If you are a little bit of a camo nerd (I know a few of you are), you may find this interesting. The excellent Lightweight Assault Pack from Grey Ghost Gear is now available in Germany’s well known camo pattern, Flectarn (500D)!
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CRKT Field Strip Technology
I cringe whenever I see someone using a folding knife to process a game animal. I know it can be done and I’ve done it myself but all I can think about is what a pain it is going to be to clean the blood, fat, and hair out of the knife. Apparently, CRKT feels the same way because they created their new Field Strip Technology – a construction method that allows the knife user to easily open and clean a folding knife.
The Field Strip Technology is available first on a Ken Onion collaboration folder called the Homefront. By simply closing the knife, throwing a recessed, and loosening a thumb wheel, the Homefront can be seperated into component parts (see it in action below). Thankfully, it is designed so that small parts like washers, pivots, and the like are captive so that when you take the knife apart, you only have 3 parts.
You can learn more about Field Strip Technology in the video below or by visiting CRKT.
Crowdfund This: SANS-13 Evolution from Smith & Bradley
The next iteration of the SANS-13 Watch is here. Smith & Bradley has begun a crowdfunding campaign for the SANS-13 Evolution. This new watch boasts a slick new approach to lume and all the premium features you’ve come to expect from S&B.
S&B on their new lume tech:
We have taken our lume tube technology and made it into our Patent Pending Polymer Plates. The entire back plate of our Proprietary sandwich dial is a plate of illumination polymer. We have also made the same plate integrated into the hands of the watch. The second hand has been dipped in to match the illumination. What does this mean? We now can compete directly with tritium. We have a glow that lasts for over 6hrs that has the light output that of tritium. (See below picture of 6hr test) The other advantage we have as well is the user can define if they want it brighter. Our Polymer Plates can be charged with high intense light, i.e. flashlight and it will glow very bright. You choose your brightness; you now have a choice. Natural exposure to ambient light and our Patent Pending Polymer plates compete directly with tritium. Tritium is just one level of brightness. Tritium cannot be charged to make brighter.
Like the original SANS-13, the watch is actually designed to protect itself but the SANS-13 Evolution takes that a step further. The original SANS-13 had a large fence integrated into the case to protect the crown and so does the SANS-13 Evolution. However, the SANS-13 Evolution’s bezel is design to sit entirely inside the footprint of the case which protects it from impact.
Other features and specs:
- A Ronda Swiss 505 Quartz Movement, 1 Jewel, 45 month battery life
- Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-Reflective coating.
- Case: 43MM, 316L Stainless steel Caseback: 316L Stainless steel
- Bracelet: 24MM, 316L Stainless Steel Screw bar for each link.
- Crown: 7mm with inner seal
- Crown tube: Dual O-ring Seal
You can read more about the details that went into the bracelet and other features of the watch at SANS-13 Evolution Kickstarter page.
Vigilant Gear Micro SERE Kit 2.0
Vigilant Gear has revamped their Micro SERE Kit. The new Micro SERE Kit 2.0 comes in a new container, with new components, and with new packaging.
The new container is a lot like the old one in that it is a compact plastic clamshell box but it is now made from opaque black plastic rather than clear plastic. The new packaging looks good and has product information printed on the box.
All of that is great but I am sure you all want to know what’s inside. The new kit includes:
- (1) Black Plastic Storage Case (2.3″ x 1.8″ x 0.5″)
- (1) Mini Survival Mirror with SOLAS panel
- (2) Polymer Handcuff Key
- (1) Ceramic Razor Blade
- (1) Tinder Quick Firestarting Tab
- (1) 14mm (Grade AA) Luminous Button Compass
- (1) 6ft Length of 188LB Kevlar Cordage
- (1) 6ft Length of Stainless Steel, Nylon Coated Leader Wire
- (1) Spring Steel Split-Pawl Handcuff Shim
- (1) Quick Stick Bypass Tool
- (1) EZ Decoder Bypass Tool
- (1) Micro Escape Tool
- (1) Ferrocerium Rod
- (1) Diamond Wire Blade
- (2) Bobby Pins
- (1) SERE V-Cutter
- *Optional Bogota Titan Nano Entry Toolset
You can view the contents of the old kit HERE.
The Micro SERE Kit 2.0 is in stock and that is rarely the case for long so act fast. Check out the Micro SERE Kit 2.0 at Vigilant Gear.
GunfightersINC CAS/C5S IWB Holster
GunfightersINC has a new holster in their lineup – the CAS/C5S. The holster, designed especially for compact, single-stack pistols, was designed for appendix or strong side inside-the-waistband carry. Interestingly, GunfightersINC tells me that that the spare magazine position may not be ideal but works surprisingly well for strong side carry and it is their hope that a holster like this will encourage more people to actually carry a spare magazine.
From GunfightersINC:
The current market trends show an overwhelming push towards lightweight, highly concealable single stack pistols. These pistols are easy to carry and with the right holster, are barely noticeable under a wide array of cover garments. The major trade-off with a single stack 9mm is capacity. Even with a +1 or +2 baseplate, you are still sitting at half the round count of a double stack pistol such as a Glock 19. While it is certainly an option to carry magazines in pockets or in a separate pouch, we wanted to offer a system that would allow you to have a spare magazine at the ready in a streamlined low-profile system.
The CAS/C5S IWB Holster is available in two configurations: The CAS positions the firearm vertical for easy concealment and your magazine at 30° angle for the fastest and most natural possible in the 12 O’clock position. The C5S is designed to sit on the strong side of the body, with a canted firearm (10-15°) and slightly canted magazine (10°) for fast draw and minimal printing in the 3-5 O’clock position. The rounds are set to face toward the firearm to enhance quick reloads. The holster is contoured to have a steep curve that pulls the firearm and magazine into the body to reduce printing and aid concealment.
We designed the CAS/C5S holster to be a simple, one-piece unit that you can easily take on and off with little trouble. The minimalist design prevents discomfort by limiting bulk and unnecessary material, yet still offers a full sweatshield to protect your firearm. No fighting overly complex clip systems or bulky brackets. No threaded fasteners to work loose. No magazines floating around in pockets or an extra holster that you have to deal with. Our experience has shown us that if your holster is uncomfortable or needlessly complex, you won’t wear it.
The CAS/C5S is available for a wide variety of compact and subcompact firearms from most major firearms including 1911s, Glock, FNH, H&K, Sig, Smith and Wesson, Springfield, Ruger and Walther.
To learn more visit Gunfightersinc.com