Camelbak showed their M.A.P.S. (Microbiological Advanced Purification System) fitted to their Mil-Spec Antidote reservoir. The MAPS meets US Army NSFP248 standard for water purification.
This system allows in-lines purification for individual operators in order to allow greater combat endurance by reducing the logistical footprint of a unit in the field.
Eagle Industries displayed some interesting new kit.
The MBAV 2.0 features an oral inflation bladder for maritime ops and beaded handle breakaway strap for rapid egress.
MBAV 2.0 in Grey 35 oz. Hypalon and pouch suite in 18 oz.
This the Jungle Body Armor Vest. Below, you can see it in Grey.
For the 6th consecutive year Rampart hosted Canada’s largest combined live fire demo and expo with 40 vendors and and over 400 registered attendees.
This water resistant zip mock pullover incorprates a zippered chest pocket and flat seams. It’s made from their heavyweight tech face fleece with a DWR coating.
Available in Small – 2XLarge in Desert Sand, Black, Coyote and Navy.
Henderson Special Ops Wetsuits has introduced a fabric from their commercial line into their military offerings this year. Fire Fleece is a Berry Compliant laminate consisting of an exterior fabric, neoprene core and the interior Fire Fleece lining. Its 250% stretch offers the mobility of lighter suits with the warmth of thicker suits.
Available as 3mm spring suit as well as a 7/5mm jump suit.
For more info visit www.hendersonusa.com/mil.
Atlas Devices always has some great new technologies and this year, they didn’t disappoint.
This is the ConAxe, designed to be inserted into the eyelets of a Connex. With a pul of the telescoping pole’s rope, it inserts into the eyelet and holds fast. It’s the first time it’s been shown publicly so customers may end up asking to have it adapted to their pole system.
Below is an Atlas Magnetron System. This seven pound system incorporates switchable magnet for VBSS and other tactical access including vertical overhangs. It will suspend up to 700 lbs per magnet which are switched on and off via the handle.
CORE Survival Hel-Star Restraint System line has a new entry. Developed in conjunction with Blue Force Gear, the MOLLE Attach Patch for Hel-Star strobes facilitates attachment to your PALS equipped platforms.
The new Revision Multi Use Bump Shell is under 1.5 lbs including ballistic capability. While the inherent properties are minimal (frag), when used in conjunction with an appliqué (currently unavailable for public viewing) it offers ACH level protection. It can also be configured for general purpose of as a coxswain helmet.
The rail system is skeletonized to save weight. The venting was positioned specifically to work with their two-piece appliqué so that it will still work even when appliqué elements are in place (graphic below).
It also incorporates a new liner system which is easily removable for the integration of comms.
Look for commercial availability around SHOT Show.
