Category Archives: Gear
Silynex Introduces Clarus and Maximus Tactical Comms and Hearing Protection System.
Silynx Communications will announce the launch of two new in-ear tactical headset systems – the Silynx Clarus™ and the Silynx Maximus™. The announcement of these advanced systems will be made next week, 21-23 October, at AUSA 2013 in Washington, … Continue reading
REVISION INTRODUCES OCUMAX® PLUS – A GAME CHANGING ANTI-FOG COATING
Could this be a blow to McNett? Probably not, but it sure is of help to the folks using Revision’s standard setting eyewear! Revision has just announced OcuMax Plus, the next-generation anti-fog lens coating. This is a game changing announcement. … Continue reading
Hazard 4 Big Koala–MOLLE Compatible Pouch for Your Smart Device
The diversity in equipment load outs is such that transporting or carrying these devices is nearly as important as the device itself. Smartphones, PDAs, iPad have all been integrated into the individual soldier/operator equipment loads, unfortunately without a great deal … Continue reading
ITW Nexus GT Cobra Buckles Are Now Available
The first production GT COBRA™ Buckle parts have shipped to the Master Distributors! Look for the balance of all sizes/styles etc. to arrive within the next 30-45 days. Please contact one of the sources listed for either wholesale bulk quantities … Continue reading
Quantico Tactical Hires Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising
– Press Release – ABERDEEN, NC (August 2013) – Quantico Tactical, a leader in sourcing and supplying performance-proven apparel, equipment and firearms to law enforcement, government agencies, military and private citizens, announces the new position of Vice President of Marketing … Continue reading
USSOCOM Partners With Industry and Allies To Develop Land and Sea Capabilities.
If you attended SOFIC 2013 in Tampa, one of the many focal points articulated is the need, and desire, to return Navy SEALS to their waterborne lineage. Interpret that to mean the 10+ years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq … Continue reading
TacProGear Announces A New Line of Multicam Tactical Gear
TacProGear is a relatively new comer to the tactical nylon industry. They have impressed me with innovative concepts, quality and pricing; their packs, weapon cases and pouches are top of the line. Since I’ve known the Delray Beach company, they’ve … Continue reading
Hazard 4® Wedge™ SLR Camera Case
The Wedge™ is Hazard 4®’s exclusive solution for carrying your favorite Digital SLR. on modular webbing vests, belts, PALS panels etc., or slung on its included shoulder strap. The Wedge™ SLR camera case includes a 4-slider system zipper for … Continue reading
High Speed Gear, Inc. (HSGI) Launches Its Urban Grey Line
HSGI manufactures some of the best tactical nylon available. Its TACO magazine pouches are one of the finest utility and mag pouches available anywhere; it’s what I use, and for good reason. Magazine retention is excellent, magazine release is excellent … Continue reading
SOFIC-2013 Rogue Gunfighter LVR and High Threat Concealment
I’ve said this a million times over. If you are not an NDIA member you are missing the boat. If you want to be synchronized with USSOCOM requirements you need to become an NDIA member and you need to attend … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013–Kestrel 4600 Heat Stress Tracker
When Kestrel introduced its Heat Stress Tracker, the company made it possible for every soldier to monitor his or her own exposure to heat stress. Prior to its inception, the U.S. Army only monitored conditions for a general area, which … Continue reading
High Threat Concealment Tactical Cobra Belt Now Available At TAG
Tactical Assault Gear has added the High Threat Concealment line to their product portfolio. At the heart of the system is their Tactical Cobra Belt. The HTC™ belt incorporates a quick-release Austri Alpin’s Cobra buckle. This belt is a … Continue reading
How To Install A Web Dominator
The folks at ITW Nexus want to show you how to install their Web Dominator. In the unlikely event that you are unfamiliar with their product, I’ll give you a quick overview. The Web Dominator is one of those little … Continue reading
TACPROGEAR SPEC OPS ASSAULT PACK 1
Tacprogear added the Spec Ops Assault Pack 1 to their Spec Ops Pack lineup. The Assault Pack 1 is a lightweight, small-size back pack featuring the Tacprogear “MOLLE Spine” for quickly attaching an array of Tacprogear pouches or carabineer held … Continue reading
Magpul iPhone 5 Field Cases Start Shipping On Friday
Magpul Industries announced that its iPhone 5 field cases will begin shipping on Friday, 23-February. The Magpul Field Case for the iPhone 5 is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field. It’s made from a … Continue reading
Arc’teryx LEAF Knee Caps
I’ve been spending some time getting familiar with the Arc’teryx’s LEAF products from both the technical side as well as esthetics. They are undeniably top-of-the-line with a corresponding price. Whenever I encounter high end products, and I don’t mean just … Continue reading
Please Tell MIL-SPEC Monkey What You Think.
