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High Angle Solutions – Snigeldesign 90L Backpack System

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

Snigeldesign started out by making rucksacks for forestry workers in the woods of Sweden. Rough terrain and hard work required the most reliable and functional of solutions which naturally attracted the military user. Since those humble beginnings Snigeldesign has expanded to bring its innovative and functional approach to a large range of load carriage and protective products.

The 90 Litre Backpack is designed for the needs of forward elements and light role forces out in advance of the main body of troops. It offers a huge range of options and flexible ways to carry all the mission essential equipment. The back system provides an ultra-comfortable way to carry large loads for long patrols enabling the user to get where they need to be without compromise and fit to fight.

High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based Brigantes Consulting, in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad.

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High Angle Solutions – Lundhags Expedition Guide 75

Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

Designed for the operator out in the frozen North (or South) the Expedition Guide 75 is the latest in a long line of unique boots manufactured by Swedish company Lundhags. A longstanding family brand specialising in making footwear, clothing and equipment they focus on the needs of the hardest users.

The Expedition Guide 75 is replacing its predecessor, the Husky 75, as the in service ski boot with a number of specialist military units, including the Sirius Patrol. The new lighter and more streamlined boot with its monocoque style of construction is being used by the British forces to provide a versatile, light and reliable boot for operations on the Northern Flank.

As focus turns to the ability to operate in sub-zero temperatures this boot provides an excellent balance between skiing and the normal movement required to conduct military operations.

For more information please get in touch with the team at Brigantes on tribe@brigantes.com.

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Warrior West 18 – StabilIcers Hike Macro

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

StabilIcers has launched the new Hike Macro which features a removable 1/2″ stainless steel cleat. When the crampon-like 1/2″ cleats are removed, the Hike Macro still offers their standard cleats.

Offered in 4 sizes to accommodate feet between sizes 4 and 16. A Black variant is coming.

www.stabilgear.com

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Warrior West 18 – OSM W112-ML

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

The OSM (Over Snow Mobility) from DPS is a new military ski designed for use in conditions where you won’t traverse terrain over a 14 degree grade. It incorporates Fish Scales on the bottom which are as efficient as skins on those smaller hills. Think of it as a more efficient snow shoe.

They also have a binding which accepts Mickey Mouse as well as Mountaineering Boots. The OSM is Made in USA and features a MultiCam Alpine top sheet.

www.dpsskis.com

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Warrior West 18 – Petzl Lim’ice Ice Screw Sharpener

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Petzl’s Lim’ice is a budget minded Ice Screw Sharpener and takes the guess work out of sharpening. You just screw the business end of the Ice Screw into the Lim’ice and slide it back and forth. Perfect for the individual or small unit.

www.petzl.com

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High Angle Solutions – Helix Revolver Rig

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

The Revolver Rig is an evolution of our innovative Revolver carabiner and adds industrial strength and performance to give an incredibly versatile connector that can be used in any running rope system to increase efficiency.

The Revolver Rig comes into its own when flexibility and efficiency are paramount, and will excel in improvised rescues, compact mechanical advantage systems and reducing friction in rigging featuring running ropes. The system is both lightweight and compact.

The system is perfect for lowering and raising scenarios. Moving equipment such as weapon systems and ammunition in mountainous or urban environments becomes far easier with our system.

It is available with both single and double sheaves that run on high efficiency bearings; this allows Revolver Rigs to be joined together to create simple, light and efficient pulley hauling systems with a 4 or 5:1 ratio.

The back uses our horned design to stop connected items rotating around the carabiner to create dangerous cross loads.

• Available in Screwgate, Kwiklock and Locksafe variants.

• Single body design with integrated pulley and attachment becket

• Full cross-section top bar for excellent wear resistance

• Spine design minimises the chances of connected devices moving into cross-loading orientations

• Clean, taperlock nose increases gate strength in side-loading scenarios

• Tapered shape that ensures ropes seat correctly and consistently on the sheave

For UK sales and more information please contact Brigantes via brigantes@brigantes.com.

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High Angle Solutions – Scarpa Ribell

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

The Future of Mounatineering Boots?

Extremely light and comfortable thanks to the exclusive Sock-Fit Plus construction system and extremely performing in all terrains thanks to the innovative and exclusive curved last shape which allows a fast “stile alpino” walking. Ribelle Tech OD represents the “step forward” for new mountaineering and alpinist’s mentality. Outstanding comfort for daily use, Ribelle is the right choice for alpine guides, mountain professionals and expert alpinists who look for lightness, agility, control and great grip. The Pentax Precision III sole has a light PU midsole and Vibram Mont compound on the outsole. The TPU crampon insert on the heel makes it compatible with the use of semi-automatic (C2) crampons while the front part of the sole makes easy for the foot to roll fast off the heel. In SCARPA®, the future is now.

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High Angle Solutions – Petzl ACTIK CORE

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

The rechargeable ACTIK CORE headlamp offers 350 lumens of power which makes it ideal for outdoor activities like mountaineering, running, hiking and backpacking. A HYBRID headlamp that comes with CORE, a battery that is rechargeable via standard USB port. It is compatible with standard batteries without the need for an adapter. Red lighting preserves night vision and prevents blinding other members of the group. Its reflective headband helps you to be seen when a light is shone on it, and is equipped with an emergency whistle for rescue situations.

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