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NTOA – Hazard 4

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

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Hazard 4 displayed their new Defense Courier Bag. This bag is feature laden and well thought out. From the shoulder strap with optional third attachment, to the numerous compartments, the bag will fit up to a 17″ Mac Pro as well as room for more in the expandable main pocket.

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A zipper across the main flap allows access to the internal compartments. These include a padded laptop sleeve, expandable main compartment and organizer compartment. Finally, Hazard 4 recently adopted a new webbing with a more pronounced weave that allows buckles to take a deeper bite and avoid slippage.

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In addition to Coyote and Black, Hazard 4 has also introduced the Defense Courier Bag in A-TACS and MultiCam.

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www.hazard4.com

Multi Mission Kits

Friday, September 16th, 2011

About eight years ago USAF Security Forces worked with Eagle Industries to develop the Defensor Fortis Load Carrying System (DF-LCS). This was the first time that a load carrying system had ever been developed specifically for the Air Force’s largest career field, its security troops. They took lessons learned from other MOLLE-based systems and adapted it to their mission and standard loads. Initially adopted in OD Green since Woodland camo was the standard, the USAF has transitioned to their new Digital Tigerstripe Pattern. Consequently, the AF has switched to DF-LCS in Digital Tiger.

After the ADS garage sale, our friends at Tactical Distributors went in and worked with Tactical Fanboy to identify the best equipment left. Turns out there were a bunch of the Multi Mission Kit components of DF-LCS available. Manufactured by Eagle Industries, the Multi Mission Kit includes the Multi Mission Pack, a three day design with ample storage space, 2 ea vertical sustainment pouches and 2 ea horizontal utility pouches. These pouches are designed to expand the capacity of the MMP and further organize loads.

The MMP itself features internal organization pouches, two antenna / hydration ports, 2 external side compartments, External PALS webbing on pack waist belt, sides, bottom, and front, and a top drag handle. These are Made in USA, genuine Eagle Industries kits.

To check out all of Tactical Distributor’s sale items visit www.tacticaldistributors.com/sale

Blue Force Gear Last Call

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Ever visit the Last Call section of Blue Force Gear’s Last Call? It’s almost like a museum of things BFG. Last Call includes classic Blue Force Gear® products they no longer offer and extremely rare items such as short-run colors and special project items. The deal is, if you see it on there and you want it, grab it. Chances are good it will be gone before you know it.

www.blueforcegear.com/categories/Last-Call

Maneuver Conference – Mystery Ranch

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

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Mystery Ranch has released the new Removable Bolster System. Almost four years ago, the MR Bolster System (BVS) drastically changed how packs interfaced with a Soldier wearing body armor equipped with rear plates by keeping the load from rolling across the back. Now, the new Removable Bolster System enhances the flexibility of their pack line.

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Made from a coated, molded EVA foam (as found in running shoe mid-soles) the Bolsters help conform the load and also provide some stability and some flotation for the pack.

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Packs equipped with the Removable BVS will be available beginning in November.

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www.MysteryRanch.com

Maneuver Conference – Tactical Tailor

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

This is going to knock your socks off. Tired of the poorly designed, issue ALICE frame, Tactical Tailor decided to do something about it and fix the problem. The result of their efforts is the Enhanced MALICE Pack Frame which is 15% lighter than the issue item.

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Taking the basic ALICE design they made it from aluminum tubing to hold down weight and assembled the pieces with welded joints rather rivets. As you will notice, it has been powder coated in Coyote to better blend in.

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Furthermore, the crossbar is offset to accommodate armor plates. Finally, the waist is scalloped in order to move the contact points further out on the hips.

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Look for a more in depth article soon.

www.tacticaltailor.com

Granite Tactical Gear 50% OFF Sale

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Extreme Outfitters is blowing out all of the Granite Tactical Gear Packs in black at 50% OFF. The four black packs on sale are:


Special Mission Assault


Special Mission Patrol


Tactical Rat Race


Tactical Rat Patrol

They are also clearing out some ACU kit at 50% off www.extremeoutfitters.us/gtgacu.

Wild Things Tactical Andinista Pack

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Originally envisioned for recreational mountaineering, military climbers immediately saw the Andinista’s applicability for their use. Designed for application where a user will need to be able to haul more volume than weight such as carrying sleep systems and bivy clothing, the Andinista is manufactured from a composite VX-21 fabric that is waterproof to 200 psi. Consequently, the pack uses a removable bivy pad to help with rigidity and padding. It also incorporates features you will normally find in mountaineering packs such as ice axe loop, haul loops, snow collar on main opening, haul loops, daisy chains, ski slots, etc. It can accommodate loads between 45l and 90l.

Having seen service an areas such as Nanga Parbat and Sangin Province, the Andinista is a PJ favorite and often used for resupply bundles. It’ll hold 8 rifles as well as a full combat load for each and is jumpable.

The Andinista is currently undergoing evaluation by Master Proven.

www.wildthingsgear.com

NBOW – Watershed

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

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Watershed does one thing and they do it VERY well and that is dry bags. Their latest addition to their product lineup is the Clutch, a tri fold case for small electronics. It uses a waterproof Tizip (good to two atmospheres) to close a large pocket.

It features clear pockets for both ID and smart phone. You can actually use your smart phone while it safely stowed within the waterproof case. Additionally there is an external wallet section for quick access to your cash.

www.drybags.com