How about two times ‘Made in USA’? This is the Danner x New Balance American Pioneer Project, a limited edition collaboration featuring two trail-inspired styles – the Danner Light Pioneer and the New Balance MiUSA 585.
Danner x New Balance American Pioneer Project
October 5th, 2016Battle Without Honor
October 5th, 2016This is an actual exchange between a company we’ve written about several times and a representative of an overseas-based contract sew house. For some, this industry is about doing the right thing, for others it’s just a pay check. The names were blurred to protect identities.
Airborne Systems Releases the Hi-5
October 4th, 2016PENNSAUKEN, NJ October 3rd, 2016: Airborne Systems North America proudly presents the Hi-5® as the latest addition to our line of High Performance Ram Air Parachutes. The Hi-5® is truly unique among military parachutes, demonstrating exceptional ram air glide performance while allowing glide modulation to descend quickly and land accurately. The Hi-5® has a remarkable 5.5:1 glide ratio and can transition to a 1:1 glide ratio with a simple control input using the Glide Modulation System. Unlike other methods of angle control, such as front riser trim tabs, Airborne Systems Glide Modulation System does not increase the total speed of the canopy, providing a safe transition at any altitude. This eliminates the need for multiple spirals or S-turns at low altitude, and allows for extremely accurate landings using safe straight-in approaches. The jumper is in total control of where they are and when they arrive on target. This groundbreaking technology is exclusive to Airborne Systems Hi-5®.
In addition to the leap forward in glide ratio technology, the Hi-5® is also easy to maintain and handle for a jumper, and very intuitive to pack for a rigger. The Hi-5® bridges the gap between the Intruder®/RA-1 and our Hi-Glide parachutes, providing a wing with a high glide, accurate landings, and the ability to descend into tight areas safely.
To learn more about this new product, visit http://airborne-sys.com/.
AUSA – Harris Introduces F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binocular
October 4th, 2016
The F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binocular weighs just under 500 grams. It also offers close focus with clear images as close as 9″.
The F5032 fixed or adjustable diopter.
Powered by a single AA, the F5032’s Gen 3 image intensifier tube is servicable at the unit level and offered in White or Green Phosphour. The tubes are autogated which will adjust to high light levels and won’t shut off inadvertendly. It also features vertical viewing ability and won’t shut off when you look up.
Each monocular in the F5032 can be individually flipped up, out of the way.
I like the switch which is a simple detent for on/off.
AUSA – TYR Tactical Grid Fleece 1/4 Zip
October 4th, 2016
AUSA – WL Gore & Assoc Announces Name For Flexible Membrane
October 4th, 2016The WL Gore flexible membrane material formerly known in development as ‘Topo’ has officially been named GORE-TEX Fabric with Stretch Technology.
In addition to jackets for the American tactical market by Beyond and Outdoor Research, WL Gore has also launched the material in Asia for consumer products and Europe for the LE market. GORE-TEX Fabric with Stretch Technology is 25% more breathable than the membrane used in USSOCOM’s PCU Level 6 and reduces the accumulation of sweat thanks to the garment’s stretchable form fitting construction.
AUSA – Spuhr AB Introduces Production QDP Mounts To Their Line
October 4th, 2016At SHOT Show, Spuhr exhibited pre-production versions of their new Quick Detach Picatinny series. The mounts have the same layout as their standard mounts. However, they’ve moved the side clamp from the right side to the left to avoid spent round ejection as well as any right side mounted controls.
In case you were wondering, this is the Spuhr QDP 4002 which offers 34mm tube compatibility and 1.5″ from centerline to top of Picatinny rail and no tilt. It’s shipping now, but additional models are coming.
One other difference is that they moved the logo on the QDP series in order to accommodate Spuhr interface holes for accessory mounting.
Spuhr AB products are available for unit and agency orders through Quantico Tactical.
AUSA – Wilcox Industries Ruggedized Aiming / Illumination Device
October 4th, 2016In addition to the BOSS we mentioned yesterday, Wilcox also introduced the Ruggedized Aiming / Illumination Device at AUSA.
Powered by a single CR123A battery, the Picatinny rail compatible RAID incorporates a red visible laser, IR laser and variable IR illuminator co-aligned with one windage and elevation adjustment. Just what the doctor ordered.
In this photo, you can see the adjustment wheel for the IR flood intensity from low, medium or high.
