Even though we just told you about Hill People Gear’s upcoming Prairie Belt, we had to share these two photos of a traditional US Army Cavalry issue belt and HPG’s new version.
High Ground Gear Photo Contest
November 5th, 2012If you are a JTAC, CCT, TACP or any type of communicator and you like free stuff, then High Ground Gear has got just the thing for you. High Ground is looking for images of communicators doing what they do best, calling in bombs and unleashing hell from up above. Send them your best pictures of you doing your job. They will announce a winner the day after Election Day, November 7th. If your candidate doesn’t win, maybe you will.
Rules:
1. You must “Like” the High Ground Page on Facebook
2: You must be ok with them posting picture (they will blur faces to maintain OPSEC)
3. Must be ‘kick ass’ pictures
The Prize: An HG830 w/ mag inserts with full JTAC load out including a 117G Pouch, 5590 pouch, Wide Compression Pouch, 2 Instant Access smoke pouches, and 2 Breacher Retainers. Your choice of color. That’s it boys, MAKE IT RAIN!
Email Pictures to CS@highgroundgear.com
Check out the website too, www.highgroundgear.com you can always buy the gear.
More on US4CES Family of Camouflage from ADS Inc
November 5th, 2012
Developed by ADS Inc in conjunction with Guy Cramer of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp for the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort, the digital textured US4CES consists of four color variants; Woodland, Arid, Transitional as well as a common OCIE pattern for personal protective equipment. In fact, its currently a finalist along with three other contenders to become the US Army’s next camouflage.
Limited Edition Arc’Teryx MultiCam Atom SV Hoodie Available for Pre-order from Edgar Brothers
November 5th, 2012Britons Rejoice! The Limited Edition Arc’Teryx MultiCam Atom SV Hoodie is now available for Pre-order from Edgar Brothers.
Insulated with Coreloft and featuring a MultiCam printed water and wind resistant shell make this a great piece. Based on the commercial model, it’s a hoodie and integrates two hand warmer pockets and one internal chest pocket. Shipping 19 November, it’s offered in Small – 2XLarge.
shop.edgarbrothers.com/pages/ArcTeryx-Limited-Edition-Atom-SV-Hoodie
Craig “Sawman” Sawyer Joins Raine Inc for Special Operation Forces & Battlefield Solutions
November 5th, 2012Raine Inc is doing some really great, innovative stuff. They’ve brought new people on board and released new designs. And now, they’ve announced the addition of Former Navy SEAL Craig “Sawman”Sawyer to their team where he’ll assist with product development. Sawyer began his career as a Marine and later joined the Navy to become a SEAL serving at SEAL Team 1 and at DEVGRU. After retiring from leaving the Navy he served as a high threat mobile security contractor and in federal law enforcement. More recently he has worked with the entertainment industry as a technical advisor and military/firearms expert on popular productions such as History Channels “Top Shot” and the Military Channel’s “Deadliest Sniper”.
Raine Inc. is very proud to have such a fine warrior on its team. With new developments in our Raine Inc. fighting kit, Craig has already begun putting his stamp on various products and processes. The battlefield can be a tricky place that is ever evolving. Craig and Raine Inc. see solutions to these challenges through current and relevant experience. This serves our clients when they need it most, in action. As special operations and unconventional warfare continue to evolve, we will meet the needs of our warriors with real solutions designed by warriors, for warriors. Looking forward, Craig will be involved in all aspects of product development, design, marketing and education of Raine products. “Lighter, Faster, Stronger” is our mindset and Craig will help us continue to move in that direction.
– Will Romes, Marketing & Development Manager
MATBOCK One Year On
November 5th, 2012In honor of their One year anniversary, MATBOCK asked us to share this statement. It’s a little unconventional for us, but it includes two cool things. One is a preview of an upcoming product that we’ve been trying out and the second is a discount for our readers.
In November of 2011, we officially launched our products to the market with the release of the Constrictor Cargo System, Tree-GO IZLID pouch and most recently, the LIFT System. To date, the LIFT System is undoubtably our greatest product with its lightweight design and versatility, all developed with the modern day warrior in mind. At only 3.5 lbs, no other system can come close to what the LIFT System is currently providing to the battlefield and we have new features in the final stages of T&E.
To help celebrate MATBOCK’s 1yr anniversary, we are offering an exclusive 10% discount for all SSD readers. Please just enter “SSD10” during checkout to receive your 10% discount. This coupon code will be good for the entire month of November. In addition to this great discount, MATBOCK will also release new products in the coming weeks here on SSD. Follow us at www.matbock.com, on Facebook, and stay tuned to SSD for further details.
Here is a sneak peak of one product that is still in the final stages of T&E. The next great evolution for Night Vision is here.
Hill People Gear Prairie Belt and Ute Pack
November 5th, 2012It’s full speed ahead at Hill People Gear where they continue to expand their back country living system.
Two upcoming products are the Prairie Belt and Ute Pack.
According to HPG, the Prairie Belt is a nod to the prairie belts of old worn by the US Cavalry.
Just one look at it and you’ll see that it is a backpack waist belt. But it includes PALS and they also designed it for use as a war belt.
Interestingly, the belt can be rigged as a safety harness and they are considering integrating a sit harness kit. It will be offered in will be available in small, medium, and large sizes in ranger, foliage, and coyote.
The Ute Pack takes its name from “the brothers to the bear” who ranged from the front slope of the Colorado Rockies out into the desert wilderness of the Colorado Plateau in eastern Utah. Like the Ute, the pack is highly adaptable, carrying loads from 20 to over 60 pounds. Consequently, it is highly compressible.
It will come equipped with a Prairie Belt and features an internal frame consisting of a frame sheet and dual aluminum stays.
Both products are coming soon.
Despite Reports to the Contrary the US Army Has NOT Chosen a New Camouflage
November 5th, 2012About a month ago, a deployed reader informed us that he had heard that the US Army had selected a new camouflage pattern. He sent us a simple, two page PPT that he has received via email and showed the pattern as well as a few made up dates for issue. Overall, it was a sophomoric attempt but he asked us to confirm his suspicions that it was untrue. After looking at it I had my doubts but in the offhand that it might have been a local distillation of an official announcement I sent it to the PAO at PEO Soldier. Their reply? It was an interesting fake. Remember, idle hands do the devil’s work. I’d say someone was bored and decided to pull a prank. It seems to have gotten out of hand. I’m not going to post the PPT or the alleged winner because the finalist was just as surprised to see it as PEO Soldier was. Since the initial incident I’ve had to field queries from the field numerous times, so I’m using this bully pulpit to help stem the flow of misinformation.
You may see this PPT floating around email, especially if deployed. Alternatively, it may have been printed out and posted on a unit bulletin board. Regardless of where you see it, it is untrue. If your chain of command sends it to you, politely request that they check with PEO Soldier.
The easiest way to tell it’s a fake? When have you ever seen a Power Point presentation that was only 2 slides? And consider this, have you ever seen a PPT without the issuing unit’s logo all over it?
Please remember, the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort has downselected to four families of patterns from:
-ADS Inc as Prime, partnered with Guy Cramer
-Brookwood Companies
-Crye Precision
-Kryptek
As they continue to conduct research, I wouldn’t expect any word on a selection for a month at least. Don’t worry, if we hear anything tangible, we’ll they you know. Until then, Keep Calm and Reload (the page).
