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Deckers X Lab Introduces A Performance Carry Pack For All Day Flow

August 19th, 2021

The NVRSTP Redefines Adventure Packs For The Everyday Consumer

GOLETA, Calif. – Deckers X Lab, the innovation department of Deckers Brands – owner of HOKA ONE ONE®, UGG®, Teva®, and Sanuk® – today announces the launch of the NVRSTP pack, the ultimate action pack for any adventure.

Whether competing in your next Ultramarathon, speed hiking, or just playing outside with the family or pets, the NVRSTP was designed to keep you out on the trail or micro adventure longer with total comfort and pocket accessibility. The NVRSTP is primed to set the standard that a pack should mirror the perception that a body in motion should stay in motion (no matter what the activity) with easy access to everything you need.

Weight distribution to enhance balance is at the forefront of design with 19 easy to reach pockets to house all your essentials. The NVRSTP has a 25L capacity and can extend to 40L with a unique roll top closure, hydration bladder compatibility, and the addition of a detachable organizer that can be synced tightly against the bag to secure your jacket or extra equipment. The NVRSTP is secured to the body with 3 adjustable side release buckles on the front.

Continuing to break barriers in innovation and design, but also in application, the NVRSTP will be your best performance carry option to optimize your everyday crosstown flow, all day trail stoke, or just effortlessly playing outdoors.

NVRSTP Features:
-25L Capacity (40L with roll top)
-19 Pockets (9 on front)
-Pockets within pockets
-Trekking Pole Holders
-Carabiner Assist
-Water Bladder Compatible
-Wet Bag
-Customizable/Flexible
-Advanced tech and materials for functionality, breathability and durability

Special Tactics Airmen augment Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief efforts

August 19th, 2021

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla.– Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing are currently responding to a request to augment humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14.

            The Special Tactics Airmen responding to the relief efforts will be working with Joint Task Force-Haiti under Rear Admiral Keith Davids, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command South. While in country, the ST Airmen will be responsible for conducting various airfield surveys to determine suitability for bringing in humanitarian aid via airlift. Special Tactics teams are also postured and ready to establish airfield operations and conduct air traffic control if necessary.

                            “Our Special Tactics Airmen are trained and ready for a number of humanitarian missions that we may be called upon to accomplish,” said Col. Jason Daniels, 24th Special Operations Wing commander. “Our teams are looking forward to providing assistance to the people of Haiti while working alongside our joint teammates in U.S. Southern Command in support of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.” 

            In recent years, Special Tactics Airmen have responded to several natural disasters including Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Honduras, Hurricane Michael in Florida and Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana.

            Special Tactics Airmen fall under Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Special Operations Command and are trained to execute global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battlefield surgery operations across the spectrum of conflict. Special Tactics operators are experts in air-ground integration and have the ability to assess, open, and control major airfields to clandestine dirt strips in any environment.

            More information will be released as it becomes available.

For more information on Air Force Special Tactics visit our website, www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil

SilencerCo Invites Hunters To Visit Their Booth at Buckmasters Expo

August 18th, 2021

August 13, 2021 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo will be attending the Buckmasters Expo on August 20, 2021 – August 22, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama. The show is geared specifically toward deer hunters, and SilencerCo plans to feature their hunting-specific silencers at booth numbers 289 and 290. 

Silencers are an important tool for hunters to maintain stealth, reduce recoil and muzzle signature and protect themselves from hearing damage. SilencerCo offers a wide range of suppressors that meet the specific needs of hunters, with the most popular being the Harvester 300, the Omega 300 and the Omega 36M. These products will be featured at their Buckmasters Expo booth.

The Harvester 300, like its name describes, is a purpose-built suppressor designed with the hunter in mind. It is rated up to .300 WIN, but will accommodate all of the most commonly used hunting calibers between .223 REM and .300 WIN. It’s 17-4 heat-treated, stainless baffles and aluminum tubing make it lightweight, yet strong enough for all hunting needs.

For hunters looking for a heavy-duty use suppressor, the Omega 300 and Omega 36M are slightly heavier than the Harvester, but do offer more versatility. Both the Omega 300 and Omega 36M are world-class suppressors commonly used for both recreational and tactical shooting. The Omega 36M is the most adaptable suppressor currently available, allowing for short and long lengths and accommodating calibers ranging from .22 Hornet up to .338 LM. 

“Come by booth 289 and see us!  We look forward to discussing the benefits of hunting suppressed with you,” said hunting enthusiast and SilencerCo Marketing Manager, Brooklee Grant.

For more information on the Buckmasters Expo, visit buckmasters.com/Resources/Expo. To explore SilencerCo’s products, click here

Sneak Peek – Longship Designs Frag Grenade Pouches

August 18th, 2021

Coming soon from Longship Designs, these fragmentation grenade pouches feature removable lids and are made from laser cut laminate, with laser cutting by Unobtanium Gear.

