PMC loadout, Take 2

The only thing missing at this point is the drop-leg holster, otherwise, this is prolly what we're rollin' with for a "PMC" loadout: 24x7 polo shirt in black, desert digi TRU pants, Tru-Spec chest rig in coyote, an assortment of pouches in coyote or multicam. DI is also wearing the Hybrid gloves from WileyX, and the XL-1 Advanced goggles with Rx transition lenses. That's the CA Sportline M15A4 Carbine, on a Specter SOP sling.

See www.darkthreads.com/ or contact sales@darkthreads.com for more info.

Specter Gear: 3-Point Tactical Sling

So you spent all that money on a rifle - protect your investment with a reliable sling. The sling is to a rifle, what a holster is to a pistol - a necessary piece of equipment, and one that you probably shouldn't skimp on if you're serious.
When I first started out, I tried using a 3-point sling, and found it awkward and confusing. I switched to a single-point sling, and it was easier to manage, but after a while, I realized that it was lacking in maneuverability. I was also ready for an upgrade, so I was lucky to discover the Specter Gear line of slings. Their products are well-designed and extremely durable. They pack a lot of unique features into their 3-point tactical sling, which make it easier to use and more adjustable than others I've handled.
There are dozens of carry options possible with this versatile sling, and transitioning from one carry to another is very quick once you get the hang of it. Specter slings are handmade in the USA, and backed by a lifetime warranty. So we have the SOP deployment-ready package with ERB option in stock, in black and coyote (OD is also available by request). Check it out here - http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=spec-sop-sling.html

Special: Magpul PTS CTR Stock

We have a few of these in stock now, and for a limited time only, we'll be offering it at a very special low price of $65.95. You'll find this same stock listed elsewhere for upwards of $125. I don't think we need to say anything about the quality or reputation of Magpul products, in particular the PTS line, so if you're looking to upgrade an M4 or M15 stock, now's your chance.

http://www.darkthreads.com/store.shtml?ifrm_1=magpul-stock.html

I will survive...

I've always considered myself to be a survivor. My friends would probably say that about me, too. I've gotten through some hard times, and I'm still here kickin' it, so I guess it's true, as far as emotional/mental well-being is concerned. However, I'm also interested in the survival of my physical well-being, and lately I've been reading up on the topics of disaster preparedness. No, I'm not a paranoid crazy person. Well ok, maybe just a little bit, but we'll see who's laughing when the zombies come...anyhoo, it's not such a bad idea to be prepared for a crisis, especially considering that the Gulf coast is still recovering from hurricane Katrina, not to mention the 9/11 terrorists attacks, and so on. No matter if its natural or man-made disaster, what would you do if you were suddenly without power, water, food, shelter?

So I picked up this book, When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive. It's not bad. The authors sound like they know their stuff. The first half of the book covers the whole survivor mentality, and the second half gets down to the nitty gritty with tips on how to do stuff, like make water potable. The book focuses on taking care of your immediate basic human physiological needs when the comforts and modern conveniences of civilization might no longer be available to you. It doesn't go into long-term self sufficience, or fending off a ballistic attack or anything like that, but the information it does provide is very useful.

I also picked up this one, Build the Perfect Survival Kit. This book is more specific in that it practically gives you a recipe for how to prepare and pack a kit for when that disaster-occasion finally comes. It goes into all types of survival kits, from small sewing kits that you can carry in your purse, to duffel bags full of stuff you'd want if you had to leave town and lay low for a while.

This kind of stuff has always fascinated me, especially the clever gadgets and compact camping gear. I just hope I would never need to actually use it!

D.I. and I are actually putting together some basic survival kits for out loadouts. We got a bunch of medical supplies to stock our medic pouches. Photos will be forthcoming!

[Work in Progress] PMC loadout

[Redacted: we're going to make some revisions and repost at some point]

D.I. and I are working on PMC loadouts. PMC = private military corporation (i.e. Blackwater). Specifically, we are basing it on the uniforms from the TV Series, Jericho.

D.I. is wearing the Tru-Spec 24x7 series black polo shirt and coyote pants, with a MultiCam rack vest, Wiley X Saber glasses - all available at darkthreads.com. He also has on the Wiley X hybrid gloves with removable knuckle plate, and we can get those for you (I just don't have them listed in the store yet).

A complete line of eyewear

I just updated the DarkThreads.com store with a new page for the WileyX eyewear, and now I'm impressed with all the options we have to offer. The XL-1 Advanced goggle is a versatile style that can be worn like a goggle with the foam gasket and elastic headband, or you can remove the gasket and wear them like regular sunglasses. They can also be fitted with prescription lenses. Contact sales@darkthreads.com for more info and pricing.

If you just need a good pair of shooters, we also have the Saber - a classic style with the features and quality you can expect from WileyX.

Of course, we can get anything from WileyX, so if there's anything else you are interested in, please let us know.

Don't forget, we also carry Revision eyewear, and for full face protection, we have Save Phace masks.

Back from MegaCon

At least, D.I. is back. I didn't get to go this year :-(, but I just posted some of the photos that D.I. took. Apparently, a big group of people dressed up in BSG costumes went through the TerrorWerks simulation. It looked like a great time. I wish I coulda been there, doh!