Coming very soon from High Port Apparel is the TacNap, a range rag made from 1000D Cordura.
Sneak Peek – TacNap From High Port Apparel
August 3rd, 2016Boot Campaign Unveils Innovative “ReBOOT” Program to Support Mental & Physical Treatment for Veteran
August 2nd, 2016Boot Campaign is unveiling a ground-breaking new veteran assistance program – ReBOOT – designed to provide a comprehensive, individualized, multi-disciplined approach to increasing mental and physical well-being for America’s valued military heroes, it was announced today by Boot Campaign CEO Robyn Payne. Whether combating traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress (PTS), depression or other transitional issues, ReBOOT tackles the root cause of the struggles affecting so many of our brave servicemen and women. Lieutenant (Ret.) Morgan Luttrell, U.S. Navy, a cognitive neuroscientist and Boot Campaign’s new director of development, will guide the ReBOOT initiative.
This pioneering new Boot Campaign program brings together world class mental and physical treatment partners thorough diagnostic evaluations, so each veteran gets specific care needed to live a fulfilling life. The program includes, but is not limited to, ReBOOT brain treatment partner’s Brain Treatment Center, Center For Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas, Brian Performance Institute, University of Texas, Southwestern and ReBOOT nutrition and fitness partners Virginia High Performance and EXOS and ReBOOT brain treatment coalition partners Infinite Hero Foundation, Team Never Quit, 22 Kill and Airpower Foundation.
“We’re proud to launch the ReBOOT assistance program, which is a new focus for Boot Campaign that was determined through careful consideration and months researching where the donations of our many generous supporters can be best utilized in accordance with our mission,” says Payne. “The commitment to our veterans and this program by our treatment partners is extremely gratifying and gets us off to a great start, and we welcome the support of the public and private sectors to make this important initiative a resounding success.”
Veteran advocate Luttrell, who completed more than 14 years of military service, including nine tours to Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations, helped design a program to foster a confluence of partners to address the current needs of our veterans. Since retiring from service in 2014, Luttrell joined the Brain Performance Institute and the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he currently serves as a research scientist while pursuing an advanced degree in cognitive neuroscience.
“Since retiring from the Navy, it’s been a passion of mine to pursue opportunities of finding a better way to treat veterans and first responders in traumatic brain injury,” says Luttrell, “and I’m excited and honored to help Boot Campaign shape the ReBOOT initiative that will provide a more comprehensive program veterans can count on.”
Fundamentally, ReBOOT is an innovative pipeline to “reboot” and remove all financial barriers related to treatment and conditioning for overall mental and physical health and well-being for veterans. The ReBOOT protocol is a multi-discipline approach to treating veterans with TBI and other combat-related issues. Because brain injuries are so complex and different for each person, an Omni directional approach is necessary. To date there are no known cures for TBI, PTS and other brain disease, but there are a number of veteran-run institutes, centers and facilities that are moving the needle in the right direction to decrease the various issues plaguing America’s service member and give them and their families back what they lost during their service to this great nation.
The ReBOOT protocol brings forward the best TBI facilities in the country that offer a veteran-based treatment program and strategically aligns them with the veteran’s needs. The program begins with a pre-cognitive assessment so the candidate has a baseline to build on. The candidate will visit the appropriate center for valuable treatment and training protocols for their particular issues. Additionally, the candidates will have the opportunity to visit a high performance institutes to balance out their nutrition and get their bodies back into physical shape. The last stop in the pipeline is to conduct a post-cognitive assessment in order to measure how far the candidate has come. The amazing part about this concept is the science and treatment is there, the ReBOOT program is connecting the dots.
“The pipeline is a living, breathing, ever-changing design that ebbs and flows with the times,” explains Luttrell. “If one particular treatment is not working any longer we replace it with the latest and greatest cutting-edge science. ReBOOT is all about the veterans and bringing them back!”
Donations in support of ReBOOT go to veteran grants for everything they need to regain positive mental health, including treatment at an innovative brain treatment center, travel costs, living expenses and lost income replacement. Approximately 22 percent of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom combat wounds are brain injuries, and Boot Campaign believes financial concerns should NOT be the barrier between a warrior and necessary treatment. The average cost for a veteran to receive individual health and wellness care can run from up to $100,000.
For more information on Boot Campaign’s ReBOOT assistance program, please visit the website at: http://www.bootcampaign.org/reboot/.
Bridgford- Ready To Eat Sandwiches
August 2nd, 2016If you’ve served in the US military over the past decade, chances are good you’ve eaten a Ready To Eat Sandwich or two from Bridgford.
