NSN Issued to Blue Force Gear

Blue Force Gear’s proven Vickers Combat Applications Sling issued NSN by DLA for government purchasers.  Cutting edge design brings needed update to U.S. Warfighters’ equipment.

SAVANNAH, GA—May 1, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has assigned National Stock Number 1005-01-604-0627* to the Vickers Combat Applications Sling™. (VCAS)  During combat trials in Afghanistan in 2011, U.S. Marines validated the VCAS™ as the issue sling for their new M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle as delivered by Heckler & Koch.  These slings will join over 100,000 other Blue Force Gear slings already in use across every branch of service.  The USMC has also fully authorized this sling for use on M4, M4A1 and M16 series rifles and Blue Force Gear offers attachments to connect the VCAS to these weapons as well as other internationally produced small arms.

“Our Vickers Combat Applications Sling has quietly revolutionized the way combat arms are carried and deployed by elite infantry,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO.  “For years thousands of U.S. Warfighters have trusted us to provide slings to carry their most critical piece of battlefield equipment, their personal weapon, and now DLA has provided an easy way for the troops to get these amazing slings.”

Developed in conjunction with retired Special Operations soldier Larry Vickers, the Patent Pending VCAS has redefined the modern combat rifle sling category with snag free simplicity and superior durability.  The VCAS is a quick-adjust two point sling which attaches to the front and rear of a rifle.  This design maintains the rifle in a ready but secure position even while the user’s hands are busy operating electronics, climbing, or securing a subject.  The rear portion of the sling can be simply and securely adjusted for wear over body armor, load bearing equipment, and bulky clothing (including Nuclear, Biological and Chemical protective suits).  The real magic happens at the front of the sling where a quick tug on the custom adjuster changes the length instantly to adapt to changing shooting positions.  Most importantly, when the sling is tightened there is no tail or excess material to cause a snag or trip.

Blue Force Gear crafts the VCAS in Georgia entirely of premium U.S. materials:  Solution dyed (LNIR) Cordura® nylon webbing and ITW LNIR Ghillietex™ acetal hardware ensures durability and signature management under all conditions.  Military customers can purchase through DOD EMALL and normal supply channels.  Commercial customers can visit www.blueforcegear.com to order.


About Blue Force Gear, Inc.

Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   Blue Force Gear has also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ system and recently introduced RED™ Swivel which is redefining the future of gun sling connections.  Amazing innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

What is an NSN? (National Stock Number)

A National Stock Number (NSN), as it is known in the US, or a NATO Stock Number, is a 13-digit numeric code identifying all the “standardized material items of supply” as they have been recognized by all NATO countries including the US Department of Defense. An item having an NSN is said to be “stock-listed,” which expedites the purchase process for military or government customers.

Press Contact:

Brittney Devane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

*NSN 1005-01-604-0627, Sling, Small Arms, PN: VCAS-125-AA-CB, CAGE 3X9S8

Blue Force Gear, Vickers Combat Applications Sling, VCAS, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and RED are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

John Felushko Joins Blue Force Gear

SAVANNAH, GA—May 14, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that John Felushko will join the company as Product Line Manager, reporting to Blue Force Gear CEO Ashley Burnsed.  Felushko comes to Blue Force Gear from Canadian outdoor brand Arc’Teryx LEAF, where he has been Business Unit Coordinator since 2008.  He will be responsible for Blue Force Gear’s product strategy and the expansion of retail presence in domestic and global markets.

“Our passion is building game-changing products for the world’s best customers and John shares our vision for the future like no one else we’ve met,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO. “His exceptional experience bolsters our commitment to deliver the best products and we are thrilled to have him join our team.”
                                         
Before joining Arc’Teryx, Felushko’s background includes extensive outdoor retailing experience with companies including The Expedition Shoppe and Bushtukah Great Outdoor Gear where he gained valuable insights into improving the customer experience with high performance outdoor equipment.  Among other International travels, he taught English in Istanbul Turkey and holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from Carleton University with concentration in International Relations.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.

Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They have also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ system and recently introduced RED™ Swivel which is redefining the future of gun sling connections.  Amazing innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:

Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and RED are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

I can attest to this, I saw more VCAS Slings in Action in theatre with Combat arms units than any other sling on the market. Great Product all around and easily manipulated. Its my go to sling for hunting and rucking with a rifle.

Keep up the good work BFG!!! I'll post some pics in a few weeks of my foray into the Wilds of Wyoming hunting Spring black bears.

So when do I get to tag along with you to WY?

when Kyle Lamb invites your ass Jimmy.

