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Art of the Gun Fleece Blankets

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

When I found out my friend Andrea’s fleece blankets were being zucc’d from Facebook because they feature her drawings of guns (Egad!), I felt that I needed to let you know about them.

Art of the Gun’s Etsy store features a variety of her work, including prints and now queen sized fleece blankets like this one, emblazoned with the Winkler Axe and Tan Glock 19X image.

Check out the Etsy shop.

Wood Fired Ovens & Accessories from WPPO

Wednesday, December 21st, 2022

A friend recently gave us a heads up about WPPO, a small business which manufactures Wood Fired Ovens and Accessories.

Although it’s something you wouldn’t normally see on SSD, we thought it was worth a share considering the holiday season.

So whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one or are salivating over all of the delicious pies you could bake in one of these ovens on your next bivouac, check them out.

Greetings from WPPO LLC! We are the fastest-growing and most renowned wood fired oven manufacturers located in the United States and abroad.

At WPPO LLC, we pride ourselves on people over profits, quality over quantity, and service over self-service. With these three priorities at the top of our list, we have become one of the fastest-growing, highly respected Wood Fired Oven manufacturers in North America and abroad.

With our own innovative mindset, we develop, design, test, and manufacture all of our ovens to meet every customer’s demands. From portable to professional ovens, we have you covered.

We use high-quality materials, advanced technology, state of the art machinery, and high-quality people in every aspect of our business. We feel we have the best from our manufacturing facilities domestically and abroad through to our distribution and dealer network.

We are a small privately owned company with great values, knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, a love for wood-fired ovens.

We hope you will join our family of friends inspired by food.

We hope to get fired up with you,

– Dan & Lisa

Get 20% off and free shipping on any wood fired oven from the website. Use Promo Code “SSD20”.

www.wppollc.com

Combat Flip Flops Release Two New Styles

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Combat Flip Flops is releasing two new styles for men and women. Both the LT-22 and RBR are Lowtops which will run $64.99 and $59.99 respectively. Both models will be available in both Black and White.

The LT-22s. Classic style, modern performance, required durability. With Nyco laces, blended synthetic uppers, EVA insoles, and stickyAF rubber, these lowtops are built to roll as hard as you do.

Let’s face it. If you’ve got miles on your frame, a good set of slip on shoes makes every step better. The 2022 Combat Flip Flops RNRs combine stickyAF rubber, stitched outsoles, and padded fit for those with experienced style and grit.

Covered by the Combat Flip Flops Lifetime Warranty, these styles come in Men’s sizes 7–15 and Women’s sizes 5-11 (HALF SIZES GO DOWN IN SIZE).

Both styles are made in Bogota, Colombia and will be available in late August.

Find out more at www.combatflipflops.com/new.

ORCA Coolers and Drinkware Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Refreshed Drinkware Collection

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Just in time for summer, ORCA announces two new drinkware styles that promise to “Make it Last”

NASHVILLE, TN (April 20, 2022) — ORCA Coolers & Drinkware, the U.S. based manufacturer of coolers and outdoor drinkware, celebrates 10 years of keeping your refreshments cool with four new drinkware styles and a new and improved rebranding, including an updated logo and slogan – “Make it Last.” The new travel mugs include the Camper and Traveler.

The new drinkware launches just in time for summer and all the adventures in store – camping, trips to the lake, fishing, road trips, picnics and more. Whatever you have planned this summer, ORCA promises to “make it last.” The stainless steel, double walled and vacuum sealed drinkware keeps your beverages cold for up to 24 hours and piping hot for up to eight hours. Additional features include:

? Copper-clad interior lining for superior temperature retention

? BPA free no-spill lid with signature ORCA tail opening for drinking

? Powder coat finish in nine colorways for a customized design

? Top shelf dishwasher safe for easy cleaning

The higher capacity Traveler is 24 ounces and includes an ergonomically designed handle for on-the-go adventures. The slightly smaller, but equally sturdy, Camper is 16 ounces and the perfect size for sitting around the campfire. Similar to the Traveler, the Camper has an ergonomically designed handle for easy drinking.

