It’s got a little bit of everything going on.
This Isn’t Your Typical Wartime Photo
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016O P Tactical Black Friday Sale
Sunday, November 20th, 2016
O P Tactical Black Friday Sale! Use Coupon Code BF2016 for site-wide discounts starting with 10% off on Friday, 11% off on Saturday, 12% off on Sunday, and 15% off on Monday. Clearance items are eligible for the discounts creating even deeper savings! Lancer L5AWM 30-Round Magazines will also be offered in 10 mag bundles for 23% off the regular price! Mayflower APC, Surefire lights, Aimpoint optics and more are in stock and ready to ship. Some exclusions apply, see website for details during the sale period. Sale runs from 25 – 28 November.
SKD Tactical – Pre Black Friday Sale
Sunday, November 20th, 2016
SSD Saturday Night At The Movies – RAF Cold War Nuclear Bomber Force
Sunday, November 20th, 2016This documentary covers a rather interesting subject, the Royal Air Force Bomber Force which for several decades centered around the Vulcan and served as a Nuclear deterrent during the Cold War.
Private SNAFU
Saturday, November 19th, 2016It was a different time.
Flying Circle Introduces the Pecos Tactical Backpack
Friday, November 18th, 2016Flying Circle, a key supplier of field, tactical, and travel bags to the U.S. Military, adds the Pecos Tactical Backpack to its line of Concealed Carry Backpacks.
Boerne, TX, November 16, 2016 – Flying Circle announces the latest addition to its military-grade concealed carry backpacks with the Pecos Tactical Backpack.
The Concealed Carry Backpack series is designed for those who want an all-in-one backpack that can weather the gamut of military, everyday carry, and outdoor recreational use.
Constructed from durable water resistant 900 denier polyester fabric, the Pecos Backpack provides functionality and comfort in a sturdy, streamlined design that is tough enough to withstand demanding field use and rugged weekend excursions.
“This pack is the result of almost a decade of customer feedback,” said Flying Circle president, Jimmy Chittim. “Based on our top-selling Stryker pack, the Pecos combines all the cool features people have been asking for. Lightweight, comfortable, and customizable, the Pecos is ready for adventure.”
The Pecos features a large zippered front pocket and two spacious large center compartments to hold a range of items of varying sizes.
The main cargo compartment boasts several convenient features. The zipper extends to the bottom of backpack for convenient packing and access to gear. The interior organizer panel has multiple pockets for small items as well as a large pocket with a divider that can hold a tablet and laptop.
The hydration sleeve located in the main center compartment can accommodate hydration systems up to 3 liters and has dual exit ports for tubes.
Two secret back pockets on each side provide secure concealed carry access for handguns up to full-size pistols like the 1911. The pockets can also be used to quickly access everyday carry items like wallet, keys, and pocket knives.
For even more storage options, MOLLE webbing on the front, sides, bottom, and backpack straps can be used to attach compatible packs and gear.
Comfort features include padded backpack straps and padded back with mesh lining for ventilation. The adjustable sternum & waist straps offer maximum support when carrying heavy loads. Top and side grab handles allow for the bag to be easily grabbed or pulled.
The Pecos Backpack is available in black or coyote brown and is backed by Flying Circle’s Lifetime Guarantee.
Learn more about the Pecos Backpack online at www.flyingcirclegear.com/PECOS-BACKPACK-BLACK.
US Elite – OG Invitational After Action Review
Friday, November 18th, 2016U.S. Elite is proud and honored to have hosted the first OG Invitational on Nov. 12th. The OG Invitational raised funds for an amazing contribution to our friends at SOC-F (Special Operations Care Fund). SOC-F is an exceptional resource for Special Operations Forces and their families, providing services such as counseling and financial assistance. The Invitational was a great opportunity to connect our friends and community to this unique and meaningful cause. Over a dozen of our favorite gear brands sent prizes for a raffle, from which all proceeds were donated entirely to SOC-F.
Our partners and vendors–including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Benchmade, Outdoor Research, Velocity Systems, Suunto and many more–flew in from all over the country to showcase their gear and services. These elite tactical brands, along with local organizations, showed up to educate, engage and give back to our growing community of veterans, service men and women, law enforcement, first responders and tactical enthusiasts.
This year’s OG Invitational was only the first of a new annual tradition. U.S. Elite’s mission is to connect like-minded patriotic patrons and give back to those brave individuals who serve and sacrifice to protect our great country. The OG Invitational gives us all a chance to have fun while giving back to our finest.
Looking forward to seeing you at our 2017 OG invitational!
WL Gore & Associates, Inc – ECWCS Prototype
Friday, November 18th, 2016
I’ve seen Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System prototypes. Hell, I was issued one while assigned to 3ID LRS in the late 80s, but the ones I’m familiar with were all made by Raven Industries in South Dakota. During my visit to the WL Gore & Associates, Inc mothership in Maryland, I spied this garment on display.
It shares many of the traits of the ECWCS parka prototype I wore, although the face fabric was a better print, with true Woodland pattern coloring instead of the bright Green and light Brown of the prototypes we used at 3ID LRS. Interestingly, the hung liner is Green, rather than Brown, but the front closures are Velcro and the shoulder pocket is on the right side rather than the left like other developmental variants. While the rank tab has an exposed snap rather than the covered ones in later variants, the pocket layout was also true to the issue garment with handwarmer pockets and internal Napoleon pockets.
What’s really interesting about this garment, dating from 1983-84, is who made it.
Marmot did quite a bit of work early in this war, but I had never seen any of their work for the military dating back that far. Has anyone else run across one of these?
Update: This jacket was owned by Marine Nick Allen, formerly on the Gore military team and currently with Camelbak. It’s a Marmot jacket, referenced in the comments. Love the seam sealing.
