By popular demand, Beyond has introduced a short version of the six-pocket, A5 Rig Light Pant.
made from a lightweight, 4-way stretch, it is available in Coyote and Manatee Grey and currently in production with availability late this month.
ORSM – Beyond A5 Rig Light Short
August 4th, 2016ORSM – New Gerber US-Assist Knife
August 4th, 2016
The US-Assist. Designed and built in Portland, Oregon, this assisted-opening knife offers Gerber’s smoothest, most consistent deployment to date. Including B.O.S.S. Tech™, it features a ball-bearing system to reduce friction and provide stable performance for the long haul. Intuitively designed and painstakingly tested, the US-Assist is the next generation of the everyday pocket knife.
-Scratch-resistant, removable pocket clip can be carried tip up or tip down and won’t cause damage
-Dual ramped thumbstuds offer intuitive purchase and ambidextrous opening
-The specialty stone washed finish on the S30V blade has a timeless aesthetic
-The plunge lock and cross-bolt safety system ensures stable use in open or closed position
www.gerbergear.com/Knives/Assisted/US-Assist-S30V_30-001205
Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations
August 4th, 2016BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has filed a civil suit in the U.S. District Court of Oregon alleging patent violations by Lightforce U.S.A., doing business as Nightforce. In the suit, Leupold & Stevens, Inc., alleges that Nightforce is marketing and selling products that infringe on a variety of patents owned by Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and is seeking all available remedies.
The lawsuit is based on six patents for riflescope adjustments, internal optical mechanisms, and flip covers.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has been pioneering riflescope and sporting optics technology since 1947, when it developed a non-fogging riflescope charged with nitrogen. Today, Leupold® has been granted over 151 patents and design registrations in 18 countries, representing Leupold’s continued commitment to innovation and development of sports optics. For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.
ORSM – Klecker Knives Stowaway Tools
August 4th, 2016Klecker Knives continues to innovate with their Stowaway Tools. Consisting of 12 EDC tools which are designed to be configured as a customizable pocket tool box. It doesn’t matter what your EDC is, because you can configure it.
The Stowaways work with KeyBar, other Key Carriers and Carabiners as well as Klecker’s new iPhone 6 case.
Look for the tools starting next month. Very cool stuff.
ORSM – SureFire
August 3rd, 2016SureFire has unveiled two new lights at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
First up is the R3IB. It’s a rechargeable handheld light with two separate LEDs and reflectors; one for flood and the other specifically for distance. The light also incorprates the IntelliBeam technology. Look for the R3IB around SHOT Show.
Next, is the new Aviator, updated with integrated white light along with a colored light for field use. Look for it around SHOT Show.
Using the Vampire technology, they’ve introduced four variants: Red, Yellow/Green, Blue and Amber.
Check them out at booth BR#440.
ORSM – Thermacell Backpacker
August 3rd, 2016
Many of you know Thermacell insect repellers from hunting. At OR, Thermacell just introcduced the new Backpacker model which uses a standard campuing gas cartridge rather than the proprietary butane cartridges used with their other repellers. The gas cartridge will provide 160 hours of 15′ X 15′ of odorless coverage from misquitos, black flies and noseeums. The repellent mats comes in two sizes, 4-hour and 12-hour.
Compass Diversified Holdings Acquires 5.11 Tactical and Beyond
August 3rd, 2016Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced that on July 29, 2016, it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 5.11 Tactical® “5.11” for a purchase price of $400 million (excluding working capital and certain other adjustments upon closing). The acquisition is expected to close within the next 45 days, subject to customary closing conditions.
5.11 is a leading designer and marketer of purpose-built tactical apparel and gear serving a wide range of global customers including law enforcement, military special operations and firefighters, as well as outdoor enthusiasts. 5.11 is headquartered in Irvine, CA and operates international sales offices in Sweden, Mexico, Australia, China and UAE. For the trailing twelve months ended April 30, 2016, 5.11 reported net revenue of approximately $293 million and EBITDA of approximately $38 million. CODI expects to fund the purchase price through a draw on its revolving credit facility as well as exercising an accordion feature on its existing credit facility.
CODI’s initial equity ownership in 5.11 will be approximately 97.5%, and 5.11’s management team will also invest in the transaction alongside CODI. As part of the acquisition, CODI will acquire a substantial tax asset, the positive effect of which will be meaningful for CODI’s annual cash flow.
“5.11 represents a strong addition to our family of leading middle market businesses, and we welcome the opportunity to serve law enforcement, first responders, military personnel as well as the tactical consumer market,” said Alan Offenberg, CEO of Compass Diversified Holdings. “This company possesses the essential qualities that we seek in all our subsidiaries, including market share leadership, diverse revenue streams from a broad customer base and product portfolio, growing cash flows, a proven management team and compelling growth opportunities. We are enthusiastic about the company’s strong growth prospects and look forward to working with Tom Davin and his team to continue serving tactical professionals, and expanding 5.11’s consumer penetration globally.”
Mr. Offenberg added, “The acquisition of 5.11 will be immediately accretive to our shareholders and will further enhance our ability to continue to support our current cash distributions. We expect the acquisition to provide thirty to thirty-five cents per share of cash flow accretion to CODI on an annualized basis.”
Tom Davin, Chief Executive Officer of 5.11, and Francisco Morales, President will continue to serve in the same roles at the company. Mr. Davin commented, “At 5.11 our mission is to create purpose-built, functionally innovative tactical apparel and gear for the most demanding situations. CODI’s acquisition of 5.11 provides an excellent platform to further that mission. Our 5.11 leadership team is excited to leverage CODI’s considerable financial resources and track record of working with middle market growth companies.”
www.compassdiversifiedholdings.com/
ORSM – Silynx Communications Clarus Pro
August 3rd, 2016The Clarus noise cancelling headset from Silynx Communications is well known in military and LE circles. Now, Silynx has introduced it to the civilian market. In addition to its ruggedized active (25 db) noise cancellation, you get military grade, waterproof control for your communications devices, including FRS radios and cellphones. The applications are myriad, CSAR, high noise vehicles, construction, cycling, etc.
The Clarus Pro comes in Black but they offer an option for dipping in various patterns.
