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US Cav Introduces the BEER Back

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

For times when discretion is the better part of valor, US Cav is proud to introduce the new BEER Back.

Their literature pretty much sums it all up in this one sentence, “Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I could really use a drink, right now?” If so then the BEER Back is for you! That’s right, a totally self contained personal, hands-free alcohol dispensing unit that allows you to have cold, crisp, refreshing beer – anywhere you go.

Don’t forget the larger Keg Back for those Squad outings! Order now and receive a free chicken wings fanny pack.

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Kick Some Ass with a Rolled Up Magazine

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

If you are a fan of our WTF? series of articles then this one is for you. We think we have identified the mother of all WTF?’s and all future articles will be judged against this one. This is awesome!

Professor Ronald Duncan is providing instruction in the art of Hoda Korosu; the art of improvised weaponry. I was actually quite pleased to see this since I have been telling my kids since they were little that you could turn anything into a weapon. I don’t think they really ever believed me until now.

Ever get your ass kicked with a rolled up magazine? Well be careful with this information. It can be dangerous. Seriously, someone (yes it was one of those doubting Thomas children of mine) almost put my eye out earlier. If you do put your eye out, (or anything else) remember, we warned you.

Finally, I gotta say, seeing this guy I immediately think of Pootie Tang and the belt.

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Thodio abox

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

We ran across this one on Gizmodo. It’s a speaker system mounted in a .50 ammo box. The speakers light up and it’s lined with vibration dampening material to ensure clear sound. It is iPod ready and integrates a rechargeable battery so that it is self-contained. I mean at 350 euros (Kevlar speakers 475 euros) it’s a real steal right?

Visit www.thodio.nl.

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Drop That Hookah Pipe

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Normally, I am pretty unimpressed with knockoffs in industry. However, this one came straight from the company being ripped off. Apparently, there is a company named Zenobia selling hookah pipes, in Iraq. Pursuant to this enterprise they are selling a “hookah pipe carrier” that bears a strong resemblance to the SOTech Go Bag. Maybe we’ve stumbled on to the Iraqi version of the violin Case. I can hear the conversation at the checkpoint now, “Of course that’s not a Krinkov in my bag, it’s my hookah pipe silly.” If you want a real SOTech Go Bag, visit www.specopstech.com.

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Demeritwear

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

If you were like me, you were in the Scouts as a kid and part of the deal was earning merit badges.

Demeritwear has come up with a collection of badges to poke some fun at the lighter moments in life. I like quite a few of them but I have decided to share three with you that could very easily be handed out to the team Schleprock* every time he has an ‘incident’.

Demerit Badges can be purchased individually or pre-sewn to hats and shirts.

Schleprock – The guy stuff always happens to. Whether breaking the seemingly unbreakable, getting into inexplicable accidents, or being regularly stabbed by the psycho ex-girlfriend; he is…Schleprock.

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Tactical Bacon

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

You read that right, Tactical Bacon. Think about it. It’s sheer genius. I can’t think of much better than bacon, except maybe tactical bacon. Mmmmmm.

It comes already cooked in a can from the masterminds at CMMG and boasts a 10 year shelf life. Get yours today before it’s all gone.

UPDATE: Tactical Pants Blog has some cool video detailing the tactical Bacon experience.

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The NSFW Video that Took SHOT Show by Storm

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

There are some ‘adult’ subtitles in this piece entitled, “Hitler finds out how much the new Bushmaster ACR will cost.” Pure comic genius.

Watch NSFW video here.

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Oh the Irony

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

This has been an ironic week. First I got an email from a serving SF officer complaining about the Velcro all over the ACU. Nothing against his comments, it’s just ironic is all. Next, the Brits adopt a MultiCam offshoot called Multi-Terrain pattern. Immediately the Americans begin crying in their beer over the UK’s fortune and the Tommies start whinging that they adopted it. It seems their complaint is that they have more important things to spend money on than “Gucci” kit. Simply amazing. Who’s the spoiled brat then?

My final ironic moment was that as a rule, the Brits seemed surprised that their combat uniforms are made in China. Complain as we may about Berry, at least we know where our uniforms are made.

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