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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

Thanks Grey Ghost Gear!

Friday, November 15th, 2013

During a recent trip to the Great Northwest, I stopped by Grey Ghost Gear. As I was guided through their facility I spied a curious roll of fabric upon a shelf. I innocently asked if they would make a pack for me from the fabric. This Stealth Operator Pack is what they presented to me. Thanks guys!

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Do you know what this rare pattern is (yes, I know what it is or I wouldn’t have asked for the pack)?

ZOT ZERO from Honor Point USA

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

ZOT ZERO

Honor Point USA’s latest addition to their Zip Off Technology line is the ZOT ZERO, a Multi-functional, low-profile, lightweight admin pack. There are a lot of possibilities here considering its profile.

www.HonorPointUSA.com

Grey Ghost Gear The Exclusive Distributor Of Karrimor SF In The US

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

Karrimor SF Predator Patrol 45

13 NOV 13 // 21h15 Zulu – At long last, Grey Ghost Gear’s offering of packs built by the UK’s Karrimor SF is finally available! No longer will end users in the US need to order it from across the pond and have it shipped back here (or trade off some of their own kit to the Brits in a deployed location). We’ve got them on hand, in several types and multiple colors, with more to come.

Karrimor SF has been in existence since 1995. It is a direct descendent of the original Karrimor brand that has equipped British soldiers and adventurers since the end of WWII.

Based in Exeter (Devon, UK), Karrimor SF’s gear has fought insurgents and Taliban since OEF and OIF started; it has also literally climbed mountains, gone on safari or otherwise adventured on every continent in the world. The KSF brand was conceived by innovator and designer Deric Gollop and the KSF team, who used contemporary technologies and developments from the civilian world to build specialty packs for military Special Forces and law enforcement units—not unlike what Grey Ghost Gear has been doing here in the US.

“It was a natural fit,” says Grey Ghost Gear’s Director of Business Development Lindsey Lea. “It took nearly a year and a half to get it done, but the Karrimor SF packs are in stock and ready to ship—and so we’re clear, there’s no need to worry about quality. If having the UK’s forces torture test this stuff in Iraq and Afghanistan wasn’t sufficient, we’ve been abusing our own samples in the field. They are good to go.”

Grey Ghost Gear is the exclusive US distributor of Karrimor SF products. Their packs and LBE are built in Vietnam to exacting British MoD (Ministry of Defence) standards, supervised by KSF personnel who live on site. You can see the entire line of packs here.

“You won’t have to drink tea and crumpets or call it a bergen to wear Karrimor SF,” Lindsey says. “No scones or Earl Grey or funny accent required—just a desire for well built, field-proven gear.”

www.greyghostgear.com/karrimor-1