TPG to Exhibit at the 2015 Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Symposium

CLS Bag System (Combat Life Saving)

Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, will be exhibiting at the 2015 Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Symposium, to be held at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel & Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas Dec. 14 – 16, 2015. TPG will be exhibiting at Booth #315.

“SOMA is the only medical association globally that can take the unique blend of pre-hospital, tactical, wilderness, austere, disaster and deployed medicine and bring it all together. Last year at this time we unveiled our Medical line at SOMSA in Tampa to overwhelmingly positive reviews. After a year of successful sales, we are happy to be back at the SOMA Symposium to display our products to these SOF medical providers,” commented Dan Lounsbury, CEO of TPG and TPG BLACK.

TPG Medical will exhibit a variety of products designed with the special operations medical care professional in mind. Products on display from TPG Medical’s medical kits include the IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit), Vacuum Sealed IFAK, Civilian VFAK (Vehicle First Aid Kit), LE/MIL VFAK, Enhanced VKAF, Combat Lifesaver Packs and Trauma Care Supplement Kits. TPG Medical will also have on hand trauma bags, EMT bags, medical litters and customized medical supplies.

The SOMA Symposium provides a low cost forum for SOF and conventional forces’ medical leaders and providers to meet, exchange ideas, concepts and medical lessons learned on an annual and recurring basis. The goal of the Symposium is to improve survival, minimize the suffering and maximize the functional recovery of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines serving in harm’s way.

TPG BLACK Releases VALIANT™ SERIES IIIA Soft Armor

TPG BLACK, the exclusive line of American-made products offered by Tacprogear (TPG), now includes the Made in America VALIANT™ Series Level IIIA Soft Armor. This model of armor has been determined to comply with NIJ Standard–0101.06 by the NIJ Compliance Testing Program and is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List.

“After nearly one year of research and development with our partners from Hyosung, we are very proud of the results we have obtained,” stated CEO Dan Lounsbury. With a thickness at just 0.30”, an area density of 1.15 psf and a high flexibility, the VALIANT™ Series Level IIIA Soft Armor is made from Hyosung ALKEX® unidirectional material in a BLACKSEAL™ construction with a Brookwood 70D with laminated polyurethane protective cover and sealed with a Sonobond Ultrasonic Bond. It is available in all TPG vest patterns, as well as OEM Armor specifications, in NIJ C-1 through NIJ C-5 template sizes. Product applications include concealable body armor, external carriers, plate carriers and tactical body armor.

Product inquiries can be made on the site, by emailing sales@tacprogearblack.com, or calling (561) 865-7279. For more information on any of the TPG product line, visit www.tacprogear.com or www.tpgblack.com.

TPG to Exhibit at Milipol Paris 2015

Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, will be unveiling its new VALIANT™ SERIES Level IIIA Soft Armor and exhibiting at Milipol Paris 2015, to be held at the Paris Nord Villepinte – Hall 5A in Paris, France, Nov. 17 – 20, 2015. TPG will be exhibiting at Booth #5E136.

“Milipol Paris is the must-attend event for homeland security professionals worldwide. We are pleased to introduce the latest of our Gen 2 products, as well new VALIANT™ SERIES Level IIIA Soft Armor, to the attending public and security organizations,” commented Dan Lounsbury, CEO of TPG and TPG BLACK.

TPG and TPG BLACK will be exhibiting a variety of new products designed for military, defense and security professionals. TPG’s new Tactical Luxury line, combining tactical tough products with luxury materials, will feature bags and packables, luggage and carry-on bags, as well as eyewear cases and packs. In addition, TPG Armor will be showing ballistic helmets, concealable and tactical vests, NIJ certified hard armor plates and soft armor inserts and more, including TPG BLACK’s latest product, the VALIANT™ SERIES Level IIIA Soft Armor. A variety of products from TPG Nylon, including the second generation of bags and packs, will also be featured at the TPG booth.

Milipol Paris is known as the world’s leading security exhibition, attracting exhibitors from around the world. Milipol Paris welcomes the industry’s key players, purchasers, suppliers and experts. In 2013, Milipol Paris saw 25,834 visitors from 150 countries, 915 exhibitors from 49 countries, 161 offical deligations from 97 countries and 359 journalists from 29 countries attend.

