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GEAR UP
THE TRADE TACTICAL GEAR MAGAZINE
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Gear Up Magazine is the worlds first business to business publication for the tactical gear industry, aiming to bring all of the relevant parties to the same table. With such a huge range of products on the market, knowing what to invest in, and more importantly, what to supply your customers with, can be a hard task. Gear Up Magazine aims to make this process easier, allowing you to enhance your understanding of the industry, allowing you to make smart purchases.
Ebcon Publishing was launched in 2004 with one simple goal – to create a range of successful publications, which combined informative content with a high level of up to date design to match. Over the last 14 years, Ebcon Publishing has done exactly that, launching a number of publications that have won a number of awards in their respective sectors and continue to be dominant in their chosen area of operation.
TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING
With Gear Up Magazine, you’ll have a better understanding of the tactical gear and equipment on show, who buys it, and what they use it for. We’ll introduce you to the evolution of each of the ‘tools of the trade’, from ballistic helmets to boots, giving you the knowledge needed to traverse the tactical gear market with confidence.
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OVER A DECADE OF PUBLICATIONS
Ebcon Publishing has set up a fantastic portfolio and now the company’s next step is to further improve that portfolio by releasing Gear Up into the wild. All the staff at Ebcon Publishing work tirelessly to bring its readership a range of comprehensive editorial across its various magazine titles, providing thier readers with the best information available, along with high design values and inspiring imagery to suit.
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how it works Broken into six key sectors that drive the tactical gear market, Gear Up Magazine aims to bring you a selection of the finest products in each of our carefully deliberated sections. Whether you’re looking to procure items at a battalion level or are an individual in charge of bringing a plethora of tactical equipment to your customers, Gear Up Magazine aims to do the hard work, so you do not have to.
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The tactical gear market is forever evolving, and with that evolution comes the necessity of adapting to it. Our ‘Tactical’ section aims to make that process as easy as possible, bringing you a number of key components, allowing you to equip the modern warfighter to the best of your ability.
Ensuring your customers can count on the protective equipment you supply them is of the utmost importance. Our ‘Protection’ section endeavours to provide you with numerous options, enabling you to best serve your clientele, allowing them to operate in the harshest environments known to man.
It is no secret that military and law enforcement personnel spend long periods of time on their feet. Due to this, it is imperative that the options you have on offer provide unrivalled comfort, protection, and support, allowing them to fight harder, for longer, with no unwanted issues.
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The firearms market is slowly becoming inundated with equipment that simply isn’t up to the task it was created for. With a plethora of optics and accessories on the market, Gear Up Magazine will ensure that you are providing your customers with products that will withstand the test of time.
The modern warfighter is often dropped in hostile locations, and ensuring the equipment they’re carrying is capable of dealing with the numerous areas of operation is key. Ranging from a variety of tools to sleeping bags, our ‘Bushcraft’ section aims to provide to cover the very best in outdoor equipment.
Medical equipment by design is created to save lives. Our ‘Medical’ section aims to look at a range of equipment that is best suited to this role; from full-blown medical kits through to Individual First-Aid Kits, making sure your clientele is amply prepared for a worst-case scenario.
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GEAR UP
ISSUE #9
EDITORIAL MEET THE TEAM PAUL MONAF
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR paul@ebcon.co.uk With a track record of launching a number of successful magazines and experience working within business-tobusiness sectors, Paul is the driving force behind Gear Up.
CONNOR JAMES EDITOR connor@ebcon.co.uk
Having worked within Ebcon Publishing for ten years, Connor brings a wealth of knowledge to Gear Up Magazine. If you need any information regarding editorial, he’s your guy.
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Ben started working for Ebcon Publishing nearly a decade ago now and has been a vital member of the team since. The self-proclaimed Rambo of shapes and colours.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR sharon@ebcon.co.uk Beside every great man is a great woman, and Sharon is most certainly the Bonnie to Paul’s Clyde. Sharon looks after all of the administrative work within the company.
CONTENTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE 009 FEATURE REVISION MILITARY
013 TACTICAL DIRECT ACTION SPITFIRE MK.2
016 TACTICAL WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS DFP-MK1
018 TACTICAL MAYFLOWER JUNGLE RANGE
022 TACTICAL RONIN TACTICAL PLATE CARRIER ACCESSORIES
025 TACTICAL HIGHLANDER STORM KITBAG
029 TACTICAL CARINTHIA HEAVY INSULATION GARMENT RANGE
032 TACTICAL HELIKON PILGRIM ANORAK
035 PROTECTION GALVION CAIMAN BALLISTIC HELMET SYSTEM
038 PROTECTION CORE SURVIVAL HELSTAR 4 EXO
040 PROTECTION DRIFIRE FLYERS GLOVES
044 FOOTWEAR VIPER VENOM BOOT
047 FIREARMS LEUPOLD MARK 6 SCOPES
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THERE ARE FEW THINGS MORE IMPORTANT TO OPERATIONAL SUCCESS THAN PROTECTING YOUR EYESIGHT DURING OPERATIONAL DUTY. WHILE BROKEN BONES MAY MEND AND WOUNDS CAN BE TREATED, DAMAGING YOUR EYES OFTEN LEADS TO REDUCED VISION, IF NOT COMPLETE BLINDNESS. WITH THAT IN MIND, ENSURING YOU STOCK A RANGE OF PROTECTIVE GLASSES IS A MUST, AND WHO BETTER TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS THAN A COMPANY WITH NEARLY TWO DECADES WORTH OF EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.
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Revision are by no means a new entity within the tactical gear industry. In fact, Revision have a long and storied history within the market, having burst onto the scene in 2001 with a range of protective glasses for use within the military market. From their beginnings in 2001 up until present date, Revision have adhered to a singular purpose, with the company being “passionately committed to providing leading-edge soldier systems solutions and equipment for mission critical military and tactical use worldwide.” This ethos is embraced throughout the company, with each department devoted to delivering life-saving equipment to the designated end user.
However, while Revision as a company have been on the scene since 2001, a number of developments within the company have led to a new look Revision. In October 2019, news was released that ASGARD Partners & Co., a private equity firm based in New York and Merit Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, had partnered to acquire the eyewear business of Revision Military Limited. The sale included the purchase of Revision’s protective eyewear product line, the world-renowned Revision name and branding, a 53,000 square foot facility in Essex, Vermont and a team of 130 employees who had been a part of Revision’s original team for a number of years. ASGARD and Merit’s investment in Revision provides the company with valuable strategic guidance and meaningful growth capital, reinforcing and expanding its capabilities to pursue new growth opportunities and support the needs of existing customers.
With robust design and development expertise, extensive experience and the ability to heavily invest in efficient, high-volume, high-quality manufacturing. Over the past decade, the Company has invested in advanced technology and equipment in the areas of materials, coatings and dyes to improve performance and become the leader in ballistic laser protective solutions. Having now supplied over 1.4 million helmets and over 8 million units of eyewear, goggles and Rx adapters internationally, Revision are a brand trusted the world round.
“Revision has long been an industry leader in protective eyewear solutions, saving the lives and eyesight of millions of servicemen and women around the globe. We are excited to work with the passionate and talented Revision team to pursue growth in new markets and develop the next generation of eyewear technology. With a renewed focus on protective eyewear and dedicated capital resources, we believe Revision is well-positioned for growth in the years to come,” said Karan Rai, Founder and Managing Partner of ASGARD.
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR REVISION?
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR REVISION?
Business as usual – at least in regard to the eyewear segment of the company. As previously mentioned, ASGARD’s purchase was purely focused towards the award-winning protective eyewear section of the company – one that is synonymous with military forces around the globe, with the United States Army, British Army, German Army, as well as a number of other military contingents and law enforcement agencies. With ASGARD supporting the newly separated Revision eyewear business, day-to-day operations have continued in the Vermont manufacturing plant, with the existing manufacturing team supported by a number of familiar faces in regard to key management figures.
