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OR Summer Market 19 – Skinners Barefoot Shoes

June 21st, 2019

Skinners are socks that can be worn in lieu of shoes. These Barefoot Shoes combine knit construction with a 2mm layer of polymer adhered to the sole to protect the foot from sharp rocks and such.

While there’s a whole argument to be made that we aren’t created to wear shoes on our feet and doing so actually weakens them, I love the idea of Skinners because I can walk from my tent to take a leak at 3AM without having to put boots on.

Available now in multiple colors (olive shown) and sizes from skinners.cc as well as Amazon.

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OR Summer Market 19 – SOG Knives Parashears

June 21st, 2019

The Parashears from SOG Knives we previewed last year are finally ready. It was designed in conjunction with emergency medics as a single tool they’d want to take when weight is a factor.

It integrates a glass breaker, line/seatbelt hook, rope cutter, inch rule, millimeter rule, tweezer,, serrated blade, awl, oxygen wrench, Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver/bottle opener and of course, compound leverage shears.

Yet, Parashears fold up into a compact form factor.

The holdup has been development of a version with Red handles and matte finished shear blades which will actually be released first as an REI exclusive. The other variant is finished completely in a Matte Black finish. Made from 3CR13 Stainless Steel with glass reinforced nylon handles.

www.sogknives.com

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OR Summer Market 19 – Trade Rolling Suitcase in Woodland / 6-Color Desert from Herschel Supply Co

June 21st, 2019

For the past few years I’ve had a Herschel Trade rolling suitcase in Woodland Camo. It’s a hard-sided case that’s taken well over 100,000 airline miles. I always know which bag is mine coming off of the carousel and my contents always arrive safe and sound. Unfortunately, baggage handlers are working hard to rip one of the wheels off. Eventually, it will succumb to their efforts.

That’s why I was super stoked to see that Herschel is releasing a new variant in Spring 20 featuring a combination of both Woodland and 6-color Desert camouflage patterns. The Trade comes in four sizes and its clamshell design features integrated locks for the two zipper polls.

Herschel will be introducing a whole slew of their other styles in 6-color Desert as well, but the Trade remains my favorite.

If you’re interested in getting one, make sure you jump on them quickly once they are available because the camouflage variants always go quickly.

herschel.com

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OR Summer Market 19 – Better Tether and Quick Ties by Matador

June 21st, 2019

Matador has been making innovative travel items like bags for several years. At ORSM they unveiled two cool new products tgst almost anyone can use.

The first is the Better Tether. Below you can see the attachment system which holds the two ends together. Adjustable on both ends, the hook attaches to a closed webbing loop.

They also showed their new Quick Ties which are intended as a multi-use replacement for zip ties.

matadorup.com

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OR Summer Market 19 – Gerber Axiom & Principle

June 21st, 2019

The new Gerber Axiom and Principle were designed for the Bushcraft community.

The Axiom features a 3.9″ blade made from S30V steel with a linered G10 handle. The sheath is American leather.

The Principle has a 3.1″ Blade made from 420HC with a rubber oversold handle. It features an innovative 3-mount click retention sheath.

www.gerbergear.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Non Stocking Non Standard Vest

June 21st, 2019

Today we are getting the first look at a small government overrun of unique plate carriers FirstSpear has added to their Non-Standard Non-Stocking section. Developed around specific end user requirements this is a full featured plate carrier with FirstSpear Tubes quick release buckles and FirstSpear 6/12 laser cut platform with low profile shoulder straps. The front and back body are built with a hydrophobic 6/12 laser cut hypalon matched up with a 500D overlap cummerbund. Swimmer cut plate bag has been gusseted to fit thicker cut plates like the 3TSA. Made in the USA.

Non-Stocking Non-Standard items were built at the request of FirstSpear professional users and contract overruns. 100% 1st quality goods. Colors, sizes, and quantities are limited. When they are gone they are gone, No back-orders will be filled. No Returns No Exchanges.

www.first-spear.com/non-stocking-non-standard/3tsa-maritime-swimmer

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

June 21st, 2019

Looking out over the Straight of Gibraltar… we hiked The Rock of Gibraltar via the Mediterranean steps.

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OR Summer Market 19 – Bedrock Sandals Introduces New Backstrap To Cairn Pro Models

June 20th, 2019

The Cairn Pro models from Bedrock Sandals will be getting a facelift for Spring 20.

They are replacing the Velcro backstrap with a new hook system which they say has undergone extensive testing with multiple guides and will stay secure.

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