One of our eagle eyed readers spotted the Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger on the back of the character “Arthur” played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the zero-gravity hotel scene of “INCEPTION” the #1 movie in America.
If you spot a piece of kit in a movie, send us an email.
Source Hydration introduced us to several new products at the recent Warrior Expo. One that really stood out is the Diamond 3L Low Profile Armor Hydration System. Feature laden, the Diamond incorporates the following:
– Low profile 3L hydration system designed for compatibility with IOTV, IMTV and other widely used armor systems.
– QASTM “4 buckle attachment system adjusts to fit many vest configurations.
– Front panel opens wide for easy reservoir removal.
– Can be refilled through the drinking tube with UTA refill adaptor (not included).
– Tuck-away shoulder straps/sternum strap for pack-style wear.
– Over-the-shoulder or under-the-arm tube routing options.
– MOLLE for adding accessories, Velcro for ID Tags.
– Includes Source’s Diamond 3L reservoir system featuring Glass-LikeTM liner with Grunge-GuardTM delivers true water taste and superior bacteria resistance.
– Patented leakproof Widepac slider opens wide for easy cleaning and ice insertion.
– StormTM drinking valve delivers more water, faster, with no biting and weave covered tube adds UV protection and insulation.
– Source Quick Connect (SQC) seals watertight- tubes can be removed from filled reservoirs with no leaks or drips. Positive push button operation.
– Source Quick Mate Technology (QMT) offers “one-click†installation of drinking valves, UTA tube refill adaptors, and other Source accessories.
All of Source Hydration’s products are available from www.source-military.com.
SKD Tactical has updated their look and with it, the entire shopping experience for that matter. As you can see, it is not only more user friendly, but the most popular brands are one click away from the front page. SKD Tactical still offers industry-leading shipping times and great service. Click on the image to check it out.
The new fully featured Velocity Systems web site is live. Click the image below to visit and get yourself acquainted.
Unfortunately, there aren’t many products for our female readers but the guys at Breach-Bang-Clear bring us this report.
Females in law enforcement may be interested in the wear test Elbeco is currently doing in conjunction with PoliceOne.com. If you sign up on line and are selected, Elbeco will send a pair of the Ladies Choice uniform trousers; you provide the feedback, and when the Wear Test is complete you keep the trousers. Several agencies have reportedly already been involved in their development, including Pittsburgh PD. These uniform trousers are intended to fit more comfortably and flatteringly (not sure how they could help but fit better than traditional pants worn by female officers without other options). They have contoured waistband wit side elastic, curved hip, modified seat and shortened front rise to accommodate female body styles. Other advantages Elbeco says these pants provide:
• Utility belt at natural waist provides better access to your weapon and can reduce back strain
• Curve at hip complements a woman’s shape
• Back pockets adjusted to waist for better access
• Reshaped seat for comfortable movement
• Pocket depth accommodates a woman’s reach
More information on the Wear Test is on PoliceOne.com.
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Although they have dabbled with AA batteries for the Saint headlamp, SureFire has never released an AA battery powered flashlight; until now. The new E2L AA Outdoorsman features a dual-output, solid-state LED emitter; tailcap switching; a TIR lens, and a weather-resistant aerospace aluminum body.
Its power-regulated LED features two output levels: 80 lumens of light on high (four times the light of a typical two-D-cell flashlight), or 3 lumens on low. It runs for nine hours on a set of AA lithium batteries at its high setting and 60 hours at its low setting.
Now US PALM offers a kydex holder for their popular AK30 magazine. This is a welcome addition to their other carry option, a tactical rig called the Defender. It comes with a belt clip and is adjustable for tension.
Available in Black from Scottsdale Gun Club and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the AK Battle Grip and AK30 magazine in Brown Bakelite.
Awhile back we wrote about the Rogue Warrior brand of watches and alluded to some new products coming soon. Well, they just released their new knives and have a teaser web site up showing a few other items.
Here’s also a good look at the new knives. The line includes three fixed blade models which include the Black Frog, Brass Balls, and Sharkman as well as two versions of the Sharkman folder.
The cryogenically treated 8A steel blades are sharpened to a field-grade edge. The Sharkman is hand finished and treated with the proprietary Black-T coating, a multi-step process designed to not only protect the blade but also provide lubrication. The Brass Balls features a variation of the process called Brown-T that provides the blade with its distinctive look and naturally, the Black Frog features a mixture of Black and Green coatings.
The handles are assembled with a proprietary two-layer process. Manufactured from Rosewood (bottom layer) and Yellowheart (top layer), both hardwoods known for density, toughness and shock-absorbency as well as the G10 phenolic laminate used on the Sharkman handle each handle is made individually with consideration for field use and thought given to the needs of the user. In the case of the Sharkman handle, the handle is ported, to allow the water to be sucked away from the handle and not remain between the operator’s hand or glove and the handle. Additionally, the handles are knobbed to provide maximum tactile feedback to the operator.
Coming soon from www.roguewarriorbrand.com
