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Vertx Announces Their Upcoming Line Of Packs And Duffel Bags

August 8th, 2013

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VertX has announced their upcoming line of wearables and organizational kit that we first hinted about at the 2013 SHOT Show. Made in collaboration with Industrial Alchemy, a leading outdoor and tactical designer, the line includes various bags and packs designed for low-profile operations and concurrent with their release a new line of rolling duffel bags. The line has been rigorously tested and tweaked since the reveal earlier this year, more recently by SME Matt Jacques of Victory First Consulting.

“Industrial Alchemy and Vertx have put some real thought and work into these bags,” Jacques advises. “There is some unexpected innovation here. New concealment elements, stowage, the incorporation of different modularity… The design of the…we can call them mounting solutions will make waves in the modular pool, It is well done. This is going to change the way people organize their gear and work on the range. There are some very different options.”

Along with the announcement came two photos exclusive to SSD, featured in this article. The brand-new line will make its debut at SHOT Show 2014.

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www.wearvertx.com/

www.industrialalchemy.net/

www.victory-first.com/

RAPTAR Added To GSA

August 8th, 2013

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Wilcox Industries and Potomac River Group’s RAPTAR (Rapid Targeting and Ranging Module) is now available through PRG’s GSA contract, GS-07F-5489R. The RAPTAR is a combination IR Laser/IR Illuminator/Visible Red Laser/Laser Range Finder weapons mountable device developed from requirements by SOF and military snipers. It incorporates all of a shooter’s ranging and targeting devices into a single unit, saving real estate on the host weapon platform and reducing weight while requiring only one CR123 battery.

To request a GSA quote, visit PRG’s website at www.prgdefense.com/

FlameStower

August 8th, 2013

The FlameStower is a field charging unit designed to charge usb-based devices such as cell phones, gps, etc. It works by placing the attachable blade on or near a heat source, such as a fire, and placing water in the reservoir. The heat transfers to the thermoelectric generator, the water keeps the opposite surface of the generator cool, and the temperature difference generates electricity. This allows the FlameStower to work in most environments and at all times of the day, unlike solar chargers.

www.flamestower.com/

Rampart International Corp Partners With NavELite

August 8th, 2013

Rampart International Corp, the premier distributor of all things military in Canada, has partnered with NavElite to sell their line of high-performance backlit compasses and accessories.

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Shown here is the NavELite WaterBlock compass. It’s capable of functioning submerged up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes without damaging the compass or its electrical components. Other products by NavELite include the Trekker compass, NavELite batteries, accessory bag, and loaded case.

shop.rampartcorp.com/category_s/1983.htm

www.navelite.com/

CTOMS – DPL Now Available In Green

August 8th, 2013

The Divable Pack Liner by CTOMS is now available in green, and they’ve also lowered the weight. Designed as a waterproof Velcro in-liner, the medium size fits the CTOMS assault pack and the large size fits the 2nd Line Main Pack and External Module. The DPL is fully lined with loop Velcro to accommodate all standard internal components. The zipper is waterproof, and the DPL features an oral inflation hose at the top to adjust pressure. Although they’re not yet available on the website, they can be ordered by phone.

www.ctoms.ca/products/divable-pack-liner-dpl

MATBOCK Catalog

August 8th, 2013

2013 MATBOCK Catalog by solsys

www.MATBOCK.com

Gratuitous Mayflower Kit Photo

August 8th, 2013

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Can you identify everything in this photo?

www.mayflower-rc.org

The Grub Hub

August 7th, 2013

Saw this at Outdoor Retailer.

The Grub hub

The Grub Hub is a portable outdoor kitchen that converts from a backpack to its full size in only 3 minutes. It features an all-aluminum frame with nine square feet of table space, extendable aluminum stove support, weather proof surfaces, and tower supports for lighting and water. The main organizing space has over 4200 cubic inches of storage with adjustable shelves. The sink is collapsible and the Grub Hub comes with two dry air bags for dishes. Additional features include a spatula rack, weather resistant towel holder, and stakes for anchoring.

www.grubhubusa.com/