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Blade Show 2014 – Primal Gear Unlimited

Saturday, June 7th, 2014

As I walked the show floor something caught my eye. The Primal Revolution Tactical Quiver was developed to modernize an age old design. It is versatile and can be suspended from a belt, attached to a pack, worn over the shoulder or across the back. In fact, it’s flat back design sits very well, keeping it in place instead of rolling around. They’ve also integrated a 3-point harness to prevent sway while you’re moving.

Berry compliant and made from 1000D Cordura, It is lined with 16mm PVC to prevent arrows from slicing through the material.

goprimalnow.com

Tags: Blade Show 2014, Primal Gear Unlimited
Posted in Blade Show, Off-Duty | 10 Comments »

OR – Cascade Designs RobeTowel

Monday, February 17th, 2014

From PackTowel manufacturers Cascade Designs comes RobeTowel.

The RobeTowel was a sleeper hit at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market with show goers begging to purchase the floor samples. Leveraging the popular PackTowel’s anti-microbial polyester/nylon microfiber blend, it’s comfortable and highly absorbent. It absorbs up to four times its weight in water and can be wrung nearly dry so it can be used as a towel when needed or a wrap.

The RobeTowel is calf-length with full sleeves and incorporates a hood as well as two pockets sized for 1 liter bottles. In 3 unisex sizes: S, M, L but the colors are definitely outdoors: Stone, Currant and Sky Blue.

www.cascadedesigns.com/packtowl/robetowl/product

Tags: Cascade Designs, PackTowel, RobeTowel
Posted in Off-Duty, Outdoor Retailer, Outdooralamode | 4 Comments »

OR – Tipsy Elves

Sunday, January 26th, 2014

If it were possible to ‘win’ Outdoor Retailer, I’d say Tipsy Elves with their wide variety of irreverent Christmas sweaters is a definite contender.

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Tags: OR, Tipsy Elves
Posted in Morale, Off-Duty, Outdoor Retailer | 1 Comment »

OR – Kryptek Cowboys Up with Ariat

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

Ariat has produced a line of performance and lifestyle footwear in the Kryptek Highlander Pattern. There are a total of 6 styles in the outdoor collection feature fully waterproof leather and uppers. They also integrate the Ariat ATS technology which is their integrated outer, mid and insole combination to enhance comfort. Also, several of the models are insulated for cold weather hunting.

Additionally, Ariat has applied a Kryptek Highlander upper into the Quick Draw. They’ve also developed some undergarments which you can see behind the boots. These models will be available Fall 2014 (August) from www.ariat.com as well as your favorite boot retailers.

Tags: Ariat, Kryptek, OR
Posted in Boots, Camo, Off-Duty, Outdoor Retailer | 3 Comments »

SHOT Show – Kryptek Releases New Hunting and Fishing Patterns

Thursday, January 16th, 2014

Kryptek has introduced five new patterns for hunting and fishing.

Of the five patterns, fishing patterns the lighter Pontus and deep water Neptune as well as Altitude, the high altitude, above the tree line hunting were on display.

Pontus

Neptune

Altitude

www.Kryptek.com

Tags: Kryptek, SHOT Show
Posted in Camo, Off-Duty, SHOT Show | 30 Comments »

Who Else Wanted A Landmaster While Growing Up?

Sunday, November 24th, 2013

The real star of 1977’s apocalyptic adventure, “Damnation Alley” wasn’t George Preppard or Jan-Michael Vincent. No, it was the vehicle, the Landmaster.

Three independent drive sources running from a gasoline power plant. Uses semi truck parts in the drive train. Can operate with the front or rear wheel trinary out of commission. Side and top hatches on the main unit and rear and top on the after section. Full running lights and brake lights for urban street use. External video camera is mounted on the forward pylon located just behind the front top hatch. Could also house the antenna. All pylons are hardened and armored. Can operate in water and will remain sealed when fully submerged. Can float while half full of water.
– Popular Science

Who else wishes they had one?

Posted in Off-Duty | 19 Comments »

The Polaris Sportsman WV850 H.O. – Tactical to Practical

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

The Sportsman WV850 H.O. from Polaris is based on their MV850 which has been a military-only ATV. It is the first commercially available offering of the TerrainArmor™ non-pneumatic tires. It also incorporates an upgraded shock package and 600-lbs capacity steel racks. The Sportsman also incorporates Electronic Power Steering and a 11.75 gal. fuel capacity. The liquid cooled, 850cc 4-Stroke SOHC Twin Cylinder features electric fuel injection. It’s even offered in Avalanche Grey!