TPG to Exhibit at 2015 SWAT Round-Up International

Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, will be exhibiting at the 33^rd Annual SWAT Round-Up International, to be held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Firing Range in Orlando, Florida Nov. 8 – 13, 2015. TPG will be exhibiting at Booth #13S.

“The SWAT Round-Up International is one of the most unique shows that we participate in,” commented Dan Lounsbury, CEO of TPG and TPG BLACK. He continued, “This event brings together tactical operators from around the world for an intense experience of training and competition. It is the perfect place for us to introduce our latest products to these dedicated men and women.”

TPG and TPG BLACK will be exhibiting a variety of new products designed for military, defense and security professionals. Products on display from the TPG Medical line feature trauma bags, individual first aid kits, combat lifesaver packs, EMT bags and customized medical supplies. TPG’s new Tactical Luxury line, combining tactical tough products with luxury materials, will feature bags and packables, luggage and carry-on bags, as well as eyewear cases and packs. In addition, TPG Armor will be showing ballistic helmets, concealable and tactical vests, NIJ certified hard armor plates and soft armor inserts, and more. A variety of products from TPG Nylon, including the second generation of bags and packs, will also be featured at the TPG booth.

More than just a training event or a pulse-pounding competition, SWAT Round-Up is a sum greater than its parts. Ultimately, it is an opportunity for operators around the globe to come together and learn from each other. The training and education program is a vital component of the SWAT Round-Up International experience. Training for 2015 will be conducted by nationally renowned instructors and will include numerous relevant courses for SWAT and ERTs.

TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack Gen 2 (size large): Bottomless Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe it.

The TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack Gen 2 (Large) in Black

I’ll be honest, when I first received the TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack Gen 2 (size large) I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. There was nothing wrong with it. It was sturdy, looked awesome and came in all black. The only problem was that it was much larger than the backpacks that I typical use. However, I decided that there must be some way I could make use of it and immediately began thinking about possibilities. Perhaps I could take it on an overnight camping trip and carry “all” of my gear in it, including that 5-gallon bucket water filter that a relative got me for Christmas, you know, “just in case.” Maybe I could use it as a range bag to transport my “entire” arsenal of guns, ammo and targets. Perhaps its tactical black color and large size would allow me to remain undetected by the wife while conducting covert operations, like raiding the refrigerator late at night, gleefully stowing a weeks worth of snacks in the backpack and holing up in my room to wait out the zombie apocalypse while binge watching Netflix. Perhaps I could lend it to Santa and he could use it to carry all of the toys on Christmas? While certainly imaginative, these didn’t seem like ideal uses of the pack and so for the first couple of days it sat in my house scowling at me like Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, daring me to make the first move. I quickly looked away whenever the Assault Pack met my gaze.

It turns out my fears were unfounded; the pack had a way of coming in handy. The first time I needed to use it was for a video shoot I did for Dead Air, a suppressor manufacturer. I had a lot of gear I needed to bring to the range: a full-size tripod, camera, sound equipment and a laptop. I was able to fit all of it inside the bag with room left over to bring my pistol in its case, ammo and a giant 100 oz CamelBak(did I mention it has a compartment for a CamelBak?). I was pretty impressed. It also has a Velcro area where you can slap I.D. patches, which I used to place an awesome tacticool looking patch that I got at the event.

I soon realized that I just kept finding occasions that I needed to carry a lot of gear and the Spec-Ops Pack was always up to the task.

I’ve been using it twice a week to go to a class I’ve been taking. The books they’ve given me for the class are massive (each one’s about the size of a phone book) and would not fit in a normal sized backpack. With the TPG Spec-Ops Pack I can carry all three massive books, along with a notebook, my full-size 15.6″ gaming laptop (which I use for video editing) and its charger, dinner, a 100 oz. CamelBak filled to the brim and still have plenty of room left over. I’ll admit I didn’t originally plan on using the backpack for this purpose, however none of the backpacks in my house could even come close to carrying all of these supplies. Plus, even if I could somehow manage to fit it all in one of them there’s no way I’d accomplish the task without bursting a seam or two.

