SHOT Show: Tenzing Bag Packs It In

Having the right bag for all your outdoor needs is a tall order, but the Tenzing TZ 2220 is up to the challenge. The bag is just four pounds, yet offers storage capacity of more than 2,200 cubic inches.

It features 1111 total compartments and six specialized zip pockets, along with a side pack that is H2O compatible (2-liter) with a hydration port, while two compression straps on the lower part enable additional attachments of more gear. The TZ 2220 also features advanced strength panels reinforced with Dyneema to ensure an incredibly light yet rip/ puncture resistant. Time to pack it in!

Tenzing Outdoors Official Website

SHOT Show: Shields Up

Last week CES, this week SHOT Show and impressively LOKSAK is at both. We were introduced to them a year ago when we first saw their innovative plastic bags that are made to protect a wallet, mobile phone or other small item from the elements. The bags are a little more durable than your off-the-shelf sandwich bags, and fit nicely in a pocket for cycling, running or skiing.

So what’s new? Try the SHIELDSAK on for size, a flexible bag that is made of R.F. shield fabric that will protect devices from electronic signals. This isn’t so much meant for blocking a phone from getting tracked – for that you could turn it off. But if you’re worried about the data chips in your passport or credit card from being scanned this will ensure the shields are up and the scanning can’t get through. This works with any RFID type of chips, so if you’re worried about what might be scanned or tracked, this will ensure it is protected.

LOKSAK Official Website

SHOT Show: Muck it Up

The great outdoors are great, but not on the feet. For those who like to rip the terrain with all-terrain vehicles chances are the feet take ripping too. Now Muck Boots is introducing the first rubber boot designed for all-terrain enthusiasts. These feature a micro fleece liner to absorb moisture and keep riders warm and dry. The boots are also designed to be durable and yet lightweight, and most importantly will keep mud and muck out. Continue reading SHOT Show: Muck it Up

What’s in a Name? Douchebag Has Us Asking

Maybe Jon Olsson should have thought about the name, but apparently he liked the ring of the “Douchebag,” which is actually the result of collaboration between skiers, designers, engineers and a technical university. Apparently the pro skier, who travels more than 300 days a year with his skis, looked to create a bag that could hold two pair of skis and basically got input from 150 skiers. Continue reading What’s in a Name? Douchebag Has Us Asking

SHOT Show Preview: Magellan eXplorist GPS Line to Expand

While this week’s Consumer Electronics Show promises to offer some new products (and if you’ve been checking out the site you’ve seen CES has been loaded with stuff), those looking to go exploring will find it with Magellan’s latest eXplorist 110 Handheld GPS Device, the newest sibling to the 710 (above). The eXplorist 110, which is being officially unveiled at next week’s SHOT Show will reportedly be ready to use, right out of the box. Continue reading SHOT Show Preview: Magellan eXplorist GPS Line to Expand

Thursday Reading List (1/12/2012)

 

While we were are the Consumer Electronics Show this week, across the pond – that would be the Atlantic Ocean – another trade show was happening, this would be the London Bike Show. Fortunately our friends at BikeRadar.com were there:

London Bike Show 2012: Mountain Bike Round-up

Continue reading Thursday Reading List (1/12/2012)

SHOT Show Preview: Wiley X WX Valor Marks the Spot

The 2012 SHOT Show is just two weeks away, and we offer a peak at the new WX Valor protective eyewear from Wiley X, the newest addition to the Changeable Series. Designed for hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts, the WX Valor promise an unparalleled level of vision protection, optical performance and versatility.

These new Rx-ready glasses combine style with the popular half-frame design, making these equally appropriate for serious shooting, sports activities or just socializing. The new WX Valor features the ANSI-Z87.1-2003 Impact Standards rating as well as U.S. Military Specifications for combat eyewear (MIL-PRF-31013). This new line can also easily adapt to a wide variety of tasks and light conditions. Continue reading SHOT Show Preview: Wiley X WX Valor Marks the Spot

SHOT Show: COAST Preview

COAST has announced a new products that it will be showing at the upcoming SHOT Show next month in Las Vegas, including the High Performance HP7 flash light, which is durable for just about any adventure. It packs 251 lumens of light into a sleek 5.5-inch aluminum body, and requires just four AAA batteries (included), while delivering a runtime of five hours and 45 minutes. This mighty light has a beam distance of 196 meters – that’s 643 feet – while offering high and low beam modes as well. This handheld flashlight also features a Cyclone heat sink system to decrease heat buildup to maximize light output and LED lifespan. Continue reading SHOT Show: COAST Preview

Pole Boarding

We’ve heard of pole dancing, but pole boarding is absolutely nothing like that – for one thing you’d probably want to bundle up (instead of strip down) to go pole boarding. Basically it takes traditional snowboarding but turns it from a downhill event into one for cross country travel, and thus requires the aid of a pole for propulsion.

