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Wearin’ Connected Vest: New Ready-to-Use Wearable Technology for Connected Soldiers

Monday, October 26th, 2020

Fischer Connectors Group, the leader in rugged connectivity solutions for harsh environments, is proud to present its spin-off Wearin’™, the provider of new wearable connectivity solutions.

Wearin’s solutions integrate wearable technology into ergonomically designed gear, helping reduce weight, simplify use and enhance situational awareness.

Easy-to-use, rugged & lightweight, Wearin’ connectivity solutions are suited for the Generic Soldier Architecture (GSA), Soldier Modernization programs and C5ISTAR applications.

At the recent AUSA NOW, Wearin’ unveiled a connected vest designed to meet SWaP (Size, Weight & Power requirements) and enhance soldier mobility, performance and safety.

The Wearin’ connected vest offers a distributed data (USB 2.0) and power bus, eliminating external cables and multiple batteries. Connector receptacles sewn in strategic locations turn the soldier’s vest into a flexible hub delivering power and data.

Communications gear, sensors, cameras, night vision systems, smartphones, tactical computers, GPS devices and other essentials can be fastened with matching plugs built directly into the device.

The new ready-to-use connected vest is Wearin’s Starter Kit, now commercially available. It includes:

• 1x tactical plate & load carrier (vest)

• 1x tactical wearable hub USB 2+ / plug & play with standard wiring integrated within the vest without break-out cables

• 6x Fischer LP360™ cabled receptacles integrated into the vest, i.e. sewn thanks to the new Fischer LP360™ Quick Detach System* including an adapter, a sewing junction, and a retaining ring

• 1x cable with a Fischer LP360™ plug and Fischer UltiMate™ 80* plug (6-pin NATO STANAG 4695 compatible)

• 1x cable with a Fischer LP360™ plug and a USB type A

• 1x Fischer LP360™ LED

• 1x Fischer LP360™ USB 2.0 adapter

Optional applications include the Fischer LP360™ Rugged Flash Drive and the Fischer LP360™ BodyCam*.

* Fischer Connectors’ NEW products commercially available as of September 2020

Wearin’ for Defense & Security. As part of the Fischer Connectors Group, Wearin’ combines the agility of a start-up with the expertise of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rugged connectivity solutions for harsh environments. With a global network of specialized partners in wearable technology, data management, garment manufacturing and other fields, Wearin’ breaks the silos of product development to help create comprehensive, rugged and reliable military-grade wearable ecosystems. www.wearin.tech.

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AG-Tactical to Offer Crye JPC 2.0 in MultiCam Tropic and MultiCam Black for European Customers

Sunday, October 25th, 2020

AG-Tactical is pleased to offer its French and European customers a limited-edition release of the JPC 2.0 in MultiCam Tropic and MultiCam Black. Getting these plate carriers made and available to our customers has been of the most frequently received e-mails to our customer service team since our release of the JPC in MultiCam Arid. Crye has just shipped out the finished items and the consignment is on its way to us as you read this post. Pricing and release date will be published shortly.

For those wondering ‘Who is AG-Tactical?’

AG-Tactical is a French company.

We offer the very best in U.S. made tactical gear and aim to stock product from the most innovative brands in the world – Eagle Industries, Drifire, AXL, Crye and many more.

Our catalogue will continue to evolve in order to offer our French and European customers the best of what is available on the market.

Also, we are always on the lookout for unique projects, specific products and personalized colors.

This special edition has been made possible thanks to Crye Precision, also with some small input from our friend Chris from TheFull9. Chris has been a friend of ours for some years and advises us on a few atypical and specific projects.

We invite you to read his very detailed reviews at TheFull9.net; we plan to have our future collaborations with him featured there in some detail.

Stay tuned!

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40MM 5 Banger Hanger from Haley Strategic

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

Haley Strategic’s 40MM 5 Banger Hanger is made from 500D Cordura combines with stiffened hook Velcro on the back and loop Velcro on the front attachment to fit most plate carriers and chest rigs with hook and loop fields.

For enhanced retention, each of the rounds are secured with 1.5” nylon webbing with 2” rubber gripper woven elastic.

Also available as a single pouch.

Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

haleystrategic.com/shop/soft-goods/accessories/40mm-five-banger-hanger

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AXL Advanced – Sandwich Bag

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

The Sandwich Bag from AXL Advanced offers a low profile admin pouch capability behind industry standard SwiftClip and G-Hook placards.

Featuring a zippered top, it attaches via Velcro between the carrier and placard and the two side release buckles. The Sandwich Bag is 6″ wide x 6.25″ tall. When empty, it adds no additional bulk to the front of your carrier.

