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Ares Armor Combat XII Medical Pack

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Designed utilizing the personal combat experience of the founders of Ares Armor, they have developed the Combat XII Medical pack to meet the needs of medics out in the field who need an organized bag that offers increased mobility during a firefight. The pack is manufactured with 1000D Cordura Nylon and is Made in the USA.

The Combat XII Medical Pack’s main compartment zips down on each side to flip open for easy access to all supplies. The internal walls are lined with loop lined webbing that can be used to integrate hook backed or MOLLE compatible pouches. The medic pack comes complete with two 12-inch and two 9-inch pouches with hook backing and full length zippers for organization of individual equipment or addition supplies.

The pack also includes five individual hook attached loops to hold tourniquets, trauma shears, compression bandages, etc., as well as one multi-loop to insert needles and catheters, which includes a threader to integrate the loops. The main compartment also integrates a hydration carrier that can port out the top of the pack through each side of the drag handle.

Much like the original Combat XII Pack, the new Medical pack has two built in external pouches. One small general purpose pouch for a cricothyrotomy and surgical kits as well as airway adjuncts. The medium sized pouch has a dedicated chest seal pouch and integrates a Velcro loop lined webbing to add more organizational pouches. It too flips open for easy access when on the ground. Both of these pouches webbing on the outside for additional MOLLE compatible pouches, sheaths, etc.

A top magazine mount is also present on this pack which can fit three magazines in each of the three sections. Each section of the top mount can also carry a 500 ML IV bag, gauze, quick clot, or other quick access supplies. They have added a flap to each section which help block out UV rays and secure the contents. The outside of the mount is lined with Velcro loop to secure the flaps and add any patches.

The pack can be worn with the shoulder straps that it comes with or can be directly attached to any armor carriers with the MOLLE webbing on the back face. The Combat XII Medical Pack is now available for order at PredatorARMAMENT.com and is offered in A-TACS AU or FG, MultiCam, Black, Coyote, and OD Green. They also have a few packs in A-TACS AU and Coyote for first comers with the full production run for all colors available at the end this month.

TacHacker – Rudius 1911 80 Percent Frame from Ares Armor

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

This has got to be the ultimate TacHacker project. Ares Armor is offering the Rudius 1911 80 Percent Frame. Named after the wooden sword presented to a Roman Gladiator upon earning his freedom. Fitting name once you understand what Ares has in mind.

Due to the level of finish on the weapon, it is not yet a weapon. According to Ares Armor, “To complete this frame all that need be done are the slide rails, barrel seat and the two rear pin holes. THERE IS NO FFL REQUIRED PER BATFE SPECIFICATIONS. This is not a firearm until you decide to make it one.” Now, the Rudius 1911 80 Percent Frame is available for pre-order at a significant discount. Get in on this by pre-ordering yours at www.aresarmor.com.

Ares Armor Adding Kydex to Their Bag of Tricks

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Ares Armor is adding Kydex options to their line mid-summer. Thought you might like a tease. Keep an eye on these guys. They are very innovative. We can’t wait to see what they come up with.

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Ares Armor Effin-A Compensator in .308

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Ares Armor advises they will be releasing a version of their EFFIN-A Compensator or the .308/7.62mm breed of rifles. The previous .223/5.56mm version has built a loyal following among black rifle shooters because of its effectiveness at taming muzzle climb to shooter-specific standards with its unique “tuning” design. According to the Predator Intelligence Blog, though the first picture released was for the AR-1o platform in .308, you would be able to get an AK47 7.62×39 version as well. More information on the site, and numerous reviews and videos are available.

Ares Armor EFFIN Compensator for AR-10 .308

Elzetta Flashlight Survives Point-blank Shotgun Blast and More

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlight survives point-blank shotgun blast inflicted by the guys at Ares Armor. The flashlight was shot with birdshot as well as 00 buckshot from a 12 gauge shotgun, then thrown into a steel plate countless times, and yet it lives on.

