Icon previewed the Link II a polymer brother to the popular Link. It weighs under 3 oz but puts out a whopping 60 lumens on high setting powered by a single AA cell. Look for it October 1st. Ready for the biggest shocker about this light? How about a $15 price tag?
Available 1 January in both 2 and 3 man versions, the Mojo series of tents from Sierra Designs is very lightweight. The 2 man variant weighs in at a scant 2 lbs 11oz trail weight. To realize weight savings they have used some interesting design features such as integrated fly, half seam tape and a new pole design.
Lowa took their tried and true Zephyr technology and built a high top boot for LE and those who require a black boot. They have incorporated a Gore-Tex lining and used their proprietary MONOWRAP you will remember from the Zephyr.
MMI Outdoor showed me their new Individual Concealment Kit (Visual). It features a 5′ x 8′ of extremely lightweight material printed in their proprietary DEPSOC 360 pattern. It reverses from woodland to arid and includes a shock-cord pole and 4 stakes as well as carrying bag. The entire kit weighs 13.8 oz.
The stakes are worthy of a story in their own right. Recently approved by DLA, they are also included in MMI’s Enhanced Bed Net. They are made of a durable polymer and feature a screw-like body and hex head to make it easier to extract from frozen ground. If you break it, they’ll replace it.
Just a reminder that Cordura literally touches the lives of every service member. From the boots on their feet to the duffel bag they use to store their gear, Cordura is there.
British-based Craghoppers is once again at OR. You may well know them as the outfitters for Bear Grylls, and they are world renown for their hard wearing adventure clothing. Now, they have introduced a new line of clothing manufactured with permanent insect repellancy. The technology is integrated at the fiber level. Called Nosilife, it is a full range of men’s and women’s adventure styles. Here is an excellent example. This long sleeve shirt is packed with features including slotted buttons, full ventilation, roll back facility on the sleeves, hidden security pocket, and a sun protective collar.
The new Berry Compliant Rockfall glove takes its name from the operation made famous by the movie, “Restrepo.” It features a convertible gauntlet cuff, pull loop, and Poron foam padded knuckles to dissipate energy. Additionally, deer tan goat skin leather is very supple and enhances dexterity. The glove incorporates a new stretch thread to enhance seam strength and wrapped fingertips. Finally, they are available in three different fabrics to accommodate different performance and price requirements. Look for the Rockfall before the end of the year with a wholesale price of $56.
AT Overland exhibited their latest creation featuring their Habitat Top with a NEMO Tent.
