Here’s a sneak peek of two new colors for the very popular Go Pack from LBT Inc. Instead of a 3-Day size, it’s really more of a day-and-a-half size which is perfect as a Go Bag. There are external mesh and zippered pockets in addition to the main zippered compartment. Additionally, the shoulder straps are the same reinforced, bartacked, padded from LBT you are used to.
Watch for awesome pricing during the initial launch.
The Patrol Carrier (part number 12483-YP) is a fully RF welded, gear swallowing 90liter Drybags, designed to carry a full loaded patrol pack.
It has a 46″ YKK dry suit zipper to facilitate gear access, external inflation tube, compression straps and a low profile shoulder strap system. It is a component of the SEAL and SWCC 5-bag kits produced by Watershed Drybags.
On the heels of commercial success of the Helix family of lanterns, Princenton Tec is introducing a subdued version in OD/Coyote as well as Black/Grey.
The Helix lanterns feature collapsible globes and come with red and white light settings, and an output of 250 lumens, with the exception of the Backcountry, which outputs 150 lumens. Run time is 22-40 hours, depending on the model.
Can you believe this lantern is only $34.95 retail (3x AAA, rechargable also available)?
MARBOCk told me that three years of work have paid off. Tarsier Eclipse is NAVAIR approved and will be added to the NATOPS!
For those of you unfamiliar with Tarsier Eclipse, it’s an add-on, easily adjustable iris for the objective lens of night vision devices which facilitates quick focus. With a twist of the adjuster, the iris opens and closes (as you can see above) in order to fine tune the focus for up close work. It also works as a sacrificial lens in order to prevent lens damage.
This bag contains the Recondo 1 Jungle Hammock System from Litefighter in its storage configuration. Deployment is simple. You attach the carabiner to the anchor point and pull the hammock out of the bag to the other end’s anchor point.
FEATURES:
-Bug-Proof “No-See-Um” Mesh Canopy (Permethrin Treated) Guards Against Pests and Insect-Borne Diseases
-Waterproof Rain Tarp Protects the Warfighter from the Elements
-All Mesh Canopy and Full Length Zipper Door Maximize Airflow
-Supports Users up to 300 Pounds in Weight and 6? 8? in Length
-Corner Pockets for Storing and Organizing Unused Paracord Length
-Setup within 60 Seconds with No Special Tooling Required
-Quick Clips and Carabiners for Easy Setup
-Packs Easily into Most Backpacks and Motorcycle Side Saddles
-Lightweight and Compact at Only 2.9 Pounds
-Jungle Hammock and Field Tarp can also be purchased separately
The hammock itself is OD but the field tarp is available in OD or OCP.
litefighter.com/product/recondo-1-jungle-hammock-system
Warrior Easy kicked off by a speech about General Michael Hayden (USAF, Ret). A career intelligence officer, he served as both Director, National Security Agency and Director, Central Intelligence Agency.
He put the world into a historical perspective, contrasting the Cold War-era with now. The world was more dangerous but certainly not as complicated as today. He also related that everything happens more quickly now.
He also discussed the transition form Hard to Soft Power in the post-Cold War world.
The threats are different; in the post-industrial-era, it’s less nation-states and more transnational groups.
The world has changed. One of General Hayden’s most poignant comments was, “Nations from the post-WWII world order are gone, and not coming back.” That really sunk in for me.
Another observation in a changed world, is that time was, the State was not the enforcer of theological principles. Everyone thought that. He said, “We may have been premature.”
General Hayden concentrated on leadership of complex organizations during times of crisis. He mentioned the need for leadership but he humbly submits that he is not the best qualified in the room to talk about leadership and asked the room to recognize Medal of Honor awardee Sal Giunta.
General Hayden has never been able to finish a book on management. He only gets about 1/3 through before he stops.
Instead, he offered these lessons learned:
-Humility, Real Humility
-More doing of the right things
-Doing only what leaders can do
-Truly loving your people
-Being true to your self
Interestingly, during the Q&A, General Hayden brought out an anti-2A concept in response to a question regarding the intelligence community’s duty to protect the nation while respecting the civil rights of its citizens. He said that it shouldn’t be as much a fourth amendment issue as a second amendment one and posed a new tactic to restrict ownership of firearms. His position is that the restriction of certain types of weapons should be seen as an anti-terrorism measure. This is an obvious expansion of current attempts by anti-2A legislators to deny due process and civil rights to those on the so-called ‘No-Fly’ list by making it illegal for them to exercise their right to purchase firearms. His viewpoint reminds me that not every threat to liberty is external. His final slide certainly sums it up.
Welcome to Warrior East 2016. For the next two days we’ll show you some of the latest and greatest gear, courtesy of ADS Inc.
The ADS Warrior Expos are some of our favorite trade shows each year and Warrior East is in our hometown. Warrior Expo brings together the best brands with qualified attendees, meaning entry is limited to government (Agencies, Military and LE) along with current and potential commercial customers of ADS as well as their suppliers.
This year’s keynote speaker is General Michael Hayden (USAF, Ret) Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. A career intelligence officer, General Hayden relied on his experience in those two positions to wrote the book, “Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror”.
Additionally, ADS will hold a series of informative breakout sessions as well as expanded interactive displays including an Interactive UTM range.
However, what may get some of you to register is that Daniel Defense is giving away a DDM4V7 to a lucky registrant. Check out the details here, adsinc.com/warrior-expo-prereg-raffle.
For additional information and to register, visit adsinc.com/warrior-expo.
See you there!
