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MAGELLAN^® LAUNCHES EXPLORIST^® GC HANDHELD GPS DEVICE DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR GEOCACHING

Magellan Announces Exclusive Sponsorship of Geocaching.com’s 2010 Cache In Trash Out (CITO) Events

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (March 22, 2010) Magellan, a leading GPS brand, today announced the launch of the Magellan eXplorist GC, the first dedicated GPS device for geocaching that includes out-of-the-box paperless geocaching, pre-loaded with the most popular geocaches in the world, a brilliant color screen, rich graphics and an easy to use interface all packed into a rugged and waterproof device, that connects seamlessly to http://www.geocaching.com. The Magellan eXplorist GC will ship in April.

Read more: Magellan Introduces New Explorist GPS Unit

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I don't know about you, but I like my t-shirts.  They're fun to wear, comfortable, and they are a way to spell out who your are to the world.  To help you in that effort, KA-BAR has introduced some great new shirts for 2010 that capture the essense of their products and their participating makers.  I'm sure you'll recognize some of the names.  If not, you might be able to recognize them on some of the shirt!

Just go to the next page to see some of the great new shirts coming out this year!

Read more: New KA-BAR T-Shirts

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Adventure Medical Kits has really been stepping up their game in the survival gear area, and the new product introductions this year at SHOT indicate that they aren't planning on slowing down any time soon.  That's a good thing, though, since many of their kits have great quality gear and they've done a good job of putting together just the essentials in most of the packs.  We've got a couple of items we'll be reviewing in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, take a look at the info they provided in their press release about some new items for this year!

Read more: AMK New Products For 2010

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Wenger & Alinghi Team Up Again For 2010 America’s Cup

Wenger Develops New Alinghi-Inspired Knife for Defending America’s Cup Champions
Salt Lake City, UT – January 21, 2010 – Wenger, Maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, has teamed-up once again with fellow Swiss and two-time America’s Cup defending champion Alinghi by creating a new knife to equip the team for the upcoming race with the introduction of the Alinghi SUI1. Wenger has once again proven its dedication to precision Swiss craftsmanship and innovation by continuing to enhance its growing line of Genuine Swiss Army Knives.

Read more: New Wenger Knife for 2010

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We had a chance to sit down with the folks at Spyderco to see what they've come up for this year, and as usual, they've come up with some very nice designs.  We covered a couple of them at the OR show back in the summer, but we included them here just in case you didn't see them yet.  All of the information and photos below are taken directly from the press information provided by Spyderco.

Read more: New Products From Spyderco at SHOT Show

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Building on the success of their 556 series of rifles, Sig Sauer is adding some more models to their line of tactical rifles, and I have to say that I'm pretty jazzed up right now, especially about the Sig716.  I've been looking high and low for a great .308 MBR and this just might be the ticket!  The following informatin are taken directly from Press Releases issued by Sig Sauer.

Read more: Sig Sauer Introduces Exciting New Additions

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From Steiner Press Release:

LEGENDARY PREDATOR C5 BINOCULAR LINE EXPANDED

New 8x56 and 10x56 join the popular Steiner Predator C5 line.

Moorestown, NJ  (November 16, 2009) —  Designed for hunters and nature observers, the Predator C5 binocular line has expanded its offerings to include two new binoculars to this popular line.  A new 8x56 and 10x56 offer larger objective lenses for even better light gathering, higher resolution and greater detail.

Read more: Steiner Expands Predator C5 Line

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Direct from today's press release:

BLACKHAWK! KNOXX Stocks

KNOXX Recoil Technology in Two New Thumbhole Stocks

NORFOLK, VA (November 2009) BLACKHAWK! Products Group™, the world leader in manufacturing tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, industrial security and outdoor markets has added the performance driven feature of a thumbhole stock to two new KNOXX Stocks; the KNOXX Axiom TH Thumbhole Rifle Stock (patent pending) and the KNOXX Talon Thumbhole Stock.

