Founded by Special Forces Veterans, Team Room Designs was born in an SF team room to provide legacy gifts to fellow teammates and brothers/sisters in arms. They specialize in woodwork and have done quite a bit with rustic flag designs.
Team Room Designs
August 8th, 2017Combat Flip Flops – Team 5 Foundation’s 2017 Mission T-shirt
August 7th, 2017
Combat Flip Flops is donating 100% of profits from the 2017 shirt go to Team 5‘s mission effort until the launch date 18 August 2017. The team will take boats to remote villages, conduct medical treatment, and donate medicines to areas in need in the Peruvian Jungle.
www.combatflipflops.com/collections/mens-apparel/products/team-5-foundation-2017-mission-shirt
Stone Glacier Announces Ultralight Military/Tactical Pack
August 7th, 2017Stone Glacier, an industry leader in ultralight backpacks, has developed and launched the R3 3300. A unique pack catered to the tactical and military markets based on Stone Glacier’s core principle of designing ultralight packs without using any ultralight materials.
The R3 (Response/Recon/Rescue) is a product of organic development says Stone Glacier owner and designer, Kurt Racicot. “We were approached by a few various individuals who had been using our hunting line of packs on different deployments and they loved them. The overall weight and design features were unique and not available from other pack manufactures. The consistent feedback was that if we just changed a couple of minor things and developed a few unique features for combat use our packs would be exactly what they were looking for. So, we did it. And the result is the R3 line of packs and accessories.”
The R3 is a modular design that can go from 3,300 cubic inches to 6,300 cubic inches offering customization of up to 8 detachable interior pockets, Stone Glacier’s unique Load Shelf, internal top molle grid for additional PALS pockets or radio carry and a top storm flap in the main bag for cable and antenna routing. Additionally, the R3 line of accessories includes a Conceal Lid to allow the internal concealed carry of carbines up to 33.5” collapsed OAL and the unique 240 Panel which attaches to the frame for quick access to eight 30 round magazines, all weight supported by the frame.
The R3 3300 is offered in Coyote Brown and Tan 499 and boasts an empty weight of only 4.55lbs. It is constructed of all Berry Compliant components and is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA. “We’ve cut no corners with this pack” says Stone Glacier CEO Jeff Sposito, “We’ve used only the best materials including proven Cordura® 500 D, YKK zippers and Duraflex buckles just to name a few. The response and feedback so far has been great and we are very excited to expand the R3 offering and continue to build products that meet the needs of the most demanding users.”
The R3 3300 is available now, direct from www.stoneglacier.com and is priced at $594 (MSRP). Contact Stone Glacier directly for more information at (406) 404-0641 or visit their showroom at 608 W Griffin Dr., Unit A, Bozeman MT 59715.
Hill People Gear – longhouse: Land Navigation
August 7th, 2017I fully admit that I love the company Hill People Gear, their products, and what they do. It’s things like their longhouse series of videos that fuel that admiration. This one is near and dear to my heart. Land navigation is a skill anyone who spends time in the outdoors needs to develop and practice. Electronics are great, but they rely on power. You never know when the batteries may go dead for the day, a week, or God forbid, a lifetime. This video offers an introduction to land navigation including maps, orienting a map, three methods for locating your position on a map, planning a route, and executing a route.
Even though resources like this exist on the web, actually learn how to do things. Don’t think you’re going to rely on a web-based resource to teach you a skill in the back country, when you need it. Chances are good you won’t have a connection.
Learn basic fieldcraft and practice, practice, practice.
Machine Guns Return to PA for The 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Stone Mountain Machine Gun Shoot September 2
August 7th, 2017Monroeton, PA – August 3, 2017 – The Shooter’s Gauntlet, a one-of-a-kind, 1,000-acre facility located in the endless mountains of Northern Pennsylvania, is set for its 2nd annual Labor Day Weekend Stone Mountain Machine Gun Shoot Saturday, September 2, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at www.shootersgauntlet.com/machine-gun and start at $20 for a day pass.
“We’ve grown our machine gun range since last year’s shoot and expect to fill all 40 lines with machine gunners and guns from across the country,” said Bob Raimo, owner of the Shooter’s Gauntlet. “In addition to the machine gun line, we’ll have two new hiking courses to keep folks busy and entertained throughout the day. It’s going to be a ton of fun.”
New at the Labor Day Weekend shoot this September is the Combat Hike, a 3-gun course through the Pennsylvania mountain terrain with new steel targets, challenges and obstacles. Shooters can bring an AR15 with shotguns provided on-site.
