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OR – Arc’teryx Atom SL

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

The Atom jacket has long been one of Arc’s most popular designs but it just too warm for late spring through early fall. Arc’teryx has answered this with the new Atom SL, coming Spring 16.

 

The Atom SL retains all of the styling of the heavier variants but uses less Coreloft insulation in order to work for those chilly summer nights in the desert or on a mountain. Additionally, it features a low profile uninsulated stormhood, low profile Torrent fleece side panels and the new No-Slip Zip which incorporates a “speed bump” every 14th tooth so that the zipper won’t open all the way to your chest with a simple tug.

The Atom SL will be offered in several colors but remeber, this isn’t a LEAF piece. The Grey seen here will work pretty well for most folks who want to use this on the job.

www.arcteryx.com

OR – Steiner Optics

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

 

The Steiner Optic Micro Reflex Sight is their entry into the Mini Red Dot Sight market. This Picatinny compatible sight features a 3 MOA dot which they see as a good compromise between the 2&4 MOA models out there. There are 3 variable intensity settings including automatic illumination control, all selected via the on/off button on the left side. It uses a CR1632 watch battery and offers up to 550 hours.

http://www.steiner-optics.com/riflescopes/mrs-micro-reflex-sight 

OR – Emerson Knives

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

That’s right, Emerson Knives is exhibiting at Outdoor Retailer. The Government Mule fixed blade was introduced at SHOT Show and is a rarity for Emerson. You just don’t see them do fixed blades. Mules served the Army for well over a century as a reliable pack animal. The Emerson Government Mule was designed for the same purpose; reliability.

  
Specs:
Overall Length: 10.2 in.
Blade Length: 4.8 in.
Blade Thickness: .175 in.
Hardness: RC 57-59
Handle: Micarta
Blade: 154 CM
Finish: Stone Washed

Additionally, the Cordura sheath is lined with Kydex.

www.emersonknives.com

OR – Mystery Ranch Is Back In Retail

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

One of the biggest stories of 2015’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is Mystery Ranch’s reintroduction of a consumer based, retail line. MR literally overhauled everything available commercially, and introduced new colorways with several completely new packs added to the line as well. This move means that the hunting and outdoor packs will be available through retailers all across North America. It also means that if you’ve been carrying a MR pack for work, now you can carry one for recreation as well.  

 

Mystery Ranch founder Dana Gleason and I talked about the expansion. MR has been concentrating on military and fire load carriage for the past 15 years and these new packs incorporate a lot of lessons learned. Dana related, “It has to carry the load extremely well. Our goal for outdoor is 45-50 lbs. Nobody is going to make a 75 lbs invisible, but we will make it bearable.”

  
  
www.mysteryranch.com

OR – Quick Fist Weapon Clamp

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

  
The Quick Fist Weapon Clamp from End of the Line, Inc mounts via bolt or screw and will securely mount a weapon to the wall or inside a vehicle.  The mounts are intended to be spaced vertically or horizontally to hold both barrel and stock fast, and its quick release ties are rated to 100 lbs.  The Quick Fist Weapon Clamp only costs $14.95 per set.

  
www.endroad.com

OR – Ventra Gear – Main Frame

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

  
Ventra Gear’s patent pending Main Frame adapts to many frameless packs and offers some breathing room between the wearer and the pack’s bag thanks to the mesh back. Inventor Mike Wright is a Mechanical Engineer who created the Main Frame specifically for this reason, commuting to work each day on his bike and arriving with a sweaty back.  

  
I saw it and immediately thought “jungle” but this easily removable frame could also give some structure to otherwise floppy assault packs or be adapted for use as a frame sheet for odd sized loads. In fact, the Main Frame is rated for use up to 60 lbs loads yet weighs only 333grams/11.7 oz for a size Medium. It uses the shoulder straps from the attached pack and Mike offers an optional waist belt for those packs that don’t have one, The frame is offered in Small Medium and Large and will be available soon.

  

www.ventragear.com

OR – OXX Coffebox

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

The Coffeebox is a 120v K-cup compatible is the world’s first ruggedized coffeemaker.  It brews a hot cup of coffee in 90 seconds.  Designed for use in rigged environments, it’s crush proof as well as impact, water and dust resistant.

  
www.oxx.com

OR – Yeti Coolers

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

  
Yeti is rapidly becoming the gold standard for coolers.  They’ve expanded into stainless steel with four insulated items: the Colster for cans (which they can’t keep in stock), the 20 & 30 oz Ramblers and the new Lowball Rambler.  The idea with the Lowball is to offer the outdoorsman one mug for all day, from coffee in the morning to whiskey in the evening,  

   
www.yeticoolers.com