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U.S. Cavalry Late Fall 2012 Catalog • Under Armour ColdGear

EXCLUSIVE: Pelican 1065CC Tan HardBack Case

Exclusively at U.S. Cavalry is the new Tan Pelican 1065CC HardBack Case w/Liner.

This case is perfect for any version of the iPad even with the smart cover and also fits most other tablets. The interior dimensions are 9.96" x 7.76" x 0.81" (25.3cm x 19.7cm x 2.1cm). A gasketed seal and automatic purge valve keeps water, sand and dust away from your device. The molded shock absorbing liner works with the polycarbonate copolymer outer shell to offer outstanding crush and shock resistance.

The Tan 1065CC is made in the USA and only available at uscav.com. If black is more your thing the regular 1065CC is also available, and if you like to keep a charger or bluetooth keyboard with you the i1075 has room for those accessories too. Check out all available tactical iPad cases here.

Just In: Sand Storm Light Fighter Combat Boot Review

Thanks to doctorrich from lightfighter.net for giving us his feedback - 

Just finished the GORUCK Challenge Class 247 in Manchester, New Hampshire. I did the Challenge wearing a set of Sand Storm Light Fighter boots. I was the only challenger wearing military footwear, the others were wearing a combination of track shoes or trail runners.

The Light Fighters are LIGHT. I wore them to one drill weekend prior to the GRC so I could break them in. Initially, the area around the balls of my feet immediately in front of the arch was tight and uncomfortable. After some adjustment and walking around for about 30 minutes, the material seemed to loosen up and was no longer uncomfortable.

As I stated earlier, I was the only Challenger wearing military footwear. The Light Fighters are very lightweight but less nimble than running shoes, which is to be expected. However, they were not uncomfortable doing bear crawls and running up multiple levels of a parking garage over and over. I recently blew out an ankle on an O-course 2 months earlier... the added support of the ankle padding on the Light Fighters was a welcome addition and better than I could have expected if I had worn running shoes.

For the 10+ miles of the GORUCK Challenge, I didn't roll my ankle once. The ankle support was excellent. In addition, I wore a set of Vermont Darn Tough wool socks with these boots and spent the entire Challenge wet from multiple trips into rivers and lakes. At the end of the Challenge, I didn't have a single blister. No shit.

The soles of the boots showed absolutely no wear or separation from the uppers, even with extremely tough use while soaked. The only noticeable wear was at the toes with a single popped stitch on the toe and horizontal abrasion noted to the "epidermis" of the leather. This was from doing push ups in the Merrimack River with my toes balanced on sharp river rocks. For comparison, I weigh 180 pounds and this evolution was performed at least 4 times over a 9 hour period in the river.

The drain holes are were freaking awesome. Whenever we would leave Duck Shit Island and cross through the river to begin carrying our picnic table or log ("what rolls down stairs, alone or in pairs, runs over your neighbor's dog? It's Log-Log-Log!"), the water squished out of my wool socks, out through the arch drain holes, and the boots didn't fill up or retain any appreciable water immediately after hitting the road.

In summary-

The Sand Storm Light Fighters are light with excellent water drainage. They are so light that they can easily be used as trail runners.

They showed only mild wear after a grueling 9 hour ruck event and multiple tests while completely soaked.

There were no rub spots on my feet and I didn't have any foot injuries while wearing them.

Log. It's better than bad, it's good.

New Takes On Load Bearing Equipment

Lighten you combat load with ultralight offerings from Blue Force Gear and First Spear.

Both of these companies have taken a unique approach to the evolution of the MOLLE platform. Let's take a look at Rlue Force Gear's Helium Whisper design.  They have chosen to lighten the weight of the traditional MOLLE pouch system by eliminating all the excessive materials used in the construction of the attachment system. The Natick Snap system, the most common MOLLE attachment backing found on issue pouches, consists of 27 parts at roughly 84 grams or 3 ounces. 

Helium Whisper reduces just the backing down to 6 parts at almost half the weight of roughly 44 grams. Additionally, the attachment straps are integral to the pouch and not sewn on, eliminating the possibility of stitching failure.

FirstSpear has taken a somewhat similar but even more evolutionary approach. FirstSpear 6/12 technology eliminates all major components of MOLLE on both the pouch and vest which achieves a 20%-40% reduction in weight. The FirstSpear team invested more than a year developing and testing the FirstSpear 6/12 Pocket Attachment System. 

