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STRAC Technologies: FAST System preview

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Tuesday, 24 June 2008 06:38

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ITW MILITARY PRODUCTS: FASTmag Gen2

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Sunday, 15 June 2008 06:37

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The original FASTmag created a unique flapless 30 round NATO magazine holding option, but as in all things, there was room for improvement. The latest Gen2 version clearly listened to user feedback and is a dramatic improvement.

TRU-SPEC 24/7 Tactical Pants

Details: Category: Clothing; Created: Sunday, 15 June 2008 05:32

Need an affordable tactical pant? Look no further, these 24/7 pants are a great bang for the buck. The main design is based on a classic cargo pant, but includes many modern features. Starting off with the core material, it is heavier than rip-stop consisting of 8.5oz 100% cotton canvas that is pre-washed to reduce shrinking and fading. The belt loops are thick for durability and the main top closure uses a basic metal snap. The fly uses a durable YKK metal zipper and a backup button is available if for some reason you worry about your fly zipping down on its own.

MAXPEDITION Sabercat Versipack

Details: Category: Packs/Bags; Created: Tuesday, 27 May 2008 07:46

Main compartment: 10” x 7” x 4”, internal divisions with two 7” x 4” loop fields
Frontal: 7” x 7” x 1.5”, internal division with key retention
Sides: 7” x 4” x 2.5” with mesh division
Top: 9” x 4” x 1” with elastic organizer, division, mesh pocket

I wish I had a chance to do this review earlier, but better late than never. I got the Proteus a while back and found it small for my particular needs, so I was happy to see the Sabercat come out, which is a lot like a biggun' Proteus.

MAXPEDITION Cuboid series: small, medium, large

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Tuesday, 27 May 2008 07:45

DIMS:
Large: 14” x 10” x 3”
Medium: 10” x 7” x 3”
Small: 7.5” x 4.5” x 2.5”

Maxpedition further increased its organizer line with the Cuboid series.

MAXPEDITION Moire 12" x 12"

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Tuesday, 27 May 2008 07:43

Main compartment: 12" wide x 12" high (12" opening)
Side pockets: 12" wide x 9" high and 12" wide x 9.5" high

This Moire is the largest version and uses a different vinyl coated mesh material than the smaller Moire pouches.

MAXPEDITION Volta Battery Case

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Tuesday, 27 May 2008 07:42

DIMS: 5" x 3" x 0.75"

The Volta is a simple, but useful little pouch where the main idea is to hold the specialized plastic battery holders. You get one clear and one smoke BATUCA battery holders that can hold 4 CR123, AA, or AAA batteries in each holder for a total of 8. The color difference allows one to separate used and fresh batteries.

5.11-TACTICAL XPRT 8" Patrol Boot

Details: Category: Footwear; Created: Sunday, 11 May 2008 04:48

5.11 offers up another piece to their footware line with the big selling point on this guy is the high strength composite kick toe. The shape and material used for the kick toe are a great compromise of protection and flexibility for comfort. Traditionally boots like these would have steel toes resulting in pretty low comfort levels. The core of the XPRT design is that of a deluxe well constructed and padded boot. The "Shock Mitigation System™" includes a fairly plush insole insert. Due to the materials and padding thickness it may be a bit hot in hot climates, but generally makes for a good urban boot.

5.11-TACTICAL Nylon in collaboration with VTAC

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Saturday, 05 April 2008 05:47

5.11 has recently entered the nylon pouch market and I'll have to say most gear snobs offhand will be unimpressed. The gear is by no means deluxe, however I want to make sure people know it is also far from crap. The sewing and quality control is excellent. If I were to give a simple quality scale there is: airsoft crap at the bottom, 5.11 nylon in the middle, and high end deluxe gear at the top. Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, the 5.11 stradegy was to take proven simple designs and offer them affordably. I think they totally succeed and the end result is gear that is safe to use in a tactical environment, yet won't blow the budget. The general feel seems lighter duty than coated 1000D cordura, however the main material they use is still 1000D nylon based. There is no attempt at overseas manufacture secrecy and "Made in Vietnam" labels are easily visible in the pouches.