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Outdoor Retailer – Sierra Designs

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

Sierra Designs has introduced three new bags that integrate the DryDown we wrote about last year. None of the three are traditional sleeping bag designs. Everything they’ve done is better and different.

The Backcountry Quilt is a large, generously cut blanket that features a foot box and is worn like a Sniuggie. Offered in 15 Deg models.

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The Backcountry Bed features NO zippers. It features a large oval shaped opening with a quilt to cover the opening. Offered in 15 and 30 Deg models.

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The Mobile Mummy offers a hood and arm holes. Additionally the skirt can be pulled up so you can walk around. Offered in 15 and 30 Deg models.

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www.SierraDesigns.com

Outdoor Retailer – NEMO Shield

Thursday, August 1st, 2013

As always, NEMO Shield, their tactical line, has several new items coming out. Up first is the new Gen 3 FAS AR Jump SE. It is designed to carry an M4, M16, etc.

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It now incorporates an valve to regulate the amount of buoyancy as well as a roll top closure with a water proof closure as a back up. Additionally, NEMO reintroduced the window for the ATPIAL so that the laser can be used while the weapon is still in the bag.

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The Targa SS SE is a short sleeve mobility bag that can be worn over kit. It allows the wearer full access to any chest mounted equipment which can be accessed via zipper or snaps and the sleeve sections can be closed off via zippers from inside or out. It’s a 40 Deg F stand alone bag but when worn with PCU you can go down to 0 Deg. The Targa features a helmet compatible, insulated hood. Finally, the hem can be pulled up so that the Targa can be worn parka style. Here you can see a Targa in Kryptek Yeti as well as Coyote and MultiCam.

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The ALCS SE which we have featured before, incorporates a WL Gore black out fabric that won’t “glow in the dark” when you turn on a light.

Now, they’ve introduced an Integrated Camo Cover in Kryptek Yeti. It isn’t a fly but rather just offers the ability to easily change camouflage. Other ICCs include MultiCam and standard Arctic White but they can do virtually anything if the numbers are right.

sheild.NEMOequipment.com

Outdoor Retailer – NEMO Equipment

Thursday, August 1st, 2013

First and foremost, NEMO has changed the color schemes of their sleeping pads to make them easily identifiable.

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Next, they’ve introduced new pads. For example, the new Cosmo Lite series. Both models in the line incorporate the Airlock Elite fabric found on the Zor series of pads. And, they utilize a foot pump with a single baffle to save weight and increase compactibility. While the Cosmo Insulated Lite 20R (20 denoting width) includes a layer of PrimaLoft to take you down to 15 deg F, the Cosmo Air Lite 20R is made for slightly warmer temps above freezing and does include the additional insulation.

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NEMO has also introduced two new tents.

The VEDA series is offered in two models. It relies on hiking poles for support but unlike other models on the market which only use one pole, NEMO presupposes that a hiker will have two poles and have leveraged that to provide better support and more head room. The Veda 1P seen below is a single wall tent but it also incorporates a bug net inside the tent which divides it into living and storage/cooking spaces. It is joined by a two person model which we’ll cover later.

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This is the Galaxi 2P. It offers a large vestibule and these cool Magtie magnetic door tie-backs. The pole is of a single aluminum, hubbed design.

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One feature that is kind of interesting is that they’ve incorporated a Velcro strip for name tags unto a commercial tent.

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Finally, I’d like to mention NEMO’s new Duffel for storing your bags. It also includes a Dopp kit.

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There are many other new products from NEMO and we’ll start sharing those soon as well.

www.NEMOequipment.com

Outdoor Retailer – PROFORCE EQUIPMENT

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

I am sure you are familiar with PROFORCE EQUIPMENT, the exclusive importer of seven brands of clothing and equipment including Snygpak, Multimat and Wildo. You’ve seen their military gear but the big story is that they are expanding civilian color options for their lines.

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For example, the Wildo line of BPA-free personal campware. Notice the new colors for commercial use.

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They’ve also introduced some colorful options for the multimat line of sleeping mats. Likewise, the sleeping bags are also available in red, green and blue.

www.proforceequipment.com

Helinox Tactical Chairs Now Available from Mystery Ranch

Friday, July 19th, 2013

The Helinox Tactical Chairs I mentioned during last week’s Warrior Expo East are now available for order exclusively from Mystery Ranch.

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MR honcho, Dana Gleason worked with the world renown aluminum wizards at DAC to refine a tactical version of their Helinox lightweight chair. He added a pair of side pockets as well as a Velcro patch on the back of the chair for ID. Offered in Black, Coyote, or Foliage, with Black collapsible chair frame.

www.mysteryranch.com/military/military-pack-accessories/helinox-tactical-chair

Shepherd Stove from Hill People Gear

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

Evan explains the HPG Shepherd Stove. It’s a great progression of their field living system. I couldn’t believe how quickly it went together,

www.HillPeopleGear.com

Warrior Expo – Mystery Ranch

Friday, July 12th, 2013

Mystery Ranch is the exclusive importer of the tactical version of the Helinox chair. Here you can see the assembled chair as well as a stored chair.

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Manufactured from 500D Cordura, the chair incorporates side stowage pockets as well as a pile field on the rear for ID patches.

Offered in Black, Coyote and Foliage Green, these will be available stating Monday, 15 July 2013 from www.MysteryRanch.com.

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Warrior Expo – Thermarest

Friday, July 12th, 2013

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Although the NeoAir has been around for about a year-and-half, I don’t think enough of you know about The newer XTherm. Offering a R value of 5.7 it is the equivalent of stacking a Z-Lite and two standard military inflatable sleeping pads. All that at only 15 oz (430 g). Also, note it is available in four different lengths.

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One important thing to note on the NeoAir is that it should be placed inside a sleeping bag. This not only increases comfort and insulation but also durability. Since it relies completely on air and a reflective material for insulation, it deflates much more quickly than foam lined pads and can be left inside your bag or bivy and stuffed for transport. The NeoAir does require a little more care than the standard pad but the advantages far outweigh the requirement to look after your kit.

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Here you can see it paired with the UltraLite Cot which weighs just under 3 lbs.

www.thermarest.com