The new BLACKHAWK! Axiom TH Thumbhole Rifle Stock combines the award winning design of the Axiom Rifle stock with the ergonomic pistol-grip style thumbhole stock for improved accuracy, quicker target acquisition, steady firearm control and the ability to comfortably use the rifle in a variety of shooting positions. Using the new Two-Stage dual KNOXX recoil compensating systems, the Axiom TH has the ability to reduce felt recoil of even the most potent rifle rounds by up to 85%. The Axiom TH stock is made using durable composite and alloy construction for years of rugged use for sport shooters and hunters. For a customizable fit, the stock comes with interchangeable rubber grip inserts that adjust the overall size of the pistol grip. The barrel channel is a full-float that will fit any barrel diameter. Aluminum pillars provide added stability and strength. The unique design of the stock cuts muzzle rise and the traditional comb design is made for comfort and consistent target acquisition. The precision receiver is compatible with bi-pods. A 14-cubic inch rear storage compartment is conveniently located in the butt of the stock for small items. The Axiom TH Thumbhole Rifle Stock is available in black polymer or universal camo for the Remington 700 BDL – short and long action, and the Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard BDL for short and long action. MSRP for the black polymer is $269.99 and $299.99 for the universal camo.

Read more: New Blackhawk Knoxx Stocks

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Not ever sitting still, Maxpedition has just announced several new products to their line of high-quality gear.  Several of these are add-on accessories for exisiting gear, and a few are stand-alone products for different uses.  The first one that I came across and am intrigued by right off the bat is their new 6"x9" padded pouch.  This appears to be a great way to carry gear that's a bit more fragile on the trail like binoculars, radio, or other electronic devices, and it looks to be very secure as well.  Complete with MOLLE webbing straps on the back, the pack will be able to attached to your gear in a variety of different ways.

Aside from this pouch, there's several other new pieces of gear you can check out over at Maxpedition's site.  Go give them a look!

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Direct from CamelBak's press release is some great news about two of their new packs for their Alpine line of products.

CamelBak Blends Peace of Mind with Performance
in New Hydration Packs, Accessories


CamelBak Outdoor Hydration Packs – Alpine Collection

Whether squeezing a quick hike into a jam-packed day or setting out on a full day summit attempt, it’s imperative that the pack not be a burden. CamelBak’s new alpine packs have been reconstructed to be lighter, sleeker and perfectly balanced to provide maximum comfort and an ample water supply. They are engineered with the N.V.I.S. back panel featuring multi-directional ventilation and an innovative dual-V suspension system, positioning water weight comfortably while letting cool air in.

Read more: CamelBak Introduces Two Apline Packs

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For cyclists and mountain bike contestants, this just might be the thing to give you the edge when you're out two-wheeling it summer heat!  From CamelBak's press Release:

CamelBak Unveils VeloBak –
Industry’s First Cycling Jersey with Integrated Hydration

SALT LAKE CITY (July 21, 2009) – The hydration experts at CamelBak® continue to redefine and reinvent ways for cyclists, runners and endurance athletes to wear what they drink.

Read more: New Wearable Hydration From CamelBak

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From Crumpler Press Release:

Old Banger Cause Kransky's Anger Over Customary and Sinking Barges

Crumpler Bags Spot a Hole in ther Line Up and Fill it With Duffels


OR – Salt Lake City, Utah  ─ Crumpler’s new line of duffel bags The Old Banger and The Kransky compliment their ever expanding luggage range as a great “hold-all”/ “weekender” bag. This style of bag is often referred to as a kit bag or gym bag and has been one of the most requested styles for Crumpler. The outer fabric is 900D Nylon which protects against the elements without destroying any hands. Although both these bags will appeal to both sexes, the Old Banger is designed with colors and styling in mind to suit males and The Kransky’s colors and shape are more oriented towards females and includes an additional concealed outside pocket. Both styles come in 3 colors, medium for now, with small and large versions en route.

Read more: Crumpler Introduces New Bags For 2010