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I Darley Defense Days – Hydrapak – Collapsible Canteen

June 4th, 2015

  
For 15 years, Hydrapak has provided hydration systems to popular brands such as LBT, tactical tailor, MMI, TacProGear, and many more. The unique construction of their bladders allows them to be turned inside-out, to facilitate easier cleaning.

  
Recently, they’ve came out with a line of collapsible canteens in two models: the Stash and Softflask.

  
The Stash comes in 3/4 liter and 1 liter sizes. It’s collapsible design offers the advantage of a reduced footprint over traditional canteens systems, which maintain the same volume either empty or full.

  
Here’s a photo of a willing volunteer placing his full weight on a 3/4 Stash bottle.

  
The Softflask comes in 1/2 liter and 3/4 liter sizes.

  

The SplashGuard is a new product which inserts into wide mouth bottles, concentrating flow and protecting from splashback.

  
Hydrapak’s line of collapsible canteens are currently available at all base exchanges. However, as a special offer to SSD readers, now through June 15th take advantage of a special 50% off discount through the Hydrapak online store – use coupon code TACTICALUSER2015! to apply the discount.

www.hydrapak.com

Darley Defense Days – Edge Tactical Eyewear

June 4th, 2015

  
Edge Safety Eyewear was founded 20 years ago in Utah. All of their ballistic safety eyewear are Z87.1+2010 and MCEPS rated through testing at Colts Laboratories. Additionally, they’ve integrated their proprietary “Vapor Shield” anti-fog technology demonstrated in this video.  

They offer a full line of tactical eyewear including goggles and glasses.

www.edgeeyewear.com/tactical

Darley Defense Days – Rini Technologies – Personal Thermal Management System

June 4th, 2015

  
Rini Technologies’ personal Thermal Management System is a vest system which is worn under equipment to maintain a comfortable temperature for the wearer. 

  
It features a system of water-filled tubes which circulates through a Thermal Management Unit, a refrigeration unit that chills the water to a comfortable 72 degrees farenheit. Rini also offers a heater box for colder temperatures, which heats the water to around 100 degrees fahrenheit. These systems are powered either through a separate battery pack, or through vehicle power.

  
Rini has also developed a variant of the PTMS in a MilSpec desert oriented colorway, as well as a specialized TMU developed in collaboration with PEO Soldier, with a 28 volt system designed to run off aircraft power, for use with US Army Aviation.

www.rinitech.com

Darley Defense Days – XGO 

June 4th, 2015

XGO is offering a compression sleeve and its received a lot of interest. In addition to its intended use as a compression garment, it has a little bit of nap on the inside for cooler weather. They’ve sold quite a few to motorcycle and mounted Police Officers as well as to a company that has been hiring Vets in order to cover sleeve tattoos in some applications.  

 

Available in any color as long as it’s Black.

www.proxgo.com

Darley Defense Days – Ares Armor Derma Plate Carrier

June 4th, 2015

  
Ares Armor’s Derma Plate Carrier is a lightweight plate carrier made of 1000D Cordura nylon, with a weight of 2 lbs 14 oz.

  
The namesake of the Derma, meaning skin, comes into play with its unique tubular elastic cummerbund, featuring bungees which allow for a greater degree of movement without the carrier shifting out of place on the wearer. 

  
The Derma also features Cobra buckles, front and rear PALS webbing, Velcro loop panel on the front and rear, and a direct connect system for packs.

  
The Derma is currently in testing with select US Military units.

  
The Derma comes in Small-Medium, sized for 10×12 plates, and Large-XL, sized for 11×14 up to 11×17 plates. Veteran made in the USA, and Berry Compliant.

www.aresarmor.com

Darley Defense Days – MMI Outdoor’s Naga Hood

June 4th, 2015

In development for the past six years, MMI Outdoor’s Naga Hood is a Thermal and Visual Concealment Hood made from a laser cut mesh that has relief cuts to better resemble foliage in the visual spectrum.   
The two-sided Naga Hood is custom printed based on use requirements, they can apply self-developed or user-provided Camo patterns to either side.  It is set up to be attached to an Ops-Core helmet and draped over the wearer’s torso but it can be used a variety of ways thanks to various attachment loops including their hidden MOLLE points.  There are also points for attaching scrim or foliage directly to the Naga Hood which is 64″ long and 28″ wide.

  
In addition to the Naga Hood, MMI has also developed covers for HMMWVs, Quads and even Zodiac boats.  

MMItactical.com

Darley Defense Days – Virginia Beach

June 4th, 2015

  
This afternoon, SSD will be covering Darley Defense Days at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Midwest Industries Introduces M-LOK Handguard for  MR556A1 / HK416

June 4th, 2015

 

-Midwest Industries new handguard for the MR556A1 or HK416 (with removal of sling loop)
-7 interface sides in M-LOK allow for accessory installation in almost any configuration necessary
-9 inches of usable handguard with a full picatinny top rail
-Handguard weighs 9.9 oz
-Retail price of $219.95 (introductory price $209.95)
-Extended length to follow

 

Available on www.midwestindustriesinc.com and through their dealer/ distributor network in 2-3 weeks.