The new drinkware collection will be available April 2022 at select retailers and Orcacoolers.com. To learn more about ORCA and its full collection of best-selling coolers and drinkware, visit Orcacoolers.com.

Air Venturi Debuts Bullpup Avenger

Monday, December 27th, 2021

It’s not a Red Rider BB Gun with a compass in the stock, but considering how much some of you guys love bullpups, I thought this was worth a share.

Solon, OH — Air Venturi is excited to announce the launch of the Bullpup version of its wildly successful Air Venturi Avenger PCP Air Rifle.

“After the initial success we had with the synthetic stock Avenger rifle, we listened to the customer feedback and the consensus was clear that they wanted a wood stock version, and they wanted a Bullpup” explained Air Venturi President, Val Gamerman. “We were happy to launch a wood stock version of the rifle early in 2021, but our real excitement and focus has been on this Bullpup version.”

The Bullpup offers the same fantastic performance as the rifle, but in a much more compact package. Shaving nearly 10” off of the overall length and coming in at just 33” from muzzle to buttpad, the Avenger Bullpup offers increased maneuverability without sacrificing any of the fan favorite attributes the rifle versions are known for. “Another change we know customers will love is a new polymer that has been used to create the Bullpup stock, it has a higher quality look and feel to it compared to the original synthetic stock on the rifle” says Gamerman.

Talking about the stock, users will find a number of unique enhancements built into the Avenger Bullpup. Two magazine storage slots in the underside of the stock keep your magazines secure and easily accessible when they’re not in use. A new tool-less adjustable buttpad can be easily manipulated as needed by the shooter. Additionally, a four position adjustable cheek piece further enhances the shooting experience. For those that want to accessorize the bullpup, there are three picatinny accessory rails at the fore-end of the stock so bipods, lights, lasers or other attachments can be added.

At the heart of this PCP is an externally adjustable regulator and externally adjustable hammer spring. These allow the user to customize the Avenger’s performance to fit their needs. Achieving speeds over 1000 fps in .177 caliber and over 900 fps in .22 and .25 caliber, the Avenger packs plenty of power. The trigger can be adjusted to the shooters liking as well. Mounting your optics is achieved via a picatinny rail that is nearly 10” long.

airventuri.com

Black Ops Edition Deck from Quick Draw Card Co

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

New to Kickstarter is the Black Ops Edition playing card deck from Quick Draw Card Co which will feature SOF units from around the world.

The company was founded in 2019 by two Former British Royal Marines Commandos and these guys make some amazing artwork so be sure to check them out.

Here’s an example of what you’ll find in the deck.

The four Aces:
– Special Air Service
– Special Boat Service
– Navy SEALs
– Delta

Back it at www.kickstarter.com/projects/quickdrawcardco/quick-draw-card-co-black-ops-edition-playing-cards.

Military Glass Top Humidor

Friday, December 10th, 2021

From Case Elegance comes this Glass Top Humidor built by Claro which features thick wood construction and cedar inlay. Resembling a foot locker, it’s designed to hold up to 100 cigars.

It features their patent-pending Hydro System, which comes with a humidification tray, one bottle of regular Humidor Solution, and one bottle of Winter + Dry Climate Humidor Solution Mix.

caseelegance.com/collections/all-products/products/military-glass-top-humidor-matte-green-with-front-digital-hygrometer-holds-70-100-cigars-by-klaro

The Black Powder Red Earth World Expands with a 28mm Tabletop Game

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

_Echelon introduces Black Powder Red Earth 28mm — a brand-new close combat skirmish wargame built on a fast and fluid ruleset pitting player vs player in tabletop miniatures battles. Built around a responsive combat system players direct their customized small unit kill teams in pitched battles through war-torn sprawls on the border between two failing states.

Drawn from the best selling graphic novel series, Black Powder Red Earth 28mm is set in a near-future, detailed with both a conflict bible in the core rules and in the pages of the ongoing graphic novel — Black Powder Red Earth Awbari.

To ensure the highest quality every game component, playing card, miniature, and the core rules book are all made in the USA — with materials sourced in the US or other western nations.

Get yours at www.blackpowderredearth.com/28mm.