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Greenbelly Meal 2Go Bars

November 16th, 2015

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Greenbelly is a ready-to-eat nutritional bar which provides 1/3 of the daily recommended nutrition. It’s been described as “Soylent meets Clifbar”. Each individual package contains two bars totaling 650 calories, which are 100% natural and gluten free, and provide the six core nutrients: calories, carbs, protein, sodium, fats, and fiber. Greenbelly bars come in three flavors: Cranberry/Almond, Dark Chocolate/Banana, and Peanut/Apricot.

www.greenbelly.co

Garmin Epix

November 16th, 2015

Imagine seeing where you are on a map or image just by glancing at your wristwatch.  The Garmin Epix incorprates full color mapping, GPS/GLONASS and watch functions.  

-1.4-inch high-resolution color touchscreen
-Worldwide shaded relief basemap
-8 GB built-in memory so you can load up on maps, such as TOPO U.S. 24K, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, City Navigator and BlueChart g2 maps
-Preloaded TOPO 100K maps also available
-Fitness Training Apps
-Stainless steel EXO antenna with GPS/GLONASS reception
Water rated to 50m
-Bluetooth enabled

 Mapping Examples 

Satellite Positioning
Earlier we mentioned both GPS and GLONASS functionality which is very exciting because you can access both US and Russian satellite positioning data.  This feature just might come in handy if someone decides to use GPS jamming.  

Altimeter, Weather and 3-axis Compass

If you are on the job and looking for Garmin products, contact Strohman Enterprise. I cannot say enough good things about how well Joe and his team will take care of you. They are my go-to for Garmin products.

Kelty Tru.Comfort Sleeping Bag

November 16th, 2015

Kelty is introducing the Tru.Comfort line which are a bit different than your traditional mummy bags.  Insulated with ThermaPro, Tru.Comfort sleeping bags feature Kelty’s proprietary two-layer blanket system enabling users to not only regulate their temperature but also offers more room through the torso and legs.  This allows users to tuck up their knees, sleep on their side and roll over. Lastly, Tru.Comfort bags have the comfort-tuck zipper system so feet to peek out as well as an oversized hood and a toggle to keep the interior blanket secure.

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The Tru.Comfort line includes: the 20 degree sleeping bag in regular, long and a women’s shape ranging from $119.35 to $139.95 and the 35 degree sleeping bag in regular and long, priced at $109.95 and $129.95.

Coming Spring 2016.

www.kelty.com

S&S Precision Maker Monday – Multi-Pistol Holster

November 16th, 2015

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S&S Precision’s Multi-Pistol Holster (MPH) is an injection molded thermoplastic elastomer holster designed to fit most full-size handguns from manufacturers such as Glock, SIG, and S&W. The holster is symmetrical, designed to be ambidextrous and with contoured surfaces for comfort.

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The MPH comes with rigid nylon belt clips which can be reconfigured for OWB or IWB; these clips will attach to belts up to 1.5″.

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S&S produced a video which demonstrates the Multi-Pistol Holster in action.

www.sandsprecision.com

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

November 16th, 2015

  
Thanks AM!

Situational Awareness – It’s A Thing

November 15th, 2015

  
This reminds me of a section in the book “Starship Troopers” during training where Rico talks about being so fixated on all of the displays in the suit that a guy could walk up and hit you over the head with a rock.  

Who Wore A Banana Suit?

November 15th, 2015

  

Support The Task Force Dagger Foundation

November 15th, 2015

I had the honor of spending the past few days with some outstanding folks from the Task Force Dagger Foundation.  I am very impressed with what I’ve seen. 

Our Mission: Task Force Dagger Foundation is a United States Army Special Operations Command based organization dedicated to providing assistance to all wounded, ill, or injured members and their families and the families of casualties of the U.S. Special Operations Command.

The Task Force Dagger Foundation was established in July of 2009 and is a federally recognized 501(c) (3) non profit foundation. The Foundation assists US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) service members and their families when a valid need is identified.   In fact, the Foundation works with the SOCOM Care Coalition.

The work they have done is no less than amazing. The wounds suffered by the men they’ve assisted are devastating to be sure, but Task Force Dagger Foundation has made the best treatments available to them and it has really paid off.

It’s not cheap to help these guys out and that’s why I’m personally appealing to you to consider making a donation to this great cause.  There’s very little overhead and they are putting donations right to work to help wounded SOF personnel and their families.  

www.taskforcedagger.org