It also comes in OD Green

Unlike regular backpacks made for mere mortals, so far the TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack has proved to be invincible. For example, just last week, I took it camping and decided to see if it could indeed fit “all” of my camping gear. The backpack just kept eating whatever I fed it. I stuffed a sleeping bag, full-size pillow (I camp in comfort!), towel, swimsuit, clothes, 100 oz. CamelBak, flashlight, all of my food, toiletries, bug spray and… a blowtorch (hey, I may have been a boy scout, but I don’t mess around with matches and you’ll never catch me using flint and steel or heaven forbid, a bow drill; I want my fire now!!!). The pack was stuffed to the gills. I was sure a zipper or seam was going to pop any minute. Here’s where the side compression straps come in. I ratcheted the straps down and all stress on the zippers was instantly relieved. So, despite my pack looking like a contestant on “The Biggest Loser” trying to suck in their waistline at the pre-show weigh in, I was confident my gear wasn’t going to be flying out anytime soon.

…and Coyote Tan.

I was so impressed that I wondered to myself, is there anything that won’t fit in the pack? With this in mind, I then set out to answer one of life’s great questions. Will it pack? I began to think of all of the things that rationally should not be able to fit in a backpack and then attempted to see if they would fit. I first attempted to see if the entire contents of my closet, aka my wardrobe, would pack. The Assault Pack responded with swagger and my entire wardrobe easily fit. This is no small task as I still have clothes in my closet from high-school which was way too long ago.

Due to my sometimes short attention span, I decided I’d had enough of that question and attempted to answer another. Will it break? After some deliberation, I came up with the perfect test. I placed both of my 52.5 Bowflex dumbbells in the pack’s main compartment for a grand total of 105 pounds. I cinched the weights down with the internal load cinch straps. After much maneuvering and several attempts I managed to get to my feet with the pack shouldered. I then tried various ways to get a seam to burst, including jumping up and down while wearing the pack. This turned out to be extremely tiring and sweaty for me, but child’s play for the pack. Time for round two! I then attempted to hang the pack from various hooks in my house to see if it could withstand the weight of the dumbbells for a prolonged period of time. However, I decided that this was a bad idea and would probably end with the hooks being ripped from the wall from the weight. After a stroke of genius I ended up hanging the pack from the pull-up bar in my doorway. I watched it nervously for two hours fully expecting that at any moment the stitching on the reinforced handle it was hanging from would burst and my weights would tumble to the floor. To my surprise, the pack was up to the challenge and returned unscathed.

At this point I began to run out of ideas of ways to test the pack. It had won. Nothing short of my taking a chainsaw to it was going to damage the pack.

The pack and I are now inseparable. It’s become my “go-to” bag; in fact, I’m sipping water out of my CamelBak stowed inside of it while I write this very sentence. From one man to another, if you have a lot of gear to carry, tactical or otherwise, and you want an awesome backpack to carry it in, get the TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack Gen 2 in large. Hey, and if you feel like you can’t handle all of that backpack, the pack does come in medium and small. But, seriously, be a man about it and get it in large.

TPG GEN 2 Spec-Ops Assault Pack Receives High Marks from NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program

Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, is proud to announce that the GEN 2 Spec-Ops Assault Pack 3 (SAP3-G2) received a 4.41 out of a possible 5 from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. TPG has the privilege of displaying the prestigious NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Logo in its marketing materials.

The testing officer from Colorado liked how versatile all the pockets and configurations of the bag were. This particular officer loaded the pack with all the items he currently carries in different bags, including a breaching kit, improvised explosive device (IED) dismount kit and cold weather kit; the SAP3-G2 fit it all. He remarked, “With each configuration the Spec-Ops Assault Pack seemed to hold things together and keep things pretty organized. While loaded, it rides pretty well over the shoulders and the back pad works well while wearing without armor, and the shoulder straps extend nicely while wearing with armor.”

The Pennsylvanian testing officer was impressed with how well-made the pack was, commenting that it was “large enough to hold a plate carrier or tactical vest; my sample held a helmet and plate carrier without a problem.” He went on to say that “despite being heavily loaded for long periods and treated roughly, the pack’s stitching remained intact.” The tarpaulin bottom was a “great idea,” the officer thought, because “not only does it protect your gear when you put the pack down on wet or snowy ground, but adds stiffness so that the pack stands upright more easily.”

