IcePlate a freezable water bottle designed to fit between any body armor and base layer. It can cool you down, hydrate you, and protect you, all at the same time. Built for hard use, IcePlate is over designed for improvised uses. https://youtu.be/LvvagkilEP0 Condensation from the IcePlate adds cool water to the outside layer of your shirt where it can evaporate, removing … [Read more...]
Fortunately body armor has greatly evolved in recent years. The flak vest is gone and although we'll never have a cozy place to warn our hands in modern armor, survive-ability rates and comfort have gone way up. Some of the newest technologies have come from smaller companies who were free of government contracts to develop a better product. One of those companies would like … [Read more...]
Do we have the technology to make a super-soldier suit real? According to engineers with MIT and RDECOM (US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command), and a host of other researchers, we do. Enter the TALOS: Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit. The goals outlined on the the Federal Business Opportunities page for TALOS are defensive in nature, … [Read more...]
The Ally One by Angel Armor measures 0.1" thick and an 8x12 sheet weights less than a pound. They rate it at Level IIIA which is protection from handgun projectiles up to a .44 Magnum. Neither plate nor truly soft armor the Ally One slips into your backpack, laptop bag, or tablet sleeve. By inserting this sheet, thinner than your favorite magazine, are you converting your … [Read more...]
Inspired by tried-and-true emergency responder protocols known as "Tactical Combat Casualty Care," Justin Li initially thought to combine first aid science with athletic base layers while on duty as a law enforcement officer in the California desert. Faced with difficult terrain, a formidable adversary, heavy protective gear, and high altitude, Justin was looking to improve his … [Read more...]
Affordable and well made plate armor carriers are getting hard to find and finding one from a reputable company at a good price point can get difficult at best. What are you suppose to do if you are a security contractor or a law enforcement official who has to purchase his now gear? A plate carrier with plates often times runs upwards of $700-$800, thats a lot of money for … [Read more...]
