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Prometheus Design Werx – Wilderness Utility Top Available For Pre-Order

December 3rd, 2016

Heritage Materials, Modern Performance Design, Made in the USA

Prometheus Design Werx is opening their new Wilderness Utility Top for Pre-Order. This signature design for is in a class by itself. If the spirits of Jeremiah Johnson, John Muir, and Hugh Glass inhabit your own. This design is crafted for those who are most at home in the forests, mountains, and wilderness. A fine blend between a tried and trued heritage wool Melton and a modern, function first utility design, the Wilderness Utility Top is a style that will be lived in and relied on year after year. Cut in a shirt-jac silhouette, it is a relaxed fit and designed to be worn like a light jacket over a light mid-layer. Or size down if to worn mostly with a base-layer like your favorite waffle thermal. Designed and made in California, USA.

The Wilderness Utility Top is a part of their Made in USA CORE-Line of products by Prometheus Design Werx, and will be available in OD Green and Charcoal Gray Heather.

The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“We see this as the modern mountain man shirt. While a very modern and functional design, it is made with a classic wool Melton. Wool has been the goto outdoor material for generations. It is naturally insulating even when wet, quiet, and no melt no drip. The overall cut and single side arm panels allows a great range and freedom of movement uncommon in wool style outdoor shirts. Ample, well placed pockets for storing any number of outdoor accessories, personal effects, and survival to camp items. 4 of the pockets have zippers for extra security, 2 additional chest pockets act as hand warmers, and are placed as to clear pack waist straps, utility to first-line belts. Double reinforced elbows, generous collar stands up to block wind, and the no-loss slotted parasmock style PDW buttons round out the Wilderness Utility Top. This is a PDW shirt that you can likely pass down to your grandkids. We’re going to wear the hell out of this top.”

The PDW Wilderness Utility Top is available for Pre-Order via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

A Quick Nap

December 3rd, 2016

This photo from the Panama invasion depicts a US SOF Soldier getting some rest during a lull in the fighting. Love the Colt carbine with the massive flashlight attached to the handguard and the optic mounted to the carrying handle.

Plenty of Saved Weight for Accessories – Bushmaster Introduces the Minimalist-SD

December 3rd, 2016

Huntsville, AL – Bushmaster Firearms International (“BFI”) is proud to announce today, its latest modern sporting rifle offering – the Minimalist-SD. The Minimalist provides exceptional accuracy, reliability and performance in a rifle that is highly featured, lightweight and economical.

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The Bushmaster Minimalist-SD is available chambered in 5.56mm NATO (91056) and 300 AAC Blackout (90924). Both chamberings are offered with a MSRP of $1,169.

Bushmaster Minimalist-SD Feature and Benefits:

Overall Average Weight 6lbs – Perfect for all shooters and plenty of saved weight for accessories.
16-inch, lightweight, 4150 FNC treated barrel – For easy handling without compromising barrel life or ammo compatibility
Rifle Length AAC Square Drop Handguard – For fast solid attachment of KeyMod accessories at seven different angles
ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger (ACT) – Consistent, smooth 5.5-pound trigger pull
Mission First Tactical Minimalist Stock – Comfortable and versatile with QD cup and rounded rubber buttpad
Mission First Tactical Grip and Magazine – High-quality furniture and magazine with similar styling

91056 – BFI Minimalist-SD 556 Specifications
Mag Capacity – 30
Barrel Length – 16″
Twist Rate – 1:8″
Overall Length – 35″
Upper Receiver – A3 Flattop
Barrel Material – 4150
Barrel Finish – FNC
Barrel Contour – Lightweight
Avg. Weight – 6lbs

90924 – BFI Minimalist-SD 300 BO Specifications
Mag Capacity – 30
Barrel Length – 16″
Twist Rate – 1:7″
Overall Length – 35″
Upper Receiver – A3 Flattop
Barrel Material – 4150
Barrel Finish – FNC
Barrel Contour – Heavy
Avg. Weight – 6.3lbs

Triple Aught Design – Azimuth Transport Pack Now Available For Pre-Order

December 2nd, 2016

I was first exposed to the Azimuth Transport Pack from Triple Aught Design during Destination: Granite. TAD gave each of the attendees a prototype of this lightweight daypack. I used it during the experience and now keep it with me for travel. As you’ll notice, it compacts into an internal pocket for storage or transport. The idea is that you can take it with you in your main luggage and then pull it out and use it as a daypack once you get to your destination. It weighs .8 lbs and offers 19 liters of carrying capacity.  I really like the top zipper opening which secures via two side release buckles. The pack also offers a handy side zip for panel access as well as dual water bottle pockets.  However, the real exciting thing about this pack is that it is super durable thanks to the VX-21 Ripstop and VX-07 Shell materials which are essentially modern sail cloth.

Features:
Easy Access: Primarily loaded via the large, water resistant zipper at the top of the pack, the Azimuth Pack also has zippers running along both sides of the front panel. One zipper leads to the main compartment, allowing the user to quickly and easily access items at any layer of the pack, and the other zipper leads to a separate, flat storage compartment that keeps small items readily accessible.

Internal Organization: Two Helix (HX) attachment points inside of the Azimuth Pack allow the user to attach Transport Cubes, our soon-to-be-released Transport Sleeve, select Control Panels, or any other compatible storage system securely inside the pack. An internal mesh pocket keeps small items accessible at the top of the pack, and also acts as the carrying pouch when stowing the Azimuth for transport.