Offered in Black or Coyote.

www.axladvanced.com/collections/spiritus-upgrades/products/sandwich-bag

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True North Concepts’ Modular Holster Adapter Isn’t Just for Holsters

Monday, October 19th, 2020

PALS compatible, the Modular Holster Adapter was designed to fit all “three hole” pattern Safariland-type holsters. It also supports the use of many commonly used quick detach holster systems such as the QLS, MLS, ELS, and others. Mounting facilitates 10° of forward cant and 10° of negative cant for a total range of 20° degrees. The adapter holds three height mounting points, set 1/2? apart, descending from the top mid-ride mounting point.

Now, folks are using the MHA for other applications. You can order a complete belt bar hardware kit, or just a baseline kit of screws & spacers if you would like to have some spares.

Made from Type 3 MIL-SPEC hard coat anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in Black and Dark Earth.

truenorth-usa.com/product/modular-holster-adapter

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WTF PALS Back Panel for Crye JPC 2.0

Monday, October 19th, 2020

Whiskey Two Four’s PIMPS (Practical Integrated Modular Platform, Scalable) PALS Back Panel 64 for Crye Precision* JPC 2.0 is available in medium and large. Back Panel 64 was developed using a medium and large SAPI plate and a medium and large Crye JPC 2.0 for the respective sizes.

Back Panel 64 uses milspec elastic and VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® loops for hydro and cable routing. YKK heavy duty zipper pull tabs tuck securely and silently into milspec elastic loops at the base. A combo laser cut PALS/loop field accepts ID, IFF, patches, etc. Rather than depending on a stiffener, we opted to connect Back Panel 64’s corners to the Crye JPC 2.0’s shoulder straps to minimize saggy sag and floppy flop tendencies. Connectors are skeletonized so as to not interfere with factory features. Back Panel 64 has laser cut PALS throughout for maximum flexibility. JPC 2.0’s drag handle is still accessible after adding Back Panel 64.

Maintaining a stressed skin can be tricky; milspec 550 parachute cord and ITW GTSP Cordlocs act as load lifters. Once the Back Panel 64 is properly mated to your Crye Precision JPC 2.0, adjust the paracord loop as necessary to achieve tension. Don’t forget to knot your paracord.

Back Panel 64 is Berry compliant and made in the USA. Back Panel 64 uses ACRONYM made from MIL-DTL-32439 500D nylon, A-A-55126 nylon hook & loop, A-A-59826 bonded nylon thread, MIL-W-5664 nylon elastic, YKK USA heavy duty zippers, and well compensated, skilled labor to produce a cost effective part.

WTF’s Back Panel 64 is manufacturable. Whether for direct or dealer sale, this design is realistic for us to keep in stock or near stock with (as close to) on demand cut & sew (as we can get) and replenishing inventory on the fly. This design represents a balance of durability, ease of assembly, machine operator fatigue reduction, COTS materials use, cost effective cut and sew methods, self jigging/locating design, scalability, and usability.

Back Panel 64 for Crye JPC 2.0, medium is lightweight at just 5.4 / 154g. $69 introductory price.

wtfidea.com

*all Crye Precision, JPC, trademarks, brands, etc are the sole property of Crye Precision, LLC. Crye Precision, LLC does not endorse this product.

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Modular Universal Scalable Technology from Mehler Vario System GmbH

Monday, October 19th, 2020

A few years ago, German armor company Mehler bought Lindnerhof-Taktik GmbH which introduced load carriage to their offerings and then UF PRO which specializes in clothing. These two brands joined Mehler Law Enforcement GmbH and Mehler Engineered Defence GmbH, forming Mehler Vario System GmbH. This made them a very effective, vertically integrated company to support military and law enforcement across Europe.

They just recently introduced Modular Universal Scalable Technology or M.U.S.T., an integrated solution which offers, armor, load carriage and clothing.

To kick things off, they’ve offered three examples of systems available under M.U.S.T. Here is the Ultra light setup, the RECCE.

The minimalist version (RECCE) is based on the ultra lightweight plate carrier. Together with a 2-row waist belt and ultra light VPAM 6 plates for the front and back, a plate carrier can be configured which can be easily worn, even for long periods under a STRIKER STEALTH SMOG or MONSOON rain jacket. The system is complemented by a tactical climbing harness and a sleeve for attaching MOLLE equipment and holsters.

One of the things you have to remember as an American reader is that they are a European company and use European standards for armor. In particular, you will note the VPAM (Association of Test Centres for Attack-Resistant Materials and Designs) testing standard, which is applicable in many countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Norway.

Check out their website for information on additional M.U.S.T. solutions.

www.must-gear.com

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