FirstSpear is displaying their latest Personal Protection Equipment with TR-Equipement at Milipol this year. If you’re at the show, stop by at Booth 5 L 195 and check them out.
FirstSpear At Milipol Paris 2015
November 16th, 2015Magpul CORE Flight Gloves – Coming Soon
November 16th, 2015
Magpul has just announced their soon-to-be-released Magpul CORE Flight Gloves. CORE Flight Gloves are built upon the traditional Nomex flight gloves used by Military aviators since the 1960s, and are made with modern materials, modern fit and finish, and touch screen compatibility.
Features
www.magpul.com/products/magpul-core-flight-gloves
Greenbelly Meal 2Go Bars
November 16th, 2015
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.
Garmin Epix
November 16th, 2015Imagine 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, 2015Kelty 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.
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.
S&S Precision Maker Monday – Multi-Pistol Holster
November 16th, 2015
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.
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″.
S&S produced a video which demonstrates the Multi-Pistol Holster in action.
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.
