Tactical equipment has evolved through the years to keep up with advancements in warfare and technology. The most recent twist in the evolution of this product category is the expansion of tactical gear into the civilian market.
The market's intense competitiveness and the thirst for further tactical gear innovation will ensure that these goods continue to evolve at a rapid rate.
Here is the content list:
1. When did the term tactical gear first appear?
2. Coining of the term “combat shirt”.
3. From cargo pants to combat pants
The term "Tactical Gear" was invented as a marketing tactic to sell surplus military equipment that wasn't labelled as such. This made the gear more appealing to a wider audience, allowing marketers to sell more of it.
This equipment's popularity grew with time. The chances given by this expanding demand were grabbed by top brand suppliers, notably the business 5.11. Meanwhile, specialist forces such as the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation indicated specific tactical gear requirements and needs.
Regular police units quickly adopted variations of items designed for the FBI and others. Tactical equipment was then distributed to first responders and then to civilians. Regular cops, first responders, and citizens now make up a sizable share of tactical gear purchases.
In the early aftermath of 9/11, the United States prepared for another conflict in the Middle East's deserts. The American forces, on the other hand, would be fighting in new clothes and camouflage this time.
Desert Multicam and fire-resistant Nomex battle shirts were standard issues for the US Army in January 2007. In the future, the next generation of battle shirt materials may be ballistic-resistant. Researchers are combining fibres and filaments to produce a material that can withstand low-velocity shots without being penetrated.
The entertainment and music sectors popularized cargo pants. Pantera, as well as urban hip-hop performers, have worn them on stage.
These pants were popular not only because of their practicality but also because of their potential to create a fashion statement. Combat pants, on the other hand, aren't about making fashion statements. It's all about the mission's success.
A soldier upgrade program is known as Objective Force Warrior, one of many similar projects dating back to the 1990s, kicked off the revolution in combat pants.
This work with battle gear, load-bearing, and armour components paved the way for Crye's Modern Soldier System, which included features like integrated knee pads (which can still be found in the company's G3 and G4 combat pants).
Crye controlled the combat pants market for a long time, becoming a favourite among special operations personnel. For many years, it appeared that the market was primarily comprised of Crye combat pants and knockoffs.
That began to alter in 2015 when UF PRO Striker Combat Pants were introduced to primarily European law enforcement organizations.
Litai (Quanzhou) Bags Corp., Ltd. is a professional tactical gear manufacturer that provides both OEM and ODM orders. We have our overseas warehouse, and our business model has shifted from a single product maker to providing system integration services, resulting in a business model innovation. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at daisy@lqtactical.com or phone at 86-15260869531.
It wouldn't be a new year without new equipment, and the Army will have plenty in 2022. Soldiers may be able to get their hands on new vehicles, weapons, and uniforms before the end of the year. Some of the equipment has already been delivered to Army troops and will continue to be delivered in 2022. This year, all of the other equipment will be spanking new. Here are the three new military products to see in 2022:
1. Army Combat Fitness Test Equipment.
2. Tactical Digital Media Kits.
3. Infantry Squad Vehicle.
The Kentucky National Guard was the first to receive equipment for the Army's new Combat Fitness Test in December 2019. More than 1,500 of the sets, which comprise bumper plates, barbells, medicine balls, and a nylon sled with straps, have been issued by the Army since then.
According to Vandermaarel, the Army is fielding this equipment in a regionalized manner, with units in the Southeast receiving it first. The Southwest will be fielded in February, followed by overseas in March, the Northeast in February and March, the Midwest in March and April, and the West in April and May. Vandermaarel estimates that fielding will be completed by mid-May.
The Tactical Digital Media Kit, which comprises audiovisual acquisition and editing technology, is designed specifically for public affairs soldiers. 270 kits have been sent to priority units so far. By the end of the fiscal year 2021, an additional 327 kits will be deployed to priority units. There are also plans for a one-time purchase of 560 kits for National Guard use utilizing National Guard and reserve equipment dollars, according to Vandermaarel.
