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AustriAlpin presents new Cobra© buckle colors and finishes

After a development period of 8 months, the big day has finally arrived.  AustriAlpin proudly presents the new powder-coated color range of the patented COBRA quick release buckle! The buckle color options of Sand, Coyote Brown, Tan 499, Foliage Green, Elephant Grey, Wolf Grey, White and Signal Orange will all...

SOD Gear: Spectre Jacket

SOD Gear has announced their new SPECTRE Level 6 waterproof jacket, made from a special, robust, 180D Cordura fabric with a hybrid waterproof membrane. SOD Gear claims that the jacket is totally “soldier-proof” as well as waterproof. All the stitching and the waterproof zips are heat-welded to give the best...

Monsoon SmallPac™ in PenCott-GreenZone™

Rain protection should be one of the essential parts of your gear. Now you can make sure you have a 100% reliable weather protection with you at all times – that also provides superb concealment capability.  UF PRO® has produced the first ever 100% waterproof suit in PenCott-GreenZone™! UF PRO®...

Monday Montage – Operation Market-Garden +70

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, observe the launch point of the historic World War II Waal River crossing, Sept. 16, during a staff ride in Nijmegen, Netherlands.  Paratroopers attended the staff ride, hosted by the Royal Netherlands Army, during the 70th commemoration of Operation Market...

UF PRO P-40 Pants: Performance in any climate

The unique design and special features of UF PRO’s P-40 Pants provide the wearer with excellent mobility and comfort in hot or cold climates. To find out how, go here.

Make dust, or eat it – Introducing the “Dust” backpack from Direct Action®

Slightly smaller than the Dragon Egg®, the Dust® is 20-liter capacity backpack useful for both EDC and basic patrol missions or tactical duties. The Dust® features a hydration bladder pocket accessed from the top behind the shoulder straps.  It also features a padded pouch inside the main compartment that can...

Here Be Dragons – “Dragon Egg” backpack from Direct Action®

Direct Action® is a new series of professional-grade products from Helikon-Tex®. The Direct Action® series is designed and built from the start to meet the needs of the most demanding professionals, and draws on the experience of former operators from US Navy SEAL Team Three and Polish JW GROM. The...

AGAMURA Light Assault Vest – OSO Gear and Gecko Superior

The Agamura Tactical Vest is an extremely light, compact and durable vest designed with extensive input from former Israeli SOF operators, and already being put to the test on operations. Made from 1000D Cordura for extreme durability, but with an empty weight of only 1,5 kg, this vest comes with a...

K&M Arms M17S Bullpup Rifle

The M17S is a rifle that first caught my eye several years ago when it was being manufactured and sold by Bushmaster.  With its ultra-sleek, futuristic (even sci-fi) looks, the M17S certainly looked like no other rifle on the market at the time – a factor which might have actually contributed to...