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For The Ladies – CFF Announces The Cover & Concealment Sarong

Saturday, October 5th, 2013

Combat Flip Flops is well know for, well, for flip flops. But they’ve been branching out. And now they’ve added something completely new to their repertoire.

The Cover & Concealment sarong is manufactured in Kabul, Afghanistan so when you order one you support Afghan women. Something I’ve learned over the years is that if you want to promote goodwill and affect the local health and economy, empower the women. A great way to empower them is to help them establish businesses.

The sarong is a versatile piece that transitions from scarf to beach wrap to après skirt to evening dress with ease and distinction. CFF is accepting orders now for delivery in time for the holidays.

Customers can order the Cover & Concealment sarong at combatflipflops.com. Orders placed by Oct. 15th will deliver in time for Christmas. Retailers can contact Matthew Griffin at griff@combatflipflops.com for inquiries and orders.

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Posted in Clothing, For the Ladies, Off-Duty | 5 Comments »

Orion’s Kin

Monday, September 30th, 2013

Orion’s Kin is an upcoming television program that “…will focus on applying core military tactics and modern military technologies to the unforgiving environments of the North American backcountry.” The program is headed by Adam Mattis, U.S. Army Veteran and outdoorsman/conservationist. The page also features a blog with frequent updates and a store featuring Orion’s Kin-themed apparel. Orion’s Kin is slated to start filming this Fall, and appear on television sometime next year.

www.orionskin.com/

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Posted in Media, Off-Duty | 6 Comments »

Alpha Industries Reintroduces the M1951 Parka

Friday, September 27th, 2013

Alpha Industries has continued to manufactured many old school military clothing items. This time it’s the M1951 ‘Fishtail’ parka. While you seem to find these all over the UK thanks to their adoption by the Mod culture in the 1960s, you rarely see them in the US. They are great oversized parka shells and can be worn to protect or conceal what’s underneath.

From Alpha Industries:
The Army “Fishtail” Parka was part of a layering clothing system for cold, wet weather. The parka was named “Fishtail” because the back had a split skirt tail the resembled a fish. The skirt could be snapped into the parka when not needed but in wet weather the two parts would be wrapped around the soldier’s legs to provide additional protection from rain and snow when the solder sat or marched. The parka pictured here is the 1965 model, but it was first developed in 1951.
(Unfortunately, whoever put this together didn’t realize that they have the button in frieze liner wrong side out)

A commercial model is available exclusively through Urban Outfitters. (Never thought I’d be mentioning them on here). Heads up, it does not include the liner and uses an orange zipper rather than the original brass zipper and incorporates oversized drawstring keepers.

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Posted in Clothing, Off-Duty | 6 Comments »

Grand Trunk’s Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag

Thursday, September 19th, 2013

The Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag from Grand Trunk was developed based on a concept by Herrick Kroeger, an employee of Georgia’s Blue Sky Outfitters. The Thinsulate filled sleeping bag design cocoons the hammock (and you) and incorporates channels at either end for the suspension lines. Grand Trunk claims it fits most hammocks and looking at the design I’d say that it will work with most commonly available models.

store.grandtrunkgoods.com/sleeping-bag

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Posted in Off-Duty, Shelter | 2 Comments »

Montana Wild Presents “Ambush”

Monday, September 16th, 2013

I know it’s been a stressful Monday so I thought we’d share something a little different. It’s good to put yourself mentally in the outdoors doing something you love. This film by Montana Wild follows an Elk hunt. Enjoy!

AMBUSH from Montana Wild on Vimeo.

Thanks to Mystery Ranch for the heads up!

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Craig “Sawman” Sawyer Sandals from Cobian

Monday, September 9th, 2013

In January, 2014 Cobian will release a special, Craig “Sawman” Sawyer sandal model.

Features:
Lifetime warranty
Portion of proceeds to Operation Hawkeye
Draino soles
Color “Sawman” sniper image on sole with signature and bio
American flags on straps
SEAL trident inside straps
“Hero” series logo
Soles moldes in camo pattern
Kevlar construction

Available Jan 2014, or sooner, at the following outlets: Bass Pro Shops, Dillards, Ron Jon, Flip Flop Shops, and more!

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Berserkr Games Carbine Challenge

Monday, September 2nd, 2013

The Berserkr Games Carbine Challenge is an entirely new twist on the mud run. Consisting of 14 plus miles of obstacles to include mud pits, walls, stairs, rope traverse, and many more, there will be 8 shooting stations encountered throughout the course. Shooters will be required to carry a carbine only. Magazines and ammunition will be staged at the shooting areas.

Carbines may have iron sights only. No powered optics of any kind.

The course will have a staggered start and ranking will be a combination of accuracy and speed through the course.

All shots will be between muzzle contact and 285 yards. Expect paper close and steel at distance.

Water will be supplied throughout the course, so hydration gear is not required. This can be run in PT gear with your carbine.

The cost for the event is $150 per person. This will include the match, t-shirt, and barbecue at the end of the day. Prizes are cash payout. While some sponsors will be onsite, do not expect a large prize table. This is not that kind of match. In fact, it would be hard to call this a match at all. This is more of a physical, mental and equipment challenge.

October 26th, 2013 at Rifles Only. Contact Jacob Bynum at 361-522-4165 for more information.

Rifles Only also sponsors the more traditional mud run version of the Berserkr Games.

www.riflesonly.com/berserkr

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The Cogburn CB4

Monday, August 19th, 2013

If you’re familiar with Surly fat bikes then you’ll know their parent brand Quality Bicycle Products who has launched yet another brand, Cogburn Outdoors. Cogburn’s CB4 debuts in September.

Designed specifically for the outdoorsman, the CB4 (in no way related to the 1993 hip hop comedy of the same name) boasts a Realtree Xtra Camo frame (courtesy of Kansas City’s Dynamic Finishes) with the rims, handlebar, crank and other components in an anodized Black with a no-glare finish. Available in two different frame sizes for all riders.

It’s a fat bike with 3.8″ tires that will get you where you are going in the back country even with a heavy load. What’s more, it’s a bike, so it’s going to be quieter and leave a much lower impact than an ATV. It incorporates a Shimano Deore 20 speed mountain drivetrain with quiet Deore Shadow plus clutch rear derailleur.

“We make gear for people looking to hunt, fish and forage in remote places.”
-Cogburn Outdoors

It is designed, finshed and assembled in the USA.

I love everything about this bike, except the price. At $2199 it’s a bit more than I want to spend but I know there are many that will look at this price as reasonable. It’s all about the value exchange. I’m just not the guy who is willing to pay that much for a bike. What may be an option for those of us interested in adapting other Fat Bikes to a hunting role is the availability of Cogburn’s Scabbard which comes standard on the CB4. It attaches to a rear rack on any bike and is designed to accommodate archery equipment as well as hunting and fishing equipment.

www.cogburnoutdoors.com

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Posted in Mobility, Off-Duty | 13 Comments »