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Flying Circle Introduces Brazos Concealed Carry Backpack

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

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Flying Circle, a key supplier of field, tactical, and travel bags to the U.S. Military, launches their new line of Concealed Carry Backpacks with the Brazos Backpack.

Boerne, TX, September 27, 2016 – Flying Circle announces their new Concealed Carry Backpack line with the release of the Brazos Backpack.

The Concealed Carry Backpack series is designed for those who want an all-in-one backpack that can weather the gamut of military, everyday carry, and recreational use.

The Brazos Backpack is a fully-loaded tactical backpack that delivers military-grade durability, comfort, and functionality with impressive storage capabilities. With more than 20 pockets and secret compartments, it is capable of organizing loads of gear for military use, weekend camping trips, long hikes, or as an emergency bug out bag while providing plenty of room for expansion with MOLLE webbing on the front, sides, top, bottom, backpack straps, belt, and even inside on the center pocket.

“If you like a backpack that is feature rich, then the Brazos is for you,” said Flying Circle’s president, Jimmy Chittim. “This thing has pockets inside pockets that are inside a pocket.”

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On the backside, the hidden “pass through” pocket has zippers on both sides making it a convenient and secure concealed carry compartment. It can also be unzipped on both sides and slipped over the handle of a rolling suitcase when traveling.

Multiple exterior pockets on the front and sides provide room for many items of varying sizes. A small pocket on the backpack strap and two small pockets on the removable heavy duty padded waist strap are ideal for quick grab essentials like keys, wallet, mobile phone, and pocket knife.

Inside, there are two spacious center compartments along with a tablet pocket and a padded laptop compartment that fits laptops up to 15” long. The interior organizer panel includes several pockets for smaller items.

The Brazos also has several features to make long hauls less strenuous. “It’s highly adjustable, so you can configure the straps and waist belt to meet your specific needs,” said Chittim. Comfort is enhanced with the padded back and backpack straps, and the mesh lining provides ventilation in warmer climates. The sternum strap offers support, while control and balance are maintained with the compression straps, which also provide extra areas to carry gear like poles, rods, and sleeping bags. Its hydration sleeve can accommodate hydration systems up to 3 liters and has dual exit ports for tubes. Top and side grab handles allow for the bag to be easily grabbed or pulled.

Constructed with durable water resistant polyester fabric, the Brazos Backpack is available in black or coyote brown and is backed by Flying Circle’s Lifetime Guarantee.

Learn more about the Brazos Backpack online at www.flyingcirclegear.com/BRAZOS-BACKPACK-BLACK.

Tactical Tailor – Pack Covers

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

Just in time for fall and winter weather, Tactical Tailor has launched their Pack Rain Covers. These are water resistant covers that envelope the pack in order to help keep water from soaking through to your gear. If you own a pack, you need to also own a cover.

In addition to keeping your gear dry, they also keep the load streamlined and camouflauged (when needed). With PALS fields on packs comes lots of attached gear. These items can be snagged while you’re wearing the pack which can not only be frustrating but also dangerous.

Manufactured from a DWR coated 330D fabric, a bungee opening allows for a tight seal on the pack while the strap attachment ensures the cover will not come off when drug through branches or other snags. These covers come in 4 sizes, Small to XL and in colors Coyote Brown, Multicam, and A-TACS Snow Camo. Each cover fits into its own small, hook and loop enclosed, pouch when not in use; allowing for easy storage and quick access for ever changing, and unpredictable, weather conditions. Stop dealing with water-logged packs and get yours today.

www.tacticaltailor.com/packraincover

Sneak Peek – Paladin Custom Packs

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

Here’s a shot of what’s coming from Australian brand, Paladin Custom Packs. That A-TACS IX looks pretty good and they’ve got some interesting features.  What say you?

paladincustompacks.com.au

From Humble Beginnings : The Gleasons and Mystery Ranch

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016

Mystery Ranch has posted a really cool interview of founder Dana Gleason and his son and co-owner, D3. They each give their perspective on the brand and its stuff you aren’t going to hear unless you get to spend an afternoon at the Ranch.  Definitely worth a read.

www.mysteryranch.com/post/humble-beginnings-the-gleasons-and-mystery-ranch

Eyes On: Gryphon EDC 3 Pack

Sunday, September 18th, 2016

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The Gryphon EDC has been one of US PALM’s most popular items for some time. They’re now on the 3RD iteration of the pack, with a number of changes and improvements to the Gryphon v2, and of course from the original. The Breach-Bang-Clear gang got a couple of Gryphon EDC 3s in a few days back, in anticipation of the Trails Found event happening now in the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona.

