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Tactical Field Notebook Covers

May 25th, 2010

Every military leader carries a notebook and of late, many prefer the Rite in the Rain brand which now carry NSNs. CP Gear has recently introduced two new Tactical Field Notebook Covers to accommodate the two most popular Rite in the Rain pads.

The smaller of the two is 3″ x 5″ and will fit in the breast or shoulder pocket of the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) coat or Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) blouse. It is designed specifically for the Rite in the Rain 3 x 5 spiral bound tactical pocket notebook and features slots for 3 pens. The interior has two 3” wide x 4” tall vinyl windows to retain the notebook and also double as viewing windows for checklists, SOPs, and other aide memoire type documents.

The 4 x 6 Tactical Notebook Cover was designed specifically for the Rite in the Rain 4 x 6 spiral bound tactical pocket notebook. This larger version is designed to fit in the trouser cargo pocket of your uniform. Since it’s bigger, it accommodates 5 pens as well as a larger interior window. It also features velcro to attach a nametape and rank.

Available in Coyote Brown, MultiCam, UCP, and CADPAT TW and AR, you can order the Tactical Field Notebook Covers directly from CP Gear. Both are made in Canada from Cordura nylon, mil-spec webbing and zippers and backed by a 5 year warranty.

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Navy Seeks Survival Gear and FR Clothing

May 25th, 2010

NAVAIR has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Survival Items and Clothing for use by both Navy and marine Corps personnel. Survival items include equipment to assist isolated personnel in their recovery such as NVD compatible lights, signaling devices, hand held global positioning systems, knives, fire starters, multi purpose tools, water purification devices, hydration carriers and concentrated nutrition. All items should be efficient, compact, lightweight, water resistant, affordable and use common, commercially available batteries as a power source if needed.

The FR clothing side of the house includes items for both air and ground crews like flight suits and gloves, deck jerseys, and anti-exposure suits. They are seeking performance products whether fire resistance, environmental protection, or moisture management. This is an open ended RFI so as vendors come up with applicable items they can submit them.

Visit www.fbo.gov for the full details.

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Nooka Strip Belts

May 25th, 2010

We ran across this awhile back and it looks pretty cool. Manufactured by watch maker Nooka, the Strip Belt offers an interesting closure system. The end of the belt is notched and feeds into the buckle. It is held in place by a ratchet system that can be released by simultaneously pushing both buttons on the buckle. This give a much more precise fit than standard notched belts and one size adjusts over 6 inches. Two sized belts are available to accommodate waists from 30 to 41.5 inches. Not only is the design innovative, but the belt itself is made from BASF’s Ellastolan thermoplastic polyurethane material. The Strip Belt is currently available from Nooka in several colors including Grey, Black, and Beige.

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In Depth Video on New Arc’teryx Clothing System

May 24th, 2010

Watch Eric Page from Grey Group talk his ass off about the new Arc’teryx LEAF COMPOUND system. Lots of good information here.

Thanks to Grey Group for putting this out there.

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M14 Riser Stock Pouch

May 24th, 2010

Tired of seeing Soldiers attaching pillows with 100 mph tape to the back of their stocks to get proper cheek welds, Tactical Night Vision Company teamed with US PALM to develop the M14 Riser Stock Pouch. Since not everyone in the military gets issued an adjustable stock, let alone most of the LE and commercial markets, TNVC contacted US PALM with their tactical nylon expertise, and the project was kicked into high gear. The RSP© Mod.0 is designed to fit the M14 as well as the M1A and easily attaches to these stocks to provide the shooter with a stable, optimum comb height. It also includes a built-in horizontal magazine pouch that holds a single USGI 20rd M14 magazine as well as a fast-access clear sleeve pocket for DOPE/Range cards and/or target photos. The RSP© Mod.0 is the first in a series of Riser Stock Pouches and new models for other platforms will be forthcoming. Naturally, the RSP© is made in the US from 500d Cordura.

Currently available from TNVC

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RPG-7 Gunner Team Accessory Kit

May 24th, 2010

We know some of our readers are rolling with RPGs and when we saw the new RPG-7 Gunner Team Accessory Kit from Blackheart International we knew we had to put the word out even though chances are good those who needed to know already did. Blackheart specializes in foreign weapons and they have gone all out to develop several products for the RPG-7 crew.

The kit combines BHI’s RPG Gunner Backpack, RPG Assistant Gunner Backpack, and RPG Rocket Quiver which we have covered before with the RPG-7 Dust Cover, Adjustable Sling, Launcher/Optics Padded Cary Case, their ingenious Boresight Device, and Four-Piece Cleaning Kit. They have also added their excellent RPG-7 Practical Usage Guide to the mix. BHI’s weapons manuals are the best we have seen and hold a special place in our reference library. All in all, it’s pretty much everything you need except the launcher and rockets.

To order the complete kit or any of the other RPG accessories visit www.bhigear.com.

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A Gun for Everyone

May 23rd, 2010

Some interesting factoids. Not sure of the veracity of some but it does show both sides of the issue. Of note is that despite the assertions of Hollywood and those interested in curtailing our gun rights, neither the Glock nor the AK are the most commonly used guns in crime. It’s huge so click on the picture and you will be taken to an external link with the entire chart in a size you can read.

Via: OnlineSchools.org

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New Knives from SOG

May 23rd, 2010

SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has introduced several new knives but here are my two favorites from a utilitarian standpoint.

Swedge II
In conjunction with Brent Beshara, a Canadian special ops military instructor, martial artist, and custom knife maker, SOG has created the Swedge, featuring a new blade geometry that makes the tips of knives stronger and less prone to breaking. There are three different shapes in the Swedge series. Shown is the Swedge II. All knives within the Swedge line, which are available in 8.3”, 9.2” and 10.1” lengths, feature a full tang, G10 handles and a Kydex sheath offering a variety of mounting options.

SOGfari Machete
The first ever SOG machete has paid careful attention to the weight and comfortable handles for extended use. They have added a saw to the back of the blade and a spiked tang from the back of the handle for pounding and scraping as well as holes in the handle for lanyards. Available in 13” and 18” lengths. The price point is so good on this one that I plan on picking one up just to replace my old GI machete.

www.sogknives.com

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