With Revision now able to entirely focus on their range of protective eyewear, new models will no doubt be on the way soon. Furthermore, revisions to older products have already begun, with the Shadowstrike Sunglasses and Snowhawk Goggle recently being added to the Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL), allowing both products to be used in combat by members of the United States Military.
In an effort to ensure this process runs as smoothly as possible, Revision Military Limited and ASGARD Partners & Co. announced the appointment of Amy Coyne as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 23 years’ worth of professional experience within the tactical equipment industry – having held a number of leadership positions prior to her appointment at Revision. “We think very highly of Amy, and her vast experience in the OCIE market coupled with her outstanding leadership skills makes her the best choice to step in as CEO of Revision’s eyewear business. We have no doubt that the team at Revision will thrive and grow under Amy’s guidance,” said Karan Rai. Ms. Coyne comes having worked with ASGARD prior to this appointment, having taken the reigns at Wild Things, LLC, steering the company to significant growth during her time there. “I am thrilled to join the talented and passionate team at Revision,” said Amy Coyne, CEO. “We have a unique opportunity here at Revision to build upon the Company’s strong heritage and, with an intense focus on the optics business, expand our product offering and pursue new market channels.”
Furthermore, Revision have begun to set their sights on ventures beyond the military market, recently expanding their range to launch Revision Outdoor. The range has been created specifically to adhere to the neds of hunters, anglers and outdoor adventurers who demand a lot from their equipment, and while the range may fall outside of our Area of Operations, it is most certainly exciting news to see a company look to offer their expertise to those outside of military circles.
WHAT ABOUT REVISION’S OTHER PRODUCT LINES? Rest assured, Revision’s other product lines are not simply disappearing. While ASGARD purchased the protective eyewear segment of the company, the remaining product lines remained with the previous owners of Revision. Through the launch of a new company, Galvion, products like the Batlskin Caiman Hybrid Helmet System and Nerv Centr Power are still available.
ABOUT REVISION Revision develops and delivers purpose-built eye protection for military and tactical use worldwide. Revision specializes in integration for the optimum and necessary balance of protection and performance. To that end, Revision brings together the most advanced expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and finest technical minds. The Company is headquartered in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA.
ABOUT ASGARD ASGARD Partners & Co. is a private equity firm based in New York that primarily invests in founder, family, and management-owned companies with defensible value propositions and strong growth prospects. ASGARD predominantly focuses on manufacturing, services and distribution businesses, with ties to defence, government or aerospace markets, located in North America. The partners at ASGARD form a cohesive team, with decades of investing and operating experience, well‐suited to drive value and assist companies with transformational change. The firm invests in all forms of corporate divestitures, management buyouts, recapitalizations, generational ownership transitions, and going private transactions ASGARD believes business is a powerful platform that can change the world for the better and is committed to serving entrepreneurs, companies, and investors that share this belief. For more information about the firm, please visit https://asgardpartners.com.
ABOUT MERIT CAPITAL PARTNERS Headquartered in Chicago, Merit Capital Partners has raised over $2.2 billion of capital since 1993 through six institutionally sponsored limited partnerships. Merit invests both equity and mezzanine capital in middle-market companies. For more information on Merit Capital Partners, please visit www.meritcapital.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about the Revision range of products through the following lines of contact. AMERICA ■ Contact Number: +1 802.879.7002 ■ Contact Form: revisionmilitary.com/en/contact
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DIRECT ACTION IS A PROJECT THAT WAS BORN FROM THE ETHOS OF COMBINING HIGH QUALITY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES WITH AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE END USER, SPECIFIED BY THE FOREVER CHANGING THEATRES OF WAR THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN.
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SPITFIRE MK.II When it comes to modern tactical equipment, those not going forward are actually going backwards – or so they say at Direct Action, with an onus on the constant evolution of their product range. This evolution has been, in part, been made possible due to a wide range of interactions with their end-user, allowing Direct Action to assess their equipment in one of the best ways possible – via feedback from actual users of their equipment. Thanks to this feedback, Direct Action were able to take one of their most popular products and breath new life into it, ensuring the SPITFIRE® Plate Carrier is more than capable of the job at hand. Looking to best serve their userbase, Polish-based Direct Action have invested in the necessary understanding of the needs of various operators across the globe. Combining this knowledge with a design ethos centred around providing top-of-the-range products and high quality manufacturing capabilities, Direct Action have created a range of equipment that serves the modern warfighter in any and all situations. Every detail has been rigourously thought out from a systemic perspective, with no random design choices, no compromises made, and no shying away from new technology that has entered the marketplace. Each part of the Direct Action system has been designed in a way that it perfectly combines with various other items in their product range. This has allowed Direct Action to realise their mission statement of creating products that complement weapons systems, load baring equipment, backpacks, jackets and duty uniforms, with each composite part creating a bigger picture that as a whole allows for improved operating power, leading to the successful completion of the end users mission.
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For those of you who are familiar with Direct Action’s first iteration of the SPITFIRE, the MK.II shares a lot of similarities with the original, albeit in a much simpler package due to some changes made to the design. The MK.II SPITFIRE is a much more advanced system than the original SPITFIRE, with the idea behind the MK.II being to offer a fully scalable and mission configurable platform, complete with a range of accessories to match. To do this, Direct Action stripped the carrier of a range of unnecessary PALS/MOLLE slots – namely under the cummerbund flap and on the back. Furthermore, Direct Action enlarged the loop panel on the front of the carrier for large law enforcement patches. In regards to added features, Direct Action have worked hard to ensure each bolt-on serves a purpose and adds to the overall success of the end-users’ mission at hand. These bolt-ons include a variety of equipment, from a number of different cummerbund options through to a range of back panels to ensure the end-user has enough storage for shorter missions where a day-sack is not required.
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ADD ONS As mentioned in the body of this article, the Direct Action SPITFIRE MK.II incorporates a range of bolt-ons to allow for a truly missions specific platform – simply remove any equipment you do not need, and replace it with another that has been specifically designed and manufactured to fit the SPITFIRE system. Here are our favourites.
RAPID ACCESS CUMMERBUND Based on the construction of our standard modular cummerbund, it features innovative ROC buckles. The cummerbund is attached to the front just like the standard one, via hook&loop. But to open or close it, you no longer need to open the front flap, but you just pull one of the cord pullers to open the buckle, or you just slide the buckle down to close it. What is even more important, the buckles are silent. These buckles are also easier to use during the triaging the wounded.
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The SPITFIRE® MK II Plate Carrier is a truly unique platform. It can not only be a standard carrier, but with this additional Chest Rig Interface it can be transformed into the front plate only carrier, without any back. The Chest Rig Interface consists of the shoulder piece and small, modular side panels. It is perfect for recon operations when you want to fight light, but at the same time you need at least the front protection offered. It also works perfect with any backpack.
Sometimes you just need a little bit more carrying space, but don’t want a backpack. The answer to this need is the new Utility Back Panel. Based on the SPITFIRE® ASSAULT PANEL it features not one, but two large utility pouches. Both pockets are closed with heavy duty YKK® zippers that won’t fail at the worst pos- sible moment. Both pockets are large enough to fit a light jacket, NODs, additional ammo, spare batteries etc. Additionally, the panel has a large, flat compartment that can fit a hydration bladder. The panel is attached to the carrier via a zipper system.
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about the Direct Action range of products through the following lines of contact. POLAND ■ Contact Number: +48 71 769 45 91 ■ Contact Form: eu.directactiongear.com/en/contacts/
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Warrior Assault Systems was founded in the United Kingdom in 2005, with an onus placed on functionality, durability and overall weight reduction, their product range has enhanced the operational capabilities of the modern warfighter around the world.
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL MK1 With a vast array of options, it is no surprise that front panels have become the in thing. Through the use of two clips, the end-user can make wholesale changes to their load-baring capabilities, making the system highly interchangeable and adaptable – a huge benefit in the military and law enforcement worlds.
