Troop Performance

Sneak Peek – US PALM Agile Combat System

November 8th, 2012

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Unveiled at last week’s HALO’s SC/T Summit in San Diego, CA, the Agile Combat System. According to US PALM, the ACS is composed of different front and back panels [armored or not] as well as armor integrated backpacks such as their Draco. All these and future panels and packs interface with the new Enhanced Harness System collar. The EHS is backwards compatible with the Draco HBP and all MPAR and AKAR v2’s. The system is estimated to be completed by mid 2013, with purpose built configurations to cover operations from sub-terranean to alpine.

www.USPALM.com

Propper Unleashes a Full Tactical Clothing Line

November 8th, 2012

At SHOT Show Propper International unveiled an ambitious tactical clothing lineup signalling their intent to go full-on into a market long dominated by 5.11 and more recently joined by Blackhawk! and TRU-SPEC. They have just released these three new apparel collections. The PROPPER CCMF, Sweep, and LS1 collections total 23 new products in several colors including OD, Charcoal, LAPD Navy and Black. Additionally, there plaid options for several products. To see an overview of the line make the jump below.
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Outgo Honoring USMC Birthday

November 8th, 2012

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Outgo has just launched a giveaway to celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday, coming up this Saturday. They’re giving away 100 Ultra Compact Microfiber Towels with a custom embroidered US Marine Corps patch to the first 100 Marines who sign up via their Facebook page.

“For 237 years, the United States Marine Corps has always been ready to respond whenever the Nation calls,” said brand marketing director Gerald Craft. “This is our way of saying thank you to the Marines who have stood firm in the toughest of circumstances.”

Active and Retired Marines don’t have to do anything except visit their page and tell them where to mail the towel. It’s Outgo’s way of saying thanks.

gearaid.wufoo.com/forms/m7p8k9

King’s Arsenal Tactical Seat Covers by Coverking

November 8th, 2012

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King’s Arsenal offers these fabric seat covers with integrated PALS webbing on the rear. Each cover comes with 6 pockets. Covers are made to order for different vehicles and rear seat models can also be produced without PALS.

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The covers are offered in Black, Coyote Tan, Grey as well as Kryptek Highlander and Typhon. They also true MultiCam but do not have any photos of it loaded. Currently PALS webbing is Black for all models.

kingsarsenal.com

War Sport Industries Rail Sock

November 7th, 2012

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Interesting shot of the War Sport Industries‘ Rail Sock. It’s a thermal barrier that will withstand up to 1700 deg F. It also integrates shock cord that is equally adept at handling heat. This can be used for cable management or to scrim your weapon.

Interested parties should contact info@warsport-us.com

New Patches from ECHO NiNER

November 7th, 2012

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ECHO NiNER is the brain child of a combat photographer friend of mine. He builds some cool accessory items including camera straps. But, his morale patches are always worth checking out.

eniner.com

Crye Precision JPCs Available through OP Tactical

November 7th, 2012

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The CP Jumpable Plate Carrier weighs in at just over 1 pound and is so popular they are regularly put of stock, everywhere. OP Tactical tells us they have secured a healthy shipment of Medium and Large in MultiCam and are taking Pre-orders.

Limited to 2 per customer. They should ship Friday 9 November.

www.optactical.com/crprjuplca

SKD – PIG UCR

November 7th, 2012

SKD Tactical released their own version of the defunct Eagle cr-utv-ms, or “Universal Chest Rig / SKD version” which was originally developed by Paul Howe (MSG, USA Ret). This improved model is called the “PIG UCR (Universal Chest Rig)” and incorporates some new features.

-500D Construction
-Adjustable retention straps that adjust with Velcro instead of metal tri-glides
-PIG CR-UTV-MS Upgrade Straps, standard
-Internal drainage grommets
-Compatible with PIG CR H-Harness Kit

The PIG UCR carries 2 x M4 mags (USGI/PMAG/Lancer) or 1 x 7.62 mag (PMAG/SR-25/AR10/FAL) or 1 x AK-47/74 mag per each of its 4 rifle mag pouches. The 4 pistol mag pouches up front accommodate double stack pistol magazines (up to Glock 20/21), flashlights, utility tools or other similarly shaped items. The PALS webbing on the sides of the chest rig allows for additional ammo, first aid, radio or utility pouches. The PIG UCR also retains the mesh stash pocket and the internal Map Pocket of the original Paul Howe CR-UTV-MS with Velcro closure along the top of the rig.

Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam and Ranger Green and Made in USA!

www.skdtac.com