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Panteao Launches New Online Video Series

Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

Columbia, SC, March 13, 2017 – Panteao is happy to announce the upcoming launch of a new online video series called INSIDE STORY. The first episode in the series was recently filmed and is now in post-production. It’s called “Warfighters” and features Aaron Barruga, Robert Keller and Kyle Harth. The episode is sponsored by Blackhawk. Future episodes from the series will be featuring different Panteao instructors as well as key people from the firearms industry.

The format of the series is a round table setting where the guests are asked questions that are relevant to their given backgrounds and experiences. Then they discuss the topics on camera, giving us their viewpoint and thoughts on the subject matter. These questions include content that was gathered from social media as well as sent in via email.

Each episode is filmed in Ultra HD 4K resolution with four cameras, giving you the feel of being there with the guests. Episode one was filmed in downtown Columbia at the Bourbon Columbia whiskey bar on Main Street, across from the state capital bldg. Special thanks to the staff of Bourbon Columbia for their hospitality as well as their special blend of Angel’s Envy bourbon that helped smooth the way for the questions and answers.

Full episodes as well as individual segments of INSIDE STORY will be available for free on the Panteao website as well as the Panteao Make Ready Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV channels, Panteao Make Ready mobile apps, and social media channels.

panteao.com/product/inside-story-warfighters

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Make Mosul Great Again

Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

We, here at SSD received this interesting message from Battle Brothers Trading.

We made some patches a couple of weeks ago during the initial push into western Mosul. We are selling and auctioning these off in order to donate 100% of the proceeds towards medical aid and equipment for civilians currently escaping ISIS on the western front.

We have been going over to Kurdistan and Iraq for the last two years supporting Peshmerga and now recently ISOF in certain capacity. We met and worked together with an organization called “The Academy of Emergency Medicine” on our last couple of trips, assisting them in rendering aid to civilians and soldiers on the battlefield. These guys are the real deal. Based out of the Slovak Republic, they are currently embedded with ISOF and are doing a lot of good on the medical front.

Battle Brothers Trading Company is a consulting and training company that has an FFL/SOT and a showroom, as well as a website for product sales. A portion of all sales in the pro shop and the website goes towards medical equipment and gear for guys putting foot to ass against ISIS.

“Make Mosul Great Again”

These patches were made to commemorate ongoing operations in Western Mosul in 2017.

Besides the ones currently being worn in the field, we made 21 more. These are made in Iraq, supporting local small business. All proceeds of sales go directly towards medical equipment and care for wounded Civilians currently escaping Mosul.

We have ten up for sale at 100.00 per patch, and another 10 that will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Each patch comes with a certificate and the patches will be numbered 2-21/21.

1/20 is going to the man who coined the original MAGA….

If you’re interested in getting one of these limited edition patches, visit battlebrotherstrading.com/collections/what-we-use/products/make-mosul-great-again-patches.

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Tasmanian Tiger – Tac Modular Pack 30 Vent

Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

New for 2017 is the TT Tac Modular Pack 30 Vent exhibited earlier this month at Enforce Tac and IWA.

This 30 liter pack is made from 700D Cordura and features a 3/4 length zipper, allowing the upper compartment to be opened fully. There is also a lower compartment, accessible via a half moon zipper. Additionally, there is a laser cut PALs webbing field on the rear flap and softshell pockets on either side of the bag. The top of the rear flap incorporates a zippered pocket and also offers elastic cord for quick, external storage.

The ventilated X Vent Zero Plus carrying system is quite interesting. Some outdoor packs offer similar suspensions but use a full mesh packpanel. TT has opened the back up because the additional material doesn’t really bear the load and just makes the wearer sweat more.

I like the two-tone version seen above, but a Dark Grey model called Carbon was seen at IWA the following day (below). There is said to be a Black model as well.

en.tasmaniantiger.info

Tags: Tasmanian Tiger
Posted in IWA, Packs | 5 Comments »

Arbor Arms – Flex Release Cummerbund

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Arbor Arms’ Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit (FRC Kit) is a cummerbund retrofit kit that incorprates the Arbor Arms FLEX Cobra buckle by AustriAlpin. Additionally, the kit replaces the cummerbund’s standard, wide bands with these three 1″ elastic straps.

However, the Flex Releasable Kit goes even further than just replacing your cummerbund with a simpler means of closure. It’s also a releasable system for their plate carriers.

You might recognize this as the Derma cummerbund from Ares Armor, but Arbor Arms is the new company by designer, Jon Zum.

arborarmsusa.net

Tags: Arbor Arms, Austrialpin
Posted in Armor | 11 Comments »

ONE299 Frame

Monday, March 13th, 2017

At the recent IWA in Germany, I noticed that Polish brand Direct Action was experimenting with ADA’s ONE299 pack frame from Australia. I had previously mentioned it during SHOT Show 16, so it was great to see it getting out there.

The concept behind this expandable, polymer frame is that it is designed to accommodate the 1st through 99th percentile Soldier. Via five length configurations, the frame will telescope from 413 to 528mm.

There are multiple attachment points throughout the frame to accept various packs and suspension systems.

Tags: ADA, Direct Action
Posted in International, IWA, Packs | 15 Comments »

Helikon-Tex – Matilda Backpack

Monday, March 13th, 2017

At IWA this pack from Helikon-Tex caught my eye, reminding me of an ALICE Medium, with its three external pockets. Called the Matilda, it’s part of their growing Bushcraft line and was designed in conjunction with Survival Tech. Like ALICE, each of those external pockets has a back channel so you can carry odd-sized items. Unlike ALICE, the Matilda’s pockets are all closed with Side Release buckles. In addition to compression straps, the pack also offers PALS compatibility. The back is stiffened and incorprates breathable mesh.

https://www.helikon-tex.com/

Tags: HELIKON-TEX, Survival Tech
Posted in IWA, Packs | 7 Comments »

Claw Gear – New Line Of Laser Cut Mag Pouches

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Swiss brand, Claw Gear, introduced a new line of laser cut magazine pouches during IWA. Made from a composite material called Tacticoat.

They are similar to many other products on the market with integrated, PALS compatibility. Except, for two things. First off, they are being offered by a European brand, which gives them a leg up in that market.

Second, they developed a means to keep the flap handy, in the event you need to replace the magazine in the pouch. The flap falls forward on the pouch and stays put via Velcro.

This image shows the colors available.

Additionally, they’ve introduced a belt with laser cut PALS slots. It’s called the KD-One and uses a G-hook to secure the running eod of the adjuster. The two G-hooks on either side of the belt in this photo are there to hold the belt for display.

www.clawgear.com

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Posted in IWA, Load Carrying | 1 Comment »

Rezlo – Euclid Running Shorts

Monday, March 13th, 2017

If you’re looking for a pair of running shorts that were actually designed for running, check out the Euclid, from Rezlo. They are made from 93% Polyester and 7% Elastane.