Beez Combat Systems has been selling their new AR500 Omega Armor Carriers like hotcakes. These carriers are designed around affordable steel plates. They sent over this recent overview of the carrier for you all to check out:
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S.O. Tech ESP
It’s a pouch. It’s a pack. It’s the S.O. Tech Expanding SERE Pack (ESP).
In pouch form, the S.O. Tech ESP docks to any MOLLE compatible platform. If the need to carry additional items arises, it zips open to convert into a back pack. The pouch has 2 zippered compartments that remain useable even when the pack is deployed. These pouches could be filled with small survival and first aid items that would be accessible whether the bag was in pouch or pack configuration.
S.O. Tech tells me that the ESP has been in development for around 4 years and it should be available soon. The picture shown, may not represent the production model. Check out SpecOpsTech.com.
While you are there, check out the killer deal they are offering on their low-profile URP-S.
Princeton Tec VIZZ
I always look forward to seeing what Princeton Tec will come up with next – especially when it comes to headlamps. I have been using their lights for more than 15 years! Their newest headlamp is called the VIZZ and it looks like it has a lot going for it.
The VIZZ has only one button. The user can dictate how the light behaves by how they interact with this button. Click it one time for red light output from 2 5mm LEDs. Click it two times for 150 lumens of white light. If you depress and hold the button, you can activate 2 dimable 5mm white LEDs. Click three times to lock the VIZZ to prevent accidental activation.
I have a strong affinity for headlamps that either come on in low red mode or that allow the user to easily access this mode without shuffling through the bright white modes. This prevents you from ruining your dark adjusted vision.
The VIZZ runs on 3x AAA batteries which is a form factor that Princeton Tec has perfected. It keeps the light small enough and light enough that it doesn’t need a top strap but still provides long runtimes (up to 160 hours for the VIZZ).
Hazard 4 Poncho Villa
A good poncho is just about as versatile as any gear can be. The USGI poncho is part raincoat, part bivy cover, part tent, and all awesome. Hazard 4 has taken all of the functionality and upgraded the materials. The result is the Poncho Villa.
The Ponco Villa is a modernized version of the venerable USGI poncho. It features softshell fabric construction to keep the rain off while still being somewhat breathable. It has snaps to close the sides and grommets so it can be strung up as a makeshift tent. The Poncho Villa packs into its own front pocket which has a Velcro field on the front for displaying ID or patches. There are also Velcro fields on the shoulders, back of the head, and back.
This poncho has even more tricks up its sleeves (or lack there of). Read more at Hazard4.com.
NavELite Compass Case Preview
Everyone’s favorite wrist compass (or at least it should be), the NavELite Compass, will soon have an available case. The NavELite Compass Case will have storage for the NavELite Compass, a small screwdriver for the battery compartment of the compass, spare screws, and spare batteries. That should be just about everything you need to keep your NavELite Compass’ EL backlight up and running in the field. It has a semi-rigged design to protect contents and a snap-link to allow for a variety of storage options.
