Available later this month, the new Coyote color for the Zephyr OP is more accurate for US military than their previous color which will no longer be offered.
ORSM – Lowa Updates Coyote Color For Zephyr OP
August 4th, 2016ORSM – XGO 2.0 Hoodie with Wool/Poly Blend
August 4th, 2016
This is a new Hoodie from XGO made from their Wool/Poly blend.
They’ve also instituted a cool thumb loop feature.
Available early 2017 in Black and Tan 499.
ORSM – Beyond A5 Rig Light Short
August 4th, 2016By popular demand, Beyond has introduced a short version of the six-pocket, A5 Rig Light Pant.
made from a lightweight, 4-way stretch, it is available in Coyote and Manatee Grey and currently in production with availability late this month.
ORSM – New Gerber US-Assist Knife
August 4th, 2016
The US-Assist. Designed and built in Portland, Oregon, this assisted-opening knife offers Gerber’s smoothest, most consistent deployment to date. Including B.O.S.S. Tech™, it features a ball-bearing system to reduce friction and provide stable performance for the long haul. Intuitively designed and painstakingly tested, the US-Assist is the next generation of the everyday pocket knife.
-Scratch-resistant, removable pocket clip can be carried tip up or tip down and won’t cause damage
-Dual ramped thumbstuds offer intuitive purchase and ambidextrous opening
-The specialty stone washed finish on the S30V blade has a timeless aesthetic
-The plunge lock and cross-bolt safety system ensures stable use in open or closed position
www.gerbergear.com/Knives/Assisted/US-Assist-S30V_30-001205
Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations
August 4th, 2016BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has filed a civil suit in the U.S. District Court of Oregon alleging patent violations by Lightforce U.S.A., doing business as Nightforce. In the suit, Leupold & Stevens, Inc., alleges that Nightforce is marketing and selling products that infringe on a variety of patents owned by Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and is seeking all available remedies.
The lawsuit is based on six patents for riflescope adjustments, internal optical mechanisms, and flip covers.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has been pioneering riflescope and sporting optics technology since 1947, when it developed a non-fogging riflescope charged with nitrogen. Today, Leupold® has been granted over 151 patents and design registrations in 18 countries, representing Leupold’s continued commitment to innovation and development of sports optics. For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.
ORSM – Klecker Knives Stowaway Tools
August 4th, 2016Klecker Knives continues to innovate with their Stowaway Tools. Consisting of 12 EDC tools which are designed to be configured as a customizable pocket tool box. It doesn’t matter what your EDC is, because you can configure it.
The Stowaways work with KeyBar, other Key Carriers and Carabiners as well as Klecker’s new iPhone 6 case.
Look for the tools starting next month. Very cool stuff.
ORSM – SureFire
August 3rd, 2016SureFire has unveiled two new lights at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
First up is the R3IB. It’s a rechargeable handheld light with two separate LEDs and reflectors; one for flood and the other specifically for distance. The light also incorprates the IntelliBeam technology. Look for the R3IB around SHOT Show.
Next, is the new Aviator, updated with integrated white light along with a colored light for field use. Look for it around SHOT Show.
Using the Vampire technology, they’ve introduced four variants: Red, Yellow/Green, Blue and Amber.
Check them out at booth BR#440.
ORSM – Thermacell Backpacker
August 3rd, 2016
Many of you know Thermacell insect repellers from hunting. At OR, Thermacell just introcduced the new Backpacker model which uses a standard campuing gas cartridge rather than the proprietary butane cartridges used with their other repellers. The gas cartridge will provide 160 hours of 15′ X 15′ of odorless coverage from misquitos, black flies and noseeums. The repellent mats comes in two sizes, 4-hour and 12-hour.