Warrior Assault Systems’ product range includes a variety of cutting edge tactical equipment, all manufactured to the highest standard using certified mil-spec materials sourced from the United States. Warrior Assault Systems is a brand you can place your trust in, having been tried and tested in the most intense and critical of environments; the theatre of war. With a product range that includes a variety of equipment that has been designed and developed following direct input from serving Tier-1 assets following deployment in theatres such as Iraq and Afghanistan, it comes as no surprise that Warrior Assault Systems has fast become a mainstay in tactical excellence, with dealers found in 28 different countries. By using Warrior Assault System equipment, you are investing in equipment that has been battle tested by the world’s finest modern warfighters.
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The Warrior Assault Systems Detachable Front Panel MK1 (DFP-MK1) has been designed to be compatible with the full range of Warrior’s latest armour carriers – the Low Profile Carrier and the Recon Plate Carrier. The DFP-MK1 quickly attaches via Velcro and quick release clips to the front of the carrier. The DFP-MK1 comprises of 3 mag pouches with adjustable bungee retention, which are designed to hold 5.56mm NATO mags, and can be adjusted to hold AK 7.62mm style mags if the end-user wish to do so. Sewn onto the front of the DFP-MK1 are 2 x small utility pouches, with Velcro tabs for attachment of patches. In the middle of both utility pouches lies a 2x5 strip of MOLLE sewn onto the front of the remaining space, which offers the end user a certain level of customisation. Furthermore, elastic loops are positioned on either side for storage of chem-lights, small torches, plasti-cuffs etc.
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The Detachable Front Panel MK1 offers a plethora of storage options in a small placard design. Should the end-user be making use of an AR-15 platform, a total of five magazines can be stored - three in the bungee retained magazine pouches and a further two in the utility pouches to the front.
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The Detachable Front Panel MK1 has been designed for use with Warrior Assault Systems’ own Low Profile Carrier and Recon Plate Carrier, however due to the quick release clips, it will attach to an array of other plate carriers.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Warrior Assault Systems has an extensive dealer network, with their products currently available in over 24 different countries. Contact information is available on their website.
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Mayflower Research & Consulting changed the face of the load bearing market in 2005, creating a range of chest rigs and plate carriers that allowed for an incredible amount of interchangeability, allowing the modern warfighter to adjust their load-out for a variety of different situations.
JUNGLE RANGE
With various advances in military equipment it is often easy to get lost in the high-tech gimmicks and not pay attention to what good equipment looks like. Sometimes, less is more, and some of the simpler designs are the most effective on the battlefield. In fact, there have been numerous sightings of operators making use of equipment that is decades old. So, if the end-user has a penchant for old designs, why not simply offer a range of products that take old designs and incorporate the various advances in materials? Innovation is paramount to the continued evolution of the tactical gear market, with the needs of the modern warfighter constantly changing. However, truly innovative products are often hard to find in a market inundated with companies all looking to leave their mark on the industry. Putting to use over twenty years of Infantry and Special Operations experience over six combat tours, Mayflower have done exactly that, with a product range centred around lightening the load of the modern warfighter while maintaining a high level of quality in a way that wasn’t seen until the companies creation. Having partnered with Velocity Systems to provide a level of manufacturing excellence that could not be achieved elsewhere, Mayflower was purchased by Velocity Systems following seven years of successful partnership. This was done so design, production and shipping could be further integrated and improved, to make products available faster and less costly to the end-users who need them. Mayflower’s original founder remains the designer for Mayflower branded products.
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Thankfully, we were not the only one who had this thought, with American-based Mayflower launching a range of simpler equipment that to us looks like it draws design inspiration from the old M56 Webbing worn during the Vietnam period. With each product designated with a ‘Jungle’ prefix, the Mayflower Jungle range looks to incorporate some of the finest in materials advancements such as Blue Force Gear’s ULTRAComp and Helium Whisper with a range of items that are simply ‘must-haves’ for anyone within the military. The Jungle range includes five items, each with a slightly different purpose. Of the five products available, this month we will be taking a brief look at the Jungle Canteen Pouch; a simple canteen pouch which makes use of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAComp material and Helium Whisper attachment system, the Jungle General Purpose Pouch; a GP pouch with a range of internal features to help organise vital equipment and the Jungle Butt Pack; a simple re-imagining of the age-old butt pack.
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The Mayflower Jungle Canteen Pouch is designed to carry most of the military canteens in use around the world. The pouch was designed to fit (but not limited to) the following: USGI canteen with cup, Heavy Cover Titanium canteen with cup, UK issue PLCE canteen with cup, 32 oz Nalgene Bottle with cup, Canadian issue canteen/Thermos as well as others in use. It will also fit 3x 25 round MAGPUL 7.62 magazines, 5x 30 round 5.56 magazines.
The Mayflower Jungle General Purpose Pouch is designed around the amount and type of equipment usually needed for long duration jungle patrolling. The pouch is sized to carry a Basha (aka poncho - with bungees, line and stakes), broken down 24hr ration pack or MREs, canteens, light jacket, light sleeping bag, survival items or whatever else the mission requires. The Jungle General Purpose Pouch is H8.5” x W5.5” x D4” and made of 500D Cordura.
The Mayflower Jungle Butt Pack is designed around the amount and type of equipment usually needed for long duration jungle patrolling. The Butt Pack is sized to carry a Basha (aka poncho - with bungees, line and stakes), broken down 24hr ration pack or MREs, canteens, light jacket, light sleeping bag, survival items or whatever else the mission requires. The Jungle Butt Pack is H9” x W8.5” x D6” and made of 500D Cordura.
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CONTACT INFORMATION You can inquire about the Mayflower and Velocity Systems range of products through the following lines of contact. AMERICA ■ Contact Number: 703-707-6280 ■ Contact Form: www.velsyst.com/contact-us
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Rõnin Tactics was originally founded as a school of instructors, all of which are Special Operations veterans that are exceptionally qualified in Marksmanship, Direct Action, Personnel Recovery, Security, Executive Protection, Reconnaissance, Trauma Medicine and other Special Operations capabilities. The company is somewhat unique in the sense that it’s training arm not only provides knowledgeable instructors, but also provides their customers with a range of high-quality equipment to train with. However, with said expertise comes the knowledge of what excels on the battlefield, and what doesn’t. That knowledge led to the launch of Rõnin Tactics’ manufacturing arm, which has led to a range of products including plate carriers, knives and belts. Their range of belts have been developed, tested and proven on the battlefield, with many of the worlds’ most elite units recognising the high quality of Rõnin Tactics’ product range. Rõnin Tactics’ take great pride in developing the best equipment possible for the end-user, ensuring that it is a “No Fail” mission – with the company proudly boasting that they have had no reports of failures from their end-users.
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Rõnin Tactics owe a lot of their success to founder Tu Lam, an individual with a rather interesting story. Ret. MSG Tu Lam served within the United States’ Army for 22 years, earning the coveted Green Beret in the process. Tu was born in Vietnam in 1974, shortly after the fall of Saigon, and has known a life of war since. In ’76, members of his family were the victims of Communist rule. Shortly after this, he was smuggled out of the country and eventually landed in the United States after his Aunt married a Green Beret. Following this, Tu found himself at Ft. Bragg, and at the age of eight he was indoctrinated in the ways of a Special Forces soldier. Tu heavily believes in the Bushido Code, a Japanese term for the many codes of honour and ideals that dictated the Samurai way of life, or in short, the Samurai Code. When Tu retired, he labelled himself ‘Ronin’, a term used to indicate a masterless warrior. The role of the Ronin is simple, to take his life’s teachings and give back to the good of this world. This led to him forming Rõnin Tactics, giving Tu the ability to pass his knowledge onto those who needed it the most. The company name is symbolic of Tu’s own life. While the Ronin symbol is the “O”, which represents zen, Tu combined this with the stripe above the “O”, the Ronin symbol for war. Through war, Tu found his own zen.
RÕNIN TACTICS ACCESSORIES
This month we will be taking a look at a selection of accessories from Rõnin Tactics; all of which have been hand-picked due to their unique approach to a number of problems faced by the modern warfighter. The items in question are the – Rõnin Blank Panel, a 4” Low Profile Elastic Cummerbund and the ‘X’ Harness Strap.
