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215 Gear Releases New Products

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Retractable Lanyard, Heavy Duty – Black

The Heavy Duty retractable lanyard is made to specifically for 215 Gear and is intended to support the weight of everything from an M-60 tool to a GPS. The wire extends to 34″ and is fashioned from 1/16â€ braided stainless steel with a protective coating and the reel extends to 34â€. Rather then the split ring found on so many other lanyards, 215 Gear spec’d out a 1/16â€ thick stainless steel braided wire loop ring with a screw-type closure. This makes less noise and is easier to manipulate when cold or wet. The lanyard features a PALS compatible metal clip to attach to equipment.

Currently available only in Black but accepts paint well.

Operator’s GPS Pouch

Basic Dimensions 5â€ x 2 1/8â€. Made specifically to hold the popular Garmin Foretrex 101 GPS, the new GPS pouch integrates a flap to guard against damage to your screen. The flap pulls double duty as it prevents light ADs from your GPS. The elastic band is designed to mount the system on the arm for the arm but allows the flexibility of attaching it directly to an M4 butt stock (SOPMOD and similar).

Currently available only in Coyote.

Both products can be ordered from 215 Gear.

Photos from 215 Gear.

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Mayhem Admin Pouch from TAG

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Designed specifically for the the Mayhem releasable carrier, this new Admin pouch is longer than it is tall in order to accommodate the front flap. In order to maximize available space, it only requires two PALS rows. Other changes were made such as rotating the flashlight pouch 90 degrees and positioning it along the bottom, horizontally. It also holds Chem lights, pens, etc. in the elastic loops. Additionally, there is a zippered compartment to secure items at the top of the pouch located behind an open pocket. The face of the pouch features pile tape to attach patches.

Available in Black, Coyote, UCP, and Ranger Green.

To order contact TAGÂ® .

Photo courtesy of TAGÂ®.

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Granite Gear Tactical at SHOT Show

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Granite Gear was well represented at SHOT Show. In addition to their current line of packs and pouches they unveiled a few new items. Additionally, Multicam was prominent in their line.

Lightweight stuff sacks in various sizes were displayed.

Granite Gear also unveiled their new IMAG Interlocking Magazine Pouch system. In addition to a PALS compatible backing, the pouches integrate a hinge style system to attach adjacent pouches to one another. A stiffened web “pin” is inserted into the interwoven loops of each pouch. The pouch’s flap closes with a tabbed closure system very similar to the one used on the M-14 magazine pouch of the M-1956 load carrying system except that the materials are modern.

Also on display was the Chief Patrol pack selected as the new Patrol Pack for SOCOM. The issue ruck will have a few changes from the stock item including changes in direction for zippers, improved hydration interfaces as well as other unspecified alterations.

The Granite Gear Tactical line is distributed by SMG Tactical.

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CP Gear Launches New Website

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

CP Gear by Wheeler has launched an entirely new website. They have also added three new colors to their line of CADPAT-TW and CADPAT-AR; Coyote, Universal Camouflage Pattern, and Multicam are now also available.

Check it out at www.cpgear.com.

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Down East at SHOT

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Down East are the geniuses behind such products as the FastMag, Snap Dragon buckle, and MOLLE Frame. Amid little fanfare they unveiled their latest incarnation of the FastMag at SHOT Show. As the prototype FastMag passed from hand to hand among gear aficionados, the inventors explained the evolutionary improvements over previous versions. The greatest improvement is the attachment mechanism. A thin, rubberized, PALS compatible strap has been integrated directly into the design and pulls over a tab to secure the pouch via tension. Additionally, they introduced the ability to shingle the FastMag with Tactical Tailor’s MALICE Clip. The pouches can be stacked on top of one another or in conjunction with soft pouches as seen below. Additionally, you will notice that the bungee is missing. Down East felt that it was superfluous and drove up cost. Instead they engineered holes into the design so that the user could integrate a bungee if they felt the need. The new design is still in the prototype phase but if past performance is any indicator, these should begin to be available soon.

To announce their new Direct Sales program, they also showed a version of their rucksack. In order to test their latest frame (DEI 1606) and suspension (in this case made by Eagle), Down East commissioned Log House Designs to manufacture a 2400 cu in pack. They are pleased to now offer limited numbers of these for sale in UCP and Multicam (available Late Jan 09) as well as civilian Black and Navy Blue. The pack is a simple top loader with ample PALS webbing to attach accessories and features a comfortable suspension.

For more information visit www.downeastinc.com.

Photos from Soldier Systems Daily, Down East Inc and Mil Spec Monkey.

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Medium Breacher Pouch from 215 Gear

Monday, January 19th, 2009

This pouch was designed specifically to accommodate a single ECT “Nunchuck” or â€œSlapâ€ charge. It can be worn on a riggers belt or mounted to the back of body armor via PALS webbing “quiver style”. The pouch flap also stows out of the way for quick and easy access at the target. The Medium Breacher pouch will hold up to a 1200GN ECT charge.

Available in Black, Khaki, Ranger Green, UCP, and Multicam now from Extreme Outfitters and Grey Group Training. For more information from the manufacturer visit 215 Gear.

Photo from 215 Gear.

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TAG Introduces Large Mountain Ruck at SHOT

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Large Mountain Ruck (Includes Straps, Kidney Pad and Frame)

TAGsÂ® Large Mountain Ruck is a reimagined version of the original mountain ruck. Designed to fit the ALICE frame it is crafted from 500d Cordura and lined with pack cloth. This combination allows the ruck to be lightweight and yet retain durability. The shoulder straps and kidney pad are contoured to improve fit. The three external general purpose pockets were designed to accommodate an issue H harness and lowering lines making this pack jumpable. The outside of the ruck features PALS webbing. To support hydration systems, the interior has two 100oz. bladder pouches ports for the drinking tube holes along the sides for on-the-move drinking. The lid of the ruck has an antenna port for radios with center mounted antennas and the radio pocket has been lowered slightly and enlarged to fit man pack radios. The TAGÂ® Mountain Ruck is Berry compliant and features a lifetime warranty.

Be sure to check out TAG’s entire new line up in Booth number 9484 at SHOT Show.

Picture from TAG.

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Mayflower Research and Consulting, LLC at SHOT Show

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

While Mayflower won’t have their own booth at SHOT, they will have mannequins on display in the POF and ITW booths.

Mayflower is producing a line of gun cases, vests, and slings for rifle manufacturer Patriot Ordnance Factory located in Booth number 23060. For example, designed for 7.62 magazines, this chest rig is a PALS-fixed pouch hybrid manufactured from 500D solution dyed Cordura.