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QuickTop Shelters
Many use pop up sun shelters but they are prone to breakage. Recently, I was introduced to QuickTop Shelters during a trip to Maryland. I was impressed with the durability as well as the good looks of...
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OR Summer Market – Sierra Designs
The Backcountry Bed Duo from Sierra Designs is based on their Backcountry Bed introduced last Summer OR. Essentially, it incorporates a comforter bib into the sleeping bag in a 30 Deg Down or New for...
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OR Summer Market – Brooks Range
I’ve mentioned the Brooks Range Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag in the past but it remains one of the simplest, yet effective items out there. Designed to work in concert with a parka, the Elephant Foot...
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Litefighter – CataMount 2
Litefighter’s Catamount 2 is a two-person, cold weather combat tent originally designed for Special Forces units who requested a highly stable, backpackable tent for changing mountain weather...
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Snugpak Now Offering Ionosphere And Scorpion 2 In Coyote Tan
Snugpak is now offering their Ionosphere and Scorpion 2 tents in Coyote Tan. Both the Ionosphere and Scorpion 2 both use 5000mm PU material for th efly and flooring, along with DAC Featherlite NSL...
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Sneak Peek – The Helios Mat from NEMO Equipment
The Helios Mat from NEMO Equipment made its debut during August’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This companion to the popular Helios Shower will be available early 2015.
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Four Roles Over Garment by r3adventures
I love to find products developed by someone who had a need. With a design refined over the past eight years, the Four Roles Over Garment (FROG) is the brainchild of Dan Sparks, an Army and FBI veteran...
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Moutain Hardwear – Hunker 1 Tent – Available Exclusively from SKD Tactical
Originally developed for NSW Sniper/Observer teams, the Hunker 1 is a single-person tent manufactured by Mountain Hardwear. SKD Tactical managed to get a hold of the remaining stock and is currently...
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TYR Tactical Tuesday – Huron Split Hand Warmer
Last month I visited TYR Tactical and as we went over their new Huron Tactical Clothing and Equipment line several items caught my eye including this Split Hand Warmer. There are a lot of hand warmers...
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Big Agnes – Chair One in Blue Tiger Camo
This is my OR Winter Market alibi. I ran across this Blue Tiger Camo version of the Chair One and wanted to buy one before I told you about them. Unfortunately, they are sold out, but still very cool...
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SHOT Show – IWOM Outerwear
Designed for sitting or standing, the Hunting Parka System is a camouflage snuggy. It combines a brushed tricot (for stealth) wind and waterproof outer layer with Thinsulate insulation mid-layer along...
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Quantico Tactical Now Stocking The DRASH
Quantico Tactical® to Represent DRASH Shelter Systems Company Assumes Role as Exclusive Replacement Parts Provider January 28, 2015 Aberdeen, NC — Quantico Tactical, a leading supplier of Special...
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Zyon Systems
Zyon Systems is an emergency preparedness company started by a former Federal LEO and Wilderness Ranger. Zyon offers “professional caliber configured emergency kits” for LEOs, aid workers, and private...
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Snugpak – Quart System
The Quart System is the latest sleep system from Snugpak. Combining the Softie 3 Merlin and the TS-1 Liner and Bivvi Bag, it functions as a one or two season sleeping bag, capable of comfort in...
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Warrior West – NEMO Equipment Tetrapod SE Jungle Hammock
The new Tetrapod SE Jungle Hammock is made from an Alpha Green siliconized fabric body and incorprates an integral bug net. The rain fly is made from Lightweight PU coated ripstop. interstingly, the...
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C2R Fast – Multifunction Kit
British kit producer C2R Fast was tasked with a customer to provide to provide several capabilities. In particular, they wanted a set of three things – lightweight shelter, thermal blanket and an air...
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OR – Cascade Designs – Honcho Poncho
Several items in the Cascade Designs booth were interesting but this one is pretty cool. The Honcho Poncho from Therm-a-rest utilizes insulation from 37.5 paired with a waterproof breathable shell....
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SeaToSummit – Sleeping Pads
SeaToSummit is winning awards left and right for their Sleeping Pads. The Comfort Plus and Comfort Plus Insulated models utilize their airsprung cell technology. They have dual, offset layers of...
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The Baldwin Articles – Ponchos And Shelters
Special Forces Veteran Terry Baldwin is continuing his series on the history of US Military equipment with ponchos and shelters. This is about effective tactical shelters that I have used in the field...
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