Just Added: Pantac USA Molle Recon Vest

We are in the process of adding all of Pantac USA's products to the web site, and I've got most of the bags and backpacks up, so now I'm starting on the vests and plate carriers.

Molle Recon Vest

Features large MOLLE platform. The front is able to hold one medium plate. The options are endless with this vest. Purchase an optional back plate carrier or integrated hydration backpack. Fold down the top of this vest for a more low profile vest. Available Size: [M]

Colors: ACU, black, OD green, coyote brown, ranger green, tan, and MultiCam.

And more to follow.

Our Approach to buying tactical nylon gear is simple - we look for the best quality we can get for the best price. Sure, you can buy really fancy gear, but you'll pay a LOT more for it. We believe that you don't have to sacrifice quality, reliability, and durability to get a good price. Our standards are very high, and we select only gear that we have proven and that we trust. Pantac USA very much fits that profile, and we are proud to offer their products. If you have any questions, or are looking for something that is not yet listed on our web site, please feel free to contact sales@darkthreads.com. Thanks!

Gearing up for MegaCon!

MegaCon is March 25th - 27th, 2011, Orange County Convention Center Hall D, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.

MegaCon 2008

We will be there with Mindgame Productions, representing the United States Marine Space Corps (USMSC) in an airsoft LARP - live-action role playing game.

MegaCon 2009

So we're getting our gear together, and we're very excited about staffing this event! If you happen to need gear for MegaCon, please let us know this week! Thanks.

MegaCon 2010

Hope to see you there!

This weekend: OP Red Valley

24 hour airsoft event!

MindGame Productions presents... Operation Red Valley February 26-27, 2011 $45 Pre-Reg / $55 Onsite DV8 Field, Lithia, FL Register here Download players pack here Pre-Registration closes Thursday night! R24 Hour game at the DV8 field with military vehicles, props and special effects! The Republic of San Marcos was small but important part of America's containment of Latin American communist expansion through-out the Cold War. The actions of the military of San Marcos and its secret police force often raised global outrage in their suppression of Cuban backed insurgents, but the US remained a staunch ally and financial supporter in its efforts to stave off the "domino effect" through Latin America in the 70s and 80s. In the decades since the end of the Cold War, the Republic of San Marcos has largely fallen into insignificance. With the end of Soviet and Cuban support, the insurgency largely faded away. Tourism picked up for the beaches of San Marcos and the government eased many of its internal policies, needing new sources of revenue as American financial and military assistance dropped away. All things considered, life in San Marcos has been reasonably good for some time and the youngest generation has enjoyed growing up without knowing of war. That is until 2008, when President Ferdinand Madrazo elected to office. Madrazo begin slowly tightening the grip of the military and rebuilding his internal security forces. Taxation of the tourism industry and trade threatened to choke off many private businesses and slowed foreign investment. The new tax revenue flooded into government coffers and private accounts of Madrazo and his cabinet. By 2010, the country was back in the throes of armed insurgency. The old generation of leftist radicals found fertile ground for revolution in their children and grandchildren. The insurgency was fed by funding and weapons arriving from Cuba and Venezuela. The US has reluctantly send teams of military advisors into San Marcos at the request of Madrazo. A political embarrassment, the US hopes to change Madrazo's policies in time while preventing Cuba and Venezuela from destabilizing the region and causing the conflict to spread. US Advisors - ACU or ABU San Marcos Ministry of Defense Troops - Woodland San Marcos Ministry of Interior Troops - MultiCam Insurgents - Any uniform of combination of uniform and civilian clothing except for ACU and Multicam. Insurgents wear a blue bandanna (provided). Event sponsored by Airsoft Extreme Airsoft Barracks Alternative Sports

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MindGame Productions - new blog and web site

MindGame Productions is an airsoft events company based in Florida, organizing military and tactical simulation games and immersive horror/science-fiction action experiences, and DarkThreads is proud to sponsor and participate in MGP events.

