Berry Aviation hosted the SHOP Show San Marcos earlier this year so it was great to see them in Raeford.
Last year they added an Unmanned Aerial System Division which provides training, operations and support for both fixed wing and vertical lift platforms in Group 1, 2, & 3 UAS, as well as counter-UAS.
They also can perform payload integration and design modifications. For example, they’ve modified the DJI drone seen above to accept the SOCOM modular payload.
As we’ve mentioned in the past, Deckers X LAB is the “skunk works” or Innovation Lab of the Deckers Corp; the parent behind such brands as UGG, Hoka, and Sanuk.
They’ve also developed a new line of tactical footwear and prototypes of their upcoming DX-G8 (AR 670-1 boot seen above to the left) which were worn by the winning team at this year’s Best Ranger Competition. To the right is the Deckers X LAB DX-M4, a maritime assault boot.
At SHOP Show, we got a look at what’s under development. The A6-MP (Max Profile) is intended for wear while bearing heavier loads.
Another model, the A6-LP (Low Profile) features a Fast Rope Guard and was created as an assault boot.
As you can see, the A6-LP incorporates the same sole as the water shoe.
Patagonia Lost Arrow Project continues to develop new fabrics and MARS garments for USSOCOM’s SPEAR issue, but they recently introduced a new product at the request of the user community, a Berry compliant version of the popular Patagonia Black Hole duffel.
The design is the same, but due to domestic fabric availability the materials are different. Made from a durable TPU coated fabric, this 90 l bag’ bathtub design is water resistant (completely seam sealed up to the zipper line). It’s Grey in color and features padded pack-style shoulder as well as traditional luggage straps.
Available via GSA.
SHOP Show Raeford was a big success. Lots of vendors turned out, many with new products and everyone was happy with the turnout from the Bragg community.
This is S&S Precision’s third go at presenting a regional SHOP Show and the best yet. Plus, they had some pretty cool t-shirts.
