Category: Tactical Gear

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Manufacturer: G&P (Hong Kong)
Type: Tactical Gear

The G&P Special Forces Goggles are copies of Oakley A-frame Goggle . I refer to these as Feauxkleys 😉 But for a copy, at $30.00 they're not a bad deal. Although I don't know how the lense on this goggle will actaully protect you. 

G&P Special Forces Goggles

I'm not too sure why G&P copied the A-frame goggles over the actual E-frame goggles Oakley made for their SI (Standard Issue) Military/Tactical product line. Possibly the A-frame was already copied, not neccesarily for sale into the airsoft market, and G&P got a hold of the design. The G&P goggles doosn't compare to the real Oakley SI goggles. The quality of materials/build is very appearent and far superior on the real Oakleys.

G&P Special Forces Goggles and real Oakley SI Military Goggles

The G&P goggle is good for a spare set though. But even at more then half the price of the real Oakly A-frames, it's probably best to save up to get the real Oakleys.

A collection of my "tactical" t-shirts and releated wearbles and where you can buy to get your own.

Crye Precision – "Major League Infidel" T-Shirt

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Noveske – "Stops Jihad on Contact" T-Shirt

Available at: http://www.noveskerifleworks.com {simplegrade:5}

Noveske – "Stops Jihad on Contact" Cap

Available at: http://www.noveskerifleworks.com {simplegrade:5}

Airsoft Extreme – Regular and Tactical Caps

Available at: http://www.airsoftextreme.com {simplegrade:5}

Blackhawk and 5.11 Caps

Available at: http://www.blackhawk.com and http://www.511tactical.com {simplegrade:5}

Blackwater Tactical Caps

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HSGI Tactical Caps

Available at: http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/ {simplegrade:5}

No Brim "Yammi" and Short Brimmed Caps
Available at: http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/ {simplegrade:5}

Bawidamann – Seal Girl T-shirt w/ ODA535 crest on front

Available at: http://www.bawidamann.com/ {simplegrade:5}

Bawidamann – Death from Above Work Shirt

Available at: http://www.bawidamann.com/ {simplegrade:5}

 

• Phantom Versatile Holster OD
  BlackHawk Enhanced Military Web Belt OD
  KWA USP .45

 

• BlackHawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Gen-4 MOLLE System M4 Holster CB
  Spectre Single Stack Magazine Pouch CB
  HSGI MOLLE Leg Panel CB
  Eagle Industries Duty Belt CB
  HSGI Suspenders CB
  Gemtech Retention Lanyard CB
  Western Arms MARSOC

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With Military Style PTT (Talkabout Version)
Manufacturer: Toy Soldier (Hong Kong)
Type: Electronics
Date Acquired: 08/2006

The Toy Soldier Swimmer Headset With Military Style PTT (Talkabout Version) is a replica of the Selex TASC1 Headset. This version is made by Toy Soldier, the same guys that makes 12" Military Figures.

Toy Soldier Swimmer Headset With Military Style PTT (Talkabout Version)

I purchased this from Den Trinity in Hong Kong. The model I ordered was the Motorola Talkabout version and worked flawlessly out of box. This headset is PTT (Push to Talk) and the PTT switch is visually modeled after the the real version, but functionally it's just a pressure switch.

Toy Soldier Swimmer Headset With Military Style PTT (Talkabout Version)

The headset has 3 velcro adjustable straps and can be work over or under caps and under boonies and helmets. This is a single sided left ear piece. The boom mic works well and there are no obvious wiring problems with the unit (The tell tale "crackling" when wires and and connector shift position) I'm not going to purposely test the Toy Soldier version of headset for it being waterproof though.

Toy Soldier Swimmer Headset

Under helmet you have to thread the boom and cabling through the left side of the para style chin strap. But its very comfortable when all is in place. I prefer a headset over a throat mic. It's a very positive physical connection and visually you can direct your voice volume towards the boom mic rather then pushing on neck sensors.

Toy Soldier Swimmer Headset and MBITR Dummy Radio

Edit Aug 2006.