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The (AL) blank panel is a zip on MOLLE blank back panel that allows Shooters to use standard MOLLE pouches or Rõnin Tactics MOLLE pouches. The Panel comes with a sewn on breaching tool strap, which works with the Ronin Breaching Sleeve. The direction of the PALS webbing is horizontal in orientation. This allows the Operator to setup different styles and configurations on their back panels for specific tailoring to their mission. The Rõnin (AL) back carrier will allow users to quickly zip on and off different panels.
Rõnin’s elastic cummerbund is one of the lightest and lowest profile cummerbund on the market today. The loop attachment allows for the system to quickly adjust to proper girth. The Hook and Loop front allows for cummerbund to ride either high or low the carrier. The Elastic Cummerbund is a 4” elastic cummerbund designed to hold six 5.56mm or 7.62mm magazines. The elastic slots can also accommodate a wide variety of other magazines, medical supplies, and radios (of similar size to the MBITR). Compatible with the Crye Precision JPC.
Built for Special Mission requirements, The “X” harness is an attachment to allow the back portion of the Rõnin (AL) plate carrier to be removed. This feature allows the Operators to quickly go slick, to conduct long-range patrols, Military Free Fall, Low-Signature operations, etc.
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CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about the Rõnin Tactics’ range of products through the following lines of contact. UNITED STATES ■ Email: tu@ronintactics.com ■ Telephone: 719-424-7958
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WITH A LOVE FOR THE VARIOUS MOUNTAIN RANGES THROUGHOUT SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS, HIGHLANDER HAVE DELIVERED A RANGE OF PRODUCTS FIT TO SURVIVE THE RUGGED LANDSCAPE AND EVER CHANGING CLIMATE ASSOCIATED WITH SOME OF THE MOST ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTS THE UNITED KINGDOM HAS TO OFFER. HAVING FUNDED HOURS UPON HOURS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, HIGHLANDER SOON REALISED THAT IF THEIR PRODUCTS COULD LIVE UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF THOSE TRAVERSING SCOTLAND’S MUNRO MOUNTAINS, IT COULD SURVIVE ANYWHERE AROUND THE WORLD. FOLLOWING THEIR SUCCESS, HIGHLANDER HAVE GROWN FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, BECOMING ONE OF SCOTLAND’S FINEST PRODUCT RANGES.
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Now with a plethora of outdoor and tactical products across a range of different sectors, including backpacks, clothing, sleeping bags, tents and outdoor accessories, their range is available in over fifty countries worldwide, a feat that is testament to their success as a company. On top of that Highlander have fulfilled a range of prestigious contacts over the years, including being an exclusive licensee to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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While great onus is placed on the ability to carry equipment into battle via devices such as plate carriers and rucksacks, very little seems to be placed on the equipment that you use to carry equipment to the battlefield. By this we’re specifically talking about products such as Pelican’s range of hard cases, or in this case, a kitbag. The concept of a kitbag is by no means a new, or difficult one. Essentially, a kitbag is just a bag, albeit usually on the bigger size, used to carry equipment to where it needs to be. Fairly straightforward. However, that is not to say that all kitbags were created equally, because that most certainly is not the case.
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The Storm Kitbag from Highlander Outdoors is a tough, dependable hold-all, designed for transporting a plethora of equipment. Available in five different sizes (120l, 90l, 65l, 45l and 30l), the Storm Kitbag is manufactured from a water-resistant tarpaulin to ensure the end-users’ equipment is protected during light periods of rainfall. Furthermore, thanks to thick webbing handles, the Storm Kitbag easily deals with rough conditions and heavy loads. While each offering in the Storm range is slightly different due to sizing, they all share one similar design feature – a large, main compartment. This main compartment allows the end-user to store an impressive amount of equipment, with daisy chain loops providing additional attachment points for keeping essential kit to hand. Furthermore, should the end-user need to traverse an environment quickly, the Storm Kitbag can be worn as a rucksack due to its rucksack-cut straps. It can also be moved easily thanks to two sturdy grab handles, found at either end of the Storm Kitbag.
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CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about the Highlander range of products through the following lines of contact. ENGLAND ■ Contact Number: +44 (0)1506 438 438 ■ Email: info@highlander-outdoor.com ■ Contact Form: highlander-outdoor.com/contact-us
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“EVOLUTION IS QUITE INCREDIBLE” IT IS ALMOST PARADOXICAL TO POINT OUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EVOLUTION, BY WHICH ONE MEANS IT IS AN OBVIOUS NEED WITHIN ALL WALKS OF LIFE; ESPECIALLY WITHIN A CONSUMER MARKETPLACE. WELL AWARE OF THIS, CARINTHIA® HAVE BEEN HARD AT WORK AND HAVE SINCE RELEASED THEIR LATEST RANGE OF COLD-WEATHER PRODUCTS - THE 4.0 RANGE.
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CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can enquire about the Carinthia range of products through the following lines of contact. AUSTRIA ■ Contact Number: 43 (0) 4762 5101 - 19
PART OF GOLDECK TEXTIL GMBH, CARINTHIA® PRIDE THEMSELVES ON THE CREATION OF EQUIPMENT THAT THEIR END-USERS CAN FULLY RELY ON. WITH A RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDES SLEEPING BAGS AND TECHNICAL JACKETS, ALONG WITH A PLETHORA OF IN-HOUSE DESIGNED TECHNOLOGIES, CARINTHIA ARE SLOWLY BECOMING RECOGNISED AS A SERIOUS PLAYER WITHIN THE TACTICAL GEAR INDUSTRY. Carinthia® have built their success around a simple ethos. While the worlds of outdoor athletes, operators and hunters are all vastly different, they all share a single common denominator - a complete reliance on the equipment they use on a day-to-day basis. With such a reliance comes the need to have complete trust in the company you are buying from, and with almost seventy years of experience in the production of sleeping bags and cold-weather protective clothing, it comes as no surprise that professionals around the world often place their faith in Carinthia.
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The combination of years of research & development as well as the use of constant feedback in the product development stage have allowed Carinthia to stay ahead of the pack, and thus create through professionalism and flexibility in production quality solutions that provide greater comfort and safety. All of this is done completely in Europe, allowing them to maintain a certain level of production excellence, an excellence that has become a hallmark of Carinthia products.
HIG 4.0 RANGE Now in its fourth iteration, the Heavy Insulation Garment range, more commonly known as the “HIG” range, from Carinthia is the lightest product in the aforementioned release. Through a meticulous research and development cycle, Carinthia have been able to further refine their well-known cold-weather range. Through the use of new materials and an optimised cut, Carinthia have achieved the unthinkable; improving on their already successful 3.0 range and providing the next evolutionary stage for military and law-enforcement professionals around the world. With three new product ranges already rolled out, the 4.0 could well be interminable, with Carinthia ensuring us that they have a range of ideas to explore within the product range. At the time of writing, the HIG 4.0 range is broken into two separate garments - the HIG 4.0 Jacket and the HIG 4.0 Trousers.
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HIG 4.0 JACKET
HEAVY INSULATION GARMENT The performance-oriented HIG 4.0 Jacket has been further developed following direct feedback from a number of Special Operations units, with Carinthia constantly looking for ways to further improve the capabilities of their equipment when partaking in cold-weather missions. The redesign of the HIG 4.0 Jacket has seen Carinthia breathe new life into the product, realised through the optimisation of the cut and the reduction of outer seams by using a range of new materials. Through these changes, Carinthia have been able to ensure that the HIG 4.0 Jacket is comfortable through long periods of use, as well as offering robust durability and optimal protection from the elements. Furthermore, the HIG 4.0 Jacket is Carinthia’s warmest offering – being suitable for all activities in temperatures down to -20°C. As well as this, the MIG 4.0 Jacket offers the end-user a plethora of features, including ventilation openings, a 2-way front zipper with storm flap and chin guard and 7 pockets to ensure the end-user has enough storage options should he or she choose to utilise them.
