Ever wonder what all of those plastic Soldiers did when you went to sleep at night?
Toys Come to Life
June 15th, 2011Kitanica XI.A Short Available in New Colors
June 15th, 2011It’s been a year since they hit the market but Kitanica has updated their popular XI.A shorts with the addition of Black and Green colors.
They are available for order NOW in sizes S – XXL. Make sure you grab a pair before they are all gone.
The Atlantic Publishes Article on Hyperstealth
June 14th, 2011James Rittenhouse Joins National Molding
June 14th, 2011
National Molding has announced the appointment of James Rittenhouse as the Manager in charge of the Duraflex® Product Line. James brings over 25 years of product design experience across a wide range of industries which includes body armor systems, luggage, backpacks and small appliances.
Happy 236th Birthday US Army
June 14th, 2011
Today is the 236th birthday of the United States Army. It is also Flag Day. Fly your stars and stripes with pride today and thank America’s Army for keeping America Free!
Revision Releases ExoShield
June 14th, 2011
Revision has just released the ExoShield goggle to the general public. Previously in limited release to specialized customers, the ExoShield was developed initially to satisfy a requirement for a skydiving goggle. However, the low-cost design proved so effective it quickly began to be used for other applications.
“The Revision Exoshield is an ultra compact hybrid solution designed by special operators for special operations,†explains Dan Packard, Sr. VP of Military Sales for Revision. “This end-user driven product, the Exoshield, provides unequivocal night vision gear compatibility, ballistic protection and environmental shielding for use in high-speed, dynamic operations.â€
I have had a pair for a couple of months and they are fantastic. The design protects the eyes and keeps out dust due to the comfort foam which actually lives up to its name. Additionally, I have not noted any fogging but admittedly have not used them under particularly strenuous or high humidity conditions. The headstrap is a two piece design that Velcroes together and can be used with a variety of helmets. For Pro-Tec and Gentex Parachutist helmets the ExoShield is to be worn beneath the helmet with the straps extending out the back through the slits and attached on the outside.
If I would ask for one change at this point it would be to change the headstrap to a Foliage Green or Tan color. However, since the ExoShield was originally envisioned as eyepro for airborne operations I understand why it is currently Black.
Revision provided this quote form an unnamed PJ that echoes my sentiment, “The eyewear is great, keeps out the dust (even under freefall) and is comfortable even for extended periods. I think this is ‘the product’ for the guys that need a multipurpose goggle.†While he doesn’t mention it, they are extremely low profile and can be worn with NODs. The lenses meet or exceed military ballistic certification standards.
The Exoshield Extreme Low-Profile Eyewear Kit consists of a goggle with comfort foam in either clear or solar (as in dark) lens versions, Black headstrap, microfiber cleaning cloth, and storage case. It retails for $49.99 MSRP.
TCI Expanding West Coast Operations
June 13th, 2011It’s so long Antioch and hello Brentwood for Tactical Command Industries. Effective 27 June, 2011, they are moving from their original business unit opened in 1996 in Antioch, California by Don Medine, a service disabled Police Sergeant and Tactical Team Leader to a new facility at 2150 Elkins Way, Brentwood, California 94513. It will give the company much needed space to expand customer service, production and R&D functions.
According to the company president, “The purchase and acquisition of the new facility for the company in Brentwood, California is exciting, but also delineates the end of part of the company’s history. We started the company in Antioch and we have operated a business unit there since the beginning.†Mr. Medine continued, “Part of my law enforcement career was with the police department in Brentwood, so it seemed quite natural for the company to move there.â€
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