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ICE Bivy

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Integrated Combat Equipment of Canada is releasing a limited run of Multicam Bivy Bags using Gore-tex 3 layer fabric left over from a design project for a large US supplier. Future Multicam Bivy production will utilize a 3 layer Stedair fabric from Duro. Additionally, they will have a coated nylon floor to help control costs.

The ICE bivy is generously cut (90â€ Long x 34â€ Wide (Flat) at shoulders). Made entirely from 3 Layer Gore-Tex the bivy is fully seam sealed. The 36â€ side zipper also features a flap. There is also an 8â€ overlap at face opening which has a wire stiffened hood. Finally, tie-out loops at head, hood, and foot complete the design.

The bivy comes standard with a stuff sack and at $185.00 US, this is a phenomenal price for a 100% Gore bivy, especially in Multicam. If you feel the price is high consider what one of my readers said elsewhere, “That price is cheap compared to a few cold and wet nights out in the woods. Think about how much you spend on motels “. Also upon reflection the Editor said that he recalls purchasing a Woodland 100% Gore-tex bivy in 1987 for about the same price! We could call this a “Deal of the Week” but it’s really more like a “Steal of the Week”.

Available in Multicam, Army UCP, and Woodland MARPAT. We have verified that there are Multicam bivies currently in stock but there will be a two week wait for UCP and MARPAT. If you want to secure a 100% Gore-tex bag you need to jump on this offer quickly.

To order visit ICE Tactical.

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O.P.S.E.C. – a New Take on the Poncho

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Survival Solutions Innovative Gear has released its Oversized Poncho/Shelter/Emergency Camouflage (OPSEC) unit. Essentially a poncho, they have integrated several new features.

It is manufactured from 70D Coated Ripstop Nylon, weighing in at only 1.9 oz. per yard and is generously cut measuring 104″ long by 59″ wide. The O.P.S.E.C. is constructed so the back is adjustable. When wearing a rucksack/backpack, the back of the poncho can be unsnapped and extend an additional 14″. If you decide not to wear a back pack, you can shorten the back of the O.P.S.E.C. with the snaps provided to a length consistent with the front. Additionally, to aid in shelter construction it has seven 15mm ring snaps and eight size 0 grommets. It is available in Snow, Multicam, Woodland, and UCP.

For more information or to order visit www.survival-solutions.com.

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SALLE Ruck

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Excalibur Products Group offers the SALLE RUCK (Standard All-purpose Lightweight Loadcarrying Equipment). While the name begins with “standard”, it is anything but. First, the pack is mounted on a DEI 1606 Frame with suspension featuring Snap Dragon Buckles on the shoulder straps, sternum strap and waist belt. Additionally, the pack is manufactured from 500D cordura and has a 4000 cu in with plenty of pockets for organization.

SALLE Ruck

The main compartment has four interior pockets each capable of holding a 100oz hydration reservoir. The design also features 11 exterior pockets including a zippered accessory pocket mounted on top of the ruck, a low profile zippered flat pocket underneath the lid, four pockets on the right side of the ruck, three pockets on the left side, and two pockets in the rear integrating two interior small accessory pockets.

While the photos depict the SALLE ruck in the USAF’s new Digital Tigerstripe Pattern, it is also available in Coyote Brown, Foliage Green, Black, Multicam, UCP, Digital Desert, and Digital Woodland.

More photos can be found at Excalibur Products Group and the SALLE Ruck can be ordered from US Elite Gear.

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Multicam Basha

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

The term “Basha” is Malay for tent and is used by the British forces for tarps designed to be fashioned into expedient shelters. They are well known for their versatility, compactness and light weight. Integrated Combat Equipment of Canada is offering a Multicam version of this British classic. Fashioned from 330D Multicam cordura, it features 16 grommets along the edges and is approximately 7.5â€™ long by 5â€™ wide.

ICE Basha

The Basha is available from ICE.

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Stubby Boonie Hat from Drop Zone Tactical

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Canadian manufacturer Drop Zone Tactical has introduced a new Boonie Hat in order to satisfy user feedback on the shortcomings of many current designs. One of the key features of this new hat is a short brim in order to preserve peripheral vision. The camouflage band has also been reinvented by adding a second row. In order to modernize the drawstring, Drop Zone came up with an innovative solution that actually works. They mounted a Duraflexâ„¢ Muglock at the rear of the hat on one of the camo bands and have routed the drawstring through the Muglock. To adjust the drawstring, just pull the drawstring to the rear. As it is secured with a simple overhand knot it is easy to remove when not needed. Additionally, there is a pocket on the interior of the crown to stow small items. Finally, velcro patches have been added to the top and rear of the crown for IFF purposes. Ventilation is via mil-spec, black oxide, screened vents.

Drop Zone Tactical Stubby Boonie Hat

It is available in UCP, CADPAT TW, and Multicam and sized by 1/4 sizes from 7 through 8.

The Stubby Boonie Hat is available from Drop Zone Tactical.

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215 Gear Visor Update

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

The remaining colors are now available so the lineup includes UCP, Multicam, Desert Digital, and Coyote.

They are available at 215 Gear.

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Mayflower is Taking Orders

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

The bugs have been worked out and Mayflower Research and Consulting, LLC’s website is ready to accept orders. For real.

www.mayflower-rc.com

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Boonie Hats

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

We have fielded a lot of questions recently about Boonie Hats, particularly since Crye did not re-release their previous design. The word we have received is that a Booonie will be coming from Crye in the future but it won’t have all of the bells and whistles of the previous design.

There are a lot of options out there but they are all pretty much cookie cutter copies of the US GI-issue Sun Hat. However, one design stands out and is available now and our recommendation goes to it. Last June we wrote an article about the Special Operations Department Boonie. They took inspiration from the discontinued Crye Boonie and made further improvements.

It features two Velcro patches (crown and under rear brim), a sweat band, four slash vents, and a tightening band around the crown. They are available in Multicam, Tan, Black, Night Blue, Desertico CB62 (the desert pattern of Italian SF), Desertico EI (standard Italian Army desert pattern), and Vegetato EI. Be sure to reference the original article for further details. To order go to SODgear.com. Prices are in Euros.

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