I scored the Toy Soldier Dummy Radio to go with the Swimmers Headset. First off, it's HUGE it will not fit into my BHI radio pouch ;( It also turns out my specific Motorola Talkabout won't fit within the unit ;( And unlike what Dentrinity's description of this Dummy Radio as a BB holder… it won't even work well as that! But it looks good on the collection shelf form a distance ;P

Toy Soldier Swimmer Headset and MITBR Dummy Radio

Here are the usable internal dimensions of the Dummy radio:

1.9375 inches Wide
8.125 inches Tall
1.25 inches Deep

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Manufacturer: Oakley
Type: Footwear

Another Oakley Tactical score! These are the shoe/lowcut?version of the Oakley Assault Boots.? These retail for around $155.00, so the shoe version costs almost 2 times more then the Converse Tactical Boots I also own.? Are they worth it?? Yes they are.

Oakley?S.I. Assault Shoe

I went for the lowcut version?as an "everyday" work shoe.?Fortunately I wear shorts almost daily?so the lowcuts make less of a?"militant"?impression? .

Quote: www.oakley.com
When the U.S. Elite Special Forces needed footwear, they came to Oakley. Based on the boot we co-developed for military operations in varied environments, the S.I. Assault Shoe offers the same athletically inspired design of durable, lightweight materials. Moisture wicking synthetics are combined with shock absorbing materials to maintain the highest level of comfort, and the sole is engineered for traction in any terrain.

• Genuine full-grain leather with soft temper for durability and comfort
• Abrasion resistant advanced polymer outsole with wet/dry surface grip plus directional lug tread for traction on both smooth and rough terrain
• Athletically inspired design with lightweight, responsive EVA midsole combined with prime polyurethane footbed for the all-day comfort of shock absorption
• Comprehensive moisture control, secure heel retention, and gusseted tongue to block debris

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Oakley?S.I. Assault Shoe??

These are extremely comfortable shoes and perfect for everyday use.

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Manufacturer: Maxpedition (USA)
Type: Rifle Case

Maxpedition Sliver-2 38" Discrete Gun Case

Maxpedition Sliver-2 38" Discrete Gun Case

Maxpedition Sliver-2 38" Discrete Gun Case

Maxpedition Sliver-2 38" Discrete Gun Case

Presently Multicam seems to be the upper end of camo patters and Crye Precisions BDU designs are definetly far ahead of anyone else. The choice of PMC, and general gear whores, Multicam has really pushed gear development forward. Integrates Knee Pads, UnderArmour style combat shirts to wear under your plate carriers, etc.

Multicam Products:

• SKD TacticalMulticam BDU's
• High Speed Gear Multicam Ball Cap
• Crye Precision Integrated Knee Pads (They need to be trimmed to fit in medium SKD Tac BDU pants)
• Camotech Custom Multicam Patches (Note: be patient if you order, they are VERY busy and backlogged with custom patch work)

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The Versatility of Multicam! Pictures speak a thousand words!

Where's Waldo.. errr I mean Multicam…

More Examples of Effectiveness.

Latest additions 08.2006

Multicam Helmet Cover for MICH 2001 Style Helmet.

Latest additions 04/2007

Multicam Cover – Marine Corps Style

And for all the ‘Hey the U.S. Army tests Multicam!" peeps. Yes, yes we already know.

