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NEMO Announces New Linking Combat Shelters

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

NEMO Equipment has announced the launch of its Advanced Linking Combat Shelters (ALCS) at Warrior East and Outdoor Retailer. This is their press release on the new shelter. What’s really cool is that they have incorporated the WL Gore Shelter Fabric. Additionally, they’ve introduced the Interchangeable Camouflage Cover that allows you to use one shelter, yet blend into multiple environments.

The ALCS 1P SE and ALCS 2P SE are positioned to lead the industry in materials, technology and innovation, while addressing the current and future needs of our military and government users. NEMO has partnered with the leading domestic small shelter factory, Diamond Brand, and the leading technical fabric manufacturer, W.L. Gore & Associates, to provide the most advanced Berry Compliant all-weather combat tents on the market. Coupled with the NEMO Losi Combat 2P SE tent, these shelter systems provide significant improvement over incumbent designs currently in use by the US Army and USMC.

“The Advanced Linking Combat Shelters (ALCS) 1P and 2P SE represent a significant step in providing the Warfighter with the best shelter technology for the adverse climates he/she faces today and in the future. The truly innovative linking capability of the shelter means that each Warfighter can be self-sufficient but still possess the ability to link into a “buddy” for the night. The single wall GORE-TEX Shelter Fabric offers reduced signature properties in a waterproof/breathable fabric meeting flame retardant requirements. We expect this shelter to have a substantial impact within our combat forces,” said Mike Sullivan, President and Chief Product Developer, NEMO Shield™.

“We’re delighted to team up with NEMO to equip our Warfighters with better performing, lightweight and packable gear. Our new GORE-TEX Shelter Fabric enables innovative single-wall shelter designs with enhanced concealment, breathable comfort and protection in the harshest operational conditions,” said Eric Gaver, Product Specialist, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.

The ALCS series offers a lightweight, four-season, single-wall design that allows for significant weight reduction. The innovative linking capability provides a ‘buddy-team’ benefit while still allowing for self-sufficiency in combat environments. Minimal componentry and an integrated pole design allow for fast erect and strike times regardless of conditions. An optional Interchangeable Camouflage Cover (ICC) offers a lightweight, compact, and highly cost effective solution for adapting the tent to different areas of operation. One ALCS tent with 3 different ICC covers provides a higher performing and lower cost solution than 3 tents in 3 different colors or patterns. NEMO is currently developing ICC in MARPAT Desert, MARPAT Woodland and MultiCam and expects to have other patterns available for the new U.S. Army Camouflage.

ALCS1P and 2P SE will be available for order in the Fall.

For much of the last decade, NEMO has been engaged in research and development with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center and the U.S. Special Operations community. From this effort came NEMO Shield™, forward thinking shelter designs that reduce weight and cube, improve concealment, increase comfort and livability, and maximize operational flexibility and efficiency for the Warfighter. Many of our elite forces have depended on NEMO tents, shelters, sleeping gear, weapons bags, and other products to take full advantage of what limited comfort and protection can be found on the battlefield. NEMO is intensely proud to serve these service men and women, and aims to design, engineer, and manufacture the best equipment solutions possible.

www.GoreMilitary.com

www.nemoequipment.com

Warrior Expo EAST
July 12 1030 – 1600 EDT
July 13 1030 – 1500 EDT
Virginia Beach Convention Ctr
Virginia Beach, VA

Defenseshield Inc STEGO Modular Armor

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

The STEGO Modular Armor System is a tactical building set consisting of blocks that provide up to NIJ Level IV 30-06 AP protection. The locks are connected using attached detent pins and can be assembled into a wide variety of configurations. Each kit consists of a total of 60 locks of four different types.

Base block
Provides structural support and a solid foundation for uneven surfaces, as well as immediate armored protection for personnel.

Armor block
These blocks offer full armor protection and are used most frequently.

Weapons port block
Opens to allow the user to engage outside threats and transfer items through the armor system.

Window block
Features user-replaceable ballistic glass to allow the user to identify approaching threats and opens to transfer

STEGO Modular Armor

www.defenshield.com

Be sure to see the STEGO Modular Armor at Warrior Expo East.

Warrior Expo EAST
July 12 1030 – 1600 EDT
July 13 1030 – 1500 EDT
Virginia Beach Convention Ctr
Virginia Beach, VA

Lewis Perdue Brings Us “Worst Tent, Best Tent in the World”

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Granted, these probably aren’t the best or worst tents in the world, considering the multitude of designs that show up each year, but the author’s reasoning is sound nonetheless. Other then the fact that this came from Lewis Perdue, the ‘winners’ of the two categories certainly caught my eye. In my experience, REI tends to put out a good product. And, I remember Early Winters from my youth. They were one hell of a company, having marketed the very first Gore-tex garments.

Read the whole story at lewisperdue.com.

Kifaru Mega Tarp

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

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Photo – Aron Snyder

Available starting Monday from www.kifaru.net.

LiteFighter Full Spectrum 1 ADS Tactical

Monday, June 4th, 2012

This was one of our favorite items from Warrior West. Their Full Spectrum 1 system was designed by this Service Disabled, Veteran owned family business as a replacement for the issue shelter half and mosquito net. It’s designed specifically to set up on a cot and features a slightly larger footprint than the GI cot so that it will drape over the sides and stay in place. It makes a great, free standing mosquito net. As a shelter, it integrates a fly offered in several colors and incorporates an oversized vestibule to protect your equipment.

LiteFighter Full Spectrum 1

LiteFighter products can be purchased through www.adsinc.com.

Z-Mask Sleep Shield

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

We first discovered McNett’s Z-Mask Sleep Shield in 2008. It’s a simple design but McNett had the forethought to add some room for your eyes so the that the shield isn’t right up against them.

www.mcnett.com

CanteenShop.com Introduces the Wool Blanket Kit

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

The Wool Blanket Kit consists of a 90/10 Wool Blanket, Paracord Bed roll straps, Brass Blanket Pin, and adjustable Paracord Chest Strap. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, a blaket pin is used to turn a blanket into a cloak by closing it at your chest. The kit weighs 4.5 lbs and includes a 62″x80″ wool blanket. Naturally, the paracord straps can be used for various other survival uses.

canteenshop.com

Power BreezerADS Tactical

Friday, May 11th, 2012

The Power Breezer mobile cooling device is an energy efficient cooling system that can drop the temperature over 27 degrees in a 3000 sq/ft area (uncovered or partially covered). It uses no harmful chemicals and, unlike swamp coolers, it won’t spray water all over personnel and equipment but rather uses a process incorporating water atomization.

The Power Breezer mobile cooling device is available for unit and agency orders through www.adsinc.com.