MIL-SPEC Monkey is a CA Home Boy, who is probably one of the most unpretentious people on the planet. His every step is an expression of cool. Many of his moral patches can be seen in the darkest corners of … Continue reading
NavELite Partners with HZO Adding WaterBlock™ Technology to NavELite Compasses.
–NavELite, makers of a patented backlit magnetic compass, has signed an agreement with HzO, Inc., a provider of a patented, award winning WaterBlock™ technology used to protect electronics from damage due to moisture, water and small debris. The newly formed … Continue reading
HSGI’s “Double Decker” TACO – it’s the magazine pouch to die for.
My search for that illusive “universal” magazine pouch was not unlike the search for the Holy Grail. It seemed, or so I thought, finding a solution that could accommodate a variety of magazine types, securely hold them in place and … Continue reading
Military Takes On Battery Fatigue…
The Wall Street Journal, Online, ran an interesting article titled: “Fighting Form: Military Takes On Battery Fatigue” written by Keith Johnson, which speaks to the growing and urgent need for rethinking power. It has reached the point of ridiculous personally, so I … Continue reading
Camelbak’s Linchpin™- An Outstanding Assault Pack & Hydration System.
There is no substitute for a well designed anything! The Linchpin™ assault pack from Camelbak is no exception to that sweeping statement, and I think you’d be hard pressed to find anything at its price point that comes even close to it! Check out my review… … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio’s Shaving Kit…
Extrema Ratio has added a novel new product to their line up. You won’t get a Chris Costa action figure with your order, but you well get a very finely crafted shaving kit that’s at home in your hooch or … Continue reading
Reader Question About The TAG Plate Carrier.
I have a reader question from someone who is trying to make a Christmas shopping decision. The individual wants to know if the vest can be worn under outerwear. The TAG Plate Carrier is not designed as concealable; however, it … Continue reading
December’s Review Line Up….
A year’s end rapidly approaches; soon 2011 will slip into history. It’s been a great year for the FOG HORN and Americans in general. For that, we have to thank our armed forces and the industry that time and time … Continue reading
CamelBak® ThermoBak® AB à la mode
As 2011 comes to a close, I have to reflect back on days when prior to running a night operation I instructed members of my squad to fill their canteens to reduce the noise as we moved. In some instances, … Continue reading
Magpul’s PMAG 30G Now Available
Magpul’s long awaited PMAG 30G, for use on the Heckler & Koch G36, is now available. The PMAG 30G is compatible with all 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch G36 variants, excluding the semi-auto U.S. marketed SL8. Features: … Continue reading
Revision Military Exoshield® Extreme Low Profile Eyewear That Works….
How many times have you heard someone say that you need to take care of your eyes because you only have two? No doubt, you’ve heard it countless times, and maybe to the point of becoming nauseous, but like it … Continue reading
Upcoming Review – Revision Military Exoshield® Extreme Low-Profile Eyewear.
In my next review, I’ll be taking a look at Revision’s Exoshield® Extreme Low-Profile eyewear; to plagiarise Izzy Moreno from the Miami Vice episode, “…these glasses are made from the finest materials providing quality, exceptional fit, comfort and styling at … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio’s Legendary ONTOS Now Available In Black Sheath
The ONTOS is an amazing knife that you can baton with a sledge-hammer if the need arises. It will also punch through concrete or a fuselage. For those of you unfamiliar with Extrema Ratio’s ONTOS, I offer this back ground for your … Continue reading
CamelBak® Vent™ Hot Weather Gloves That Work!
Gloves are items that usually end up getting ignored until you actually need them; then you wonder why the hell you left them back at your outpost. They perform a number of very useful and generally unappreciated functions, like keeping … Continue reading
SOFIC – Gallery
A-TACS® Gets a Thumbs Up From FOG HORN
I have been keeping an eye on the A-TACS® pattern, since it surfaced at Ft. Benning, GA, Oct 2009. The pattern was developed by Digital Concealment Systems (DCS) and I have to say that, in my opinion, it does more things … Continue reading
U.S. Army Researchers Awarded Patent for Microclimate Cooling (MCC) Technology.
Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, with the help of engineers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center, discovered that over-cooling the skin can slow heat loss, while under-cooling the skin results … Continue reading
MMI Outdoor – Granite Tactical Gear at IDEX 2011
IDEX 2011 offered something for everyone. This year MMI Outdoor debuted its Dragster Sniper Drag Bag System. The Dragster offers a number of improvements over the traditional drag bag. All of the straps fold into pockets, and the system … Continue reading
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