This easily customizable pack includes several new features for Gen 2, including a reinforced padded handle, loop for ID patches and a new foam pad design in the back. Highly comfortable padded shoulder straps, a quick release waist belt and a durable tarpaulin bottom material were employed for use in adverse conditions. The SAP3-G2 also features two large storage compartments and two zipper pulls on the main compartment for easy access to the inside of the bag. The pack also features two external pockets designed to fit water bottles, as well as a compartment for carrying a hydration bladder and an opening at the top of the bag for the hydration tube. Four external side compression straps help bear the load and avoid any additional stress on the zippers. The SAP3-G2 is available in Black, Coyote Tan and OD Green. MSRP $220.

For more information on the TPG product line, visit www.tacprogear.com or www.tpgblack.com.

TPG SAP Gen 2: From spec-ops to reg-ops

Tacprogear is a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by military and law enforcement professionals around the world, but you don’t have to be in the special forces to use the second-generation Spec-Ops Assault Pack.

Earlier this summer, TPG released new models of their high-scoring National Tactical Officers Association Member Tested and Recommended Spec-Ops Assault Pack line, featuring three packs ranging in size, color and versatility, and the company was generous enough to send me one to try out. It should be known that I am not in the military or law enforcement, but as I alluded to earlier, the use of TPG products extends far beyond the battlefield and streets.

The small Spec-Ops Assault Pack (SAP 1) is a customizable pack with a foam pad back design, comfortable shoulder straps, quick release waist belt, unique MOLLE Spine®, durable tarpaulin bottom and multiple easily accessible compartments and pockets. If that sounds like a mouthful, it’s because it is. The SAP line and other TPG bags and packs have been upgraded with both tactical and practical improvements suggested by end users.

Not being a special operations professional, I decided to test out the SAP in what I refer to as “regular operation” situations. For me, this included taking the pack to the local coffee shop and gym for work and a workout, and even wearing it while mowing the lawn. (Hear me out on that last one.) What I found was that the SAP met all of my needs, and more, for a daily use pack.

When going to the coffee shop, the pack’s main compartment (8” D x 14” W x 19” H) was more than enough room for my 15″ MacBook Pro, charger and headphones and the smaller pockets (4” D x 5” W x 12” H) were great for bringing a regular size bottle of water and snacks. When going to the gym, the pack again proved itself, fitting a change of clothes, towel and shoes easily, while the two front compartments were perfect for my workout gloves, combination lock and shampoo. Another great thing about the SAP is its overall size, fitting perfectly on the front seat of my car and in the gym locker.

After a couple of weeks of taking the pack to and from various destinations, I realized that while the SAP fit everything I needed, I didn’t find myself actually wearing it for strenuous, extended periods of time. Thus, my unique idea to fill the pack up with 20 pounds of books and wear it while cutting the grass for two hours with a push mower.

The weekend came around and it was time to mow. For the first half hour the pack felt awkward, but not uncomfortable—I wasn’t used to wearing a backpack while mowing after all. By the hour mark I expected to begin feeling some level of soreness in my shoulders but the padded straps and back design paired with the waist belt pleasantly supported and distributed the weight. An hour later, the lawn was done and I had nearly forgotten I was even wearing the pack. It wasn’t a reconnaissance mission in the remote mountains of Iraq, let alone the Appalachian Trail, but the SAP proved to be a worthy pack for physical activities and I plan on using it as my only travel bag when I visit Chicago this weekend.

If you’re in the market for a customizable, versatile and comfortable backpack, I highly recommend the Spec-Ops Assault Pack 1 Gen 2 from TPG.

TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack 2, Gen 2 (Medium) Receives a 4.42 from NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program

Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, is proud to announce that the Spec-Ops Assault Pack 2, Gen 2 (Medium) (SAP2-G2) received a 4.42 out of a possible 5 from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. TPG now has the privilege of displaying the prestigious NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Logo in its marketing materials.

The testing officer from Oregon thought the shoulder straps and back were well-padded in the areas where pressure from the weight of the pack could be felt. As for durability, he put the pack through a test where he “weighed the pack down with about 50 pounds, cinched the straps down tight and tried to get the bag to fail or fall apart. The stitching held together, as did the base of the pack. The cargo cinch straps, inside and outside, helped to keep the load in the pack from shifting, taking some stress off the shoulders and keeping the pack more stable.”