External Organization: The Azimuth Pack has two quickly accessible external side pockets with attachment loops to help retain essential tools such as a water bottle, compass, GPS, or map. These pockets are ported to allow small debris or loose liquid to escape.

Capable Companion: Unstructured and minimalist, the Azimuth can be packed into its own internal mesh pocket, rolled up, or packed flat. Made in the USA from premium lightweight and durable weather-resistant materials, the Azimuth packs features above its weight class into a package you’ll forget is there until you need it.

Hydration Compatible: A hydration bladder attachment strap rests inside the top of the Azimuth Pack to allow common sizes and shapes of hydrations bladders to be suspended. The top of the pack is ported to allow hydration hoses to be routed to either shoulder strap. Both straps contain a small elastic loop to secure the hose to the strap.

Colors are Black/Brindle. Pre-orders for the pilot production run will begin shipping on Wednesday, 12/7. All pre-orders will ship in time to arrive by 12/24. Not available for pickup in-store. However, there will be a limited number available at the annual prototype/sample/warehouse sale happening this weekend at their Dogpatch location. On a side note, this year TAD will be doing an online sale for the customers who can’t make it here for the sale. Online info: tripleaughtdesign.com/dogpatch-warehouse-sale

To pre-order the Azimuth Transport Pack, visit store.tripleaughtdesign.com/Azimuth-Pack.

PenCott-GreenZone All-Weather Uniform Set From BE-X Combat Gear

December 2nd, 2016

PenCott recently announced a new uniform set from BE-X Combat Gear, in PenCott’s GreenZone camouflage pattern. Below is the opening section of the blog post detailing the uniform set

Under their professional milspec brand ‘FronTier One’, BE-X Combat Gear has released their new ultralight, windproof, water resistant, uniform set in PenCott® GreenZone® camouflage.

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All items in this set are made from genuine US MilSpec 50D polyester fabric with a durable water resistant finish – this is the exact same fabric used by the US Marine Corps for its snow camouflage over suit and by the US Air Force for its physical training shell suit. The fabric is rugged, lightweight, windproof, water repellent and unbelieveable fast drying!

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Click the following link to read the rest of the story – www.pencottcamo.com/2016/12/pencott-greenzone-all-weather-uniform-set-from-be-x-combat-gear

TD Christmas Stocking

December 2nd, 2016

Looking for a tactical Christmas stocking? Tactical Distributors has got you covered. The Christmas stocking was made by LBT specifically for TD and it’s stuffed with over $100.00 worth of gear, for only $39.95.

Contents:
-LUCI Aura Solar lantern
-Gerber Curve Multitool
-TD Shooter Shirt
-Pro-Tape Multicam Grip Tape
-TD Para-cord Bracelet with whistle
-TD LED Key Light
-Condor Watch Cap
-US Flag Morale Patch

Limited quantities available.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-christmas-stocking

Nightforce Optics Designates Frederick Karl to Lead Marketing

December 2nd, 2016

Nightforce Optics, Inc., has named Frederick Karl as Strategic Marketing Manager. Fred brings with him extensive experience in product development and marketing in multiple categories of products within the outdoor, military and firearms markets.

“We are very pleased to have Fred join Nightforce to lead our marketing team,” said Gordon Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing. “With his experience as a marketer and developer of product ideas, he matches our capability as an organization in bringing innovative products to professionals and consumers alike. We are excited to have him help us build the next stage of Nightforce’s product brand.”

Fred commented, “Nightforce is known as the most dependable and rugged brand in optics; and to be able to bring that message to consumers is fantastic. I am thrilled to be a part of such a committed team that delivers premium product to loyal customers throughout the world.”

Recently with CRKT, as Brand Manager, Fred was instrumental in developing and launching the Ruger Knives program. His background also includes companies like Crimson Trace and Gerber Blades, where he honed his industry experience in marketing, product development, design and strategic planning. He has an excellent blend of experience of working with, and communicating to, military, tactical and hunting customers that are at the core of Nightforce’s brand.

Fred will have responsibility for the Nightforce brand and engaging Nightforce’s high-level consumers domestically and throughout the world. In addition to leading the marketing team he will be responsible for strategic planning, coordinating product launches and supporting the sales team and their customers. Fred commented, “I am looking forward to build on such a formidable product brand and reaching more shooting enthusiasts.”

A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology in New York with a degree in product design, Fred joins the company with more than twenty years of product development and marketing experience.

www.nightforceoptics.com

MMI Textiles – CTEdge Webbing and Binding Tape

December 2nd, 2016

MMI Textiles has introduced CTEdge Webbing and Binding Tape to mitigate the effects of white edge on worn gear. The CTEdge is created using patent-pending technology that gives the edge of the fabric a more concealed edge because it is woven with different color threads. It allows the edge to blend in much more with MultiCam behind it or another military-colored fabric. Below, you can really see the difference.

CTEdge Webbing

MMi Textiles offers their exxlusive CTEdge in both A-A-55301 and Mil-W-17337. It is also available in OCP by contract basis only. This product is often used in bags, vests, MOLLE systems, and other tactical gear. The following widths are available in Mil-W-17337: ¾” 1”, 1.5”, 2” 3”.

CTEdge Binding Tape

Their binding tape comes with patent-pending CTEdge that meets Mil-T-5038. This product is stocked and available in ¾” and 1”.

www.mmitextiles.com/product-lines/printed-narrow-fabrics