EQUIPMENT

Fenix - Flashlight Grab Bag: PD20, PD30, TK12

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Category: Illumination

Created: Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:16

Maxpedition offered this set for me to check out and although a little skeptical at first, I thought I'd give them a try to see what else is out there besides Surefire. So far I've been pleasantly surprised as they have held up and functioned quite well. Common Fenix light build features include: Aircraft grade aluminum, Type III hard-anodized finish, Waterproof to IPX-8 standard, and Digitally regulated output.

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Camelbak - Thermobak AB

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Category: Hydration

Created: Thursday, 22 October 2009 00:00

If you need a low profile hydration unit that can be mounted on or off armor, then the Thermobak AB is definately worth checking out. The design appears to be a mix of older Thermobak designs and the Armorbak to result in something along the lines of an Armorbak with shoulder straps.

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Camelbak - Armorbak

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Category: Hydration

Created: Wednesday, 21 October 2009 23:55

Camelbak has a good number of hydration carriers, but the Armorbak is the first optimized with the design intent to go on tactical vests. The majority is made of 500D cordura and is generally low profile with no additional pouches or compartments. To mount the Armorbak, 4 repair SRBs are used to attach to PALS webbing. Once connected the straps can be tightened to create pressure if desired which is great for spraying.

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MAXPEDITION - Notebook Covers

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Category: Admin-Intel

Created: Wednesday, 05 August 2009 03:15

3” x 5” Notebook Cover - 5.5" H x 4" W
4” x 6” Notebook Cover - 6.5" H x 5.125" W
Field Book Cover - 8.5” x 5.5” x 0.75”

Since Maxpedition has a good relation with Rite in the Rain, they have made some heavy duty covers for their popular field notebooks. Some quick breakdowns:

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RAPID DIVER TACTICAL

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Category: Dive-Swim

Created: Sunday, 19 July 2009 04:08

NEWSFLASH - NONREVIEW:

The RAPID DIVER TACTICAL is designed for professional use. Load bearing MOLLE webbing, modular components and interchangeable accessories make the RAPID DIVER TACTICAL  the choice for a wide range of mission profiles. Features include award winning regulator, Steel 27 cu ft tank, detachable trauma kit, integrated power/oral inflator,1000 denier BC with MOLLE cross webbing, and full size tank rear mount system. The Rapid Diver Tactical is being used in Maritime Security, Marine Patrol, Homeland Security, , Military,Public Safety, Fire Rescue and Law Enforcement applications.  www.SubSeaTactical.com

SUREFIRE Z2 LED Holster Kit

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Category: Illumination

Created: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 03:35

I snagged one of these fun packs at shotshow to check out. Included in the kit is the Z2 LED with batteries, 3 additional batteries to go in the holster, a hex bar to adjust the holster, and to top it off, a lanyard setup. If you liked the original Z2, the LED version is a pretty rockn' upgrade going from the original 65 lumens for 1 hour battery time to a crazy 80 lumens for 11 hours. Looking at those numbers just want to make you go DAMN! It was on the original Z2, but the syringe grip adds great gripping options when using with pistols and helps make a mean grip when extracting out of the holster.

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FIRST LIGHT USA Tomahawk MC with TRS platform

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Category: Illumination

Created: Tuesday, 11 November 2008 03:32

SPECS:
WEIGHT- 5.6 ounces
DIMENSIONS- 3.35” H x 2.38” L x 1.48” W
MAXIMUM LIGHT OUTPUT- 120 lumens
CONTROL FUNCTIONS- Momentary, Constant-On (3 levels), LED (Red & Blue or Red & Green)
BATTERY RUNTIME: 2 hours (highest setting), 60 hours (lowest setting)

Some may have felt the Liberator was too unconventional, but First Light also brings us the very practical Tomahawk series. The format is similar to the Pentagon MOLLE light, however the Tomahawk is a much more powerful, thus a tactical capable package. The first use intent is to be belt or vest mounted with the metal clip providing solid hands free illumination. Wherever your torso points, the light points. When more precise pointing is needed one can quickly unmount the light and control it with their hand. To expand uses the Tomahawk includes a finger loop that improves grip and is a handy way to get the light briefly out of the way to use full finger control. As a bonus, an additional large finger loop is included good for when wearing gloves or if you are just a beefy dude. Examples of great times to use the loop would be needing to change a magazine, use a pen, type on a keyboard, or grab some dirt-bag trying to run away. The Tomahawk doesn't fully fit in one's fist, but allows a good enough grip while being a heavy duty item to allow it to be a solid attitude adjuster when combined with a punch.

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TUFF WRITER Frontline Series Tactical Pen

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Category: Admin-Intel

Created: Wednesday, 05 November 2008 03:58

SPECS:
-Length: 6.5 inches
-Thickness: 0.5 Inches
-Weight: 1.8 oz.
-Material: 6016-T6 Aerospace Grade Aluminum
-Clip: Cold Pressed Spring Steel with non-reflective black oxide finish
-Finish: Proprietary non-reflective / non-marking surface treatment and Hard anodized to Mil-A-8625 "F" specifications
-Fittings: Black oxide stainless steel bolts and chemical welding

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