HIG 4.0 TROUSERS
HEAVY INSULATION GARMENT Continuing from the well-received 3.0 range, the HIG 4.0 Trousers combine with the HIG 4.0 Jacket to offer the end-user complete protection from the cold environments it is designed to operate within. Again, the HIG 4.0 Trousers are characterised by their high thermal performance and robust durability; with these characteristics being combined with a range of well thought out design features that allow the end-user to complete the tasks at hand at temperatures down to -20°C. Furthermore, to ensure the HIG 4.0 Trouser maintains an optimal position when worn, a set of Velcro adjustable braces are included. To ensure the HIG 4.0 Trouser performs in the coldest climates, Carinthia have enlisted the help of a number of technical fabrics, including their own G-LOFT® insulation, as well as GORE-TEX’s proprietary Windstopper® outer fabric. In regards to features, the HIG 4.0 Trouser incorporates a range of pockets, as well as a long hem zip on each leg.
TECHNOLOGIES USED ■ ISO MAPPING®
Carinthia ISO Mapping® Technology helps the body to build up heat where it is needed. This is achieved by a zoning of the body’s regions. Each body region has a different heat radiation behaviour. Carinthia ISO Mapping® builds exactly on this phenomenon and divides the body into different heat zones, allowing the body to naturally gather heat in the areas in which it is vital.
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The revolutionary G-LOFT® insulation meets the highest standards and combines the benefits of natural down with the ruggedness of a synthetic fibre. And it is permanent. Due to the ”MEMORY EFFECT” the fibres automatically return to their original and unique form, providing warmth, even after repeated washing and hard use. G-LOFT guarantees optimal thermal insulation and heat regulation, both indoors and outdoors.
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PILGRIM ANORAK
Helikon-Tex are somewhat of an oddity in the tactical gear market. By that we mean that their journey to becoming one of the biggest manufacturers in Europe is rather different to a lot of their competitors. It was not a new design or innovative feature that birthed Helikon-Tex. Instead, Helikon-Tex was established in 1983, with the company focusing on the acquisition and sale of military surplus. However, the mid-nineties saw the company change direction, and by 1999 Helikon-Tex began to design and manufacture their own range of military and paramilitary equipment. Helikon-Tex’s continued success is proof that their decision was right, and they are proud to offer a wide range of uniforms, tactical clothing, backpacks, boots and equipment that have gained recognition among soldiers, policemen, law enforcement officers, survival and outdoor enthusiasts all over the world. The company is staffed by those passionate about providing a brilliant end product to the user which combines brilliant design features with cutting edge materials. While Helikon-Tex themselves are highly knowledgeable in the creation of high quality products, the choice to bring Polish-based Survival Tech on board seems to have been a great choice, with a range of experience brought onboard with their inclusion.
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Part of Helikon’s latest project – the Bushcraft Line, the Pilgrim Anorak is one half of a two-part release revealed at SHOT Show 2020. Designed in partnership with Survival Tech, a Polish outfit which offer high-level survival classes, the Pilgrim Anorak looks to bring the end-user a highly functional anorak which takes into account a wide range of issues that face those who partake in outdoors activities. Based on the zipped ‘Kangaroo’ construction which as seen use for a number of decades, the Pilgrim Anorak has been refined to meet the expectations of the modern user while still adhering to the aesthetics of the older design. The Pilgrim Anorak offers the end-user with a wide range of features, yet the first which will likely hit you is the sheer number of pockets – a design choice actively pushed by Helikon and Survival Tech. This abundance of pockets has allowed the Pilgrim Anorak to offer the end-user with a plethora or storage options – with the ability to keep what is important close to the body. Another active design choice made by the Polish pairing is the length of the Pilgrim Anorak. Unlike the original offerings of ‘Kangaroo’ jackets, the Pilgrim Anorak is slightly longer, solving a number of issues. First of all, this increase in length allows for equipment to be worn underneath without many issues. Secondly, this increase in length prevents any potential skin being left on show. Finally, thanks to the elongation of the Pilgrim Anorak, Helikon and Survival Tech have been able to insert a longer front zipper, which allows for improved ventilation throughout the jacket.
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The Pilgrim Anorak from Helikon-Tex has been designed and manufactured with the outdoors in mind. This is apparent through a number of design choices, including the use of a polyester/cotton blend, which dries much faster than traditional cotton materials.
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THE GEAR TO COMPLETE ANY MISSION. PERIOD. The Micro Trauma Kit Now!™ In the field, on duty, or totally off the grid, accidents happen everyday. You can’t predict where it’ll happen, but you can be ready when it does, with the Micro Trauma Kit Now! ™ Quick, one-handed deployment of critical first aid supplies means you’ll be there to provide life-saving care to yourself or anyone you come across. Things don’t always go according to plan. Be prepared for any situation with the Micro Trauma Kit Now!™ Get yours today at BlueForceGear.com/prepared. MADE IN USA
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GALVION ARE BY NO MEANS A NEW ENTITY WITHIN THE MILITARY SECTOR. IN FACT, GALVION’S PRODUCT RANGE ALREADY HAVE A RANGE OF ACTIVE USERS AND A NUMBER OF MILITARY CONTRACTS TIED UP. GALVION SPAWNED FROM THE RECENT PURCHASE OF REVISION’S EYEWEAR BRANCH – WITH THE BRAND NAME AND PRODUCT TRANSFERRING TO A NEW OWNER. THIS LEFT A NUMBER OF PRODUCTS IN LIMBO, WITHOUT A PARENT COMPANY TO BE ATTACHED TO. DUE TO THIS, GALVION WAS BORN, AND A NUMBER OF PRODUCTS SUCH AS THE BATLSKIN PACKAGE AND THE NERV CENTR.
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CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about the Galvion range of products through the following lines of contact. AMERICA ■ Contact Number: 1-866-713-0406. ■ Email: sales@galvion.com
With offices and facilities in three countries, Galvion has a robust infrastructure to support every phase of the product lifecycle - from conceptualization through design, prototyping and testing, manufacturing and beyond. With support from an industry-leading sales team, dedicated branding and marketing department, and forward-thinking strategic capture and business development, Galvion have an international reputation for being a trusted partner and a proven track record for excellence. Galvion are dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions and equipment that enhance the overall ability of the modern warfighter and tactical operator – ensuring that their equipment is of the highest standard to alleviate any potential worries. All of Galvion’s products are made from start to finish in the United States, with their Newport, Vermont facility at the heart of their production cycle.
CAIMAN BALLISTIC HELMET SYSTEM Designed and built in conjunction with Special Operations Forces (SOF) users, Galvion’s Caiman Head System reinforces the Company’s standing as the world leader in integrated head protection systems. The Caiman Head System is a true full-spectrum special operations helmet solution that has been optimised for an plethora of missions, including - coastal riverine, maritime, high-altitude, freewill, and ground manoeuvres, in
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an array of different extreme environmental conditions, whether it be tropic or arctic, day or night, arid desert or open ocean. Providing a unique combination of agility, protection, adaptability, and integration, the Caiman system is ideal for SOF global operators, as well as law enforcement, paramilitary, and peacekeeping forces the world over. In total, the Caiman suite emphasises scalability for use in a wide variety of specialised manoeuvres. Revision has also developed a new set of accessories that will enhance this cutting-edge, lightweight helmet for boat, vehicle, HALO/HAHO, mountain, river, and direct action missions. The Caiman system is the first carbon bump helmet in the industry that can be ballistically-enabled with add-on armour appliqués such as the Galvion Batlskin Mandible, for ballistic, blunt-force, blast-force, and fragmentation protection during specialised operations.
