Mike said that this was a distillation of what made the units he had served in so great…and so hard on commanders.
Some Words Of Wisdom From Mike Pannone
January 25th, 2015ORWM – Atlas 46
January 24th, 2015The legend John Carver has applied years and years of tactical nylon production toward the manufacturing market. Ever since he’s lived in Montana, he’s been doing lots of DIY projects.
He makes a belt system with a variety of pouches that can be quickly swapped out.
The pouches themselves are also modular with a simple attachment system. The drill holster takes some design cues from pistol holsters including a shock cord to keep it secure. Additionally, the material extends down further because so many carry their holster with a bit installed which can cut the user or his clothing.
ORWM – Mystery Ranch
January 24th, 2015The Java is a new urban pack from Mystery Ranch. It takes the TT-zip concept to a whole new level, with the center zip accessing a compartment and the large U shape, dual zip opens the main compartment from either side making it ambidextrous.
The Java offers padded mesh back and shoulder straps.
It’s a 21l design with dual compartments on either side of the center access zip.
Last but not least, it can be opened completely.
Coming FALL 2015, in Black, Coyote and Midnight.
ORWM – Beyond
January 24th, 2015Axios Mod 2 hits the streets this Fall. This should whet your appetite until more details emerge.
Think of the Stretch Alpha Sweater as a stretch puffy coat. It combines a 4-way woven Tweave shell with The height breathable Alpha insulation from Polartec along with Polartec lightweight Grid Power Dry lining.
Below is a component of Beyond’s upcoming Arctic subsystem. The Cache Arctic parka utilizes a Berry compliant synthetic down which is a hybrid PrimaLoft and natural down. The PrimaLoft helps draw moisture away from the down in order to keep you warm.
ORWM – Mountain Uniforms
January 24th, 2015Mountain Uniforms provides custom built technical outerwear for SAR, LE, Fire Dept, and Ski Resorts. In fact, several base level fire departments are already in their gear.
While everything is built to the unit-level customer’s specification, this jumpsuit should give you an idea of the possible. They use a Toray Nylons waterproof breathable laminated to US made MultiCam with all critical seams sealed. But, they will dye to match and have a variety of fabrics at their fingertips.
ORWM – Ministry of Supply
January 24th, 2015We’ve mentioned Ministry of Supply in the past. They got their start with a dress shirt on Kickstarter but they’ve grown and grown and now they’re introducing outerwear.
The Doppler is their take on a modern M65 Field Jacket. Made from a Schoeller 3-layer, 4-way stretch fabric, it incorporates magnetic fasteners on the pockets and storm flap along with a stowaway hood.
ORWM – Outdoor Knitwear – The Original “Wooly Pully”
January 24th, 2015For those of you old enough to remember the original British issue crew neck Wooly Pully.
In addition to the traditional models, they offer a wide variety of other variants. I can’t say enough good things about wool and I’d love to see these make a resurgence. They are currently looking for US dealers. Contact Steve Martin.
ORWM – Goal Zero
January 24th, 2015With 73% of sales in the portable power market, Goal Zero dominates the space. They build a wide variety of products and the new Venture 30 features an IPX6 weatherproof rating with no rubber plugs needed. It’s a 7,800mAh charger with dual smart charging 2.4A USB ports (each port is actually 2.4 A) with its own built in USB cable. Additionally, its solar ready.
In addition to a battery indicator, the Venture 30 also features a 65 lumen white light.
Finally, you can power items directly as you use them.