Soldiers Testing FCS Technology Give Thumbs Up Feb 02, 2007 By Army News Service WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 2, 2007) – The Army completed the first live-fire exercise, Experiment 1.1, involving Future Combat Systems technologies and equipment at the Oro Grande Range at Fort Bliss, Texas, yesterday. The exercise is the first step in accelerating the delivery of key FCS capabilities to current-force Soldiers, and part of the most comprehensive Army modernization effort in more than half a century. A platoon of 36 Soldiers tested such FCS technology as Urban and Tactical Unattended Ground Sensors and unmanned vehicles designed to clear roads and buildings, as well as detect persons and objects that may enter a building occupied by Soldiers. Robotics and unmanned vehicles help clear buildings without sending actual Soldiers inside. “With the Future Force Warrior Individual Ground System, every Soldier knows where their fellow Soldier is, even if they’re not next to them,” said Sgt. 1st Class Richard Haddad, Future Combat Systems, Evaluation Brigade Combat Team. Another advantage of the FFWIGS is the ability of the platoon leader and the platoon sergeant to locate all their Soldiers on their screen and communicate with them by radio. “Soldiers won’t have to wait for someone to send them the information. Every Soldier will have the ability to listen to real-time information on the radio so he can anticipate the next move. He stays informed, that means he stays alert.” Haddad said. The unattended ground sensors are part of the first FCS spin-out to begin in 2008. Spin-Out 1 also includes an early version of the FCS Network and the Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System, also tested yesterday. The NLOS-LS gives the Army a highly deployable, long-range precision attack capability with a much-reduced logistical footprint for faster and more sustainable deployments. “The new technology we have is going to save a lot of lives,” said Sgt. 1st Class Andres Rugerio, FCS, EBCT. “That’s the thing we’re impressed about.” Experiment 1.1 had three phases. Phase 1 involved hardware and software integration and networking and systems interoperability testing in a laboratory environment at Huntington Beach, Calif. Phase 2 involved interoperability testing of various FCS systems in a more realistic, joint operational environment with more than a dozen Soldiers at Fort Bliss. “The future is now,” FCS Program Manager Maj. Gen. Charles Cartwright said yesterday. “Networked Soldiers already are using early FCS systems; and we’re getting invaluable Soldier feedback about what works and what needs improving. Today’s exercise is further confirmation that the FCS program is working as planned.” Yesterday’s live-fire exercise will help ensure that the new technologies tested are sufficiently mature and suitable for the current operational environment. Results of the exercise and the Soldiers’ feedback will inform subsequent program development, according to Cartwright. The FCS program has delivered more than five million lines of software code and several pre-production prototype systems on cost and on schedule. (Maj. Deanna Bague from the Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office contributed to this story.)

Pics:

A Soldier (left) from the Future Combat Systems, Evaluation Brigade Combat Team, views his screen for unforeseen obstacles during an exercise and live demonstration Feb. 1 at Oro Grande Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. Photo by Maj. Deanna Bague

Soldiers from the Future Combat Systems, Evaluation Brigade Combat Team, employ an unmanned vehicle to clear a road during an exercise and live demonstration Feb. 1 at Oro Grande Range, Fort Bliss, Texas.

The Future Combat Systems Class I unmanned aerial vehicle can be carried in a backpack and provides dismounted soldiers with new capabilities in reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition capability on the battlefield.

Soldiers participating in a Future Combat Systems Experiment 1.1 mock combat exercise use the small unmanned ground vehicle to clear a building. The portable, robotic vehicles can be used for high-risk activities such as surveillance in buildings, tunnels and caves, or detecting explosive devices, without exposing Soldiers directly to the hazards.

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Manufacturer: Magpul industries (USA)
Type: Magazine Enhancement

I'm always impressed at the things Rich at Magpul comes up with. These Ranger Plates are just another good idea. And Magpul doesn't try and "Stick It" to you as a consumer. Their prices are fair for the quality and ingenuity behind the items that are available

Ranger Plate 3 pack Installed

These are replacement floor plates for Real M16 style or Tokyo Marui Low Capacity Mags. The act like the original Magpul, but will fit into standard magazine pouches. The handle/tabs make then easy to extract from a pouch system and help you juggle 2 mags with 1 hand.

Ranger Plate on an M4-S

Installation was simple. Just replace the old magazine floor plate. For real m16 mags they come with a locking follower, but for airsoft mags, just bend the metal on the Ranger Plate to lock in place.

These also add protection to the bottom of the magazine if dropped, but I've yet to drop any.

Update 03/2007

Just scored the Airsoft version of the Ranger Plates in Flat Dark Earth color. These are different from the real steel Ranger Plates in that they can work on high cap magazines with the bb winder dials on the bottom of the magazine.

Magpul Ranger Plate in Flat Dark Earth. Airsoft Version. Mounted on a TM High Cap

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Manufacturer: HSGI
Type: Leg Rig – Holster Setup

This is a custom "piece together" by me. But the main product here is the High Speed Gear (HSGI) Modular Drop Leg Panel. HSGI are the same peeps that bring you the Wasatch and Weesatch Plate Carrier Vest systems.

HSGI, Drop Leg Module, BHI Modular Holster, Specter Single Stack Mag Pouch, Eagle Buty Belt, Gemtech TRL, WA MARSOC

The Modular Leg Panel has a "bungie" system that keeps the thigh strap snug to you leg. Theres also a pass through area on the main veritical thigh strap that will accomodate a bayonet attachment.

Build quality is great and loaded up, the panel distributes the weight evenly and holds items close to your leg even while running.