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Astronaut Food

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

The space program has been all the rage this year as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Moon landings. Along with books and videos commemorating the event some unique items have been released. Among them is space food. You’ve always been able to purchase Astronaut ice cream from various NASA visitor centers and the national Air and pace museum but some of these items I haven’t seen for ages. Gadget superstore Think Geek has a package deal on sale that it is a great sampler and may take you back to your childhood.

Included in the box:
* Freeze Dried Ice Cream Sandwich (1.1oz)
* Freeze Dried Strawberries (0.5oz)
* Freeze Dried Cinnamon Apple Wedges (0.5oz)
* Space Food Stick – Chocolate (1.05oz)
* Space Food Stick – Peanut Butter (1.05oz)
* Splashdown Drink Mix – Lemon Lime (mixes with 16.9oz of water)
* Splashdown Drink Mix – Orange (mixes with 16.9oz of water)
* Space Food Sticks Magnet – for sticking on things

Not bad for just under 20 bucks. To order visit www.ThinkGeek.com.

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You Know You’ve Made it When…

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

…they make a 1/6th action figure version of your product. There have been a few TADesque products produced in the past to fit classic GI Joe sized figures but now TAD has licensed their design and logo to Cak Tek USA for the soon-to-be-released Soldier Story PMC Instructor.

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Black Palm Syndicate

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Available exclusively from Grey Group, Black Palm Syndicate is apparel for the man who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.

One of the first things that will grab you is the detail that goes into every garment. From the quality American Apparel T-shirts and Polos to the graphics and lettering, everything fits in harmony. There is elegance in the design. Even the Black Palm Syndicate “Manifesto” is printed on the inside of every shirt to remind the wearer of what he is now a part of.

“Black Palm embodies the elite within the group; a connectedness defined by a unique desire to see all worthy tasks thru to the end. We celebrate hard work, sacrifice and individual dedication to the ultimate goal. Black Palm symbolizes a willingness to get your hands dirty and a commitment to the “all in” mentality. Acquire the mark of the Black Palm.”

There have been other motivational brands out there but nothing like this. Finally, clothing that signifies who you are. Order your Black Palm Syndicate shirts from Grey Group.

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Get Your Grill On…in Style

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Tactical Grilling has been around for several years but has never failed to capture our attention each summer as we pull the grill out to get it ready for another season.

They currently offer three products; the Tactical Grilling Apron, the Tactical Spatula Sheath , and the Tactical Beer Shingle. The full length Tactical Grilling Apron is manufactured from 1000D Cordura and features three rows of MOLLE webbing across the waist and two rows across the chest. The Tactical Beer Shingle keeps three cold brews right at your fingertips. This accessory naturally attaches to other tactical platforms. Finally, the Tactical Spatula Sheath is a loop that easily accepts your grilling implements of destruction. No more misplaced tongs or spatulas.

All of Tactical Grilling’s products are made in the USA and are available individually or as a kit. They are available now in UCP but Tactical Grilling is accepting pre-orders for Multicam.

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Diesel Motorsport Helmets

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

For our motorcycle riding readers we bring you the Diesel Helmet. With an obvious military fighter pilot influence, the helmet was developed in association with AGV. It features an interchangeable drop down face shield, Mohican crest, and an ergonomic stitched leather neck support.

Available in Black, White, Green, and Bronze from Diesel.

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Off! Clip-On Misquito Repellent

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Off! recently introduced their Clip-On Misquito Repellant. Encased in a Blue plastic disc, the unit relies on a fan powered by two AA batteries to blow the repellent around you. Interestingly, the active ingredient offers a total of 12 hours of protection and Off! says that you can turn the unit on and off to utilize the full 12 hours so long as you do it withing two weeks from the initial use. The unit has an on/off switch as well as a meter to display how much repellent is left. The active ingredient is Metofluthrin which doesn’t need to be applied to the skin.

Additionally Off! has a coupon on their website for a free refill when you purchase a starter kit.

We feel this still needs some work before it would be appropriate for most tactical applications, it is after all Blue and does use a fan to disseminate the repellent although Off! claims the fan is silent. An additional issue is that the dissemination means is best suited for stationary use. If you are constantly moving the repellent won’t provide full coverage. However, it would be ok for outdoor admin functions and could possibly be used for certain surveillance applications. Also on the upside, the repellent is odorless.

Finally, please remember that all of the precautions for repellents still apply as well as those for small electronic devices.

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Therm-a-Rest Sleep Systems

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

“Sleep Systems?” you say? I mean sure, you’ve heard of Therm-a-rests. In fact, chances are good you’ve been issued one. So what’s the deal with the Sleep System?

Cascade Designs, manufacturers of the therm-a-rest line have introduced a family of accessories to turn the sleeping pad into a sleeping bag. I would say, it’s more of a sleeping experience. When you get it all together, it’s like sleeping in a bed.

Two items in their “Fast and Light” series are the stuff sack pillow which will do double duty as well as the coupler kit. The coupler kit consists of self-adhesive snaps and facilitates the attachment of a variety of blankets and couplers directly to the sleeping pad forming a sort of integrated sleeping bag.

In addition to the polyester filled Tech Blanket seen above there is also the Ventra Down Comforter rated to 40 deg F. The line comes in a variety of colors but oddly enough the Compressible Pillows come in various commercial camo patterns.

None of these products have been militarized so naturally, they are thus far more suited to a camping trip with the family than a jaunt through Kunar Province with ten of your closest buddies. However, the more adventurous of our readers will find tactical applications for these products and when you do, please drop us a line and let us know how they worked out.

For more information, check them out on the web.

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TAD’s Alter Ego

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

We are big fans of Triple Aught Designs here at Soldier Systems Daily and every once in awhile we will get an email from a reader telling us about a new discovery that TAD Gear has an alter ego called Rocket World. Yes we know, and yes it is really cool.

In addition to providing a venue for non-tactical products, Rocket World is a vehicle for the folks at TAD’s other passion; high end figures and collectible toys. Their centerpiece is the “Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo” or IWG, a group of evolved animals who seek revenge on humans who kill endangered species.

In addition to figures, the theme is also carried out in art, clothing, and patches and pins.

Rocket World has been recently featured on several gadget websites and the IWG line of toys has long been a favorite of collectors. In fact, as new projects are released they sell out very quickly.

Check out what everyone is raving about at www.rocketworld.org.

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