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hang ten belt
Thu May 23, 2013 5:51 am // 0 comments // subcadet21
Heres a quick review we did on the enola gaye hang ten belt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMNK0BAdkL8
Enola Gaye smoke grenades
Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:56 pm // 0 comments // subcadet21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EFnlqMpWuE
Helikon-Tex - Combat Shirt
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:52 pm // 6 comments // Repo
Helikon-Tex Combat Shirt.
I went searching for an alternative combat shirt to the Massif and Tru-Spec shirts mainly due to the lack of a collar, the fact the chest area felt more like a thin t-shirt, and in the Tru-Spec’s case the bdu ripstop panel that links both arms on the back was never comfortable for me. While I have no problem with shelling out for the Crye stuff, as of right now civilians are looking at a fairly long wait for custom sized things, so I ended up searching out an alternative brand, and through some European friends was pointed to the Helikon-Tex brand (Based out of Poland). Disclaimer this isn’t a knock on the Massif or Tru-Spec combat shirts, as both of them also have a number of redeeming quality’s that the Helikon brand does not.
First thing you will notice is the fact that the chest area is a true underarmor style shirt, it is very thin, breathes well, and stays tight to the wearer. I hopped on a treadmill for 45 minutes, and I was kept cool and there was no pooling of sweat spots, stayed tight to the body. The arms are ‘summer weight’ standard 50/50 Nyco-Ripstop. And for a summer shirt, is very light and breathable, and the underarmor (according to the tag 95% polyester and 5% spandex) actually runs down the inside of your arms to the elbow. In a warm to very hot environment the Combat shirt is very good, unlike the Tru-Spec or Massif, due to the lighter material, this isn’t something you would want to wear on one of the swing days we get in early spring and fall, where it is cool in the morning and warm in the day. Wind, Cool and Cold goes right through this. Though when I was testing it I submerged it in a bucket of water, and hung it up to air dry and it did so very quickly, little moisture and dampness after an hour, focused around the elbows and wrist cuffs, and after 2 hours was completely dry, save for some moisture that had been trapped in the foam and plastic cup part of the elbow pad.
VFC PEQ 15 Review
Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:48 pm // 0 comments // Pride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HwEJl_m ... ture=g-upl
First of many for a long running gear/accessory review. Let me know how you like the camera view.
Also if anyone knows the best way to actually edit contour footage on a mac please let me know. imovie isn't letting me render the finished project and final cut pro doesn't like to recognize it as footage.
Thanks
Pantac Dual M4 Open Top With Hard Inserts
Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:42 am // 0 comments // Caboose
Had this on my laptop since I was working for Operator Magazine. It never got a chance to be published, since the magazine stopped. Just wanted to share. NOTE: This is about a year old, and all info is not 100% accurate and up-to-date. Either way, here you go;
COMPANY:
Pantac USA Limited Lifetime Guarantee;
Pantac USA warrants only to the original purchaser of Pantac USA products from a Pantac USA-authorized dealer that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Pantac USA reserves the right, before having any obligation under this LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY, to inspect the damaged Pantac USA product. To obtain warranty service direct from Pantac USA, please contact Support@PantacUSA.com
Why they offer a limited lifetime guarantee;
"We pride ourselves on our workmanship and quality and have rarely seen any defects in our products. However, unlike some “other” companies we know that there is always a possibility something might happen and want to be prepared and ensure our users are well taken care of, that’s why we offer this Limited Lifetime Guarantee. Will you ever need to use it? It’s very doubtful, but our customers come first."
ORDERING:
I ordered this pouch from airsoftgi.com. Ordering the pouch was as simple and easy as any other airsoft product thus far. You are asked to fill out some questions, such as address, email, credit card information, and a coupon code (may vary). 
SHIPPING:
As far as shipping goes, the options are up to you. It can change from Next Day Air (one day delivery), to Ground (five to seven business days delivery). 
DELIVERY AND UNPACKING:
After you open the box and have a field day with the bubble wrap and shipping peanuts, you should fine it in a Pantac clear bag (made of relatively durable plastic). Stapled on the top is a cardboard tab with the Pantac logo, name, “Premium tactical gear”, and warrantee sticker. On the front of the bag is the tag with item name, product code, color, barcode, and Pantac logo. There is a slider tab to open and close the bag to get the item out, or you can just tear into it. 
MATERIALS:
The pouch is made from 1000D Cordura Nylon with reinforced stitching. There were no loose, frayed ends, or threads hanging out. Built inside the pouch are little pieces of plastic, to make the pouch more robust. The main purpose of this is so that once a magazine is ejected from the pouch, it does not collapse together, causing a tough time replacing a magazine back into the pouch.
