Posted on April 10, 2014 by Strike-Hold I got the latest newsletter from US Patriot Supply this morning, and they had a link to an article on their Blog, entitled “Do We Really Need Another Camo Pattern?” – referring to the US Army’s FUBAR’d quest for a UCP replacement. Well, in my opinion, the question […]
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BE-X (Begadi Exclusive) Combat Gear now ships worldwide!
German retailer Begadi, and their tactical/outdoor/airsoft brand BE-X, is happy to announce that they are now able to offer their customers worldwide shipping! I’m personally happy to be sharing this news because I’m a long-time fan of their clothing and gear, but since relocating to the US its been harder to get hold of for […]
In The Fight: Duchy of Grand Fenwick “Special Operations Brigade” vs. People’s Republic of Katatonia “Katatonic Operations Division”
Posted on April 1, 2014 by Strike-Hold In a forgotten back corner of the continent, two little-known European countries are still locked in their very own, and very real, miniature “Cold War”. The animosity between these two states stretches back so far into their histories that most citizens simply believe that ”it has always been this way”. On […]
Hyde Definition’s PenCott-BlackOps™
With their innovative PenCott™ family of patterns Hyde Definition aims to provide the most effective multi-environment camouflage schemes available on the commercial and military markets. The PenCott™ patterns are unique in the way they combine the best of analogue and digital camouflage design principles, and include the following unique features and advantages: 3-in-1 / 360° […]
MIL Sistemika Navigation and Ballistic Calculator – tactical Apps for the Android platform
MIL Sistemika is a Slovenian firm that develops and sells commercial off-the-shelf products in the area of military command & control, communications and training, and simulation products. Two New Android-based Apps are being offered by MIL Sistemika as commercial / law enforcement versions of products developed for military use are the Personal Eye System (PES) and the BALKI […]
Tactical Tailor RHINO RUCK
Posted on March 29, 2014 by Strike-Hold Tactical Tailor’s RHINO RUCK was developed at the request of a SOCOM client that required an updated ALICE pack tailored to the communicator who is required to deploy across the full spectrum of airborne operations. The RHINO is a static-line and Military Free-Fall jumpable ruck. It is purpose […]
New boots for Canadian soldiers
Posted on March 27, 2014 by Strike-Hold Canadian soldiers will soon be able to choose which combat boots suits them best. The Directorate of Land Requirements and the Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management will give soldiers a choice about which type of Land Operations Temperate Boot (LOTB) they wish to wear. This choice marks […]
Exercise CHEVALIER TRICOLORE: Canadian Soldiers in the French Alps
Posted on March 27, 2014 by Strike-Hold A new association between the 4e Régiment de Chasseurs (4ème RCh) of the French Army and D Squadron of the 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC) took shape during an exchange of units named Exercise CHEVALIER TRICOLORE from March 10 to 25. Fifty lucky members of D […]
SPECOPS Poland Expands Its ULPC Gear Line
Posted on March 24, 2014 by Strike-Hold SPECOPS of Poland is the latest company to offer a line of ultra-lightweight equipment that provides a webbing-free, PALS-compatible load carrying system. They’ve added a set of comfort pads to the ULPC plate-carrer, created a new version of their Patrol Belt (with matching lightweight suspenders), and also released a dedicated leg panel rig. […]
Introducing the Malamute Lightweight Vest from Helikon-Tex
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Strike-Hold Due to hit shelves next week, the Malamute Lightweight Vest alone layer or underneath outer layers. The hydrophobic properties of the Climashield® Apex™ material keeps the user warm and dry in cold weather conditions. The quick-drying outer layer provides durability, secures insulation material and provides crucial wind and water […]