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OR – Mystery Ranch Mission Duffle

January 8th, 2016

Available in three sizes (90, 55 and 40 liters) the Mission Duffle from Mystery Ranch is offered in three colors (Redwood, Black and Nightfall).

The Mission Duffle is made from a TPU coated 1000D Cordura which makes it very water resistant.

There is a large, horseshoe shaped YKK zippered opening.

At either end, there are zippered pockets for wet gear, dirty clothing or footwear.

Finally, you can deploy backpack straps from a padded compartment along the back of the bag. Available late Summer, 2016.

I’d also like to congratulate D3 (Dana Gleason, III) for winning a Backpacker Magazine Editor’s Choice Award for the Sphimx & Mystic packs. They are great packs and this is the first time that this award has been given to multi-generations. MR founder Dana Gleason has won the award a couple of times in the past.

Here they are together.

www.mysteryranch.com

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OR – Beyond’s Rig Light Back Country Pant

January 8th, 2016

This is the Rig Light Back Country Pant from Beyond. It’s made from a 4-way stretch Tweave Durastretch with DWR. In addition to a slotted button and zipper front closure, the low profile thigh cargo pockets are internal with a zipper closure and discreet flap. You won’t even notice they are there. Likewise, the rear pockets are zippered. The kneepad pockets are accessed from inside the articulated knees. There are also ankle gaiters with cinch adjustment at each ankle which helps keep out debris.

While the Rig Light BC is available in Coyote and Lupus camo, this pair is from a special run for a customer in Manatee Grey.

www.beyondclothing.com/a5-rig-light-backcountry-pant

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OR – Goal Zero

January 8th, 2016

Many look at Goal Zero’s solar panels and think they are solely oriented toward the back country. The Flip line of chargers is something anyone who needs mobile power can use. I’m often traveling and my mobile device runs low. The Flip 10 will charge your phone one time. The Flip 20 will do it twice. And the new Flip 30 will charge it three times. This largest model also offers enough juice to recharge a tablet.

www.goalzero.com

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OR – Sterling Rope

January 8th, 2016

Sterling has the new Pico Crevasse Rescue Kit. It’s a great 4:1 mechanical advantage system with 75′ of rope which could also be set up as a single pulley. It’s also available in all Bladk version for tactical use.

www.sterlingrope.com

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OR – Salewa

January 8th, 2016

This is the Ultra Train GTX. It incorporates a Michelin outsole which combines Michelin’s two best performing mountain bike tires. Obviously, it’s available in all Black.

The Trek Tail was inspired by the Firetail but they’ve opened the toe box up a bit. This urban hiker features Nubuck leather but no waterproof lining.

www.salewa.com

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OR – Petzl

January 8th, 2016

Petzl has introduced the TOUR, an ultralightweight new climbing harness. It weighs 200 grams, even with an integrated belay loop, and can be dined without lifting your feet off the ground. The coloring helps out as well. The dark color goes to the outside and lighter tone toward the inside.

If that isn’t light enough, the new ALTITUDE is 150 grams lighter. This weight savings is due to the fused frame technology consisting of leg loops and waist that incorporate infused Dyneema. This thing is amazing.

Petzl has unveiled their first aluminum crampon, the LEOPARD (front) and man, is it light at 330 grams. It is available with Flexlock or Leverlock FIL attachment which weighs 369 grams. The IRVIS (rear) is a hybrid design with a steel toe for durability. It weighs 460 or 495 grams depending in the attachment system.

Additionally, all of Petzl’s carabiners now feature an I-frame construction which is lighter.

They also offer QR codes for PPE inspection.

The TIBLOCK now has an integrated plastic spring head which forces the teeth to properly set on the rope. The old version could sheath the rope if improperly seated.

www.petzl.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – OEM Partner Series – Triad Tactical Inc.

January 8th, 2016

For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re continuing the OEM Partner Series by taking a look at Triad Tactical Inc. Triad Tactical Inc was started in 2002 by Steve Sheldon. “I was on a full-time SWAT team in the Kansas City area and was spending a fortune on gear. Starting Triad was a way to save myself some money on equipment, and I thought it might be possible to turn it into a “legitimate” business. After 20 years, I left the department during the summer of 2015 and now run Triad full time.”

Why did you choose American Made?

Failed zippers on imported products with a one year warranty sealed the deal for us to have products made in the USA. The products do cost more, but the materials and sewing is much better. Our company motto is “Buy Once, Cry Once.” This means spend a little more up front on quality products so they will be durable and high quality.

Why did Triad choose FirstSpear manufacturing?

I had worked with 4-5 smaller companies over the years and always had lead time and capacity issues with them. I had worked with several of the FS staff while they were at Eagle so when FirstSpear started it was an easy switch to them.

Take a look at three of the products that FirstSpear manufactures for Triad Tactical.

Triad Tapered Rear Bag

www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Tapered-Rear-Bag

Triad Padded Rifle Sling

www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Padded-Rifle-Sling

Triad Stock Pack

www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Stock-Pack

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S.O.Tech – Limited Edition Kryptek & MultiCam Tactical Tote/ Reusable Shopping Bags

January 8th, 2016

S.O.Tech has released a limited edition run of Tactical Totes / Reusable Shopping Bags. The bags are made in the USA by Veterans as part of a work therapy program through Vets Corps USA. The bags come in two sizes, regular (RCS) and XL (RCS2), and are made of 500D Cordura and 1000D Cordura, respectively. Additional features include reinforced handles, color-matched MilSpec webbing, and interior pockets.

sotechtactical.com/collections/new

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