On the heels of commercial success of the Helix family of lanterns, Princenton Tec is introducing a subdued version in OD/Coyote as well as Black/Grey.
The Helix lanterns feature collapsible globes and come with red and white light settings, and an output of 250 lumens, with the exception of the Backcountry, which outputs 150 lumens. Run time is 22-40 hours, depending on the model.
Can you believe this lantern is only $34.95 retail (3x AAA, rechargable also available)?
MARBOCk told me that three years of work have paid off. Tarsier Eclipse is NAVAIR approved and will be added to the NATOPS!
For those of you unfamiliar with Tarsier Eclipse, it’s an add-on, easily adjustable iris for the objective lens of night vision devices which facilitates quick focus. With a twist of the adjuster, the iris opens and closes (as you can see above) in order to fine tune the focus for up close work. It also works as a sacrificial lens in order to prevent lens damage.
This bag contains the Recondo 1 Jungle Hammock System from Litefighter in its storage configuration. Deployment is simple. You attach the carabiner to the anchor point and pull the hammock out of the bag to the other end’s anchor point.
FEATURES:
-Bug-Proof “No-See-Um” Mesh Canopy (Permethrin Treated) Guards Against Pests and Insect-Borne Diseases
-Waterproof Rain Tarp Protects the Warfighter from the Elements
-All Mesh Canopy and Full Length Zipper Door Maximize Airflow
-Supports Users up to 300 Pounds in Weight and 6? 8? in Length
-Corner Pockets for Storing and Organizing Unused Paracord Length
-Setup within 60 Seconds with No Special Tooling Required
-Quick Clips and Carabiners for Easy Setup
-Packs Easily into Most Backpacks and Motorcycle Side Saddles
-Lightweight and Compact at Only 2.9 Pounds
-Jungle Hammock and Field Tarp can also be purchased separately
The hammock itself is OD but the field tarp is available in OD or OCP.
litefighter.com/product/recondo-1-jungle-hammock-system
Warrior Easy kicked off by a speech about General Michael Hayden (USAF, Ret). A career intelligence officer, he served as both Director, National Security Agency and Director, Central Intelligence Agency.
He put the world into a historical perspective, contrasting the Cold War-era with now. The world was more dangerous but certainly not as complicated as today. He also related that everything happens more quickly now.
He also discussed the transition form Hard to Soft Power in the post-Cold War world.
The threats are different; in the post-industrial-era, it’s less nation-states and more transnational groups.
The world has changed. One of General Hayden’s most poignant comments was, “Nations from the post-WWII world order are gone, and not coming back.” That really sunk in for me.
Another observation in a changed world, is that time was, the State was not the enforcer of theological principles. Everyone thought that. He said, “We may have been premature.”
General Hayden concentrated on leadership of complex organizations during times of crisis. He mentioned the need for leadership but he humbly submits that he is not the best qualified in the room to talk about leadership and asked the room to recognize Medal of Honor awardee Sal Giunta.
General Hayden has never been able to finish a book on management. He only gets about 1/3 through before he stops.
Instead, he offered these lessons learned:
-Humility, Real Humility
-More doing of the right things
-Doing only what leaders can do
-Truly loving your people
-Being true to your self
Interestingly, during the Q&A, General Hayden brought out an anti-2A concept in response to a question regarding the intelligence community’s duty to protect the nation while respecting the civil rights of its citizens. He said that it shouldn’t be as much a fourth amendment issue as a second amendment one and posed a new tactic to restrict ownership of firearms. His position is that the restriction of certain types of weapons should be seen as an anti-terrorism measure. This is an obvious expansion of current attempts by anti-2A legislators to deny due process and civil rights to those on the so-called ‘No-Fly’ list by making it illegal for them to exercise their right to purchase firearms. His viewpoint reminds me that not every threat to liberty is external. His final slide certainly sums it up.
Wild Things has introduced a version of the classic GI Poncho; new coated snaps, corner grommets, and same coated material in MultiCam but no waist drawstring. The hood has an internal, elastic drawstring so it can be adjusted for weather, or closed up for use as a shelter.
Welcome to Warrior East 2016. For the next two days we’ll show you some of the latest and greatest gear, courtesy of ADS Inc.
Earlier this week, I attended the TYR Tactical Innovate Or Die Tour at the DuPont plant near Richmond, Virginia. One of the products I got a chance to check the out was the new PICO-DS Assaulters Plate Carrier. One look at it and it made me think of the old Diamondback Tactical Fast Attack Plate Carrier. Of course, the PICO-DS has been greatly updated from that old, simple design.
The TYR Tactical PICO-DS Assaulters Plate Carrier is lightweight, configurable and scalable Made from TYR’s PV, which is durable and also enhances the ballistic attributes of armor within the vest. A very nice feature is the internal, padded, areas of the PICO-DS which are constructed with 4-way stretch tweave for additional freedom of movement and comfort.
This plate carrier utilizes a five piece design called the Integrated Ballistic System that increases ballistic protection, decreases side spall and reduces back face deformation.
FEATURES:
• PALS Webbing for MOLLE Attachment
• Features the Swift Clip system for integrating chest racks and other accessories
• The circumference of the New Mesh Base Cummerbund incorporates poly mesh which quickens dry time in both arid and humid climates. It also allows excess heat to vent, further decreasing dry time. It also has two rows of MOLLE/PALS webbing to attach pouches.
• Removable MOLLE Front Flap with MOLLE/PALS webbing to attach mission specific pouches
• NEW 1.5” Low Profile Shoulder Pads with easy front to back overlapping adjustment
• Ballistic Vein™ increases load carriage performance, provides a rigid platform, reduces fatigue, stabilizes and enhances soft armor inserts.
• Certified T52/SP Soft Armor Level II NIJ0101.06 Specifications
Optional Accessories:
• 3 Row Mesh Cummerbund
• Side Buckle Kit
• Happy Mag Front Mag
• Front Ballistic Lower Ab
• Front Low Ab General Purpose Pouch
• Side Wing Mag Pouches
• Side Wing Radio Pouches
Carrier size relates to the size of the plates:
Small: 9.75″x12” Plate Pocket
Medium: 10.5″x12.75” Plate Pocket
Large: 11.25″x13.5” Plate Pocket
XLarge: 11.75″x14.65” Plate Pocket
Available in two different styles depending on the profile (thickness) of your plate.
PICO 4 will hold the Morgan Level III plate (.75” thick)
PICO 6 will hold TYR-HA3/7 plate styles (.5” thick)
www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/featured-products/tyr-tactical-pico-ds-h3-plate-carrier
Referred to as Bastille Day here in the US, the 14th of July is La Fête Nationale or National Celebration in France. It commemorates the Fête de la Fédération of 1790, which signified the unity of the French people one year after the Storming of the Bastille during the revolution. The French Revolution ironically succeeded in overthrowing King Louis XVI, who supported the American Revolution against King George III of England.
The day is marked with a military parade along the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Below is a short video, showcasing last year’s parade.
