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OR – NEMO Shield

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

NEMO Shield is their military line. It includes many of their standard products in tactical colors but also incorporates several technologies unique to this market.

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Here is the Strato SE (Shield Edition). It is a sleeping bag that is designed to accept additional components in order to make a full sleep system. It features two-way zippers along each side for full venting. The Strato SE incorporates a full length channeling the bottom that will accept the Cosmo and Cosmo Pillow Top. Additionally, it has an integrated sleeve in the head area for the Fillo which is a very comfortable inflatable pillow (the inflation feature adds body to the design) with incorporated padding and a microfiber face. Finally, the insulation is Primaloft for military use.

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The NEMO Strato SE is fully Berry Compliant.

www.NEMOequipment.com

OR – NEMO Equipment

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

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Been looking for a way to get your significant other into camping? Well NEMO Equipment has just the thing to bring some of home to the outdoors. Rated to 30 deg, the new Tango Duo is a modular sleep system for two. It utilizes a backless comforter made from Downtek waterproof down technology paired with NEMO’s Cosmo or Tuo sleeping pads. NEMO recommends the Cosmo 2P for the most luxurious sleeping experience. It also boasts a generous waterproof foot box for those that toss and turn.

Check their website to reserve yours for a limited direct to consumer launch In September.

www.NEMOequipment.com

The Raider from MMI Tactical

Monday, July 30th, 2012

The Raider from MMI Tactical is a double walled one man shelter that weighs under two pounds. The inner tent consists mostly of permethrine treated mesh so it works well in warmer and more humid climates that single walled tents.You can set it up as mesh only if your only concern is bugs or rainfly only if your only concern is light rain for ultra-lightweight use. You can also get a removable footprint for only five ounces more. On the interior it is extremely spacious with a gear clip directly at the top of the rib for something like a lantern or a place to hang NODS. It is low profile and has a side opening door so it is easier to enter and exit than most comparable tents. You can also get the Raider in a variety of camouflage by special order.

Look for them at the MMI Outdoor booth at Outdoor Retailer 41181.

www.MMItactical.com

Warrior Expo East – NEMO Equipment Advanced Linking Combat Shelter

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

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www.nemoequipment.com

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.