BODY AND FUNCTIONS:
The pouch can hold one magazine in each pouch for a total of two. The hard plastic inserts give added retention, give the pouch a stronger build, and do not allow the pouch to collapse. This makes it easier to insert a magazine, sometimes without even looking. On the front of the pouch is molle webbing, so you have the option of attaching more to the pouch as well. The flap system fastens with velcro to aid in retaining the magazines when performing rigorous movements, such as running or crawling. All of the material is double stitched together. 
PROS:
• Robust
• Durable
• Easy to remove and replace magazines
• Molle webbing on the front of pouch
• Retains magazines well without flap up
• Double stitched
• Cheap price
CONS:
• Flap system is annoying to work with
• Flap system can inhibit reloading and replacing of magazines, I solved this problem by cutting it off (Operator Magazine does not encourage altering your personal equipment)
PRICE AND RETAILERS:
The Pantac double m4 open top is available at the following locations:
http://www.pantac-usa.com
http://www.redwolfairsoft.com
http://www.airsoftgi.com
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.rhinoairsoft.com
The price new from these great retailers can range anywhere from $20 to $25.
IN CONCLUSION:
This pouch is an affordable solution for anyone who is looking for a durable open top pouch. Highly recommended.
-Caboose
Zahal.org IDF Improved 2 point Rifle Sling
Mon May 16, 2011 12:24 pm // 4 comments // Binky
http://www.zahal.org/products/idf-impro ... ent=153417
So, like I tell my wife, this will be a quickie.
I had bought a TAR-21 recently and figured hell, if I'm going to be using an Israeli replica, why not get a proper sling for it as well. A quick search led me to Zahal.org which has a number of slings and other IDF items.
@ 24 bucks I figured what the hell and ordered their improved 2 point sling. I took about a week to get to my house, and came in a simple bubble wrap envelope folder over itself with a rubber band to keep everything in place during shipping. Also included was a nice little Zahal.org magnet. My fridge is now that much more bad ass.
The sling itself exceeded my expectations. Despite being Israeli, the sling is uncircumcised. It has sleeves that go over the reinforced metal clips that mount to each point on the gun. This prevents anything reflective from being shown and cuts down on the noise I get from, lets say, moving with my SAW sling. Metal on Metal noise and metal on plastic nose is greatly reduced due to this.
The band itself is a nice wide 3 or so inches and provides plenty of comfort and support when worn. I was able to keep my weapon right where my hand can grab it and it allows for easy shouldering with out interference of any kind. The adjustment buckle on it is of the same high quality metal as the clips. The clips take some force to open up as well due to the thickness. I don't expect to ever have these inadvertently get pressed in on my gear or other environmental objects. There is also a small pouch that seals with velcro to hold ear plugs or other VERY Small items. I hear CAPAirman keeps a condom in his, ya know to protect the ladies from his HIV.
Zahal offers other slings of a similar build with IDF Special Forces insignia's on them as well if any of you are into that sort of thing. They also have a single point bungee sling in multiple colors.
Color choices for this one are limited to olive drab and black. Tan would have been nice, but with the comfort and security this sling offers, that's simply nit picking.
Pictures:
Heavy duty metal Sling Mounts
Same sling mount with sheath over it (circumcision joke should make sense now)
Front mount on TAR-21
Velcro Sealable pouch - probably for ear plugs
Adjustment Buckle
Represent:
NcStar PALS/MOLLE Tactical Vest with Hydration pack
Tue May 03, 2011 12:31 pm // 0 comments // WARLOCK
I just picked this up off of Amazon(free shipping) for $29.00. Hot Spot also has it for $29.00.
I got the Tan version, I also have a few Condor M4 Double-Double Mag pouches. The Color is basically identical, with the Condor being slightly darker; however when placed together you really can't tell the difference.
This is a mesh vest with buckles instead of a zipper. Definately going to be cooler in the summer heat. The PALS/MOLLE covers the entire vest.
Structurally seems very sturdy. I've given it a few tugs to still the quality and it didn't give.
Okay, now for the in-depth:
Seams-- double stitched about 1/8" apart throughout entire vest.
Velcro- Velcro strips on left and right upper torso for name tapes: 5"; Velcro on top flap on
Hydration Carrier 8 1/2" by 1 3/4", underneath are 2 more strips 10"x 1" and 8" x 1"
Hydration carrier- standard size insulated, straps on side of vest for keeping the tubing secure and out of the way.
Shoulders- Adjustable velcro, completely opens for removal if neccessary. Has drag strap.
Inside- 2 zippered map pouches also velcro at top for quicker access.
I will update this more and give a picture of mine once I have added all of my pouches later this week and try it out at the GZA training on Sat.
Has sling rings on shoulders
The one off Amazon has battle belt with 2 pouches, Hotpsots didn't come with it.