Also new is the Thermal Imaging Hike. Hike through the woods and engage thermal targets. The Shooters Gauntlet has teamed up with PULSAR to bring shooters the new Trail XPHD Thermal Vision scope. Costs include AR15 rental and one 30-round magazine. Get discount pricing for both hikes when purchasing advanced tickets online.
The Labor Day Weekend Stone Mountain Machine Gun Shoot takes place from 10:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday, September 2 at the Shooters Gauntlet, Millstone Road in Monroeton, PA. Advanced discounted tickets are available through August 26. Tickets are available for purchase on-site, cash only. Children under 14 years are free with a parent or guardian. Active duty military, law enforcement and veterans receive free admission when presenting credentials on-site.
Follow the Shooter’s Gauntlet on Instagram @shootersgauntlet and on Facebook @shootersgauntlet for event updates year-round.
Propper Releases RevTac Pant – Updates Classic Design
August 7th, 2017St. Charles, MO — How do you take the function and form of a bestselling pant and make it even better? Introducing RevTac, an updated take on Propper’s flagship Lightweight Tactical Pant.
“We wanted to create a pant that didn’t scream tactical, yet offered the functional features everyone who wears tactical pants is looking for,” said Joe Ruggeri, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Product Development. “Customers have been asking for a more streamlined look that didn’t sacrifice function, and we think RevTac delivers.”
Lightweight and durable, the new low profile RevTac comes in six colors of tough, yet comfortable 6.4 ounce 65/35 poly-cotton ripstop fabric – the same tried and true blend as the Lightweight Tactical Pant with Teflon™ soil and stain repellent – and features a streamlined appearance with rounded edges to look less tactical.
Low profile details include welt back pockets, two hip knife pockets, and rounded pocket flaps on the legs. For maximum function, ambidextrous pockets with internal dividers offer the space needed for mags, flashlights, and other essential gear. Comfort comes from a gusseted crotch and a slider waistband, while a hidden gripper strip keeps shirts tucked in to maintain a professional demeanor.
RevTac is available in men’s classic fit and women’s modern fit, both with the same great features and color selection.
Learn more at www.propper.com/revtac
BioLite SolarHome 620
August 7th, 2017At the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, BioLite gave everyone a sneak peek of their new SolarHome 620 system. It consists of control box, 6w solar panel, motion sensor security light and two ceiling mounted lights. Designed to produce household power for off-the-grid dwelllings in India and West Africa, it will work just as well for those who have hunting cabins, DIY van campers and have to set up regularly in austere areas.
The heart if this system is this control box which not only gives real-time feedback on power, but also serves as an light, MP3 player and terrestrial radio.
They’ve already deployed thousands of these systems in emerging markets, and they plan to launch it here in the Spring. However, a limited run of 500 will be offered in November. Based on the existing deployments of the SolarHome 620, the World Bank has issued this spec sheet which gives some realistic performance data.
INVISTA Invests in Camden Facility for Expanded Specialty Fiber Capacity
August 7th, 2017Wichita, KS – INVISTA is investing over $65MM in state-of-the-art fiber production equipment at its US based Camden, SC facility. This investment will expand capacity of Nylon 6,6 fiber used in a diverse range of applications.
Importantly, this investment will significantly increase domestic US capacity of high-tenacity, specialty fibers used in CORDURA® fabrics. These durable fabrics offer valuable solutions in military applications such as bags, backpacks and ballistic vest carriers as well as a wide variety of commercial end-uses from hiking boots to hunting gear, workwear to motorcycle, and many other outdoor and lifestyle apparel and equipment products. The new assets will also be capable of manufacturing bulked continuous filament and high-quality fibers for airbags and industrial sewing threads.
According to Jeff Brown, Executive Vice President, INVISTA Performance Materials division, “This investment is utilizing a combination of patented and proprietary technology with flexibility such as solution dyeing which enables increased innovation opportunities around fiber properties and performance and creates a strong platform for our future growth.”
This latest investment shows an ongoing commitment by INVISTA to provide its domestic and global customers with differentiated, value added products manufactured by state-of-the-art equipment.
Camden is an ideal location being situated in the heart of the textile industry. “As INVISTA’s largest integrated nylon polymer and fiber producing facility, this site offers an ideal footprint for reinvesting in high performance solutions for the markets we serve,” says Brown.
To learn more, visit www.cordura.com.
