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SEK Solutions to Supply AquaSource Water Tanker to USMC

Friday, August 17th, 2012

SEK Solutions has announced that it has been awarded an order from the US Marine Corps to supply 2,613 AquaSource Water Tanker 5 Gallon (20L) Collapsible Water Bags manufactured by Source Hydration for the Marines’ Mountain Cold Weather and General Support Equipment Program.

Developed specifically for the requirements of the US Marine Corps, the Source Aquasource reduces the weight of the system by 13.4 pounds compared to the old Collapsible Water Bag procured through the Marine Enhancement Project. In addition to its primary function as providing a water resupply system that is more easily transported by a Marine Rifle Squad during dismounted operations, the Source Aquasource also provides capability to function as a Vehicle Hydration System for mounted operations when paired with the Vehicle Hydration Hub Upgrade Kit, as well as being able to be used as a Field Shower system when paired with the Field Shower Upgrade Kit.

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AquaSource is a durable, collapsible, backpackable hydration alternative to traditional water cans. Source uses a Glass-like reservoir technology that helps eliminate fungus and the absorption of odd tastes by the bladder.

OR – Jetboil

Saturday, August 4th, 2012

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Many of you may be familiar with the Jetboil line of portable cooking systems. They have just introduced a new version of the popular Flash stove with a genuine MultiCam neoprene cozy that goes around the vessel. Additionally, the shroud that houses the burner base is an OD color that matches the MultiCam quite well. The burner incorporates a piezo igniter. Finally, Jetboil pioneered the use the FluxRing, a heat exchanger technology that looks like a series of fins. It doubles the fuel efficiency of the Jetboil stove because it heats up so quickly. It also cools more quickly than other stoves as well.

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Weighing in at 14oz (without fuel), the entire kit and caboodle stores inside the vessel for transport.

www.JetBoil.com

SureAquaStraw+ADS Tactical

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

The Australian SureAquaStraw+ uses a membrane to filter contaminants to 10 nanometers (0.01 microns). This includes waterborne bacteria, viruses including Pseudomonas, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and Fecal Coliforms, plus parasitic contamination by Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. It’s a simple straw design that allows you to dip right into a water source and drink directly from it. Additionally, it is designed to filter up to 1000 liters(264 gallons).

SureAqua products are available for unit and agency purchase from www.ADSinc.com/SureAqua.

Flip-Box

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Leading up to Outdoor Retailer you get loads of press releases. Some things are cooler than others, but this one looks interesting.

It’s a cooler that folds flat for transport and storage and flips open with a self-locking design. The Flip-Box is American-made from 100% Apro recyclable polypropylene; the same material used in bicycle helmets.

Look for it at OR in the Sport-Brella booth (BR543).

www.sklz.com

NEMO Equipment – Helio Pressure Shower

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

The Helio Pressure Shower from NEMO Equipment is great for deployed or back country clean up, whether it’s just you that needs a shower or you are cleaning equipment.

Notice that you don’t have to hang this one upside down to get it to work. Instead, it uses a foot pump to build up pressure.

It comes complete with an 11 liter tank that warms the water in the sun, a hose with spray nozzle, pump, and carrying case. I really like the spray nozzle. It’s just like the one we had in our kitchen sink when I was growing up and it’s very easy to use. I got my hands on a prototype last Summer during Outdoor Retailer and I was duly impressed with the amount of pressure you can build up seeing how it’s powered via a foot pump.

www.nemoequipment.com/nemo2012-helio-camp

– Eric Graves

Camelbak to Launch Mil Spec Antidote at Warrior Expo East

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

Camelbak is officially launching the Mil Spec Antidote reservoir at this week’s Warrior Expo East. The Antidote is the reservoir used in the new USMC Pack. At the show it will be displayed with the ThermoBak AB and Ambush and also offered as a stand-alone accessory system.

Mil Spec Antidote features include:
-NEW fill port – lower profile, lighter, opens with 1/4 turn. Can’t be overtightened. Easily accessible.
-NEW unique low profile shape reduces “reservoir stack” for operating in vehicles or tight spaces.
-NEW self-sealing Quick Link at reservoir and manual QL Hydro Lock for easy refill and instant on-the-move component interchangeability.
-Patented Big Bite valve offers true “drink and drop” hands-free operation.
-Covered by Camelbak’s “Got Your Bak” lifetime guarantee.

Camelbak Mil Spec Antidote

Camelbak products are available for unit and agency purchase through ADS Inc. And, make sure you check out the full line this week at Warrior Expo East.

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

Blade Show – Advanced Outfitters

Friday, June 8th, 2012

The TERD Kit from Advanced Outfitters is an idea whose time has come. It contains all of your critical doody making materials. Seriously. Have you ever needed to make number two on the trail or in the field and realized the essentials are spread out amongst your kit?

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Apparently, this happened to Advanced Outfitters owner Kevin Martin enough times that he decided to do something about it. He really is an old outdoor hand and came up with the Tactical, Everything Required for Dumping Kit. TERD, get it? It consists of a Ti cathole digger, 2 zippered pouches, 1 for TP the other for baby wipes / lady essentials. Also, it integrates a handy clip for hanging it from limbs, etc. It will come in a snazzy turd brown. Look for it, early Fall 2012 from www.advancedoutfitters.com

Sneak Peek – Source Double D

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Double D from Source…Coming Fall 2012

source-military.com