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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Tapered-Rear-Bag
www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Padded-Rifle-Sling
www.triadtactical.com/Triad-Stock-Pack
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
Come out to SHOT Show 2016 January 18-22 and get your hands on the Limitless Gear OPFOR AR-15 Mag Carrier.
On display January 18th at the Industry Range Day Booth NS 26.
Also proudly on display January 19th-22nd at Shot Show with TSSi in Booth # 30103.
Ruger has developed their first-ever suppressor with the Silent-SR. The Silent-SR is a .22 LR suppressor which is full-auto rated, and, according to Ruger, is capable of reducing sound levels of .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HRM by up to 40 dB. The Silent-SR features a titanium tube, aluminum rear cap, and stainless steel threaded mount, and weighs in at 6.3 oz with a length of 5.33″ and a diameter of 1.06″.
beta.ruger.com/micros/silent-sr