It utilizes state of the art fabric technologies to deliver a completely modular system. From adhesive heat-set backing to laser cut precision attachment points, the 6/12 system provides greater fabric flexibility on unarmored platforms. and tighter mounting of pockets to create a cleaner silhouette that aides in enhanced signature management and mobility. 

The 6/12 platform face is completely slick when pockets are removed and allows for easy management of communications cables and wires. FirstSpear's Modular Pockets use micro hook and loop tabs to lock the pouches into the face fabric of the platform through the laser cut slots.

The interlocking of tabs ensures a solid pouch placement with the most minimal weight and bulk.

While both of these systems are state-of-the-art for the modern fighter you may be wondering how these technologies can integrate with your current kit. Well, the Blue Force gear's more traditional design allows their pouches to be mounted on any MOLLE compatible vest as well as their carriers to accept any traditional MOLLE pouches. So with Blue Force you can start upgrading your kit with whatever gear you're needing to replace. 

First Spear's pouches are proprietary to their carriers, but the trade off you'll gain with this system is that you'll have the slickest, fastest and most maneuverable kit out there. So you'll have to start our with a carrier form First Spear, well first. However, the good news though is that the laser cuts in First Spear's carriers are completely compatible with existing MOLLE pouches, so you can still use pouches from your current kit. 

Both companies offer pouches vests and plate carriers in various solid colors as well as multicam. Find the system that fits your needs at uscav.com today.

5.11 Tactical Covert Casual Promo

Now through April 30th you can save 20% off any two qualifying 5.11 Tactical Conceal & Carry products. Get the code below.

For those of you that have to maintain a business professional look check out the 5.11 Tactical Holster Shirt and/or the Covert Long Sleeve Dress Shirt. These can be utilized together or separately for comfortable concealed carry solution. 

The holster shirt allows you to wear your weapon and your favorite shirt at the same time, tucked or untucked. You'll also be taking your weapon off your belt with may be more comfortable for you.

The COVERT 18 Backpack is always a popular item.  With the traditional styling of an outdoor pack, you can blend in with the 5 available color options. 

The front pocket opens to reveal a molle platform that you can attach any number of holsters, mag pouches or radio equipment to. Yet, the interior compartment features a padded laptop sleeve and ample space for books to surveillance equipment.

One of the coolest new bags from 5.11 has to be the COVERT M4 Bag. 

Disguised as a skateboard bag this sling-style bag can keep your carbine or sub-gun at the ready yet out of sight while on surveillance or moving into position.

With a maximum internal length of 32", this should fit most M4 style weapons with the stock collapsed.

You can check out all 5.11 Tactical items included in the promo here. Use code PN12U511 at checkout.

Tactical iPad & iPad 2 Cases

If you rely on your iPad or iPad 2 day-in and day-out to keep you organized, informed and even relaxed you want to make sure your device is protected against unintentional damage. U.S. Cavalry carries several iPad cases rugged enough for the field and practically indestructible for use on your commute or while at home. Otterbox, Pelican and 782Gear are three manufacturers of tactical styled iPad cases.

 The 782 Gear Tactical Tablet Armor has officially been discontinued as of 2012.

These are still available...

 The OtterBox Defender Series Case utilizes multi-layer technology and designed to withstand just about any environment. Don’t worry about losing any access or functionality by wrapping your iPad 2 in the Defender Series. It is designed so you can use all of the iPad’s features right through the case. The inner polycarbonate shell has a foam interior to protect the back of your iPad from scratching, while the durable silicone skin works its magic by absorbing shock.

The clip-on touch screen cover has a fold-out stand that offers a convenient viewing and typing experience. You may have seen Otterbox cases on various smart phones and iPhones in the field. Just search the web and see how rugged they are. Now this same level protection is available for all iPads. 

The Pelican i1075 HardBack iPad Case is by-far the most protective case for transporting your iPad. For complete waterproof and crushproof protection this THE case. In traditional Pelican style it's constructed out of high strength ABS and features a built-in automatic purge valve that keeps water and dust out while balancing air pressure. A molded liner that adds impact shock protection and will not scratch your tablet.

 A built-in easel allows for hands-free viewing in horizontal or vertical position when open. The optional bluetooth Apple keyboard also fits in a custom molded tray so you can easily travel with a full sized keyboard if you prefer. Storage is also provided underneath the keyboard tray for an power adapter, cables and earbuds. The Pelican i1075 HardBack iPad Case is Made in the USA and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence.

 Find all these tactical style iPad cases at uscav.com today. Also check out the iPhone 4 cases from Otterbox, Magpul and CRKT.

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