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Tactical Tailor Cerberus Pack

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

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Tactical Tailor is releasing the Cerberus, a purpose built 3 day medic pack.

The bag opens with heavy duty zippers that run from the bottom of one side of the bag to the other to allow complete access to the contents.

The inside of the bag is lined with loop and features removable hook backed pockets to customize the inside to your needs. The interior also features a hydration sleeve and removable VS-17 panel.

The outside features a double carrying handle, thick padded shoulder straps, sternum and waist straps as well as modular webbing on the front, bottom and sides for attaching additional gear.

Although designed as a 72-hr Medic pack, the Cerberus functions equally well as a camera bag or anything else you can think of.

The 72 Hour Medical Pack is available in Coyote Brown and MultiCam.

www.tacticaltailor.com/

Gerber Gear – Bear Grylls Mountain Survival Pack

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

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Available from Gerber Gear is the ultimate collection of Bear Grylls-licensed Gerber products. The Mountain Survival Pack includes:

(1) Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife
(1) Bear Grylls Survival Bracelet
(1) Bear Grylls Intense Torch
(1) Bear Grylls Canteen
(1) Bear Grylls Compact Compass
(1) Bear Grylls Compact Scout Knife
(1) Bear Grylls Hands-Free Torch
(1) Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit
(1) Bear Grylls Paracord Fixed Blade
(1) Bear Grylls Survival Hatchet

This entire collection comes tucked away inside a Bear Grylls River Patrol 45 survival pack.

www.gerbergear.com/Survival/Gear/Mountain-Pack_30-000945

Falling In Love With Hill People Gear All Over Again

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

Hill People Gear has been kind of quiet for awhile now but earlier today they gave us a sneak peek of a few upcoming items: the Terrainsert, Attaché and Medium GP Pocket. I can’t help but once again stand in awe of what seem to be phased improvements to their back country living system. They consistently impress.

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The Tarainsert is a combination framesheet / organization panel for the Tarahumara pack and made from HDPE that is slathered in FirstSpear 6/12 goodness.

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Attaché

The Attache is a compression panel / attache case that can attach to the back of an Umlindi or used in stand alone mode. This 6/12 lined bag will accept up to an 11″x16″ laptop as well as accept Velcro backed pouches or holsters.

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Medium GP Pocket

Based on the FirstSpear Medium GP Pocket, this HPG version features a 6/9 attachment along with a full-width slot pocket on the inside rear, and two half-width slot pockets on the inside front.

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For full details visit www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/ComingSoon

2 Vets Arms and LBT Collaborate to Offer a New Covert Rifle Pack

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

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The Covert Rifle Bag (CRB) was developed through a collaborative effort between 2 Vet Arms and London Bridge Trading with the goal of making a bag that doesn’t look like a rifle bag, yet is capable of carrying a full-sized, broken down AR (16″ barrel). The CRB is a kit, and consists of two main parts: the rifle insert and the pack.

I have seen this bag and I have had an opportunity to use this bag and I am impressed. It is well designed and the construction I saw on four different samples was superb. If the packs itself wasn’t nice enough, the rifle insert is a great touch, that allows you to transport and store the carbine outside of the pack.

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The rifle insert is internally lined with Velcro loop and comes with hook backed rifle insert tie downs which secure the rifle components with nylon straps. Additionally, there is a hook-backed medium magazine pouch which stores up to five STANAG 30 rd magazines. External carrying straps allow the rifle bag to be carried around as a separate unit from the pack.

The pack features heavy duty, wide straps designed to distribute the load well across the shoulders. The back consists of a breathable, padded mesh for comfort, and full-length zippers next to the back on either side reveal a laptop/iPad compartment and concealed carry pouch accessible while wearing the pack. Yes, you can actually access a sidearm while wearing the pack. The front of the pack features multiple zippered pockets and a Velcro loop pad for identification and/or morale patches. The 2 front compartment zipper form a “V” to signify LBT’s partnership with 2 Vets Arms Company.

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As with the rifle insert, the pack is also internally lined with loop, built to be compatible with LBT’s Velcro admin pouches, as with the Arc’teryx Khard bags but will also accept other Velcro-backed pouches. This allows the CRB to function as a MASCAL medical bag if the rifle inserts are removed. It also does a great job as a day pack, regardless of whether the rifle insert is used, or the internal pouch setup.

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Available in the following colors:

Arc’teryx Wolf Grey
Kryptek Nomad
Kryptek Highlander (1st QTR 2014)
Kryptek Mandrake
MultiCam

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I know a few other colors have been kicked around but according to 2 Vets Arms, at this point, Woodland is not happening.

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While these were manufactured by LBT Inc, they were designed and built exclusively for Vets Arms.

Honor Point California Line In Kryptek Goes On Sale Today

Thursday, November 21st, 2013

I’ve had a few requests for what the Kryptek versions of the California line from Honor Point will look like. Fortunately, they obliged with some photos.

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These will go on sale later today. They are a limited run.

www.honorpointusa.com

Does Your MR NICE Frame Need A Lift?

Monday, November 18th, 2013

The NICE Frame was designed to maintain a low profile to be used with smaller adaptable bags. But Mystery Ranch listened to their hunting customers who had adopted it for their use. They carry some serious loads so MR developed an adapter called the NICE Lifter to offer a steeper load lifter angle. It might also be just the thing for some of you guys who use the NICE frame for tactical applications.

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www.mysteryranch.com/hunting/hunting-pack-accessories/nice-lift-kit

coXa carry

Monday, November 18th, 2013

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Swedish firm coXa carry AB has developed a new integrated front suspension design that integrates the shoulder and waist straps into a single buckle hub. Growing up, inventor Claes Bergkvist was a Scout and took his backpacking seriously. As he grew up, he came upon this concept. After working with several international firms to develop the design (including Duraflex) he was granted a patent last year.

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In addition to introducing a line of packs, they are also looking for licensees of this technology. Above and below you can see different design concepts for this ergonomic backpack carrying system. One distinct advantage is that it frees your arms up quite bit as well as the waist which may well transfer to increased mobility.

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www.coxacarry.com

Heads Up – Honor Point to Offer California Day Pack in Kryptek

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

Honor Point told us the other day on the phone that they would be offering the popular California Day Pack in Kryptek. We know this will be a very short run so of you’re looking for an inexpensive pack in Kryptek then this is the one for you.

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Made in the USA from 500D Cordura. Dimensions: Length 17″, Width 13″ and Depth 9.5″. Volume: Approximately 2100 cubic inches.

These are not on the site yet.

shop.honorpointusa.com