOCK – Rhodesian Chest Rig
Monday, February 21st, 2022Next up is the Rhodesian Chest Rig in our look at MATBOCK’s new products launched last month at SHOT Show.
Simple and lightweight, the redesigned MATBOCK Rhodesian vest offers incredible weight savings without compromising strength. Our Ghost material will not absorb water, sweat or chemicals. The Rhodesian offers dual radio pouches and our Ghost material transfers heat to keep the operator cooler. With three different height adjustments for the front panel, the Berserker Rhodesian has the versatility to go from minimalist to fully kitted.
– Precision laser cut MOLLE for attaching pouches and gear.
– Customizable front panel allows the user to quickly adjust to three different heights.
– One of the lightest Rhodesian vests on the market that weighs at 8 oz (226.7grams)
– Ghost and Ghost Lite are hydrophobic, meaning they do not absorb any liquids like water or sweat. It can also be sanitized or decontaminated without compromising the integrity of the material.
Spec:
Dimensions: Fully Adjustable
Weights: lbs (metric) 7.8 oz or 226.7 grams
Material: Ghost and Ghost light
MATBOCK Products are handmade to order, so lead times can vary. Please contact orders@matbock.com with questions on current production lead times.
Evolution of Shaw Concepts ARC Placard
Saturday, February 19th, 2022Shaw Concepts shared the evolution of their ARC Placard.
The ARC Placard is nearing the drop of its third iteration and with that we wanted to look back at the previous versions and show you all how it’s progressed. We’ll also try to give more insight to why changes happened and our train of thought. We hope you like this and let us know what you think!
V1: Our first production offering of the ARC Placard was our goal to bridge the gap between traditional MOLLE pouches and placards. The most popular placards on the market all seemed to be double stacks so we chose to avoid that and cater to those who wanted a flat front with the option to build it out further. We also introduced a number of features which have caught on since including the built in bottom Tourniquet sleeve and side elastic bands for pouches and pen style items.
V2: The V2 was our first update where we not only improved the design but add more features that have again become more common place in the industry. Specifically adding Tubes to the sides of the placard so it could directly attach to Tubed cummerbunds as well as using Velcro One Wrap to make the placard buckles adjustable for height and hardware. It also started using advanced materials and was introduced with more magazine options.
V3: This is the latest improvement to the ARC Placard and the most dramatic change in the series. The key new feature is its ability to easily expand to hold more magazines than most others on the market. The V3 uses Shockcord along the sides to make the pouch adjustable to whatever insert is used inside. A number of smaller revisions have been made and more details on the V3 will be coming in the coming days…
Chest Rig Power Up: Qore Performance IcePlate EXO-CRH (Chest Rig Hydration) Brings the Unmatched Power of IcePlate Curve to Chest Rigs
Friday, February 18th, 2022Sterling, VA: The incredible power of the IcePlate® Curve plate carrier Cooling/Heating/Hydration system is now available for chest rigs thanks to Qore Performance®, Inc. releasing the newest member of their IceAge Ecosystem: IcePlate EXO-CRH (Chest Rig Hydration).
IcePlate EXO-CRH brings the duty-grade thermoregulation and hydration for which IcePlate is known, with its slim and ergonomic profile, to chest rigs like those from Haley Strategic Partners (shown). Showcasing the incredible versatility and modularity of their IcePlate EXO® plate carrier, IcePlate EXO-CRH uses an IcePlate EXO rear plate bag as the primary holster for IcePlate Curve. The all-new SizzleStick cummerbund attachment mechanism, which provides adjustable fit and adjustable stretch for maximum breathability in the field, then connects to any chest rig or placard with one inch side release buckles. The IcePlate EXO plate bags (front and rear) have open bottom corners so they can be used with Left Exit or Right Exit IcePlate Curves – a feature that was designed into IcePlate EXO from the beginning to facilitate multi-platform functionality: plate carrier, chest rig hydration harness, or cooling/heating/hydration vest (CBRNE, MOPP, HAZMAT, EOD).
“IcePlate EXO-CRH is one our most anticipated releases since our IceVents Insoles,” says Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “not only because it brings the incredible performance-enhancement and environmental inoculation capabilities of IcePlate Curve to chest rigs for the first time, but also because we designed this capability into IcePlate EXO from day one and have been anxious to share it with our customers. As we have said from the beginning, thermoregulation is the next frontier in human performance and IcePlate EXO-CRH now makes this capability available to even more user applications.”
Available in MultiCam, Wolf Grey, Black, Ranger Green and Coyote Brown, IcePlate EXO-CRH is in-stock and shipping now. IcePlate EXO-CRH® is 100% Made in the USA from US materials in-house at Qore Performance in Virginia.
As the inventors of specialized and consumable thermoregulation for PPE users, Qore Performance bridges the gap between human and machine. Their IceAge Ecosystem protects over 31,000 daily active enterprise safety users. In addition to their military, law enforcement, and civilian customers, dozens of America’s Fortune 1000 companies including Dutch Bros Coffee, Boeing, Charlotte Area Transit System, Marathon Petroleum, Black Rock Coffee (Arizona), Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Costco, and FedEx, depend on Qore Performance to safeguard their teams in the field. Qore Performance enterprise customers have worked over 4,000,000 hours since launch in 2017 without a single heat injury.
IcePlate EXO-CRH:
www.qoreperformance.com/collections/iceplate-exo/products/iceplate-exo-crh
For sales inquiries, contact:
Justin Li
www.qoreperformance.com
info@qoreperformance.com
@qoreperformance
P 703.755.0724
Qore Performance, Inc.
22311 Shaw Rd, STE A2
Sterling, VA 20166
