BLACKHAWK! 2010 New Back Packs
NORFOLK, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- BLACKHAWK! Products Group™, the world leader in manufacturing tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, industrial security and outdoor markets introduces five new packs to their tactical nylon line-up; four packs built with military specifications and one pack designed for those off-duty days.
The Velocity X1 Jump Pack is made to the specifications of the U.S. Special Ops groups. Constructed with heavy-duty 1000 denier nylon using quad-stitched seams and double-taped edges, the Velocity X1 Jump Pack is free-fall jumpable with a reinforced attachment and harness system. Measuring 19-inches long by 13-inches high and 7-inches wide and weighing just 4.5 pounds, the Velocity X1 Jump Pack is designed for performance. With S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing over the entire pack for add-on accessory pouches and an easy-access main compartment with a front pocket and map pocket, the Velocity X1 Jump Pack can hold and carry a lot of gear. Padded shoulder straps have dual adjustment metal hardware and the two adjustable compression straps are also made with rugged metal hardware. The Velocity X1 Jump Pack also has a removable heavy-duty waist belt with three rows of S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing for a total of 12 slots. Available in Black or Coyote Tan for a retail price of $239.99.
A larger pack, the Velocity X3 Jump Pack, is free-fall and static line jumpable and made to the same specifications of the U.S. Special Ops groups. Made with 1000 denier nylon with quad-stitched seams, double-taped edges and a reinforced attachment and harness system, the Velocity X3 Jump Pack is 22-inches long by 13-inches high and 8.5-inches wide, yet still lightweight at 4.5 pounds. The Velocity X3 Jump Pack also accommodates a BLACKHAWK! Cutaway Armor Carrier and is BLACKHAWK! Hydration System compatible. Featuring S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing over the entire pack, a removable heavy-duty waist belt with three rows of webbing and a pull-out protective flap with additional webbing on the bottom of the pack, the Velocity X3 Jump Pack is a serious performer. Available in Black or Coyote Tan for a retail price of $299.99.
Made to look like the classic BLACKHAWK! 3-Day Assault Pack, the Ultralight 3-Day Assault Backpack weighs in at only 2.75 pounds. Constructed with light weight 210/330 denier and 210 denier high-tenacity rip stop nylon, the Ultralight 3-Day Assault Backpack is also BLACKHAWK! Hydration System compatible. S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing all over the pack allows for additional pouches to be added on.
The pack also features an easy-access main compartment with a front pocket and a map pocket and a Velcro® patch for and identification patch attachment. The Ultralight 3-Day Assault Backpack has padded shoulder straps with D-rings and a removable heavy-duty waist belt. Available in Black or Coyote Tan for a retail price of $159.99.
With the Lightweight Phoenix Pack BLACKHAWK! introduces another lightweight pack to the line-up. Constructed from lightweight 21/330 denier and 210 denier high-tenacity rip-stop nylon this pack weighs just 2.65 pounds, 33% lighter than BLACKHAWK!’s standard Phoenix Pack. At 22-inches long by 13-inches high and 8.5-inches wide, the Lightweight Phoenix Pack is BLACKHAWK! Hydration System compatible and has S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing over the entire pack for additional add-on pouches. The Lightweight Phoenix Pack also features an easy-access main compartment with a front pocket and map pocket with padded shoulder straps and a removable heavy-duty waist belt with three rows of S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing. Available in Black or Coyote Tan for a retail price of $215.99.
The Sling Back Pack is BLACKHAWK!’s entry into the casual, every day pack market designed for a quick hike or a trip around town. The Sling Pack features a 3-D mesh back panel for comfort and a single ambidextrous padded sling with a swivel buckle for easy removal. The Sling Pack also features a MP-3 pocket with an outside port and two mesh storage pockets for loose items as well as a water bottle pocket with a cinch cord for security. It also has a dual-entry outside zippered pocket and grab handle for convenience as well as MOLLE webbing on the outside for attaching additional pouches. Weighing just 2.5 pounds, the Sling Back Pack is 18-inches long by 12.5-inches high and 3.5-inches wide and is available in Black or Coyote Tan for a retail price of $109.99.
About BLACKHAWK!:
BLACKHAWK! Products Group™, founded in 1993 by President and CEO Mike Noell, is a leading US manufacturer of tactical, military, shooting sports and law enforcement equipment. BLACKHAWK! is a global manufacturer of tactical gear, body armor, law enforcement duty gear, holsters, hydration systems, protective gloves and gear, apparel and footwear, knives, illumination tools, breaching tools, hunting gear, and recoil reducing stocks. BLACKHAWK! headquarters is in Norfolk, Virginia, with US manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Montana, and Idaho. For more information on BLACKHAWK! and BLACKHAWK! products, log on to www.BLACKHAWK.com or call 800-694-5263.