We recently wrote about the new Denied Area Pattern line from Blue Force Gear and the first of the Dappers are now available for order. The picture really shows the modularity of this system.
To order any of the DAP products visit www.DAPPack.com.
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Build Your Own Bag
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009Tibuk2 has long been renown for their excellent laptop and messenger bags. They have just updated their very user friendly “Build Your Own Bag” site with Camo goodness. While the depiction on the website sure looks like Multicam, we have been told that it is “inspired” by Multicam and not the genuine article.
To order visit www.timbuk2.com.
Smoking Deal on Arc’teryx Packs
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Grey Group has done it again, unleashing a hot deal on Arc’teryx products, but this time it’s the the Echo and Tango packs. Available starting Friday, 3 July, the Tango will be available in Crocodile and the Echo will be available in Crocodile as well as UCP.
In both cases the harness features a thermoformed suspension system to eliminate pressure points and muscle fatigue. Additionally, the Tango and Echo have ample PALS webbing to accommodate additional equipment as well as removable lids that can pull emergency duty as E&E bags. Both packs are produced in the high tenacity 725D Cordura engineered specifically for the Marine Corps ILBE program. In fact, the Tango traces its lineage to the USMC’s ILBE pack.
The Tango pack fits a torso of 18″-21″ and a waist size of 32″-37″. It weighs 3.34 Kg / 7 lbs 6 oz dry and has a load capacity of 4000 Cu In / 65.5 L. The Tango is a hybrid top/panel loader allowing you to access your equipment quickly no matter where it is stored in the pack.
Please note: Echo Pack is NOT currently available in Multicam
The Echo pack is slightly smaller than the Tango. It too accommodates a torso of 18″-21″ and a waist of 32″-37″ but weighs less at 3.09 Kg / 6 lbs 13 oz but has a smaller capacity of 3300 Cu In / 54 L. Additionally, the Echo was designed especially for airborne operations and features an attachment system for the lowering line that eliminates the need for an additional drop bag or harness. Additionally, the waist belt is removable and can be reversed for rigging.
Both of these packs are offered at SUBSTANTIAL discount from their MSRPs. Also, don’t forget, the sale on the Combat Jacket in UCP is still going on as well so pick one up before they are gone.
DAPPACK.COM
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Blue Force Gear has launched a new website specifically for the Denied Area Pattern line. www.dappack.com includes information on the DAP Pack as well as 12 of the Dappers designed to serve as accessories. Ultimately the sky is the limit with the number of Dappers, but the initial push includes everything from a PALS-compatible panel to a laptop sleeve as well as velcro backed versions of their successful 10 Speed pouches. You can’t order them yet, but head on over anyway and drool.
Kifaru Now Offers Printed Webbing Option
Monday, June 15th, 2009
American pack maker Kifaru recently discussed the issues that surround offering printed webbing on their web forum. Due to the cost involved with stocking additional materials in various sizes to manufacture packs with both printed Multicam and UCP webbing, combined with low market demand, they have decided to delay altering their line. However, they announced that they will now accommodate special orders, with a slight catch. You will have to provide the webbing.
Anyone interested in this option will need to contact Janice at the shop to get the correct Bill of Materials and be prepared to pay a 10% surcharge for a custom pack. This is the same procedure for other custom pack options they have offered in the past.
To order any of the Kifaru line of packs visit www.kifaru.net.
We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Kifaru International as a new sponsor of Soldier Systems Daily.
The “Paint It ACU Sale” at Mystery Ranch
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009Beginning today Mystery Ranch is discounting several packs. Quantities are limited and the sale ends when they are sold out.
Foliage NICE Frame and ACU Crew Cab $420.00
Normal retail is $490
CBMR Cerberus $259.00
Normal retail is $479.00
To order, head on over to MysteryRanch.com.
Please note that Mystery Ranch refers to Universal Camouflage pattern as ACU.
MAD Rucksack from RFI Gear
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Over the last year or so there has been an increased interest for a large pack with fixed pockets similar to the venerable ALICE pack. Naturally, most users want an improved pack frame and suspension and several options have begun to be offered on the market. The modified ALICE Rucksack or MAD is the latest design from RFI Gear and utilized the Down East Airborne 1606Â frame. The pack body is crafted from Burly 500D Cordura and critical wear points have been reinforced. The pack features eight zippered pockets, two slot pockets as well as a flat pocket.
An internal hydration pocket holds a 100 oz reservoir. The lid is elasticized to provide a weatherproof closure and a storm skirt enhances weatherproofing and provides increased capacity for large loads. There are slot pockets for skis or mortar tube The pack features attachment points for ALICE clips and pockets and there is a velcro strip for name tag and cat eyes. There are also three grab handles as well as compression straps.
Dual density foam (1 ” thick) is used to pad the frame, shoulder, and waist. The shoulder pads integrate overload stabilizers and both the shoulder and sternum straps feature the Snap Dragon quick release buckle.
The MAD features a 3500 cu in body augmented by 2000 cu in of pocket space all packed in an 8 lbs 6 oz package.
It is made in the USA and currently available in UCP as well as Air Force Digital Tiger Stripe(shown) but other colors can be accommodated on special request. To order contact RFI Gear.
Kifaru Military West Coast Demo
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009Kifaru will be holding their annual Military West Coast Demo on 27 June, 2009 from 0900 – 1800 at the Corralitos Women’s Club in Watsonville, California. As Kifaru did not attend SHOT Show this year, this will be the first public unveiling of many of their new products. Owner Patrick Smith and military programs front man Mel Terkla will be on hand to demosntrate the products as well as answer questions.
Kifaru has a full announcement in the Military section of their message board and is in the process of collecting RSVPs.
