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BFG Releases Trauma Kit NOW!â„¢

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Blue Force Gear has been developing a fine line of new tactical nylon. Their latest release is the Trauma Kit NOW!â„¢. Designed to be used one-handed, you simple pull the tab located on the front of the pouch and the tapered insert slides free from the carrier. The insert keeps your medical supplies well organized. The side pouch holds any Benchmadeâ„¢ Rescue Hook and the top of the pouch has a velcro patch as well as loops for BFG’s Tourniquet NOW Strapâ„¢.

BFG Trauma Kit NOW!â„¢

BFG Trauma Kit NOW!â„¢

Available in Multicam, UCP, and Coyote from Blue Force Gear.

Photos from Blue Force Gear.

More on British PECOC Program

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

The British Army has released additional photos of PECOC equipment and trial camouflage patterns. We will be posting them over the next week.

Hybrid Camo Pattern Developed for British PECOC Program
The New Hybrid Camo developed for PECOC.

PECOC Prototype Webbing
Prototype Webbing showing different options including fasteners and tape.

Photos from MOD.

SOC-Câ„¢ Modular Padded Belt from Blue Force Gear

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Blue Force Gear just introduced their latest design, the SOC-Câ„¢ Modular Padded Belt. Designed to work with a first line (rigger’s) belt, it is adjustable for waists sized 30” to +44”. It has continuous velcro on the inside to help stabilize drop leg panels and holsters and accepts the SOC-Câ„¢ suspenders which will be released soon. They are low profile and suspend the load via a central bungee.

BFG SOC-Câ„¢ Modular Padded Belt

Plans are in the works to also offer removable ballistic panels. It is available in Coyote, UCP, and Multicam.

To order visit Blue Force Gear.

Photo from Blue Force Gear.

TAG Launches New Site

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

To promote their line of tactical nylon manufactured in the popular Multicam camouflage pattern, Tactical Assault Gear has launched www.tagmulticam.com.

PECOC Update

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Recently some photos of PECOC trials webbing appeared on the net. MOD still has not settled on a camo scheme but the Hybrid Cam for load carriage seems to be catching on. In fact, as you will see in the photos, the actual nylon webbing is in the pattern and there are plans to offer camo buckles and Hypalon as well.

On the load carriage side, there are currently 14 MOLLE-style (yes, we said MOLLE) pouches associated with the PECOC program in addition to a new set of webbing, assault vest, patrol sack, rucksack (bergan), plate carrier, and armor vest. The armor vest has been slimmed down a bit from the current Osprey design in order to improve the agility of the wearer. However, an improved Osprey is in the works for use when there is a need to go in heavy.

PECOC Assault Vest

One of the most interesting features on the assault vest is the use of Hypalon. This can be seen in the photo as Black surfaces. Non-skid has been in use for some time on the shoulders of vest in order to “lock” the buttstock in place. However, the concept’s application in PECOC goes one step further. Hypalon is also sewn to the underside of straps in order to provide improved purchase. Additionally, a large MOLLE grid is supplied in order to customize the vest.

PECOC Webbing

Similar to the current Soldier 95 webbing, the new PECOC variant relies on a “Hippo” padded belt as a foundation. Added to this is a yoke with Hypalon patches on the shoulders and a family of pockets. One item still requires some additional development and that is the closure system for the pouches. Apparently, they are having difficulty establishing a consensus on which style is preferable.

Blue Force Gear Update

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Blue Force Gear has got a lot going on. Recently Stephen Hilliard came on board and brought with him his design expertise in nylon gear. Already available are two unique products; the Tourniquet NOW! Strap and the Ten-Speed Mag Pouch.

Blue Force Gear Tourniquet NOW! Strap
Designer Stephen Hilliard designed the Tourniquet NOW! Strap in order to replace the expedient rubber band system used to attach tourniquets to load carrying equipment. The strap is simple and folds the tourniquet at the ready. The Tourniquet NOW! Strap is available in Coyote Brown, Foliage Green, and Camo Green.

Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed Mag Pouch
BFG developed the Ten-Speed Mag Pouch after owner Ashley Burnsed saw a bicyclist with his water bottle in an elastic carrier. Weighing in at three ounces, and most of that is BFG’s new PALS-compatible attachment system, the pouch’s open topped body is manufactured from elastic and designed to provide positive retention of magazines or other items such as flash bangs. It is truly a specialist item that closes flat when not in use. Current variants are available with a dark olive green body edged in Multicam.

In addition to those tactical nylon accessories, the gang at Blue Force Gear has several other products lined up for release over the next couple of months.

Finally, Blue Force Gear is expanding their relationship with Larry Vickers beyond just slings and introducing a line of 1911 parts called Vickers 1911 gear. Although not yet available for sale on the site, a Hammer, Sear, and Disconnector kit should be up by the end of the week in both standard and slotted styles.

For more information contact Blue Force Gear.

Photos from Blue force Gear.

TAG’s New Canine Vest

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

TAG

We are beginning to see a lot more products on the market tailored specifically for working canines. Tactical Assault Gear has just released a new canine vest which is already in use by DOD canine teams, and various SRT as well as Border Patrol canine units.

TAG’s New Canine Vest

The vest is constructed from 1000D Cordura and mesh panels. It also features rigger belt style adjustment straps with metal buckles for durability, a drag/carry handle, PALS webbing, as well as an adjustable camera mount. Due to the construction details, the vest can be used to secure the canine while rappelling and fast roping.

TAG Canine Vest

Additionally, the vest is designed for freedom of movement by the canine yet maintain durability for prolonged operations. The canine vests are manufactured in the USA and can be custom fitted and adapted for specialty requirements.

TAG’s New Canine Vest

Available in Coyote, Black, Ranger Green, UCP, and Multicam. Contact TAG to order.
Photos courtesy of TAG.

TAG’s New Breacher Pouch

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Designed to carry the newer “nunchuk”-style breaching charges directly on the back of an armor vest, TAG’s new Breacher Pouch is made in the USA from mil-spec materials.

TAG’s New Breaching Charge Pouch

To order contact Tactical Assault Gear.

Picture courtesy of TAG.