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Tactical Tailor – Pacific Northwest Pack Series

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

Tactical Tailor prepared a press release on their new line of Pacific Northwest Packs, which can be read below:

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The PNW Pack Series has been kicking around in Tactical Tailor’s design shop for about 18 months.  Obviously Tactical Tailor geeks out over backpacks and we love the great Pacific North West.  We love the fit, form and function that a lot of the climbing/alpine packs offered in the mountains, but the problem that consistently surfaced was light weight packs only work well when you put light weight things in them.  A pack that works awesome for camping and climbing in the Cascades would fall apart as soon as you added 2 SAW drums, 100 rounds of 7.62 link, a mortar round and a few 5590 batteries.

We would often joke that the US Military got three things right, the smoking jacket, the poncho liner and the ALICE pack.   Unfortunately ever since, the US Military has been trying to get rid of them once they saw that they worked and the troops loved them;  well, as much as anyone can love a piece of GI equipment…

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Tactical Tailor staff travels the US about 30-40 weeks a year doing trade shows and visiting our nation’s war fighters.  The two things we hear consistently is that the ALICE/MALICE frame is king and that our supporters wish we would build a new pack since they can’t wear their old one out and need an excuse to buy a new one.

We started thinking about how we could combine our love of the MALICE pack with more updated outdoor design features that we loved and the PNW Pack Series was born.

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In 2015, Larry Coffey, the owner of Tactical Tailor and the father of the late Tactical Tailor founder Logan Coffey, mentioned that he would love to have a team in the 2016 Bataan Memorial Death March.  As we all learned early in our military careers, a suggestion from the commander is really an order, so we wasted no time in starting our training.

As we were working through the design process we carried these packs up Mount Si, Tiger Mountain, Mount Rainer (aka Mount Tahoma) and along the Nisqually River with military weight loads.  We post holed in the snow, trekked through frozen fog and walked in white out conditions. The mountains wasted no time in telling us what we got right and what we got painfully wrong.  We’d hit the design table, make some changes and hit the mountains again the next weekend.  Some of the great new features that resulted from these experiences are an adjustable suspension system with load lifters, low profile super straps, outward cinching super belts, compression straps and exterior access zips. Plus, if you like the look of these new straps and belts, they will be available for sale separately too.

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Tactical Tailor is looking forward to walking our packs in the Bataan memorial Death March on March 20 at White Sands, NM and they will be available for customers to order that same day. It’s been an amazing journey back to our roots rucking our own designs and we look forward to sharing them with everyone that has supported us over the years.  We hope to see everyone at White Sands or whatever post, camp or base we land at after that. Of course, if you’re ever at Fort Lewis, come see us, we have a Starbucks machine!

Got questions or need to get your hands on one of these awesome new packs? Look us up on the web at www.tacticaltailor.com, drop us a line at customerservice@tactcialtailor.com or give us a shout 253-984-7854.

Frog.Pro – Easy Access Backpack

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

I saw the Easy Access Backpack from Italian firm Frog.Pro earlier this month at Enforce Tac in Germany.  It was so new that the designer had just sewn up the first sample right before the show.

It has an interesting four zip configuration with all four zippers terminating at the top of the pack which is covered with a flap.

It can be pulled up over the head and when the flap is pulled the pack’s contents are easily accessible.

There’s plenty of room in the pack for patrol essentials. It also includes may slots with bungees.

www.frogpro.it

Grey Ghost Gypsy Pack In Full Production, Awes Everyone Who Carries It

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Dalton Gardens, Idaho (10 FEB 16)

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Grey Ghost, the parent brand of both Grey Ghost Gear and Grey Ghost Precision, is happy to announce that our Gypsy Pack is in full production. Our initial test run was wiped out fast. We’ve reallocated resources and now things are jamming.

The Gypsy isn’t so much the Throwback’s older brother as it is its big city cousin. It’s a radical departure from what you’ve come to expect from GGG and is imminently suitable for low-pro work (as you can see in the images). It’s a bag for the traveler or daily commuter who requires all the hoplogical features you have come to expect from us without any of the “Hey, yo, we got a badass over here!” look you get from rack upon rack of MOLLE/PALS.

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Not that we don’t like a nice rack.