The Tactical Digital Media kits, according to Vandermaarel, are an advance over the old video and still photo kits.
“The MTRS Inc II provides the warfighter with a standoff ability to locate, identify and clear landmines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices in the path of maneuvering Army or joint forces,” Higgins said in an email. “It also provides [Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear] soldiers with the capability to employ CBRN sensors from a distance.”
According to an Army News Service report from August of last year, the Infantry Squad Vehicle will be deployed in 2021. The new nine-soldier vehicle was set to undergo its first phase of testing in late 2019 at Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland. Fort Bragg, North Carolina, would have hosted the second round of testing. According to the Army News Service story, 649 vehicles were planned to be purchased following testing and selecting a vendor. Before the deadline, Army Public Affairs officers were unable to confirm whether the scheduled testing took place or what the test results were.
Litai (Quanzhou) Bags Corp., Ltd. is a professional military-related products manufacturer that provides both OEM and ODM orders. We have an independent overseas warehouse, and the operation mode shifts from a single product manufacturer to provide system integration services, creating a business model innovation. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at daisy@lqtactical.com or phone at 86-15260869531.
Everyone agrees that it is necessary to get a rifle bag so let’s look at a brief history of the rifle bag and find out what has changed over the years.
Here are the content lists:
1. It all began in the old west.
2. Today’s Soft Rifle bags.
3. Soft rifle bags offer some distinct advantages.
In the 1830s, the first full-length rifle bags developed, mostly to protect the rifle.
They were sewed across the main seam and ornamented with fringes by American Indians from a single piece of deer or elk hide that covered the entire weapon. Early frontiersmen exchanged for these protective bags because they recognized the importance of their rifles.
While these early bags performed a fine job of securing the rifles, they did nothing to aid Plainsmen in their horseback transit. They were obliged to balance them on the saddle pommel until someone devised a leather sleeve called a horn loop that was fastened to the saddle horn and allowed the rifle to be inserted muzzle down.
The rifle could now travel with the saddle horn, but it had lost much of its protection. The saddle scabbard was not invented until after the Civil War, about 1870, making transit and protection conceivable.
The rifle could be carried with the butt forward thanks to the full-length leather sheath linked to the pommel and the back of the saddle. Anyone who has watched reruns of riflesmoke, Wagon Train, or any other TV western from the 1950s and 1960s has seen a saddle scabbard in some form.
The more things change, the more they stay the same, as someone once said. It's the same with rifle casings. Even if you aren't hunting buffalo on the western plains, you still need the same features in your rifle bag: protection and portability.
Rifle owners are passionate about their firearms and the activities they participate in. They want to be able to attend their favorite events while also ensuring that their prized rifles are safe.
The main advantage of soft rifle bags is that they are lightweight and easy to carry, which is something that every shooting competitor appreciates. For those rainy days on the range, a soft bag's water resistance is another benefit.
One of the knocks on soft bags in the past was that they couldn't secure a rifle as well as a hard bag. Let's face it, you don't want your weapon to move around in its bag. However, there are now twin soft bags with three interior straps, such as ours, that you may customize to keep your weapon secured and secure.
There are also tactical rifle bags that allow you to use barrel and rifle retention methods to secure your rifle's buttstock. Our rifle bag is one of the few on the market with a removable divider that also functions as a rifle mat.
Overall, soft bags have progressed significantly. They give the versatility of zippered compartments to carry ammo, magazines, cleaning equipment, and even storage for your small weapons, in addition to providing more secure transit for your rifle.
A good rifle bag can keep your weapon protected while offering all the convenient features you need. Litai (Quanzhou) Bags Corp., Ltd. is a professional rifle bag manufacturer that provides both OEM and ODM orders. We have an independent overseas warehouse, and the operation mode shifts from a single product manufacturer to provide system integration services, creating a business model innovation. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at choly@lqcompany.com or phone at 86-15260869531.
