cord pulls will come in 2 styles-alpha for bags and hardgoods, and bravo for apparel. The pulls will hold 35-40 lbs so you can puck your bag up with these little suckers. They should be lower priced than molded Woojin zipper pulls that are made in Asia.
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Just this morning, the Marine Corps issued an RFI for the Corpsman Assault Pack (CAP). The CAP was referenced with a placeholder in the Marine Corps Pack System (previously known as FILBE) contract and the pack is a USMC owned design. So, they are putting this out to see who wants to sew it for them, not to solicit ideas on its design.
The Corps is looking for 10,000 packs, total, each one consisting of the Corpsman Assault Pack, 18 medical inserts, a sustainment bag, trauma pouch, and thigh rig.
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You’ve got your high-speed tether and riggers belt for airborne ops, but what about your dog? Check out the Tactical Assault Systems Companion Leash and Cobra Collar. The Companion Leash ($95) is a 1″ elastic tubular leash with a quick release snap shackle that lets you quickly free your partner for a run at the park or a run at a bad guy. The snap shackle release lanyard is secured back to the lead with velcro for added security.
Complete the ensemble with the 1″ Cobra Collar ($53) and you get an authentic AustriAlpin Cobra buckle and a full strength tie-in loop. If you really love your partner, they’re available on black or coyote.
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Fayobserver.com is reporting Tim D’Annunzio, the founder of Paraclete Armor and Equipment, has started a new tactical equipment venture called XPX Armor & Equipment.
D’Annunzio cashed out about five years ago when he sold Paraclete to MSA. He signed a 5-year non-compete contract, as is pretty normal. So, he had some time to kill and money to spend from the sale of Paraclete. He opened an indoor sky diving business and ran unsuccessfully for Congress.
He told the Fayettville Observer, “When I sold the company, I had no plans really to get back in the business.”
But, with doors open for less than a month, he appears to be making up for lost time as D’Annunzio says the company already has $1 million in contracts.
Get the rest of the story over at fayobserver.com .
Read MoreOriginal Special Operation Equipment’s upcoming shooting mat is a BYO setup that uses your standard issue 72″ x 24″ Therma-rest sleeping pad to comfernate your prone activities. It’s as simple as it looks in these preview photos. Just unzip the mat and slide your pad in. Just make sure you have someone around the LP/OP to keep you awake. No solid word in price or availability, yet. This one is still in development, so features could be added, changed or pulled. They’ve guesstimated the pad wrapper will sell for under $100. Keep an eye on OSOE’s Facebook page for the latest on this and other upcoming projects.
Here’s a sneak peak of a prototype of Mayflower Research and Consulting’s new 24 Hr. Assault Pack. This is Mayflower’s first push into the pack market. Based on their other products, it’ll be bomber tough, light and free of useless features. It has a 100 oz. hydration reservoir sleeve, removable shoulder straps and can be mounted directly to your armor carrier or via the SwiftClip system. It will be available in the next 60-90 days. Mayflower says the production version won’t have black zippers. No word on price, yet.
It fit’s your Droid, iPhone or iPad Touch for $25.
Keep your multimedia safe wether your on the range or outside the wire.
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I guess Ares called it the RAD because RDPC doesn’t sound as rad. Well, there’s plenty of cool in the RAD (Rapid Armor Deployment) pack. It’s a plate carrier disguised as a bookbag/backpack. It looks like it might fit someone’s mission profile out there. Heck, if your local public school has metal detectors, get one for the kids. In the video, watch Dimitri, from Ares, deploy the system with hard plates installed. He isn’t messing with the waist straps just to illustrate how quickly the system can be deployed in extremis. I guess you’d snap the front panel to the rear after a break in the initial contact.
From the Ares site: The Rapid Armor Deployment Pack is intended to allow one to become a true Sheepdog. You can go from being an average unnoticed citizen and in under 2 seconds deploy a full armor system with a weapon giving you an unexpected advantage over would be shooters or assailants. The Ares Armor RAD Pack features: Molle on the front plate pocket to allow for customized setups Able to accept Front and back armor plates. (not included) Easy lock down system to secure front plate to you should you need to shoot and move. The ability to blend into society. There is no Molle or other military style construction on the externals of the RAD Pack. A back pocket that is fully functional as a normal pack for storage of items away from the weapon. Comes with universal pistol holster
Patents Pending Ares Armor R.A.D. (Rapid Armor Deployment) Pack is the next level of concealed weapon carry. Pre-Order Item. Shipping Late February We will not be displaying detailed images of this pack to protect the customers of this item. For a limited time it’s $229.95
Longer and more detailed video after the break.
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Straight outta Chicago comes Zulu Nylon’s new MOLLE M4 Double Magazine Pouch from Zulu Nylon Gear. This pouch features a “reverse flap” design which combines the protection and security afforded by a traditional flapped pouch and the easy access of an “open top” style pouch. Simply rip the large two inch webbing tab downward and the flap will naturally secure itself, giving you a clear path to draw your magazine.
- Fits standard USGI, PMAG, EMAG and most other 5.56 magazines
- Bottom features grommet for drainage
- Attaches with 2 Long MALICE Clips (not included)
- Made with high quality MILSPEC components
- Available in Coyote Brown ($32) and MultiCam ($33)
- Black, OD Green, and UCP will be available soon.
- Not intended for use with Ranger Plates
UPDATE: Kifaru KU site is live. Click here.
Kifaru’s new UL series of packs have landed. The series will consist of three packs to start; 2200,3700 and 5200 (shown above) cubic inches. To give an idea what ultra light means, their 5200 cubic inch pack weighs 2lbs 13 oz. They are using all kinds of high techness and plain ingenuity to wring the ounces out of the new bags while retaining the load bearing capacity you’d expect from the equivalent sized pack.
Composite frame stays made from Carbon fiber and exotic wood, double layered, micro-weight fabrics, zipperless access are features used to save weight on the new packs. All of Kifau’s packs are made in the US, so don’t be shocked when you see the price tags.
Kifaru is putting the finishing touches on their KU website and as soon as we have the URL we’ll post it. We were able to score some product photos and specs to tide you over till their site goes live! Thanks to Elk Reaper for the photo of the KU5200 in use.
| Size | Weight | Capacity | Price | |
| KU5200 | 5200 cu | 2lbs 13 oz | 100+ lbs | $558 |
| KU3700 | 3700 cu | 2lbs 9 0z | 70 lb load | $518 |
| KU2200 | 2200 | 2lbs 7 oz | 40+ lbs | $448 |
| KUKoala | 800 cu | 1 lb | n/a | $169 |
| KUE&E | 1000 cu | 9.5 oz | n/a | $104 |
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