Sneak Peek – Tardigrade Tactical PALS Waist Panel

August 18th, 2021

Tardigrade Tactical has developed a prototype for a PALS compatible waist panel for mounting pouches unto. It will eventually be made it different sizes.

www.tardigradetactical.com

G-Code Sync Series Assaulter’s Med Pouch

August 18th, 2021

Featuring G-Code’s interior load management system, the Assaulter’s Med Pouch is an IFAK carrier and comes with their our “universal tiedown kit” that includes 4 high performance VelStretch straps and a pair of shock cord retention leashes.

It also accepts up to four 6″ x 6″ Synch pouches.

PALS compatible, the Assaulter’s Med Pouch can be attached to your belt or platform by a variety of means.

Offered in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, Wolf Grey, MultiCam and MultiCam Black.

www.tacticalholsters.com/product/sync-series-assaulters-med-pouch

Purple Orange Media Event

August 18th, 2021

The evening before Outdoor Retailer Summer Market kicked off, PR company Purple Orange held a private media event at a local venue for the various brands the represent*.

It was very well attended and I didn’t get to speak with every company there because the lines were too long. So instead, I’m going to mention just a few brands and products.

Sea to Summit

Sea to Summit makes some great lightweight camping gear with welcome news that we’ll start to see more subdued colors as they begin to push into the hunting market. Their Stretch-Loc TPU straps are 12mm wide come in multiple lengths from 300mm to 750mm. The straps function like a belt with a bit of inherent stretch so you can crank down a bit for a snug fit. They are offered in Grey, Black and Yellow.

BioLite

The big new from BioLite is that they are introducing the Basecharge 600 and 1500. They incorporate ISB ports and DC sockets. The Basecharge can be recharged via shore power or solar panel.?

SomeWear Labs

SomeWear Pabs was the most interesting conversation I had at this event and it’s not just because they had heard of SSD. The company which specializes in satellite data services via this puck which connects your end user device to the web. It weighs just 4 oz and has been approved for DoD use with ATAK.

Gnarly Sports Nutrition

Fuel2O is like a powdered version of the gummies so many endurance athletes use so that the nutrients can be drunk while rehydrating. You’ll also get dextrose and sucrose (100 cal per 12 oz) as well as HMB (280 mg).

*Purple Orange represents the following companies:
Peak Design
Sea to Summit
Jack Wolfskin
Somewear Labs
Swiftwick Socks
NATHAN

Ibex Wear
Gnarly Nutrition
BioLite
Oru Kayak
Climate Neutral
VanSmith

MARADMIN 428/21 – Modern Day Marine Announcment

August 18th, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 41ST ANNUAL MODERN DAY MARINE EXPO

R 132000Z AUG 21
MARADMIN 428/21
MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 41ST ANNUAL MODERN DAY MARINE EXPO//

GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  This message announces the 2021 Modern Day Marine Expo, taking place from 21-23 September2021 at Lejeune Field on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.  Registration is open on the following site:  www.marinemilitaryexpos.com.
2. Background:  The Modern Day Marine Exposition is hosted by the Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps Association for the purpose of transforming service priorities into future force capabilities.  This is accomplished through interaction between exhibiting U.S. defense manufacturers and private-sector U.S. companies with service leadership and serving Marines of all ranks and occupational backgrounds.  Modern Day Marine is an annual three-day professional networking and education event that is open to the entire force.  All Marines are encouraged to register and participate, either in person, if local to the national capital region, or to view the recorded sessions featuring Marine Corps and Department of Defense leaders which will be available on the website to registrants following the event.
3.  Theme:  This year’s event theme of “Today’s Innovation, Tomorrow’s Battles Won” signals the 38th CMC’s objective to refine the future force for 2030 and beyond.
4.  The Modern Day Marine website and recorded content platform is accessible via the MCEN and authorized for use.  The Marine Corps is not responsible for content on sites that may be accessible from the exposition site.  Marines are reminded to practice ethical conduct when visiting any  websites.  Service level recorded sessions will be available to registrants for sixty days following the expo.
5.  Schedule is as follows:
Day 1:  (September 21) Industry Day
0945 Opening Ceremony 
1000 Report to Industry Panel
1400 Requirements, Experimentation, and Acquisition Panel
Day 2:  (September 22) Leadership Day
0900 Enlisted Award Parade
1000 Service Level Update on Force Design 2030
1200 Keynote by Deputy Secretary of Defense
1400 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Leadership Remarks
Day 3:  (September 23) Professional Military Education Day
1000 TECOM Holistic Overview and Updates
1200 Naval Campaigning and Stand in Forces Presentation
1400 Future Capabilities Presentation
6. In addition to the main briefing center, numerous other presentations and briefs will take place including presentations from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, the Capabilities Development Directorate, the Human Performance Branch, the Cunningham Group, the Krulak Center, C4I, TECOM, and I&L. For more information, visit:  marinemilitaryexpos.com/moder-day-marine/home.
7. Release authorized by BGen G. B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication, HQMC.//