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Based in Clearwater, Florida, Core Survival have been at the forefront of innovation with their range of tactical lights. Core Survival work directly with a number of elite warfighters to create effective, innovative products that spring directly from the ideas, experience and future needs of those who currently serve. In doing so, Core Survival have been able to ensure their products offer the end-user exactly what they need, making their jobs easier and safer in the process. Core Survival entered the market following a chance conversation at a United States Air Force base in the early 2000s, in which the need for a special helmet light for Pararescue Jumpers surfaced, with the options available at the time being either bulky strobe lights or chem sticks. Following said conversation, the company begun working on prototypes; working with a helmet manufacturer and active duty users to create the first helmet mounted light that offered the end-user a low profile, snag-free, break-away lighting solution for High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) and High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachute helmets. This initial requirement expanded to tailor the needs of others within the broader Special Operations Forces community, where Core Survival were lucky enough to have direct input from a number of serving SOF members to offer new solutions to address old problems. Over time, Core Survival have made a range of products that support those serving within the SOF community, and in doing so have expanded their product line to include a range of other lighting solutions designed for military parachute operations. We have high hopes for Core Survival as we enter a new decade, and with a strong range of products already on the market, they are in a great position to thrive in 2020 and beyond.
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HEL-STAR EXO RANGE The HEL-STAR EXO® range builds on the success of the HEL-STAR 4® and HEL-STAR 5® improving on Core Survivals original helmet mounted lighting solution. Developed for the High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) and High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) community as a low-profile alternative to the bulky strobe lights that were in use at the time, Core Survival’s premium product range is now utilised by a range of different SOF contingents for both operational and training purposes. The HEL-STAR EXO range offers the end-user a helmet mounted, tactical light which has been designed for military free-fall and other airborne applications, ground tactical, Search and Rescue, K9 and other confined space operations. Furthermore, the EXO range offers increased visibility, durability and water resistance when compared to the HEL-STAR 4 and HEL-STAR 5 and allows the end-user to re-program the lighting options within the EXO range through a Program Interface Module. Further improvements include a decrease in weight and a noticeably smaller footprint, both of which are important for those within the SOF communities due to the amount of equipment they carry when on missions. Both the Core Survival HEL-STAR 4 EXO® and Core Survival HEL-STAR 5 EXO® are available in black or tan, with a number of tactical light functions available upon the request of the end-user. Furthermore, the EXO range is Patent protected and available via a GSA Contract for those in the United States, as well as being manufactured within the United States.
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HEL-STAR 4 EXO The HEL-STAR 4 EXO® is a helmet mounted, tactical light designed for MFF and other airborne applications, ground tactical, SAR, K9 and other confined space operations. It significantly improves upon its predecessor the HEL-STAR 4® with increased visibility, durability, water resistance and size. Its two operating functions can be user defined in a variety of colors and IR (NIR & SWIR), as well as flash rates, (including Morse Code) and light intensity options. As a personnel marker light developed for multiple military and tactical operations, it retains the original low-profile design required by users. The Velcro® interface provides an emergency peel-away safety feature thus reducing potential interference with parachute risers. User friendly tactile sliding switches can be easily operated with a gloved-hand in the blind while the helmet is donned. The HEL-STAR 4 EXO’s built-in security design features a quick switch deactivation, along with a positive confirmation that the unit is OFF to prevent inadvertent battery drain. For additional peace of mind, users have both a positive visual and tactile confirmation when moving between the ON/OFF and function modes. An enhanced feature of the HEL-STAR 4 EXO® is its optional field reprogrammable capability which requires only the Program Interface Module (PIM) and access to a laptop. This unique option allows users to easily reprogram their lights to suit changing operational needs while in the field. The White and Green functions both meet FAA 3-statute mile requirements and the new LED element gives users significantly improved lateral visibility and overall brightness, increasing situational awareness and safety. The field-replaceable lithium 123 battery (no tools needed) provides longevity in extreme temperature conditions. The HEL-STAR 4 EXO® has been waterproof tested to 66 feet for underwater operations. A variety of models are available in black or tan and can be viewed on Core Survival’s website – www.coresurvival.com. The website is full of further information surrounding the HEL-STAR range, as well as a range of other products within the Core Survival range.
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about Core Survival’s range of products through the following lines of contact. UNITED STATES ■ Website: www.coresurvival.com ■ Telephone: 727-576-1700
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Born on the battlefield, DRIFIRE have been developing and manufacturing high-quality military uniforms since the early 90s, with a passion to protect those who serve. Based in the United States, DRIFIRE products are designed to withstand, protect and perform under the amount of pressure and stress that members of the military or law enforcement face from the base to the battlefield. DRIFIRE can owe a lot of their success to a meeting with the United States Marines Corp following the deaths of two Marines in which their polyester undergarments melted onto their skin. Following the United States Marines Corp approaching DRIFIRE, they began work on a high-performance, moisture wicking fabric with flame resistant capabilities to serve those working in brutal desert climates.
by identifying a set of desired fibre, blend and fabric qualities. They then develop solutions using a wealth of chemical knowledge about both natural and man-made substances.
Since then, DRIFIRE has continued to engineer inherently flame resistant military undergarments that provide potentially life-saving layers of protection to the individuals who need it the most. This has led to DRIFIRE becoming an expert in fire resistant equipment, with the technology used in DRIFIRE FR base layers providing a permanent, no-melt, no-drip, flame resistant protection, combined with antimicrobial properties for odour control and advanced wicking technology used by top athletic brands for comfortable moisture management.
DRIFIRE are ambitious. In that ambition, they have looked to create fire-resistant products for every part of the human body, including balaclavas and, the focus of this article – gloves. DRIFIRE’s collection of gloves is broken into three different products, the Fortrex FR Flyers Glove, the Fortrex FR Contact Glove and the Fortrex FR Liner Glove. The Foretrex FR Flyers Glove is a modern adaptation of the age-old Flight Glove, used by the United States Air Force and Royal Air Force amongst other military organisations. Made from DRIFIRE’s FORTREX High Performance FR knit fabric, the Flyers Glove incorporates a leather palm for protective purposes combined with their own FORTREX FR fabric.
DRIFIRE’s patented fibre blend represents a new era in functional fabric design. For centuries, clothing form, fit and function were defined by the known and limited natural attributes of commodity substances like cotton, wool and leather, to name a few. In the early to mid-20th century, an array of lab experiments and some fortuitous engineering discoveries produced the first man-made materials. To a great extent, uses for these materials were determined after the often-serendipitous arrival of the new substance. In the 21st century, this process has been inverted. Today, fabric engineers, technologists and lab scientists begin their research
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Following over 20 years of co-operation, DRIFIRE recently merged with its partner company, Optimer Performance Fibers to create Optimer Brands. Since this merger, DRIFIRE have continued to innovate, broadening its high-performance product range to include combat garments for the military as well as high-visibility apparel for commercial markets, and has established itself as the leader in comfortable FR protection.
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In regard to design features, for a flight-styled glove, the Flyers Glove are impressive. The cut of the glove itself has been designed to reduce bulk under the wrist and allow for a more natural hand position. Furthermore, the main touch areas and weapon manipulation surfaces have been reinforced with leather for improved wear and tear. The fingertips of the Flyers Glove have also been treated to the 21st Century touch with the inclusion of touch screen compatible fingertips.
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The DRIFIRE Foretrex FR Flyers Glove are manufactured from two main components – DRIFIRE’s proprietary FORTREX High Performance FR knit fabric and FR leathers which meet a range of different compliancy codes such as FQ/PD4672-16-01A and AATCC 76.
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DRIFIRE have included a range of small design features which really show the attention to detail shown. These include features such as a pen slot in the crotch of the thumb area to allow for hands-free retention of writing instruments.
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Viper Tactical have slowly grown an empire within the British scene and have largely gone under the radar of many who gravitate to good quality tactical equipment at affordable prices. We will hold no punches, Viper Tactical are by no means to be held to the same manufacturing standards of Arc’teryx, or the same fabric control as Crye Precision, but neither do they try to market themselves in the same tier of tactical equipment. Viper Tactical, until now, have offered a range of equipment that offers a cost-effective alternative to its more expensive counterparts. Built under the Thatchreed umbrella, Viper Tactical have grown into a company that have slowly begun to knock on the door of greater things. Viper Tactical have been involved in the military and outdoor markets for over a decade, and now offer a range of expertise within the field; combining the experience, knowledge and resources that a decade worth of feedback has offered. In doing so, they have now reached a point in which they can offer a fantastic product range that is manufactured from a range of high-quality materials, and most importantly, doing so in a cost-effective way to offer products at a competitive price-point. Having been constantly evolving their brand year on year, Viper Tactical have been able to stay up to date with the market, ensuring their products are compatible with the latest in military developments, such as their proprietary V-Cam camouflage that colour matches to MultiCam.
