OTB Boots exhibited something old and something new in the SOF Select pavilion including the Incline Low seen on the table above.
This is the upcoming Incline Mid (above) and T-Kool (below) which is short for Tactical-Kool.
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SOF Select 24 – OTB Boots
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024SOF Select Happy Hour to Support Veteran and Industry Professional Battling for His Life
Monday, May 6th, 2024
Please join us at SOF Select happy hour on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 in the Oasis Ballroom at the Westin Tampa Waterside to support our friend and colleague, Erlend Gray. SOF Select is a two-minute walk from the Convention Center, over the bridge and next to Jackson’s.
Erlend is a Norwegian MJK veteran, defense industry professional and eternal optimist. In February 2024, his doctors gave him 12 months to live as the available treatments in Norway were no longer stopping the spread of his malignant melanoma.
With a lifetime of experience in overcoming challenges in ominous situations, Erlend did what comes naturally – he kept going. His Norwegian medical team told him a new treatment was recently approved by the FDA in the United States and is his last hope for overcoming cancer. Erlend and a close team of family and former teammates are working to get him access to this lifesaving treatment in the U.S.
The treatment, Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, is a new cellular immunotherapy that is only offered at a few U.S. hospitals. Like many new medical treatments, the groundbreaking treatment is cost-prohibitive. Out of pocket expenses are estimated to exceed $500,000 for Erlend and his family. And time is of the essence.
Erlend’s kindness, generosity and professionalism have touched many throughout the defense industry. Since retirement he has representedArc’Teryx, Knight’s Armament and Team Wendy among other top tier brands.
Erlend is the definition of “solid through-and-through.” He has always been known for sacrificing his own time and energy to support those around him in difficult situations, without expecting anything in return. He has helped many out of tough situations, and now we all have a chance to contribute so that he can receive the lifesaving treatment before it’s too late.
Please consider making a donation here:
100% of all contributions to this Go Fund Me will go to Erlend via the HunterSeven Foundation.
All contributions will be greatly appreciated, and donations can be made anonymously if desired.
Your support will have an immediate impact on Erlend and his young family.
Gratefully,
Team Erlend
Bjørg, Viljar, Alma, Erlend, family, and friends!
Visit S&S Precision at SOF Select
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Come by SOF Select in Tampa, Florida May 7th through May 9th to see the latest S&S Precision has to offer the SOF Community.
Visit the SOF Select Exhibition During SOF Week
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
SOF Week 23 – Mystery Ranch Cold Weather Packs
Tuesday, May 16th, 2023The Mystery Ranch “Arctic Ruck” was a case study under their Special Projects Service. Formally named the All-Terrain Maneuver, Cold Weather First (ATM CWF) Pack, it was developed in conjunction with Arctic Explorer and Cold Weather Expert John Huston who founded consulting firm and school Skadi Group. In the niche world of extreme cold weather operations, you couldn’t find a better participant in the design process. John has trained US, Canadian and Norwegian SOF.
One of the innovations John brought to the project is the Pull frame developed for pulling sleds. It features pull loops on both sides and is built to pull large loads without creating stress points on the body.
The yoke also has a quick release buckle. Additionally, all of the fasteners and zipper pulls were designed with wearing mittens in mind in operations down to -60 deg F.
Features:
-Removable flap lid with zippered pocket and pass throughs to accommodate jump systems
-Top-loading spindrift collar to main bag
-Zipper port at top of body panel opens from either side for antennae, cables, and/or hydration
-Fully adjustable, toolless Futura yoke telescopes to fit any torso length
-Yoke has quick-release buckle with backup ladderlock
-Side pass through sleeves accommodate skis, rifle butts or other long items
VELCRO on lid for identification and patches
-Removable flap lid with zippered pocket and pass throughs to accommodate jump systems
-Loops for included accessory straps
-Three MOLLE attach, removable, zippered pockets with toggle pulls
-Three lower external pockets with drawstring spindrift collars
-Grommeted pockets and main bag
-Two compression straps on each side
-Six rows of PALS web for MOLLE attach accessories
-Interior radio sleeve
Weighing 8.8 lbs empty, the Arctic Pack has a capacity of 5535 cu in. Naturally, it’s offered in MultiCam Arctic pattern.
SOF Select Participating Brands
Thursday, April 13th, 2023SOF Select will run concurrently with SOF Week at the Westin Tampa Waterside, as in yours past.
Be sure to stop by.
SOFIC 22 – Farm To Feet
Friday, May 20th, 2022Farm To Feet makes socks from American Merino wool. The Quantico model featured here is a full cushion model with cushion at both the sole and instep.
Where you can really appreciate what’s going on is when you turn the sock wrong side out. The wool is mercerized and feels very soft and you can see the nap.
Farm to Feet also uses several technologies in their socks:
• SILVADUR antimicrobial technology that inhibits bacteria and fungus growth.
• XS Technology that enhances comfort with resilience and bounce in impact zones.
• NanoGLIDE friction free nylon reduces heat, moisture and blister formation.
• LYCRA spandex for enhanced active fit and comfort.
The blend for the Quantico is:
63% US Merino Wool
16% US XS Polyester
10% US Nylon
10% NanoGlide Nylon
1% US LYCRA® Spandex
www.farmtofeet.com/collections/tactical
SOFIC 22 – Forgeline Solutions
Friday, May 20th, 2022In the SOFIC SELECT pavilion Forgeline Solutions offered us a sneak peek of their FR 3-season uniform.
It features the same cut of their 3-season uniform but in a new FR performance fabric. Forgeline envisions that it will run about the same price as their NYCO uniform and will include combat pant, combat shirt and field shirt. They can keep costs low because the uniform was designed from the outset for manufacturability, costing less to make.
If you feel clammy in a NYCO uniform that’s because the fabric is 3 CFM, meaning a very low breathability. This fabric offers 70 CFM, being much more breathable.
Note: the color of the photo is due to the lighting in the room.