The flat top design of the Gypsy echoes what you’ll see carried by bicyclists and 2-wheeled couriers, and we’ve intentionally used the waxed canvas for the exterior to give it a casual but dignified urban look. We just made sure it has all the interior geometry necessary to carry and access the tools you might need to kill some asshole if things go pear-shaped (or if you’re caught up in some sort of disaster).

Please do not be frightened by the name. This is not a pack built for (or designed by) those shady vagabonds your Grandma warned you about. No one is going to kidnap you and sell you to the circus.

Crazy grandma.

Dimensions are generous and pleasing without being too big (that’s what she said). It’s 19 in. tall, 16 in. wide, and 4.5 in. deep. This gives the bag a volume of 1368 cubic inches.

The top flap of the bag includes a zippered pocket on either side, each lined with soft material to protect Eye Pro, your phone or even your jewelry. On the lower left side of the flap there appears the leather GG skull accent you know you love and adore. The flap is held down by two adjustable 1 inch side release buckles.

Below the flap is a pocket that has a top cover secured with hook and loop material and two water resistant zippers that allows the pocket to be opened like a gate. On the front are two zippered mesh pockets properly sized to carry various small items sized between a bottle of pain reliever, a phone charger or brass knuckles. Further inside are stretch mesh pockets that vary in size to accommodate pens, flashlights, pistol mags or that extra battery for your laptop.

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The front of the pouch has a Hypalon patch with slots cut in it so you add a light or an extra pouch. Under the flap are two rows of PALS webbing with 7 channels to allow you to expand the capacity of the pack by adding pouches to it. There is a zippered pouch just above the PALS webbing, 12 inches long and 8 inches deep. This will carry a notebook, a blowout kit and night vision goggles. Very roomy. The main compartment is 17 in. tall, 4 in. deep and 15 in. wide. That’s 1020 cubic inches, which is damn near enough to carry a midget stripper. You can access this area (or let her out) with vertical zippers along each side of the back panel. There’s also a large loop panel sewn to the inside of the back panel to affix holsters and hook-and-loop pouches, as well as another zippered pouch made of stretch mesh (it’s big enough to carry a MacBook Air).

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Speaking of the back panel, it’s padded and uses air mesh that is quilted to improve wearer comfort and circulation. No one likes a sweaty back. The pack straps are in a yoke configuration and are adjustable for a wide array of body types (and feature a carrying handle).

Finally, each side of the pack has a cleverly disguised water bottle pocket and has a cover flap that protects the vertical zipper that expands the pocket when lowered.

Overall, we’re very proud of this design and are confident it will become one of our most popular designs.

Plus, it looks badass. Welcome to the gypsy.

If you’re interested in getting your grubby paws on one of these packs to write or record a review, reach out to our High Lady Amazon Pirate Gynarch Lindsey Lea, ll@greyghostgear.com. We are happy to support worthy publications and sites and expect nothing but a candid, truthful review, but we won’t work with asshats or douche-bags. So if you run a reputable organization, hit us up. If you’re a shady bastard who expects free shit because you have a couple thousand viewers on YouTube or you have a sweet IG account with lots of followers but actually an insufferable little prick who serious professionals make fun of, don’t bother.

See you out there. Be a good American today.

The Gypsy Pack: www.greyghostgear.com/product-p/6025

Hill People Gear Presents – in the field: Cochetopa Spring

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

I love the videos from Hill People Gear. In addition to the views, there’s also a sneak peek of a new product.

Copper Basin Announces The Release of the Ruger 10/22 Takedown Backpack

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Copper Basin Takedown PackA discrete, lightweight backpack designed specifically to transport the Ruger 10/22 Takedown or Charger Pistol.

Nampa, Idaho (February 2016) – Copper Basin, LLC, manufacturers of innovative, lightweight bags and packs for hunting, hiking, and low profile firearm storage, is pleased to announce that its Ruger 10/22 Takedown Backpack is now available for purchase. The pack, available in discrete, low profile colors with non-military, non-law enforcement looking materials, allows the user to move confidently through urban and outdoor environments. It is purposely built to blend into the surroundings for non-descript use while hiking, biking or simply walking from the car to the house. The rifle’s signature contours are obscured by layers of integrated structural foam.

The Ruger 10/22 Takedown Backpack is built with correctly dimensioned pockets to carry the Ruger 10/22 Takedown or Charger Pistol (with installed optics and bipods) securely. The hook and loop closures with cinch straps and fleece lined interiors aid in noise reduction and prevent wear. The quick access top flap allows for rapid removal and deployment of all firearm components, while the complete fold open design feature allows for easy access to components and gear.