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VENOM BOOT
Previously we mentioned that until now, Viper Tactical had offered cost-effective alternatives to their more expensive counterparts. However, with the recent release of the new Venom Boot, that may well have changed, and Viper Tactical may have released a product that can stand head-to-head with the competitors. The Viper Venom Boot brings comfort, performance and fresh design together to give you the best experience while trekking, hiking or performing any tactical tasks. Years of experience in boot production taught them that a good pair of lightweight boots go a long way. To provide support for the end-users feet the boots have been designed using internal nylon stabiliser shank, moulded TPU heel stabiliser and integrated EVA midsole. This combined technology helps to tackle rough and uneven ground. To further extend the performance of the boots, Viper Tactical have used an aggressive rubber outsole with multidirectional grip to help reduce the possibility of slipping on wet terrain. The Viper Tactical Venom Boot is manufactured from a range of high-quality materials, including the use of a 1000-denier Cordura material on the upper, providing unrivalled protection when put under constant use. Furthermore, a moisture wicking lining ensures that the end-user doesn’t find any annoying rubbing due to the build-up of sweat.
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The Viper Tactical Venom Boot is manufactured from a range of high-quality materials to ensure excellence in performance. This includes the use of a 1000d Cordura upper and an aggressive rubber outsole, which offers multi-directional grip.
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CONTACT INFORMATION The Viper Tactical Venom Boot is available directly from Viper Tactical, who you can find at www.viperkit.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM â– Website: www.viperkit.co.uk â– Email: info@viperkit.co.uk
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LEUPOLD ARE A COMPANY THAT IS GROUNDED WITHIN THE ROOTS OF FAMILY. TAKING ON THE FAMILY NAME, LEUPOLD HAS CONSISTENTLY GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, CONTINUOUSLY INNOVATING TO PROVIDE THEIR END-USER WITH SOME OF THE BEST OPTICAL SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET.
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Leupold have a rich history that spans a number of different sectors in just over a century. Starting as a family company, Leupold originally worked within the surveying market, manufacturing a range of surveying equipment from hand. Over the course of a 40-year period, Leupold began to grow, and in the 1940s, Marcus Leupold, the son of founder Fred Leupold, found himself in a position where he missed a shot due to a fogged up scope. This led him to believing he could create a better scope, and in 1947 Leupold launched the Plainsman, the first truly fog-proof scope built by Americans. By 1982, Leupold were setting the industry standard in America, Now employing well over 500 professionals and manufacturing over 30 different models. Leupold’s excellence in optics did not go unnoticed either, and by 1985 they entered the tactical optics market for the first time, with the United States military looking to procure optics from the company. Since then, Leupold have grown from strength to strength, working within a number of different sectors to produce some of the best optical solutions on the market.
MARK 6 SERIES The Leupold Mark 6® series is extremely accurate, compact, lightweight, and easy to use; that’s what makes it a game-changer for military forces around the globe and elite law enforcement units at home, wherever that may be. It’s not just easy to manipulate, it’s tough, too. Drop it or run it over and a Mark 6 is still drop-dead accurate. This toughness is achieved through putting the Mark 6 series through a series of grueling tests, including five-thousand impacts on Leupold’s recoil simulation machines, the Punisher. The Punisher allows Leupold to simulate 3x the
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recoil of a .308 calibre rifle, ensuring that any product put through it is thoroughly tested. Following this, should any failures occur, Leupold take the product back to the design room to fix any issues. An accumulation of the above has led to Leupold being held in the highest regards within military and law enforcement circles around the world; with a number of end-users placing their trust in Leupold and their ability to design and manufacture a product that will allow them to complete the task at hand. Furthermore, Leupold products are accompanied by an in-house accessories team that look to manufacture a range of accessories, including mounts and covers, to service their range of scopes. As of now, the Mark 6 series includes two different telescopic rifle scopes – a 1-6x20mm variant and a 3-18x44mm variant. This not only gives the end-user a choice, allowing them to purchase a Leupold scope in a magnification that suits their needs, but it also allows the end-user to make use of a Mark 6 scope in a variety of situations as opposed to just long-range engagements.
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FRONT FOCAL PLANE The reticle magnifies along with the image, so you can estimate range at all magnification settings. These reticles are ideal in tactical situations, yet also provide greater accuracy of range estimation for hunters and target shooters.
MARK 4 DIAL ILLUMINATION CONTROL Positive clicks and clear numerical intensity level indicators: Mark Series product also include off positions between each illumination intensity setting to allow quick return to a preferred brightness.
PUNISHER TESTED Each scope design has to survive 5,000 impacts on the Punisher, Leupold’s recoil simulation machine. The force of each impact is 3x the recoil of a .308 rifle. If the scope doesn’t perform in any way during the tests, we make adjustments to the design and test it again.
M5C2 ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT DIAL The low-profile M5C2 ZeroLock™ elevation dial automatically locks at the zero position and provides 20 Mils of elevation travel in two revolutions of the dial. A visible, tactile revolution indicator provides immediate feedback of the dial position in any lighting conditions.
+ MUCH, MUCH MORE Including the Twilight Max HD Light Management System, which adds up to 30 extra minutes of shooting light and eliminates 90% more glare-producing stray light than competitors and complete waterproofing and fogproofing to allow for use in all conditions.
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about the Leupold range of products through the following lines of contact. INTERNATIONAL ■ Call: 1-800-5387653
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Driven by the desire to make a difference, Blue Force Gear are not satisfied by simply making copies of current products on the market and stamping their name on it. Instead they look to innovate at every opportunity, attempting to revolutionise the tactical gear market and in turn provide unrivalled quality. Blue Force Gear burst onto the tactical market in 2004 with a range of innovative products that revolutionised load carriage and weapon carrying capabilities. Instead of sticking to age-old design standards followed within the market, they design by what they refer to as a ‘code of advancement’, which has seen the company look towards the current market, highlighting areas in which they believe they can re-develop and improve an existing product type. This process has seen Blue Force Gear become a tour de force within the market, re-inventing a range of different product categories. With innovation at the heart of Blue Force Gear, it is no surprise that they have invented a range of new technologies to enable such a vision. This has been made possible due to Blue Force Gear’s research and development arm, with the company making use of cutting-edge materials and state of the art manufacturing facilities to provide a finished product that is at the forefront of tactical evolution. In closing, Blue Force Gear equip millions of people with the gear, knowledge, and mindset they need to be always better.
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VICKERS SLING The Vickers range of slings has completely revolutionised the way in which the end-user can manipulate his or her firearm. Developed in partnership with former 1st SFOD-Delta operator Larry Vickers, Blue Force Gear have endeavoured to take the real-world experience gained by Vickers and apply it, making use of their state-of-the-art research and development facilities to do so. Combine this with the manufacturing capabilities that have catapulted Blue Force Gear into the upper echelons of the tactical gear industry, and you have a ready-made recipe for success. What makes the Vickers Sling so unique is its ability to bring a slung firearm into play within seconds. This is thanks to a section of the sling known as the ‘Quick Adjuster’; housed towards the front of the sling. The Quick Adjuster allows the user to instantly lengthen and shorten the sling - quickly transitioning from a “hands-free” carry to a shooting position with a simple pull of the Adjuster. With the success of the Vickers Sling has come a range of products within the same range, all of which highlight an apparent need within the marketplace. For example, the M240 and M249 Sling offer a brilliant answer to the issues surrounding Light Machine Gun (LMG) usage. Furthermore, the Vickers Sling has now been altered to work with AK platforms, with Blue Force Gear releasing the AK Sling specifically for use with AK platforms.
