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Warrior West – Klim Tactical

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

You may be familiar with Klim (pronounced climb), manufacturers of motorcycle wear. What you may not know is that they just launched a tactical line of clothing designed specifically for military motorcycle riders.

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One of the Polaris family of companies, they have introduced an anorak style jacket and trouser. Manufactured from An FR Gore-tex fabric, all of the pulls and findings are also FR. It also integrates Super Fabric in high wear areas.

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This thing is packed with features. For instance, it features full pit zips along with a full frontal opening zipper as well as a front zip for ventilation. It’s sized to fit over all of your kit and there added a flap on the front that can be opened so that you can access chest mounted magazines.

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Sleeve pockets are inset on the upper arm and a windowed forearm pocket can be used for maps and GRGs. The lower sleeves can also be removed via zipper.

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The back has a feature I’ve never seen. Since it’s worn over equipment the rear has an expandable flap that will accommodate back mounted gear on a vest.

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www.klimtactical.com

Warrior West – Sneak Peek – DUI Maritime Insertion Go Bag

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

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Diving Unlimited International shared a glimpse of their new Maritime Go Bag. It’s a small dry bag designed to hold a pistol, NVGs or other items that need to be handy yet waterproof.

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DUI has utilized a different manufacturing approach that integrates an insert that is waterproofed along the edges rather than sewing each component through the waterproof membrane and then waterproofing each stitch. This approach helps control weight and cost.

The Maritime Go Bag incorporates a waterproof main zipper that extends around the sides of the bag for a more generous opening as well as a separate inflation valve. It’s also PALS compatible and offers belt loops to increase versatility.

Coming within the month.

www.dui-online.com

Warrior Expo – Armageddon Gear

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

For those of you unfamiliar with Armageddon Gear, it’s a small business run by SGM Tom Fuller (USA, Ret). A longtime member of the Ranger community, Tom retired as the Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit. As you can imagine, he is a precision rifle shooter and has come up with some very cool products related to that endeavor.

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But the thing that caught my eye is his Personal Use Sleep System Pad (you figure it out). Designed initially for troops in Alaska, it utilizes a radiant heat barrier that helps mitigates radiant heat loss. In fact, when placed in between a Soldier’s bivy sack and sleeping bag, they’ve measured an 80 Deg F internal temp after one hour in a -28 Deg F ambient air environment. That’s impressive.

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To do this, Tom went out and looked for the right insulation for the job. He’s a pretty smart guy and he did two other things with this pad that aren’t offered on other models. First, he integrated a side release buckle strap system that integrates directly with the exterior of the rucksack. The 1000D Cordura exterior combined with closed cell insulation construction of the pad means it won’t get a hole while attached to the pack. Additionally, he incorporated a strip of non-skid material on the pad so you won’t slide off in the middle of the night.

Berry Compliant, the PUSS Pad is available in a variety of colors.

www.armageddongear.com

Warrior West – TEA Headsets Releases New U94 MFF PTT Kit

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

The new U94 MFF PTT Kit features several improvements.

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They’ve recessed the auxiliary input port connection for a strong seal and improved strain relief to hold up to the strain of parachute deployment.

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TEA has also improved the ergonomics of the remote PTT to provide a more contoured fit around the user’s hand.

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www.teaheadsets.com

Warrior West – BFG Dapper Panel Insert Set for A-III Style 3 Day Packs

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Although Blue Force Gear isn’t currently producing packs, the Dapper product line hasn’t gone away. In fact, they are building a great product that allows you to utilize Dapper pouches and accessories in your current daypack.

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The Dapper Panel Insert Set for A-III Style 3 Day Packs comes with two inserts (small and large), each featuring a generous amount of Velcro loop covered real estate. The panels also incorporate carrying handles so that they can be easily removed and utilized.

www.blueforcegear.com/dapper-panel-insert-set-for-a-iii-style-3-day-packs

Warrior West – FPG Survivor System

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

The FPG Survivor System is a patent pending heat reflective backpack shelter. The system is all about living out of your ruck. It goes back to basic field craft, giving the user a lot of options for employment. The FPG Survivor System is designed to be used with the Marauder Pack System but can be employed alone in a variety of ways.

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It can be used alone to wrap yourself up for a halt or in conjunction with the poles to prepare a variety of configurations.

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Camouflage netting enhances the performance of the asymmetric shape for concealment.

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You can batten down the hatches for inclement weather or open it up for use over a firing or observation point, or for use in hot environments.

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The Survivor Sysyem also integrates the sleeping pad from the Marauder Pack which snaps right into place.

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www.forceprotector.com

Warrior West – Source Hydration

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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Source Hydration offers the Razor; the keep-it-simple approach to MOLLE hydration. It is designed to integrate specifically with armor vest carriers and other platforms with PALS webbing. However, they did something interesting. The Razor can be fitted to both even and odd numbered PALS channels thanks to a little bit of innovation. The low profile baffled bladder is great for use while seated or when wearing packs.

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Unit and agency orders go to www.adsinc.com.

Warrior West – Rocky Boots – Aviator S2V

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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Rocky Boots has introduced a new Naval Aviator version of their highly popular S2V. It is a full leather design integrating a steel toe and comes in Yankee Brown. This boot will also be available in Black. It meets all safe to fly requirements and will be available August 2012. Look for Army and Air Force versions as well.

www.rockyboots.com