And perhaps as ironic as our comparison to pole dancing is that the device used to propel boarders is the Kahuna Snow Stick – as the whole Kahuna thing makes us thing surfboards not snowboards. But as we get past these facts, we note that the snow stick is actually modeled after stand-up surf paddles, but with a balde made of polycarbonate for pushing and steering in the snow. Continue reading Pole Boarding

SHOT Show: Universal Combat Shirt

This shirt is strong enough for soldiers on the front line, so while it is a bit pricier than other base layers, you know it is going to stand up to some true extremes. Massif has been producing the US Army issue Army Combat Shirt, and now the company has introduced the commercial Universal Combat Shirt, which is based on the ACS.

The UCS is designed for wear under armor – should you require armor that is – and it even provides flame protection, making this ideal for search and rescue teams, and others that might find themselves in such hazardous conditions. It features FR stretch fabrics that are still lightweight, breathable and even highly wicking to keep the sweat off you.

So what is the big difference between this and the ACS? For one the new shirts are available in a wider range of colors, including tan, OD and MultiCam – sorry, it is still military styled so you’re going to get those military colors. But it still features the low-profile shoulder pockets to provide easy access to gear, with durable mesh pocket bags to increase ventilation and flat seams that won’t chafe under armor or other layers.

UCS at Massif.com

SHOT Show: Get Your Sidekick and Wingman

As any good adventurer knows, it is good to have a sidekick for your journey. Likewise, a wingman comes in handy for so much more than just cruising the bars. A sidekick and a wingman should be reliable through thick and thin, and now you can actually buy one of each – of the multi-tool variety that is.

At last week’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Leatherman introduced the Sidekick and Wingman – two new tools that feature contemporary design for the first-time multi-tool buyers. Both tools will be made from 420 stainless steel and feature Leatherman’s popular outside-accessibility-to-tools design, including a saw, knife, scissors, screwdriver, pliers, bottle/can opener, serrated knife and much more.

While meant for the price-conscience buyer – the Sidekick will retail for $29.99 and the Wingman at $39.99 – when they arrive in September of this year, as with other Leatherman products these products still feature the company’s industry-leading, no-hassle, 25 year warranty.  Move over Swiss Army Knife, we’d rather have the American-made Sidekick or Wingman with us on our next journey.

Leatherman Official Website

SHOT Show: S.W.A.T. Customizable Boots

The Original SWAT Footwear Company has now introduced a line of boots where users can choose from a number of boot model options, upload images, and even enter team names or badge numbers should it be required. Users can decide if they want a plain toe, or go with the Tec Tuff Toe option, which provides protection from abrasions and is also resistant to oil, petroleum and salt staining. It is further fire retardant and resists cold cracking. There is even an option for a composite safety toe inside the boot that can withstand 200 Joules Impact Test Standards, yet is made of non-metal material so it is anti-magnetic and non-sparking – plus metal-detector friendly.

 In addition, users can choose insulation type, opting for the 400 gram of Thinsulate insulation, which is ideal for high activity levels in cold weather, and  even decided if the boots need to be waterproof or offer puncture protection. All this can be determined directly from the website and each team member – should there be a team involved – can get a boot just for them!

Original SWAT: S.W.A.T. ID official Website

SHOT Show: ESS Offers Superior Suppressor Eyeshields

You know this new eyewear is no joke it the maker calls them “eyeshields” and offers the brand name “Suppressor” for the frames. But when it comes from ESS, you also know this is going to be serious eye protection too.

The company is introducing its new line of hunting and shooting eyeshields at the SHOT Show this week, and these are the world’s first to be specifically engineered to function under ear cup hearing protection, comms devices and even helmets. This ensures that what protects the eyes doesn’t give the wearer a headache in the process.

The soreness and hotspots that is typically endured while wearing eyewear beneath the various headborne gear is now a thank of past, as ESS turns eye pro safety on its ear.

ESS Eye Pro Official Site