IG user @redbeardtactical_de shared these photos of the Velocity Systems Basha and Mayflower Jungle Kit being used in the field in Germany.
Some of the multiple uses for the Basha are shelter, rain poncho, poncho raft to float your kit, etc.
Archive for the ‘Shelter’ Category
All-Alpaca Sleeping Bag Liner
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020Appalachian Gear Company’s All-Alpaca Sleeping Bag Liner offers nest-to-skin comfort whether you’re using it as a liner, or on its own. You can expect 14-18 extra degrees of comfort if used in conjunction with your sleeping bag.
The fabric is 100% Peruvian Alpaca yarn, knitted at their facility in North Carolina and sewn in various small sewing houses across the Southeast.
It weighs 14 oz and is 60″ – 62″ long, but it will easily stretch to over 75″. Available in Grey or with stripes.
appalachiangearcompany.com/collections/accessories/products/all-paca™-sleeping-bag-liner
Woobie USA x Bawidamann Tribe Throw Blanket – Aloha Now
Thursday, April 30th, 2020The new Aloha Now pattern developed by artist Andrew Bawidamann for OTTE Gear is now available as a poncho liner-style throw blanket from Woobie USA.
The pattern is based on Vietnam-era Tigerstripe Camouflage with water lilies and Hueys, F5s, B-52s, and River Boats hidden in the pattern.
Offered in Green or Blue variants.
These 82” x 58” blankets are machine washable and made from a 100% polyester batting sandwiched between 100% ripstop polyester/nylon shell fabric. Assembled in USA.
woobieusa.com/woobie-usa-tribe-throw-blanket-aloha-now-green-bawidamann-art
Brigantes Issue Essentials – OMM’s Tactical Insulated Tarp
Wednesday, April 15th, 2020Each week we bring you products that should be on all military standard issue kit lists. This week it’s OMM’s Tactical Insulated Tarp.
The OMM Tactical Insulated Tarp is a lightweight waterproof, multipurpose tactical warm/sleeping system. It has a camouflaged waterproof print on the exterior with a reversible inner white material for concealment in winter/snowy environments.
The Tactical Insulated Tarp can be configured in multiple ways to enable it to be used as a sleeping bag, an insulated tarp or worn as a full-length insulated waterproof outer layer.
As well as a sleeping bag and thermal, waterproof outer layer it can also be used as a waterproof insulated shelter. It comes with sewn-in tape and webbing rigs and each end that are internally strengthened. It can be tensioned and strung to provide a waterproof insulated shelter. Each corner has taped attachment points to allow for a customisable shelter.
For ease, the tarp packs down into its internal mesh pocket.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Waterproofing
• 0,000 mm Hydrostatic Head
• 10, 000 MVTR
• Fully Taped Seams
Insulation
• 60 gsm insulation
• TOG rating – 3
Dimensions
• Length – 200cm
• Width – 200cm
• Weight – 715grams
For more information contact internation@brigantes.com
For UK sales contact warrior@brigantes.com
Or visit Brigantes.com to set up an account.
Klymit – Klymaloft Sleeping Pad
Sunday, April 5th, 2020
Want to sleep in luxury while deployed, even while sleeping on the ground? Check out the Klymaloft Sleeping Pad from Klymit.
It’s a dual density construction with a plush foam topper that conforms to support the body and eliminate pressure points combined with a underlying I-beam air chambers which creates loft and stabilizes the sleeping pad.
• Luxurious, plush foam topper conforms to support the body and eliminate pressure points
• Stretch polyester fabric is soft and quiet
• I-beam air chambers create loft and stabilize the sleeping pad
• Air and foam combination strikes the perfect balance between comfort, pack size, and weight
• Inflation is fast and easy; compatible with Rapid Air Pump™
• Patch kit and stuff sack included
It’s 72 x 23 x 2.5 in and weighs 38.5 oz with an R-Value of 2.1.
Plus, it’s Green.
klymit.com/collections/sleeping-pads/products/klymaloft-sleeping-pad
Exped – Doublemat Evazote
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020In the 1980s and early 90s Special Forces issued a Black closed cell foam mat which was quite a bit softer than the ones used by the Army. So soft in fact that they were often folded into squares and carried in the dead space between the back and frame of an ALICE pack rather than rolled in the traditional style. I haven’t seen one in years.
The other day I ran across the Doublemat Evazote from Expedition and it reminded of that old sleeping pad.
Multi-purpose: spread it out or fold it. Doubled up it is about 8mm and can accept some clothing in between – or layed out flat measuring 2 m x 1 m, for example as ground layer for an ultralight mat.
Works as an insulated tent carpet, sleeping mat, rain cover or flotation aid – or cut it up to make insoles for your shoes. No expedition leaves home without one.
Made of Evazote, an environmentally sound closed cell EVA foam (Ethyl Vinyl Acetat) which is optimised for expedition use. Acclaimed for extreme durability and is not rendered useless by thorns, debris or crampons.
Exped claims it’s a dark color in order to facilitate quick drying of condensation.
www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats/doublemat-evazote
Marine Girl Woobie Pre-Order
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020Bawidamann just put up the pre-order for a woobie featuring his famous Marine Girl pinup.
These blankets are made by Woobie USA. They are Made in the USA and measure 82″ x 58″.
Pre-order now from bawidamann.com for a May delivery.
Haven Tent
Friday, February 7th, 2020At last week’s Outdoor Retailer I ran into Haven Tents which was originally launched on Kickstarter.
They’ve taken the best of the hammock and tent and put them together. It will accept a sleeping pad and offers a much more stable sleeping platform than a traditional hammock. Additionally, it has a roof which will zip closed so no need for an additional tarp.
As you can see, there’s interior storage and you can even store your pack inside the Haven with you.