Among the most current changes US PALM’s “Tactical Jay and Bob” (Rob Anderson and Brandon Finch) have made:

  • Reinforced Access Points [RAP’s]: custom made Hypalon pre-slotted patches to allow for internal pocket access for wires [PTT], drink tubes, etc. to run inside the hollow shoulder straps and not fray at the openings. They have an agency that runs their radios and phones in the internal side pockets, with a power supply, and then run their PTT wires and switches between the pockets and then out the should strap.
  • Lined back of main pocket and admin pocket with loop fastener for a multitude of accessories
  • Updated the mesh back material
  • Changed the zipper pulls from gutted paracord to “Bump” cord.
  • The biggest change to the pack is apparently an overall “tightening up” of the design and a return to the original dimensions, as well as an eye to an upcoming hard-wired series of pouches that would tie a power source (like the Anker 20000 mAH) with a radio, phone, GPS or other piece of electronic equipment inside.

    The Gryphon EDC 3 is made in the USA. More in the coming weeks after we get the chance to work with it for a while.

    Basic specs:

  • Main and Admin Compartment
  • EDC Pocket, Multi-Function and Internal Sidewall Access Pockets
  • Back Panel Access
  • Hydration compatible
  • Spacer Mesh for breathability and comfort
  • Materials: 500d Cordura Nylon
  • Armor option (Threat Level Protection when armor added: Tested to NIJ-06 IIIA Standard)
  • Volume: Main Compartment: 25L (1,550 in^3) / Total Pack: Approx. 30L (1,850 in^3)
  • Weight: 2.6 lbs (41.6 oz) without armor / 4.1 lbs (65.9 oz) with XL IIIA Soft Armor Panel
  • You can find the full spec sheet online right here: uspalm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/GryphonEDC3_Datasheet.pdf

    Check your social media feed of choice for hashtag #trailsfound16.

    I’ve Got To Say, This Pack Is Truly Awesome

    Friday, September 9th, 2016

    This closeup photo offers a better view of the “prayer rug” pack from BRAVO Woldwide including the dark blue webbing.

    You’ll also notice a PROOF Barrel in there.

    www.bravocoworldwide.com

    Introducing The BRAVO “War Rug” Collection

    Sunday, August 28th, 2016

    Many of you may know Berto from his DEFCON endeavors but he dabbles in a lot of stuff including the BRAVO line of photography bags. He created the line with his partner for the best reason ever; necessity. They just couldn’t find the camera bags they were looking for. As you know, Berto has a serious creative streak and for his latest run, came up with the War Rug pattern based on Afghan prayer rugs festooned with the weapons of Jihad. Add it up and you’ve got great functional designs and a great looking bag. I first saw the pack at an event in Utah in late Spring and wanted to buy one from him right there but it was a prototype. I’ve got to say, the pack that arrived in the mail doesn’t disappoint. He’s also offering MultiCam Black for the more traditionally minded.

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    Los Angeles-based BRAVO is back with the second drop of their latest collection for the latter half of 2016 and as per usual, it delivers. This new pack of goods — the “War Rug” collection — strays from the normal program just a bit with the addition of a towel created in collaboration with Beech Brand.

    The “War Rug” collection consists of some of BRAVO’s best offerings including the Sierra Block I backpack and the Range tote bag, as well as the aforementioned towel. Each piece boasts a very meaningful Afghan war rug print which blends ancient traditions with the tools of modern warfare as it has impacted the region throughout history. By incorporating scenes and paraphernalia that surround the rug maker’s’ lives, symbols of war have come to figure prominently in their craft. The BRAVO war rug print design juxtaposes images of events and dynamics that profoundly affect and alter the world we live in.

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    In addition to the overall striking nature of the print, each piece boasts BRAVO’s high benchmark of quality found throughout all products. Both bags are comprised of highly durable materials: a weatherproof 840 denier nylon in the case of the Sierra Block I backpack; and a cotton/polyester blended textile for the Range tote. Both bags also feature extra strength nylon straps, Duratuff ™ compound material and other features that ensure your bag makes it through hell and back.

    Now, as for the towel created in collaboration with Beech Brand, this “War Rug” towel improves upon the functionality traditional beach towels thanks to the brand’s Beech Shield technology. Beech Shield is a revolutionary antimicrobial technology that helps to prevent the growth of of a wide array of odor and stain causing bacteria, fungi, mold, mildew, and algae. It’s designed to stay activated for up to 100 washes and is environmentally friendly, so don’t hesitate to run it through the rigors of beach life.

    The BRAVO “War Rug” collection is available now at www.bravocoworldwide.com.

    PRVKE 21 Everyday Carry Bag On Kickstarter

    Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

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    WANDRD’s PRVKE 21 is a EDC and camera bag. It has a variable storage capacity of 21 to 25 liters thanks to its roll top design, and has a variety of additional features, including:

  • Magetic tote handles
  • Tri-fold laptop sleeve
  • Removable, padded waist strap
  • Removable camera cube
  • Customizable molded foam dividers.
  • www.kickstarter.com/projects/wandrd/prvke-21-the-best-bag-for-everyday-carry-and-camer