Extreme Gear Labs posted a teaser image if design elements they are taking cues from in 2014. Recognize any?
EGL Design Influences For 2014
December 10th, 2013Gerber Gear – Bear Grylls Mountain Survival Pack
December 10th, 2013
Available from Gerber Gear is the ultimate collection of Bear Grylls-licensed Gerber products. The Mountain Survival Pack includes:
(1) Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife
(1) Bear Grylls Survival Bracelet
(1) Bear Grylls Intense Torch
(1) Bear Grylls Canteen
(1) Bear Grylls Compact Compass
(1) Bear Grylls Compact Scout Knife
(1) Bear Grylls Hands-Free Torch
(1) Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit
(1) Bear Grylls Paracord Fixed Blade
(1) Bear Grylls Survival Hatchet
This entire collection comes tucked away inside a Bear Grylls River Patrol 45 survival pack.
www.gerbergear.com/Survival/Gear/Mountain-Pack_30-000945
S.O. Tech Announces Basic Issue Line
December 10th, 2013
S.O. Tech has launched the new Basic Issue Line. The premise behind the Basic Issue Line is to offer a barebones design approach: Simple, Strong, Economical, and US Made. It’s inexpensive and designed to wear like iron in a similar to the gear you were issued in basic training. It’s not fancy but it gets the job done. The current run of the Basic Issue Line consists of three products: the Duty Go Bag, Cheetah Sling, and Jaguar Sling.
Duty Go Bag
The Duty Go Bag is a quick grab n’ go bag satchel, ideal for med kit, active shooter, and range use. Similar to the classic MGB in size, the DGB features a large main compartment, two large pockets for organization, one long slash pocket for documents or similar items, and a removable foam insert. The 2″ wide shoulder strap is full adjustable, and a 2″ x 4″ Velcro field allows for an ID or morale patch. Made from 500D Cordura nylon.
specopstech.com/osc/product_info.php?products_id=2329&page=
Cheetah 2 Point Sling
The Cheetah 2-point sling easily mounts to an attachment swivel. A reinforced Tri-Glide clip allows for quick adjustments on the fly: tighten to prevent bounce and shift and loosen for ease of movement when aiming. Made from 1″ wide webbing and polymer.
Jaguar Single Point Sling
The Jaguar Single Point Sling attaches to any weapon with a sling swivel or hook via a heavy duty HK Hook Clip. It’s fully adjustable and features an elastic bungie. Made from 1″ wide webbing, polymer, and elastic.
Hodge Defense Educates Us On The Texas Revolution
December 10th, 2013Hodge Defense Systems offered a cool post on their Facebook page. Their marketing usually gives me a chuckle but this one caught my full attention. I’m a big fan of history. We’ve all heard about The Alamo but few outside of Texas know of the Battle of Gonzales.
Hodge Defense Random History Moment: The Siege of Béxar was first major campaign of the Texas Revolution, in which a volunteer Texan army defeated Mexican forces at San Antonio de Béxar (now known as “San Antonio, TX, God Bless The USA”). Texians had become pretty down on the Mexican government as General Santa Anna’s became lamely dictatorial. In early October, Texas settlers gathered in Gonzales to stop Mexican troops from taking their arms (a small cannon). The resulting skirmish kicked off the Texas Revolution. Men continued to assemble in Gonzales and soon established the Texian Army.
Santa Anna then sent his brother-in-law, General Martin Perfecto de Cos, (which is, admittedly, a pretty kick-butt name) to Béxar with reinforcements. The Texians initiated a siege of the city, a battle ensued, long-story-short, Cos surrendered after retreating to and holing up at the Alamo somewhere in the wee hours of 2 a.m. on December 10, 1835.
So, we’ve got some sort of a HDSI/Bill & Ted “This Day In History” vibe going on here. Relevancy? Nothing really, ‘cept that you shouldn’t ever give up civilian small arms to the government, and that Hodge Defense is based in San Antonio, Texas – so we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for these little historical-stars all aligning.
Garmin – Tactix Tactical Ops GPS Watch
December 10th, 2013
The Garmin tactix Tactical Ops GPS watch is a rugged time piece that packs a lot of features into its frame. The case is made from stainless steel, PVD-coated in a non-reflective Black, and is waterproof up to 50 meters. The face consists of a non-reflective, scratch-resistant, curved mineral glass. The negative mode liquid crystal display is designed for stealth operation, and the Green LED backlight is NVD compatible. The wrist straps are made of polyurethane, and are also Black.
The tactix’s high-sensitivity GPS automatically calibrates the on-board altimeter, barometer and 3-axis compass, in addition to the time and date in multiple time zones. The GPS feature allows the user to create routes, record up to 1000 waypoints, 10,000 track points, and the TrackBack features guides the user back along a previously recorded tracklog. The tactix has ANT+ and Bluetooth capabilities to share tracks, waypoints, and routes with other compatible Garmin devices or smartphones. The tactix features a preloaded world wide basemap.
The tactix functions as a recording tool for training. It can provide real-time performance data, including distance, pace, cadence, and calories burnt. It’s compatible with Garmin’s heart rate monitor, speed/cadence bike sensor, and foot pod. Additionally, the tactix features U.S. tidal data and the Garmin jumpmaster software for amphibious and airborne operations.
The tactix is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It can last up to 50 hours on a single charge in GPS mode, three weeks in sensor mode, and five weeks in watch mode.
I’ve been wearing the tactix around for a few days, and I like it. Setup was quick and simple, and once I got used to the buttons and menu navigation it became easy to switch between the different functions. At first, it didn’t seem that I was getting the listed battery life out of the watch, so I left it on an extended charge and now it’s still going strong a couple of days later, with barely a dent in the battery meter. It’s also worth mentioning that despite the styling, this isn’t a “big watch”. It’s lightweight and isn’t uncomfortable to wear at all.
The Garmin tactix is currently available from www.strohmanenterprise.com. Run by a USMC Veteran, Strohman takes good care of military and LE personnel.
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December 10th, 2013Falling In Love With Hill People Gear All Over Again
December 10th, 2013Hill People Gear has been kind of quiet for awhile now but earlier today they gave us a sneak peek of a few upcoming items: the Terrainsert, Attaché and Medium GP Pocket. I can’t help but once again stand in awe of what seem to be phased improvements to their back country living system. They consistently impress.
The Tarainsert is a combination framesheet / organization panel for the Tarahumara pack and made from HDPE that is slathered in FirstSpear 6/12 goodness.
The Attache is a compression panel / attache case that can attach to the back of an Umlindi or used in stand alone mode. This 6/12 lined bag will accept up to an 11″x16″ laptop as well as accept Velcro backed pouches or holsters.
Based on the FirstSpear Medium GP Pocket, this HPG version features a 6/9 attachment along with a full-width slot pocket on the inside rear, and two half-width slot pockets on the inside front.
For full details visit www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/ComingSoon
Treaper Ltd – 3HGR
December 10th, 2013
The 3HGR is a combination sling and gun rest with an adjustable support strap. The support strap allows the user to quickly attach their rifle to a tree, post, or other similar object for additional stability. A flexible spandex component in the 3HGR enables the adjustment of the firing line and the ability to shoot a moving target while strapped to a support.
The 3HGR attaches to the swivel stud found on most standard rifles, however it also works with most bipod models thanks to the sling swivel stud located in the bottom of the gun rest. It can also be used as a traditional gun sling, or adjusted to be used as a shoulder harness or safety sling.