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This stylish alternative for transporting the Ruger 10/22 Takedown or Charger Pistol comes fully loaded with comfort details, including adjustable padded straps with carabiner loops, a padded, breathable mesh back featuring a lumbar support pad and plenty of additional accessory pockets, including storage for water bottles. There is also an adjustable sternum strap with a whistle buckle along with a vehicle head rest strap. The shoulder straps tuck into the back for snag free storage or to simplify the carry bag configuration.

Watch Copper Basin’s Gary Cauble discuss the new Ruger 10/22 Takedown Backpack at the 2016 SHOT Show:

Copper Basin Ruger 10/22 Takedown Backpack Specifications:

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Inner pockets
Rear Stock: 18” L x 9.5” W x 2” D
Forend/Barrel: 18” L x 5” W x 2.5” D
Accessory (x2): 9” L x 3.5” W x 1.5” D
Pack Dimensions: 23” L x 13” W x 5” D

Total Weight: 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg.)

Material: Durable 420D Nylon

MSRP: $99.99

For more information on Copper Basin, visit www.copperbasingear.com.

ITS Tactical – New Discreet Messenger Bag

Friday, February 19th, 2016

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Today, ITS Tactical has released the new version of their Discreet Messenger Bag. The most noticeable change to the Discreet Messenger bag is the Martexin Weather Resistant Waxed Canvas construction, which is met with a contrasting nylon pack-cloth interior. The bag also sports improved modularity, with the four expandable interior SnapPockets being compatible with ITS Zip Bags, which allow for rapid replacement of contents to suit the user’s needs. Additionally, the main interior is loop Velcro-lined, for additional customization with the use of any Velcro-backed accessory.

Each bag is handmade in Texas using 100% U.S. Materials.

Features

– Genuine Martexin Weather Resistant Waxed Canvas
– Hidden Pocket for Tuck-Away Cover and Concealed Front Loop Panel
– AustriAlpin Cobra Buckles for Rugged Durability
– Pass Through Zipper for Quick Access to Bag Interior Via Right or Left Hand Paracord Pull
– Four Expandable Interior SnapPockets™, Lined for Increased Visibility
– Modularity with Optional ITS Zip Bags in Matching Canvas Colorways
– Loop Lined Bag Interior for Attachment of Optional Hook-Backed Accessories
ITS Tech Sleeve
ITS Holster Insert
ITS Shock Cord Insert
– Continuous 2″ Shoulder Strap with Hidden Independent Side Adjustments
– Grab Handle for Off-Body Carry
– Removable and Adjustable Waist Strap for Added Stability During Movement or Luggage Attachment
– Available in Surplus Green and Midnight Black Colorways
– Measures 15″ wide x 11″ tall x 4″ deep (average dimensions, bag will expand/contract)
– Weighs 3 lbs. Naked
– Carry On Approved (fits under seats)
– Made in Texas with 100% U.S. Materials

store.itstactical.com/nylon-gear/its-discreet-messenger-bag

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Modular Transport System

Friday, February 19th, 2016

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For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look as the Modular Transport System. The Modular Transport System bags are designed to add sectional, modular capability to the FirstSpear Contractor Bag and Rolling Frame. Attachment points on the bags will accept the FS 2″ Break-Away Padded Sling as well for off-the-frame transportation.

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The Modular Travel Bag is currently available in two configurations:

  • Three single bags that will integrate onto the frame together
  • One single top bag and one double bottom bag
  • www.first-spear.com – Modular Transport System

    Beauty And Youth / Briefing – Camo Flap Sack

    Monday, February 8th, 2016

    Camo Pack

    Japanese fashion company Beauty and Youth has partnered with luggage company Briefing to produce a couple of Camo Flap Sacks. The Sacks are made of MilSpec materials, and sport a main buckle flap entry, front zip pouch, and two side compartments. Most notably, the packs seem to be made of Brookwood’s All Terrain Arid and All Terrain Transitional pattern fabric, a feature which isn’t mentioned in any of the info for the packs.

    Thanks to ‘LUP’ for the tip!

    www.beautyandyouth.jp/news/2016/02/briefing-beautyyouth-camo-flap-sack