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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
Posted in Gear, Nav Aids, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Backlit, compass, HzO, NavElite, WaterBlock
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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
Posted in Electronics, Gear
Tagged batteries, Journal, power, Wall Street, WSJ
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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
Posted in Gear, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, Tactical Assault Gear, TAG
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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
Posted in Gear, Sneak Previews
Tagged armor, Shellback Tactical, Tactical Assault Gear, TAG
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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
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Eyewear, Gear, Soldier Systems
Tagged Exoshield, eyewear, Revision
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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
Posted in FN, Gear, Mobility, Muzzel Devices, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Soldier Systems, Suppressors, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged SOFIC, USSOCOM
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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
Posted in Gear, Medical
Tagged cooling, MCC, Microclimate
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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
Posted in Gear
Tagged Granite Tactical Gear, MMI Outdoor, sniper
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