During the recent launch of Dior’s summer 2023 men’s collection, photos of a collaboration with Mystery Ranch, something that MR co-founder Dana Gleason refers to as “Special Projects.” In fact, when I spoke with Dana during last month’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market he told me he was heading to Paris for a product launch.
The Beez Combat Systems Predator Ghillie™ BACKPACK COVER helps break up the rectangular shape that all packs consist of and effectively reduces the pack’s outline.
Utilizing a unique combination of our Predator Ghillie pattern optimized for the profile of a pack and Ghillie dreads. This system helps manage and reduce visual signature.
The Predator Ghillie™ BACKPACK COVER is made using advanced laser cut methods, is available in a wide variety of camouflage patterns and can be easily stored in a utility pouch while not in use.
The High Water Flip is part of a line of waterproof packs and duffels for outdoor pursuits.
It features RF welded construction of TPU coated 840D Ballistic Nylon for 22.9 L of carrying capacity.
The Three Day Assault Pack is nothing new to the American Warrior – the size of the load dates back to the American Revolution. It came of age for our generation with Eagle’s AIII pack and every unit has requested a derivative design ever since. Our Three Day Assault Pack was designed for Special Operations personnel who wanted a lower profile to blend into civilian operational environments. Our pack carries the 3 day load, but the external box pockets have been shifted inside and the profile was morphed from the kid’s school bag shape to a sport bullet shape.
Go Bags go live on sotechtactical.com main page on 6/17 at 12pm PST. $180. Limit 1 per customer.
Kitanica made their first time at OR exhibiting their new line of packs.
The VESPID 30L Backpack is made of 500D Cordura and 210D Nylon and features four zippers that offer three different entries:
Top loading – using just the lid for quick access
Front loading – using just the vertical zippers allows access to all gear inside without disturbing the contents
Full loading – opening all zippers to expose the entire load
Additionally, the pack incorporates laser cut PALS channels and a lid with a 3/4 access zipper.
The “split tongue” harness allows for vertical adjustment and added breathability.
The VESPID is available in Black, Ranger Green and Wolf Grey.
Golden, CO (June 2022) – Mountainsmith, a Golden, Colorado based company that has spent more than 40 years as a leading gear manufacturer specializing in durable goods for hiking, camping, and a variety of outdoor activities has expanded their storied line of lumbar packs, while also upgrading their critically acclaimed backpacks. The new lumbar packs coming to market for spring of ‘23 will be the Swoop, Epic, Sprint, and Timber.
Mountainsmith has always been committed to providing outdoor enthusiasts with durable gear that can withstand the rigors of any backcountry pursuit. Celebrated for a pioneering spirit that led to a series of breakthrough designs for backcountry adventurers in the 1980s and 1990s, Mountainsmith continues to innovate with groundbreaking designs, while also refining what is tried and true. The need for moving light and fast, while being able to carry a sufficient amount of gear in order to pursue big and wild adventures has never been more paramount than now, which has allowed the famed Colorado outdoor company to re-stake their claim and design what recreationalists and athletes need by doing so with new lumbar packs.
With Senior Designer Rio Telge at the forefront of the company’s design plans since ‘21, who has over twenty years worth of designing for outdoor and travel brands, has played a big role in these next level lumbar packs that are changing the way we recreate outdoors by feeling light but stocked with the right gear. These new packs include features such as hunting and fishing front panel organization on the Timber, two side bottle pockets for mountain bike water bottles on the Epic, and a high-performance construction to carry everything you need and nothing that
you don’t on the Swoop, while all new lumbar packs have bright yellow lining to promote visibility.
“Our main goal was to build upon the heritage of our brand while improving and adding new styles for the modern customer. Through testing, surveys of our friends and customers, and market research we have created some great new enhancements for existing styles as well as added some excellent new products to our 2023 collection to make it the best yet,” said Senior Designer Rio Telge. “From the tried and true classics of the Day and Tour, to the multifunctional and technical additions such as the Epic and Timber, to the Ergonomic Swoop and crossbody carry of the Knockabout, there is something for everyone and every adventure.”
Mountainsmith has a truly renowned past when it comes to lumbar packs. This is thanks to the company’s original 1996 patent that was filed and won with the US Patent Office for a self-supporting lumbar pack. Initially designed to cater to backcountry skiers, the lumbar pack was needed in order to move faster and hold avalanche gear. As backcountry skiing practices changed, lumbar packs became better suited for in-bounds terrain when used for skiing, although the patent, patented for the creation of the Delta Strap, became essential for hikers. The Delta Strap helps pull the load closer to a hiker’s body and into the thoracic region of the back for a more dynamic load carrying system.
“The new 2023 collection is simply superb. We have dug into our heritage and expertise to add some fantastic updates and new styles to our lumbar pack collection,” Mountainsmith General Manager Jonathan McFarland said. “I think you will find the quality and durability you expect to see from Mountainsmith layered in with some real functional and thoughtful designs. I am excited with the work the team has done and am more excited to show them to the world.”
To learn more about Mountainsmith, please visit www.mountainsmith.com.
You’ll be able to check out three Squatch Survival Gear during the upcoming Eurosatory exposition in Paris, June 13-17, 2022. They’ll be in the US Chamber of Commerce booth.
These include the Yowie, Kakamora, and Mothman.
Developed for a military contract, I hadn’t seen the Grenade Launcher Holster kit from S&S Precision. The GLH Kit includes Holster, Pack, Pouched and Bandoleer.
The pack accommodates the M320 launcher as well as up to 18 40mm rounds. Due to its internal PALS webbing and quick draw handle opening, you can work from the bag, or pull everything out and quickly configure your kit when you’re ready.
Offered in Black, MultiCam, Tan and Toadvine.
S&S Precision products can be procured by agencies, departments, and units in Canada from Rampart International.