The MGP web site was recently renovated, and it's got a nice shiny new interface. Please check it out! There is also a new blog where you can get the latest news on MGP events, and a twitter feed.

http://www.mindgame-productions.com/

Fan - http://www.facebook.com/MindGameProductions

Follow - http://www.twitter.com/MGP_Airsoft

Subscribe - http://mgpnews.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Please join the conversation!

UPDATED: Woolrich Elite Tactical Pants

Also update the Woolrich Elite Tactical Pants page:

And some other things...please let me know what you think, and if you ever encounter problems with our web site, please don't hesitate to contact us! thanks.

UPDATED: Propper MultiCam Apparel

I also made some enhancements to the Propper MultiCam page on our site today:

Added the FR Combat Shirt and Trousers - for the elite operator.

Cool Things Seen at SHOT Show: Dick Kramer at Woolrich

"For the third consecutive year, Woolrich Elite Series Tactical was pleased to host Dick Kramer, famed military and SWAT artist, in its booth at SHOT Show, January 19-22. Unveiling his third custom print for Woolrich. Dick was on hand to sign poster-sized copies for fans throughout the show. As friendly as he is talented, Dick continues to be a huge draw at the booth, and Woolrich looks forward to continuing the partnership." (Clipped from the Woolrich Elite Series Press Room)

So Stef and I got to meet Dick Kramer and he is a wonderfully warm and nice guy, and we each got our own personalized signed copy of the print!

UPDATED: Tru-Spec 24-7 Pants

Made some improvements to the web site navigation here, and also added the new colors available -

http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=u-24x7pants-colors.html

The Tru-Spec 24-7 pants now come in brown, stone, and MultiCam! Enjoy.

Upcoming MGP event: Op Red Valley, Lithia, FL

MindGame Productions presents...

Operation Red Valley
February 26-27, 2011
$45 Pre-Reg / $55 Onsite
DV8 Field, Lithia, FL

Registration opening soon with launch of new website!

24 Hour game at the DV8 field with military vehicles, props and special effects!

The Republic of San Marcos was small but important part of America's containment of Latin American communist expansion through-out the Cold War. The actions of the military of San Marcos and its secret police force often raised global outrage in their suppression of Cuban backed insurgents, but the US remained a staunch ally and financial supporter in its efforts to stave off the "domino effect" through Latin America in the 70s and 80s.

In the decades since the end of the Cold War, the Republic of San Marcos has largely fallen into insignificance. With the end of Soviet and Cuban support, the insurgency largely faded away. Tourism picked up for the beaches of San Marcos and the government eased many of its internal policies, needing new sources of revenue as American financial and military assistance dropped away. All things considered, life in San Marcos has been reasonably good for some time and the youngest generation has enjoyed growing up without knowing of war.

That is until 2008, when President Ferdinand Madrazo elected to office. Madrazo begin slowly tightening the grip of the military and rebuilding his internal security forces. Taxation of the tourism industry and trade threatened to choke off many private businesses and slowed foreign investment. The new tax revenue flooded into government coffers and private accounts of Madrazo and his cabinet.

By 2010, the country was back in the throes of armed insurgency. The old generation of leftist radicals found fertile ground for revolution in their children and grandchildren. The insurgency was fed by funding and weapons arriving from Cuba and Venezuela. The US has reluctantly send teams of military advisors into San Marcos at the request of Madrazo. A political embarrassment, the US hopes to change Madrazo's policies in time while preventing Cuba and Venezuela from destabilizing the region and causing the conflict to spread.

US Advisors
ACU or ABU

San Marcos Ministry of Defense Troops
Woodland

San Marcos Ministry of Interior Troops
MultiCam

Insurgents
Any uniform of combination of uniform and civilian clothing except for ACU, ABU and Multicam. Insurgents wear a blue bandanna (provided).

Cool Things Seen at SHOT Show: FoxyFury Scout Light

In our ongoing quest to find cool flashlights, we stumbled upon this gem at the SHOT Show - the FoxFury Scout - as seen in these videos:
(DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME)

Here we see it get run over by a truck...

...and it gets frozen, and burned...

...and boiled.

And here is the actual light that was used in these videos in the palm of my very own hand!

It's battered and bruised, but still very functional! Good job, FoxFury, and thanks for sharing.