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Sneak Peek – Hodge Defense Universal Bag

Friday, May 30th, 2014

The Hodge Defense Universal Bag was developed by Mayflower Research & Consulting who also created a new sling for use with the Hodge Defense AU-Mod 1.

 

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It works as a rifle case for carbines with 16” barrels or shorter when have both sides closed or you can open one side and carry a longer rifle. It also works as a case for optics or any other elongated piece of kit (antennas, tripods, etc.)

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When folded flat it also serves as a work station at the range; if you’ve got $2500-3500 in a carbine and good glass, you don’t want to lay it on the ground. This bag has got you covered.

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SOFIC 2014 – Atlas Devices – Sled Dog Pack from PMK Solutions

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

The guys at Atlas Devices showed us a new product developed by PMK Solutions (USAF PJ) called the Sled Dog Pack. We’ll give you a sneak peek and follow up soon with a full article.

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Designed specifically for PJs and Medics, the heart of the Sled Dog Pack is the aluminum frame sheet (for stability and durability) that integrates PALS Compatible slots into the design called MSIG for MOLLE System Integrated Gear.

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The MSIG offers shoulder straps and a padded yoke and lumbar which is removable to accommodate armor. The MSIG pouches include a micro haul kit, crash axe and GP pouch.

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It also incorporates a Removable waist belt called the MARCH Belt (Massive, Hemorrhaging, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia). MARCH is a trauma treatment protocol and the belt is configured specifically to support that treatment. Internally, the sleeve offers pockets for casualty cards and chem lights and the outer area offers two rows of PALS webbing. The sleeve accepts load rated belts. The pouches mounted from left to right support the MARCH acronym.

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www.AtlasDevices.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag

Friday, May 9th, 2014

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The Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag is designed as a range pack and it’s a pretty awesome one at that. But, I bet you guys can think of a few other ways to use a bag with excellent compartmentalization options.

The Skirmisher can hold up to 3 full-sized handguns with or without lights as well as 1 AR-style rifle (broken down) and associated training gear such as ear/eye pro. Magazines, boxed ammunition and a top center bin for loose “top up” ammunition are all features of this pack. It can be transported backpack style, single strap style or carried from a continuous-length webbing handle. Padded in all key areas to protect lights, lasers and optics.

Available in Black, Coyote, Khaki, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

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Dimensions: 25″ X 13″ X 4″ – This will give you a good idea of how big that is.

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FirstSpear has also offered SSD readers a great deal. Buy any Skirmisher get a FREE “Other Girl” T-shirt with your order. Not shabby.

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New Products From Mystery Ranch

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

As announced via the Mystery Rants blog, Mystery Ranch is releasing two new bags: the Expandable 3-Way Briefcase and the Invader, both set for a Summer release.

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Expandable 3-Way Briefcase

The Expandable 3-Way Briefcase integrates Mystery Ranch’s signature 3-Zip design with transformer-like functionality as a shoulder bag, briefcase, or, by deploying hidden shoulder straps, as a backpack. A side zippered compartment features an incased dedicated computer foam and will fit up to 17″ laptops. The main central zippered compartment has document pockets and loop Velcro for attaching additional accessories. A side tech zip opening has detail pockets for pens, pencils, and other side items.

Color options: Black, Coyote, and Woodland. Due to ship early June, 2014.

www.mysteryranch.com/mountain-adventure/travel-urban-packs/3-way-briefcase-expandable-ex

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Invader Pack

The Invader is a smaller version of the popular Outsider bag, scaled down by roughly 20%. The shoulder strap is cushioned and adjustable, with a removable utility/cell phone pocket. The main compartment offers generous storage space, and a large lid pocket provides easy access to essential items. A detachable flat bag that mounts to the Velcro inside the lit is perfect for smaller items such as writing utensils.

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Color Options: Black, Coyote, and Woodland/Black. Due to ship early June, 2014.

www.mysteryranch.com/mountain-adventure/travel-urban-packs/invader-pack-ex

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Non-Standard Non-Stocking Items

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

This week, we take a peek into a line of designs seldom seen outside of the organizations who commissioned them. These Non-Standard Non-Stocking items have been designed by FirstSpear at the request of Professional Users to meet a unique mission set. Occasionally, FirstSpear will make a few extra. Due to the specialized nature and limited production of these items, colors are limited.

Special Missions Pack

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Developed for a FirstSpear professional user with specific mission requirements this packs main compartment has over 2700 cu in of interior space with two internal compression straps. Features include an internal rigid frame, high density foam padded waist belt and backpack straps, 5 external pockets, and large beavertail design, this pack can rapidly be deployed for a variety of mission sets.

Multi-Purpose Pack

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Originally developed as a medical pack for a US Special Operations unit, this pack can easily be adapted for use as a range bag, E&E pack, or 1 day pack. Features include hydration compartment, padded shoulder straps, 5 external pockets and compression straps.

In case you want an idea of how big the Multi-Purpose Pack is while worn, check these photos out.

Discreet Weapons Case

FS MP5 Case

Originally designed for the MP5, this 26”x11.5” (interior) case will easily accept most sub guns or any weapon less than 26”. This case features an exterior pocket, padded shoulder strap, and three 9mm sub gun mag pockets.

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FPG Wheeled Bags

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

John Carswell of ForceProtector Gear goes over the features of the FPG Wheeled Deployment Bag. This system was on display at Warrior West.

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Oneiros Valley – USMC Pack Modification Kit

Saturday, April 26th, 2014

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The Oneiros Valley USMC Pack Modification Kit is designed as an upgrade or repair kit for the FILBE pack. The kit consists of two components: the Top Buckle Adapters and the Quick Release Adapters.

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The Top Buckle Adapters replace the existing load lifter buckles on the Shoulder Harness Assembly.

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The Quick Release Adapters replace non-NIR-compliant and improperly sized quick release straps. The snap fasteners feature a NIR-compliant polymer cap, providing superior wear resistance and infrared reflectance over the standard enamel coating.

The Kit is made from solution-dyed nylon webbing, ITW Nexus hardware, NIR-compliant snap fastener, and T-90 nlon thread. Components can be purchased individually or as a complete package.

Available in Coyote Brown. Berry Amendment compliant.

oneirosvalley.com/products/filbe-mods

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Communications Packs

Friday, April 25th, 2014

In this week’s Friday Focus we’ll take a look at the FirstSpear Comms Packs.

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Offered in two sizes, the packs are identical in features. The Medium sized model offers 980 cu in of capacity and the Large model is 1800 cu in capacity.

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Based off of the popular Exigent Circumstance Pack, the Comm Pack offers a decidedly urban styling in order to help mask its true role. The zippered main compartment offers ample storage for a wide variety of communications devices or other equipment and the cable access ports are discreetly located. Inside, there’s a padded laptop sleeve and zippered mesh pocket.

The pack incorporates padded shoulder straps with QR buckles as well as a low profile, padded haul loop handle at the top of the pack. The mesh, padded back of the pack offers the distinctive FirstSpear logo stitched design but don’t worry, it’s going to be against your back while your wearing it. Each side of the pack features a mesh pocket for water bottles or other items. There is also an exterior, beavertail-style flap with dual zippered compartments for quick storage. Additionally, there is a flat zippered pocket at the front of the pack under the flap.

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Berry Compliant and offered in Black, Blue/Silver, Ranger Green/Coyote and Ripstop Light Grey.

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For a limited time get Free domestic ground + APO/FPO shipping on your entire cart when you purchase a Comm Pack.

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