AT Overland exhibited their latest creation featuring their Habitat Top with a NEMO Tent.
Archive for the ‘Outdoor Retailer’ Category
OR – AT Overland
Saturday, August 6th, 2011OR – Karrimor SF Bowman Pack
Saturday, August 6th, 2011Karrimor is well known throughout Europe for their trekking as well as military products. This year they have joined us here in the US for the OR Summer Market. Not only have they unveiled a whole lineup of outdoor packs and footwear but they’ve included a full range of military packs and load carrying systems in OD, Coyote, and The new British military issue Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) developed by Crye Precision.
This is the pack Karrimor developed for the Bowman radio (A/N PRC-177 series). It is issued with Bowman radio sets for the UK, Netherlands, and several other nations. You can the clamshell design that cradles the radio close to the body. Below the pack is fully closed and not only provides room for other equipment but also helps to disguise the radio operator’s role. The pack also accepts zip off side panels then also be used with load carrying equipment.
OR – FRED from Princeton Tec
Friday, August 5th, 2011Princeton Tec (booth #15001) showcased their new FRED headlamp. Unlike others on the market, it starts out in red light and it takes a concerted effort to switch to white light. It is also offered in the MPLS platform to mount directly to an NVG mount. It is based on the popular FUEL headlamp and Made in the USA.
OR – New Mountain House Menus
Friday, August 5th, 2011Freeze drying is the best way to preserve foods and Mountain House is the master. Every OR they offer samples of their new flavors. I tried the low sodium New Orleans Style Rice with Shrimp & Ham. The taste is excellent and it is slightly spicy with under 300mg per serving. Look for it and two other new low sodium meals early next year.
OR – Brooks Range Elephant Foot
Friday, August 5th, 2011Mountaineering outfitter Brooks Range displayed their elephant’s foot sleep system. Designed to be used in conjunction with a parka it could be used to eliminate the sleeping bag from the Soldier’s load in some situations. It is available in several colors.
OR – SureFire Minimus Tactical
Friday, August 5th, 2011According to SureFire the new Minimus Tactical headlamp should hit the market soon (around late August). It features a variable output range of 1 to 100 lumens and includes a red filter.
OR – What Are They Up To?
Thursday, August 4th, 2011I spy something that begins with the letter “S” in S.O. Tech’s booth (#31017E) at OR. It’s a solar panel flap for the Mission Go Bag.
OR – Aku Once Again Available in US
Thursday, August 4th, 2011The NS564 is once again available in the US. Look for a more detailed report soon.