“One of the first things I noticed about this pack was the quality of the construction,” remarked the testing officer from Wisconsin. He continued, “This pack is also equipped with a water hydration bladder and hole underneath the handle for the hydration tube.” He was also impressed with the amount of storage and various compartments available and thought the overall design, quality and size of the bag were excellent.

This easily customizable pack includes several new features for Gen 2, including a reinforced padded handle, loop for ID patches and a new foam pad design in the back. Highly comfortable padded shoulder straps, a quick release waist belt and a durable tarpaulin bottom material were employed for use in adverse conditions. The SAP2-G2 also features two large storage compartments and two zipper pulls on the main compartment for easy access to the inside of the bag. The pack also features two external pockets designed to fit water bottles, as well as a compartment for carrying a hydration bladder and an opening at the top of the bag for the hydration tube. Four external side compression straps help bear the load and avoid any additional stress on the zippers. The SAP2-G2 is available in Black, Coyote Tan and OD Green. MSRP $184.

For more information on the TPG product line, visit www.tacprogear.com or www.tpgblack.com.

TPG Spec-Ops Assault Pack, Gen 2 (Small) Receives a 4.94 from NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program

Tacprogear, a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, is proud to announce that the Spec-Ops Assault Pack, Gen 2 (Small) (SAP1-G2) received a 4.94 out of a possible 5 from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. TPG now has the privilege of displaying the prestigious NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Logo in its marketing materials.

The testing officer from Rhode Island was impressed saying, “The thought put into the design and the materials used really stood out as a pack that was not only versatile, but could withstand anything.” This particular officer put the pack through its paces at the range, on trail hikes, as a patrol bag and to carry weights when exercising. He commented on how the “padded back really made a huge difference, especially when used for long durations” and found the two pouches for water bottles and the hydration bladder handy. This testing officer closed out his review saying that TPG had “really hit a home run with this pack.”

The testing officer from Missouri enjoyed the numerous storage compartments available inside and out. He mentioned that the “padding was nice and helped with making the bag comfortable while carrying around all day,” as well as stating that the reinforced bottom helped the bag stand up without falling over.

This easily customizable pack includes several new features for Gen 2, including a reinforced handle, loop for ID patches and a new foam pad design in the back. Highly comfortable padded shoulder straps, a quick release waist belt and a durable tarpaulin bottom material were employed for use in adverse conditions. The SAP1-G2 also features two large storage compartments and two zipper pulls on the main compartment for easy access to the inside of the bag. The pack also features two external pockets designed to fit water bottles, as well as a compartment for carrying a hydration bladder and an opening at the top of the bag for the hydration tube. Four external side compression straps help bear the load and avoid any additional stress on the zippers. The SAP1-G2 is available in Black, Coyote Tan and OD Green. MSRP $146.

For more information on the TPG product line, visit www.tacprogear.com or www.tpgblack.com.

TPG to Exhibit at DSEI 2015

Tacprogear (TPG), a leading manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, will be exhibiting at DSEI 2015 at ExCel London in London, England Sept. 15 – 18, 2015. TPG will be exhibiting at Booth #N7-498.

“With over 30,000 attendees expected to be at the world’s leading defense and security exhibition here in London, we at TPG are very excited to display our newest and most innovative products to them,” commented Dan Lounsbury, CEO of TPG and TPG BLACK.

TPG and TPG BLACK will be exhibiting a variety of new products designed for military, defense and security professionals. Products on display from the TPG Medical line feature trauma bags, individual first aid kits, combat lifesaver packs, EMT bags and customized medical supplies. TPG’s new Tactical Luxury line, combining tactical tough products with luxury materials, will feature bags and packables, luggage and carry-on bags, as well as eyewear cases and packs. In addition, TPG Armor will be showing ballistic helmets, concealable and tactical vests, NIJ certified hard armor plates and soft armor inserts, and more. A variety of products from TPG Nylon, including the second generation of bags and packs, will also be featured at the TPG booth.

DSEI attracts an audience that includes top level international military staff, major procurement officials and the entire industry supply chain, from large prime contractors to supplying companies. DSEI has a proven track record of bringing the entire supply chain together on an unrivaled scale. In 2013, 121 countries were represented, 1,489 global defense and security suppliers of all sizes exhibited and 97 official delegations from 56 countries attended.