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VICKERS SLING
The Vickers Sling, or the Vickers Combat Applications Sling by its full name, has completely revolutionised the way in which individuals carry automatic rifles. Developed in collaboration with the highly decorated Larry Vickers, ex-member of the United States DELTA, the Vickers Sling incorporates years of real-world experience into the creation of a sling which allows the end-user to quickly transition from a slung position to combat ready. All Vickers Slings are built with precision and are created in the United States with a superior range of materials.
VICKERS PADDED SLING
The Vickers Padded Sling builds on the success of the original Vickers Sling, just taking into account those who may want some form of added comfort when slinging their rifle. Making use of the tried-and-tested blueprint put in place with the original Vickers Sling, Blue Force Gear have combined the tactical sling capabilities of the Vickers Sling with the added comfort of a padded section. Made from a closed cell foam that will not separate from the sling or gain water weight, the 2” pad stays securely in place. The front section of the sling makes use of the patent pending Quick Adjuster, which allows for the rapid adjustment of a weapon sling.
221 SLING
While it has been observed that a 2-point sling is ideal for most, if not nearly all situations, there are a number of unique situations, such as when deploying from a vehicle, where a 1-point sling has a clear advantage. Taking this into mind, Blue Force Gear went to work to combine the effectiveness of the Vickers Sling into the ergonomics of a 1-point sling, with the creation being the 221 Sling. Created combining Blue Force Gear’s new polymer Burnsed Socket and their patented RED Swivel, the 221 allows the end-user to switch from 2-point to 1-point in the matter of seconds by pulling on the RED Swivel knob and re-attaching it to the Burnsed Socket.
CONTACT INFORMATION You can inquire about Blue Force Gear products directly through the following lines of contact. AMERICA ■ Contact Number: 877-430-2583 ■ Email: Sales@BlueForceGear.com
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WITH THE NEED FOR A HIGH QUALITY MULTI-TOOL WHILE ON OPERATIONAL DUTY BECOMING MORE AND MORE APPARENT, GERBER HAVE SHIFTED UP A GEAR WITH A NEW RANGE OF CUTTING EDGE EXAMPLES THAT COMBINE A RANGE OF NEW INNOVATIONS WITH THE LEVEL OF QUALITY THAT HAS DEFINED GERBER’S PRODUCT RANGE SINCE THE COMPANIES INCEPTION.
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CONTACT INFORMATION You can inquire about the Gerber range of products through the following lines of contact. Or you can find an extensive list of their dealers via their website: gerbergear.com AMERICA ■ Contact Number: 800-950-6161
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Founded in 1939, Gerber has reliably served their customer base for eighty years, providing products that revolve around three key points - quality, reliability and innovation. Working out of their base in Portland, Oregon, Gerber have created a global supply chain that has seen their profile grow since the companies inception. Carried extensively by hunters, soldiers and tradesmen, decades of innovation and dedication to their cause has cemented Gerber as one of the biggest companies within the marketplace, with millions around the world relying on the quality of their products. With a wide range of products ranging from knives to machetes, multi-tools to shovels, they have consistently been able to pinpoint the specific needs of their end users and deliver products that have become engrained within their various sectors. You need only look at their track record to see how revered their products are. Gerber’s items are backed by a lifetime warranty, almost challenging their users to find fault in their products.
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When ringing the doorbell does not quite have the intended effect, the Gerber Ding Dong comes into play. Combining three tools vital to breaching doors – a sledgehammer, a battering ram and a pry bar, the Gerber Ding Dong is everything the end-user needs when trying to gain entry through a door in a hurry. The enlarged hammer head features machined cross-hatching that effectively bites into doors and other surfaces as you smash into them, minimizing slip and maximizing impact. The enlarged pry bar at the end of the handle is perfect for wedging into door frames. The Ding Dong’s fiberglass handle features two moulded rings equally spaced to create mechanical stops for the operator’s hands, ensuring a solid grip when swinging at or ramming objects. The Ding Dong comes with a unique mounting system - a fiberglass plate that mounts to MOLLE gear, making the Ding Dong completely compatible with MOLLE and PALS webbing. When mounting, the Ding Dong mechanically snaps into the carrying plate and is held by a quick-detach heavy rubber strap.
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The Gerber Ding Dong is the height of perfection in regards to breaching equipment. Having combined three vital breaching tools into one product, the end-user now has access to a sledgehammer, a battering ram and a pry bar in an easy to use, easy to store product.
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Officially founded in 1914 as a medical company, BCB take their name from Browns Cough Bottle, a cough medicine developed in the 1850s for use in the Crimean war. Thanks to a chance meeting with British Defence Officials in 1950, BCB created the world’s first life raft survival kit, and have continued to design and manufacture a range of equipment that assists the end user with the mission at hand. Following a development protocol dubbed ‘CANEI’ (Continuous and Never Ending Innovation), BCB International have created a range of products that have gained many prestigious awards, including the Queens Award for Export.
First aid kits are by no means a new invention, in fact, as ideas go, they’re fairly old. However, over the past decade or so the demand for Individual First Aid Kits, or IFAKs, has increased ten-fold due to the dangers presented in theatres of war such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Said individual first aid kits are by no means an extravagant piece of equipment, nor are they full of complex medical equipment for individual use. Instead, the individual first aid kit has been designed to include a range of equipment that is vital for individual use, items like: a tourniquet, bandages, gloves and burn patches.
With a plethora of niche products available such as shark repellant, ballistic protective underwear and many more, BCB International have cemented themselves as a market leader within various different industries. With contracts with many Armed Forces contingents around the world, BCB’s product range is one in which you can place your trust, and their insight and understanding of the environments operators find themselves in is crucial to the delivery of world-class products.
BCBs medical range is full of brilliant equipment, with a special shout-out to their civilian first aid kits that Gear Up’s Editor, Connor, tends to carry when it may be needed. With that said, this month as expected, we will be homing in on two of their military-orientated first aid kits – the First Response Medical Kit and the First Aid Trauma Kit. Both medical kits are built from the ground up to ensure they contain the relevant equipment needed for life threatening situations.
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FIRST AID TRAUMA KIT
The First Aid Trauma Kit from BCB International is what has become to be seen as the stereotypical first aid kit. Contained in a large rectangular, MOLLE compatible pouch, the First Aid Trauma Kit contains a plethora of medical equipment that could be vital in life-threatening environments; curated specifically to aid the end-user in the stopping of any bleeding. The pouch itself is made from a nylon material and includes a water-resistant zip, MOLLE/ PALS compatible attachment and first aid designation in the form of a white cross. The First Aid Trauma Kit includes the following equipment – an SOF tactical tourniquet, foil blanket, extra-large extreme trauma wound and burn dressing, 5x wound dressings, microporous tape, medical gloves, scissors, black marker pen, 20 litre medical waste disposal bag, microporous adhesive tape, zinc oxide tape and razor blades.
FIRST RESPONSE MEDICAL KIT
The First Response Medical Kit from BCB International is something a little different to the usual individual first aid kits we see on offer, and in fact, its rather intuitive. Designed to offer a time-saving solution for medics when a life threatening injury needs instant attention, the First Response Medical Kit is essentially a grab-bag that can be stored anywhere and pulled out by a carry strap placed upon the top of the medical kit. From this point, the kit can be rolled out, offering the end-user with a range of important medical equipment. While BCB International do not offer the First Response Medical Kit fully equipped with medical tools, they recommend the following be stored – CAT tourniquet, FC bandage, cannulas, bandages, masal pharyngeal airway, antiseptic wipes, plasters, gloves, light-stick and burn dressings.
FOR OVER 160 YEARS, BCB INTERNATIONAL HAVE ACCUMULATED A UNIQUE BASE OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, SPECIALISING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE-SAVING AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THOSE OPERATING IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS, OFTEN HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS OF MILES AWAY FROM HOME SOIL. CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, you can inquire about BCB International’s range of products via the following points of contact. ENGLAND ■ Contact Number: +44 (0) 2920 433700 ■ Contact Form: info@bcbin.com
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