Grey Ghost Gear will be rolling out their Lightweight Assault Packs and Stealth Operator Pack in Kryptek camo. They will be available tomorrow so keep an eye on their site.
Check out GreyGhostGear.com.
Archive | December, 2012
UW Gear Tarp Shelter
Tarp shelters are lightweight, they pack small, and they are typically more versatile than a tent. UW Gear is currently developing their own version of the tarp shelter.
The prototype is made from coated 70D nylon. It is about 5.5′ by 9.5′ long but those dimensions may change. The prototype is shown in A-TACS FG and other colors and patterns may be available. The tarp shelter utilizes webbing loops for its tie downs which are more durable and easier to replace than grommets. It can be used as a standalone shelter or in conjunction with a bug net or hammock.
Watch UWGearInc.com for details.
Princeton Tec Byte Upgrade
Princeton Tec announced that the Byte is getting an output upgrade. The new version will boast 50 lumens versus 35 from the original model.
The Byte is one of my favorite headlamps because of its small size and functional red light option. It is also fairly inexpensive. Check out PrincetonTec.com.
SwissBianco QDS
Ruger recently came out with a really slick take-down version of the 10-22 which has been a smash hit. Lost in the excitement of the new take-down 10-22 is the fact that people have been using standard 10-22 as a take down rifle for years. The 10-22 is held in its stock by a single screw so it is easy to separate into two pieces for easy packin. The QDS from SwissBianco makes it even easier to turn your standard 10-22 in a tool free take down rifle.
The QDS, or Quick Dissassembly Screw, is a thumb screw that replaces the standard stock screw. This allows you to quickly remove the barreled action for the stock without the need for tools. This is a pretty simple solution and it is considerably less expensive than a dedicated take-down rifle.
It is good practice to witness mark the screw somehow so you can return it to roughly the same torque spec to ensure that your zero is unchanged after you replace the action in the stock.
Check out the QDS on SwissBianco.com.
Tactical Tailor Licenses Blue Force Gear’s Helium Whisper
From Blue Force Gear…
SAVANNAH, GA—December 17, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they will provide their weight-slashing Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system to Tactical Tailor. Tactical Tailor is the second company to license Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending Helium Whisper and this technology will enhance the products they currently provide to elite users.
“Providing exactly what the customer requires is our goal, incorporating this technology into our product allows us to do it very easily, that’s exciting,” said GW Ayers, Tactical Tailor’s Director of Sales. “Helium Whisper will support our efforts to fulfill an immediate SOF LCS Contract requirement.”
“We are excited to have engineered a system that other respected load carriage companies are choosing to utilize,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO. “At the end of the day, we are all working towards the same goal – to improve the soldier’s safety and survivability.”
Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of outdated designs. This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent. Helium Whisper licensing allows OEM customers to reduce sewing costs, minimize alignment errors, maintain or increase durability, and stay relevant to today’s weight-conscious military customers.
About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches. They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system. Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.
Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
brittney@blueforcegear.com
(877) 430-2583Licensing Contact:
Dawn West
Blue Force Gear
dwest@blueforcegear.com
(877) 430-2583
Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and MOLLEminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.