This is the Malabar Tea Plantation near Bandung, Indonesia.
Thanks Rob!
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017SOTECH IFAK History
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017Sometimes at SOTECH, we need to take a break from looking at future tactical systems trends to look back at our history to find some design gems. When we look back at 20 years of design meetings, sample making, teleconferences, field tests, it’s humbling to look back at all the amazing personnel we had the honor of working with as they reshaped military medicine. S.O.TECH of course respects that other companies innovated great IFAK designs during this period, this is just a timeline of ours.
We collected some of our design stories and compiled them here sotechtactical.com/pages/history-of-our-ifaks.
Bawidamann – Gotham AIWB Holster For G43/TLR6
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
Although he was trained as an artist, Andrew Bawidamann has become quite the holstersmith. He called me yesterday to tell me about a new version of his Gotham holster for the GLOCK 43 outfitted with a Streamlight TLR6.
Specs:
-Right Hand/Left Hand
-Ultra concealable/comfortable. The compact single stack w/light is the next conceal carry “must have”
-Extended length holster for a more stable carry.
-Single Hook/double hook
-Wedge compatible
-Positive click retention
-Ohio made .08 Boltoron
-OEM Raven Concealment hardware
Hand made in the USA by Andrew Bawidamann
Available at www.bawidamann.com
SUREFIRE at IDEX 2017
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s most innovative illumination tools, is co-exhibiting with IGG at IDEX (International Defence Exhibition) February 19-23 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. IDEX is the only international defense exhibition and conference in the MENA (Middle East & North African) region and will feature the latest technology across land, sea, and air sectors of defense. SureFire will be displaying their best-in-class illumination tools, hearing protection, WeaponLights, and several new innovative additions to its extensive product line. Be sure to stop by SureFire at the IGG booth # 04-C30.
Lowe Vector Catalog
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017From the late 1970s until the early 1990s, Lowe Alpine Systems offered a military line of packs called Vector. I owned a Woodland LCS-85 pack which is similar to the LCS-84 seen here, but I had also used an OD LOCO at 3ID LRS. LOCOs are rarely found with the rappelling harness as those were used long after the packs were discarded. These are pages from their catalog from the mid-80s.
“In 1978 in response to their experience in the U.S. Special Forces, Greg and Mike Lowe began designing to the needs of the U.S. Army and Marines as well as search and rescue organizations. Today, based on wide ranging input from outdoorsmen, hunters, rescue groups, SWAT teams and the military, Vector has become the leader in backpack design and innovation.”
TEAM WENDY’S Transit Pack By Mystery Ranch Is Now Available!
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
CLEVELAND – Team Wendy is pleased to announce the release of the Team Wendy Transit Pack. A collaborative effort between Team Wendy and Mystery Ranch, the pack’s innovate design offers the user multiple ways to transport the bag as well as organize its contents.
The Transit Pack is available through TeamWendy.com and authorized Team Wendy dealers.
Transit Pack: AT A GLANCE
Features:
• Durable design with padding on all sides to protect helmet
• Offers three ways to carry your bag:
o Shoulder straps
o Bag handle on top and side for hand-carry (can also be used to secure to vehicle)
o MOLLE on back of bag that can be attached to MOLLE panels on packs or elsewhere
• Clamshell opening gives access to the entire contents and creates two useable surfaces for kit layout
o Interior flap has Velcro for spare patches and loop mounted accessories
• Three moveable internal pockets that can be placed anywhere in the bag
o Two flat pockets for accessory items such as strobes, goggles, glasses, etc.
o One draw cord bag for NVGs or headset, stored under the helmet
ONLINE:
Learn more about the Team Wendy Transit Pack by Mystery Ranch:
www.teamwendy.com/products/helmets-accessories/parts-accessories/team-wendy-helmet-bag
ADS Presents Phokus Research Group at SHOT Show 2017
Sunday, February 19th, 2017ADS presents Phokus Research Group displaying their latest trauma kit solutions during the recent SHOT Show.
Brought to you by milspecmonkey.com.
SilencerCo Presents – Harvested : Dialed In
Saturday, February 18th, 2017“The best way to learn anything, no matter what you’re doing, is by making mistakes.” BMX Gold Medalist Morgan Wade is no stranger to the try, try again way of life. Through more broken bones and serious injuries than we care to count, Wade has stayed committed to honing his craft and doing what he loves.
Morgan brings the same commitment to hunting as he does to BMX, always striving to learn from mishaps and improve for the next go around.