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Ares Armor Satellite Ruck

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Ares Armor has just released their new Satellite Ruck. It fits right in between the daypack-sized Combat XII Pack and full-sized Atlas Ruck as a mid-range patrol pack. The Satellite Ruck fits to an ALICE Frame and is manufactured from 1000D Cordura. Additionally, it accepts the Combat XII Pack to make a modular pack for approach and actions on the objective.

It comes with the padded Atlas Shoulder Straps and Kidney pad, as well as an Alice frame. An integrated top flap includes organization pouches as well as a panel with nylon daisy chain and webbing for securing small tools.

The pack will be offered in Black, Coyote, MultiCam and A-TACS AU & FG. Additionally, you will be able to purchase it along with the optional Combat XII Pack for additional stowage.

Available now for pre-order from www.predatorbdu.com, with a 15 March release date.

Ares Armor Combat XII-MEC Pack in PenCott Camo Available for Pre-Order Now

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

The new Ares Armor Combat XII-MEC Pack is similar to the original design but they have removed the of the PALS webbing from the rear compartments of the pack at the request of military customers who wanted to streamline the pack. The MEC designation is exclusive to PredatorBDU.com in the three PenCottâ„¢ Multi-Environment Camouflage patterns which include GreenZone (Temperate), Badlands (Transitional/Semi-Arid), and Sandstorm (Arid/Desert).

The Main Compartment features two sections for 100 oz hydration bladders with additional space for field rations or other gear, along with PALS webbing along the sides (solid color). In addition to the two magazine pouches on the rear of the pack there are also two zippered pouches. The pack can be worn solo with the shoulder straps or mounted directly to a plate or armor carrier.

The pack is manufactured from 1000D PenCott Textured Nylon that is NIR treated and features a DWR coating. Available now for pre-order from www.predatorbdu.com with delivery commencing mid-January (Free Shipping CONUS and APO/FP).

“You Saved a Life!”

Monday, October 17th, 2011

We received a phone call from our friends at Ares Armor on Friday afternoon. They told us that we had saved a life. “A life?” we asked. And then they told us this tale.

“During my last deployment to Afghanistan I was assigned to a embedded partnership platoon, whose primary duties we’re running an ANA NCO leadership course. One night the students invited us to a dinner consisting of fresh dead goat that expired due to gunasyphilaids and bread that is made with their feet. We were not taking our weapons to the event to be respectful and to show that they can be trusted, but I myself never wanted to be unarmed in hostile country so I decided to take my Rad pack with a pistol holstered on the inside, but more importantly along with the pistol I was able to fit 20 rip it cans to wash the diseased meat out of my mouth.

As the “dinner” night consisting of foot bread and diseased goat wore on, one of the Afghans started to become more and more hostile towards one of the other Americans. Till one point he walked out of the room yelling and then returned a few moments later with an AKM that he was wildly pointing around the room confronting my team mate with whom he had the altercation. I knew that I had to do something before rounds started to fly. So I stood up from my corner while running and deploying the rad pack at the same time.

In 3 seconds I have my front plate deployed and I’ve drawn my pistol. At this point I have my beretta shoved in his face “politely” asking for his compliance to get on the ground. Everyone in the room was not only surprised by the force of violence I was able to apply but the that I had a plate carrier/ pistol the whole time along with the sheer number of “rip its” that we used to wash the taste of meat that only Borat would love. The look on the perpetrator’s face was priceless, his mouth dropped open and his eyes were wide. He thought he was the only one in the room with a weapon… He was wrong. He brought a gun. I brought a gun, armor, and the element of surprise.

Your RAD pack’s shock and awe ability saved lives and stomachs that day.

Also, let Soldier Systems now that I learned of this product on their site and special thanks to them for that!”

In the end we thanked the folks at Ares Armor for being the guys that built the product that made it possible for one of America’s finest to save a whole bunch of lives. Ultimately, one man at the right place at the right time, did the right thing. He is the hero and he saved lives. Fortunately, he is a reader of SSD and found out about the RAD pack on our site. He then purchased a RAD Pack from Ares Armor and then USED it as it was intended. There isn’t much in life that can be better than that. THIS is why we do it.

Thank you anonymous American for doing the right thing, and thank you Ares Armor for building great products!

www.aresarmor.com