The military required a shelf-stable sandwich which had a three-year shelf life and tasted great on day one or day 1,095. Manufactured in Statesville, NC, these sandwiches are incorporated into the “First Strike Ration”. The Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches weigh 3.5-oz and the Wraps weigh 2.2-oz. No refrigeration or water is required, and the product has a three-year shelf life from date of manufacture if maintained at 80 degrees F or less. The Sandwiches can even be stored consistently at 100 degrees F for up to six months. The product’s shelf life is achieved through a combination of packaging and formulation.
Bridgford currently offers six varieties of Ready to Eat Sandwiches (BBQ Beef, Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Italian Style, Filled French Toast, Cinnamon Bun and Apple Turnover) and two varieties of Ready to Eat Wraps (Mexican Style beef and Barbecue Pork) in 2-count packages. There are eight twin-pack sandwich packages in a case. On average, the meat-filled sandwiches and wraps provide 336 calories per serving and 13 grams of protein.
The Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches and Wraps are designed to be eaten straight from the pouch; simply tear the pouch open at the tear notches, remove the sandwich and enjoy. The sandwiches may also be heated in several ways: by using an MRE/Flameless Heater, by immersing the unopened pouch in boiling water for approximately six minutes, or by removing the sandwich from its pouch and microwaving it on high for 20 to 30 seconds or heating it in a toaster oven at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
Check them out at OR Summer Market, this week in SLC, UT.
Shen Ao Outdoor Multifunction Shovel
August 2nd, 2016
MPOWERD – Luci Outdoor 2.0
August 2nd, 2016MPOWERD has updated their popular solar powered Luci Light to the Outdoor 2.0. We use these lanterns for a wide variety of activities including camping, boating and in our Hurricane supplies. We even use them in the pool as the inflatable Luci Light floats. The light will give you about 18 hours per charge and recharging is as simple as laying it in the sun for seven hours.
Specs:
• Dimensions: 10.8 cm height, 12.7 cm diameter
• Compact: 2.5 cm collapsed
• 4 modes: low, bright, super bright, 1 second ?ashing
• 10 ultra bright LEDs
• 65 lumens
• High e?ciency solar panel
• Battery level indicator
• Lightweight: 4.4 oz (125g)
• Waterproof: IP67 rating • Stormy weather/blackouts
• Operating temp: 15ºF – 122ºF (-10ºC – 50ºC)
• Top strap & adjustable base strap
Coming August 15th, from MPOWERD.
Magpul Introduces 3 New DAKA Pouch Colors
August 2nd, 2016
The Magpul DAKA Pouch is now available in three new colors. Hi-Visibility Yellow and Orange when you need to find it fast and Stealth Grey for subdued carry. ?
Trijicon Inc Acquires IR Defense Corporation
August 2nd, 2016Wixom, MI – Trijicon, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, today announced the acquisition of IR Defense Corporation, a world class manufacturer of industry leading thermal viewing and aiming systems. The purchase will further enhance Trijicon’s ever-expanding product portfolio as well as provide new technology for product innovation to better serve hunting, military and law enforcement customers around the world.
“Trijicon is committed to providing Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ to our customers around the world,” said Stephen Bindon, Trijicon President and CEO. “The night vision market continues to grow at a phenomenal pace and the acquisition of IR Defense Corp., gives us a very unique opportunity to enter this market by providing thermal imaging products to end-users across the spectrum. We see an opportunity to invest in and grow the business while providing strategic technology to Trijicon.”
Scott Henry, President, IR Defense stated, “The Trijicon brand is synonymous with quality and we view this relationship as a tremendous opportunity to realize our vision for our products. Both companies possess top-tier quality, technology and value, making for a winning combination as we move forward.”
Sierra Designs Introduces Flex Capacitor 40-60 Liter Expandable Backpack
August 2nd, 2016The Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 40-60 backpack features a unique gusset system that allows the circumference to quickly expand from 40 to 60 liters with the adjustment of a few straps, providing a more stable and comfortable load carry. This multi-day pack features a unique “Y-FLEX” suspension that’s designed to be as lightweight as possible, allowing redundant materials to be removed without sacrificing comfort or stability. The pre-bent vertical stay transfers the pack weight into the waist belt, while providing space from the back for maximum ventilation. Other features include EVA foam padding, stretch mesh side pockets and a removable hydration sleeve. The Flex Capacitor will be available in 2 torso sizes: small/medium (17”- 19″) and medium/large (19”-21″). MSRP: $199.95
The Flex Capacitor is part of Sierra Designs’ limited edition collection developed with National Geographic and Outside magazines’ “Adventurer of the Year,” Andrew Skurka. At just 35 years old, Skurka has hiked more than 30,000 miles – the equivalent of traveling around the world one and a half times. These products represent years of collaboration and fine-tuning between Sierra Designs and Skurka, utilizing his extensive backcountry knowledge to create innovative new designs.
Check it out at booth #24016.
