Midwest Armor just released their new VENTURE FM3 armor plates. These 10×12″ level III, NIJ06 certified plates weigh just 2.2 pounds each. That isn’t a typo. I wrote 2.2 pounds. That means that a set of these will weigh less than a single level III plate from most manufacturers.
The VENTURE FM3 plates are manufactured from an advanced UHMWPE material. They feature a shooters cut and are 1″ thick. These plates are also positively buoyant (they float). The VENTURE FM3 plates are lined polyurea to protect against UV, salt water, and gasoline.
TNVC just rolled out their new Helmet Builder program. This program gives helmet buyers that ability to start with a Rabintex NIJ IIIA Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) shell in the cut of their choice and then add only the items that they need from TNVC’s wide array of shrouds, mounts, rails, and suspension. This service is not only convenient but helmet buyers will pay less by bundling all of their helmet gear together.
If you build a better EDC solution, the world will beat a path to your front door… or something like that. Mini Kit MK-7 is a mulch-purpose EDC (every day carry) organizer pouch that is currently being crowd funded on Kickstarter. It is the brainchild of YouTube user 20$Bandit.
The Mini Kit (MK-7) is a clam shell opening pouch with a number of internal organization features that are well suited to the items that many of us carry daily. The exterior of the pouch features a small section of loop material for adding personal ID or tapes to ID the contents of the pouch. The interior of the pouch features a clear vinyl pouch for carrying documents and ID on one side and a series of pockets and elastic loops on the other for retaining lights, knives, cables, pens, and similar items on the other. The kit can be secured in the closed position via an elastic strap.
One look at this kit will give you several ideas on how it could be used. Of course, the obvious use is as an EDC gear organizer but additional uses like survival/E&E kit, first aid kit, cord/cable organization, or even a small navigation kit come to mind.
Check out the Mini Kit (MK-7) Kickstarter page to see if it something you want to help fund. There is less than 1 week left to get involved.
SERT is bringing their own line of NIJ certified Level III+ armor plates to the market. These plates will be available in SAPI cut, shooter’s cut, and side plates. These will be available in March. Stay tuned for details.
Axes and hatchets exist somewhere on the usefulness scale from handy to downright essential depending on how far north you live. The problem is that they aren’t always easy to carry. You can put them on your belt where they dangle and get in the way. You can stow them in your pack if you don’t mind digging for it when you need it. You can lash it to the outside of your pack but you may risk losing it. The Turley Axe Carrier from Turley Knives might be a good solution if you have encountered similar issues.
The Turley Axe Carrier is a MOLLE compatible axe carrier that allows you to secure anything from a hatchet to a full size axe to any MOLLE compatible surface. The carrier holds the axe via two adjustable paracord loops, 2 side release buckles, and a flap. It can be mounted with ITW Annex Clips, MALICE Clips, or similar solutions. There are several colors and fabric choices available including 1000D nylon in ranger green, woodland camo, od green, khaki, and olive brown and waxed canvas for the traditionalist.
Midwest Armor just released their new VENTURE FM3 armor plates. These 10×12″ level III, NIJ06 certified plates weigh just 2.2 pounds each. That isn’t a typo. I wrote 2.2 pounds. That means that a set of these will weigh less than a single level III plate from most manufacturers.