Blue Force Gear hires Smith Products Group LLC

SAVANNAH, GA—June 12, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they have engaged Smith Products Group, LLC to represent their products to government customers.  Smith Products Group (SPG) was formed in May 2012 by Mark Smith with the intention of representing only top tier brands to an elite customer base.  SPG will augment Blue Force Gear’s Government Products Team to expose BFG’s revolutionary lightweight load carriage system to units and agencies that desperately need to lighten the load placed on their personnel.

Prior to founding Smith Products Group, Smith worked for ADS from 2005 to early 2012 as Federal Agency Sales Manager and later as Army Sales Manager.  Smith earned his Bachelors of Arts in Communications from Brigham Young University where he also studied Advertising, Marketing, and Business Management.  

“Mark is one of the finest individuals I’ve encountered in this industry and has a proven track record of delivering positive results,” said Blue Force Gear’s CEO Ashley Burnsed.  “He shares our passion for bringing lifesaving equipment to the world’s greatest customers.”

“I am thrilled to join a team that combines innovation, great customer service and quality personnel,” said Mark Smith about Blue Force Gear.

Teaming with Smith Products Group is the latest in a series of demand-driven moves by Blue Force Gear to radically expand their brand presence in both government and commercial markets.

http://www.blueforcegear.com/bfg-hires-smith-products-group/

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They have also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches to be the world’s lightest with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ Attachment System.  Amazing innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:

Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, and Helium Whisper are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Blue Force Gear licenses Helium Whisper

Blue Force Gear licenses Helium Whisper Technology to Velocity Systems

SAVANNAH, GA—July 2, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they will provide their weight-slashing Helium Whisper™ technology to Velocity Systems.  Velocity is the first company to license Blue Force Gear’s patent pending Helium Whisper and this technology will enhance the products they currently provide to elite users.

“Helium Whisper ushers in a new category of MOLLE by eliminating the weight penalty of modular military load carriage,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO.  “It creates the kind of weight savings our troops need to improve their performance and survivability.  Velocity Systems shares our passion for delivering revolutionary products to the finest customers on the planet and their experience and integrity made them the perfect first choice for licensing our lifesaving technology.”  

“We are excited about this teaming,” said David Strum, President of Velocity Systems, “Helium Whisper is an incredible advancement in design and material use and we are ecstatic to be a part of it.  This technology will provide tangible benefits to our customers and keep our pouches on the cutting edge of performance.  It is always great to work with like-minded people who care about what they do and who they are doing it for and Ashley Burnsed and his team at BFG are “top shelf” people making this teaming an absolute must.”

Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of outdated designs.  This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent.  Helium Whisper licensing allows OEM customers to reduce sewing costs, minimize alignment errors, maintain or increase durability, and stay relevant to today’s weight-conscious military customers.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They have also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches to be the world’s lightest with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ Attachment System.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Licensing Contact:
Dawn West
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, and Helium Whisper are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Blue Force Gear introduces MOLLEminus

SAVANNAH, GA—July 12, 2012—Blue Force Gear® introduces MOLLEminus: MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity.  MOLLEminus is the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage standard on the market: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as air textured nylon and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp™.
 
“After working with ULTRAcomp for several months we realized there were a lot of benefits to be had by using it for the substrate of the MOLLE compatible platform, as well as the pouch backers,” said Stephen Hilliard, Blue Force Gear’s Director of Product Development.

Fully backward compatible with legacy MOLLE, MOLLEminus supports existing MOLLE and PALS compatible pouches including Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper™ Attachment System. MOLLEminus plus Helium Whisper pouches provide the versatility of modular load carriage with less weight and bulk than sewn options.

RACKminus™ is the first MOLLEminus product that Blue Force Gear will unveil at the 2012 ADS Warrior Expo East.  RACKminus is the simplest modular chest rig on the market and it weighs in at half the weight of a loaded M4 magazine.  RACKminus can be mounted to most MOLLE armor carriers using two female repair buckles and two tee mounts.  MOLLEminus mesh lined shoulder straps are free breathing, MOLLE compatible and provide routing for communications wires, hydration tubes or antennas.

About ULTRAcomp
Blue Force Gear’s proprietary high performance laminate, ULTRAcomp, far exceeds the military standard air textured nylon in tear and abrasion resistance.  It has antifungal and hydrophobic features which reduces skin infection, odor, and weight gain when wet.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They have also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches to be the world’s lightest with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ Attachment System.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.
 
Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, MOLLEminus, ULTRAcomp, and RACKminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Blue Force Gear introduces SPLITminus Chest Rig

SAVANNAH, GA—November 27, 2012—Blue Force Gear® introduces the SPLITminus™ Chest Rig.  SPLITminus features Blue Force Gear’s proprietary MOLLEminus™ technology: MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity.  
The MOLLEminus design provides the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage of individual combat equipment: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as air textured nylon and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp™ laminate.  

“Our friends who have used our RACKminus chest rig loved the lightweight modularity but wanted to see a split version for better comfort when in the prone position.” said John Felushko, Blue Force Gear’s Product Line Manager.  “Also, front opening chest rigs are easier to use in the low profile operations that are becoming more prevalent as conflict evolves.  SPLITminus delivers the solution they requested.”

SPLITminus is the simplest modular chest rig on the market and can be easily donned or doffed in seconds.  Simply un-buckle the two center buckles and drop.  The included mesh-lined shoulder straps are free breathing, MOLLE compatible and provide routing for communications wires, hydration tubes or antennas.

SPLITminus is compatible with all legacy issue MOLLE pouches and for the ultimate lightweight chest rig combine SPLITminus with pouches featuring Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper™ Attachment system.

About ULTRAcomp
Blue Force Gear’s proprietary high performance laminate, ULTRAcomp, far exceeds the military standard air textured nylon in tear and abrasion resistance.  It has antifungal and hydrophobic features which reduces skin infection, odor, and weight gain when wet.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They have also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches to be the world’s lightest with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ Attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, MOLLEminus, ULTRAcomp, RACKminus and SPLITminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.

Blue Force Gear licenses Helium Whisper

SAVANNAH, GA—December 17, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they will provide their weight-slashing Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system to Tactical Tailor.  Tactical Tailor is the second company to license Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending Helium Whisper and this technology will enhance the products they currently provide to elite users.

“Providing exactly what the customer requires is our goal, incorporating this technology into our product allows us to do it very easily, that’s exciting,” said GW Ayers, Tactical Tailor’s Director of Sales.  “Helium Whisper will support our efforts to fulfill an immediate SOF LCS Contract requirement.”

“We are excited to have engineered a system that other respected load carriage companies are choosing to utilize,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO.  “At the end of the day, we are all working towards the same goal - to improve the soldier’s safety and survivability.”

Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of outdated designs.  This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent.  Helium Whisper licensing allows OEM customers to reduce sewing costs, minimize alignment errors, maintain or increase durability, and stay relevant to today’s weight-conscious military customers.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Licensing Contact:
Dawn West
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and MOLLEminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Blue Force Gear licenses Helium Whisper to Mayflower

SAVANNAH, GA—February 19, 2012—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they will provide their weight-slashing Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system to Mayflower Research & Consulting.  Mayflower joins the growing number of adoptees for Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending Helium Whisper and this technology will enhance the products they currently provide to elite users.  Mayflower anticipates full stock of their pouches with Helium Whisper backers in approximately 45 days.

“Mayflower Research & Consulting is proud to be working with Blue Force Gear moving forward with a great addition to our product lineup.  Blue Force Gear has made a giant leap forward in removing weight off of the warfighter’s back and we see it as a natural compliment to our philosophy of building products for the military athlete,” said Travis Rolph, Mayflower’s CEO.  

“Quiet professionals know Mayflower to be a forward-thinking company and we have the highest respect for Travis and his team,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO.  “We look forward to helping them improve the comfort, speed, and survivability of their customers with Helium Whisper.”

Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of outdated designs.  This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent.  Helium Whisper licensing allows OEM customers to reduce sewing costs, minimize alignment errors, maintain or increase durability, and stay relevant to today’s weight-conscious military customers.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Licensing Contact:
Dawn West
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and MOLLEminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Blue Force Gear Introduces BELTminus

SAVANNAH, GA—March 4, 2013—Blue Force Gear® introduces BELTminus™.  BELTminus features Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending MOLLEminus™ technology: MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity.  

BELTminus is the third product in Blue Force Gear’s MOLLEminus line.  Available in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL), BELTminus provides exactly what is needed for hot and humid conditions.  Like all MOLLEminus products, simplicity was the main focus when designing BELTminus, making it the most refined and functional war belt in existence.  Two mesh-lined shoulder strap versions are offered – the enhanced padded model and the low profile, free breathing model – both are MOLLE compatible.

“We’ve gone back to the basics with BELTminus.” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO.  “The classic belt kit had a lot to offer the modern warrior but the concept needed updating.  We applied our MOLLEminus technology to bring the belt kit into the 21st century, making it the lightest modular system available.”  

The MOLLEminus design provides the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage of individual combat equipment: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as air textured nylon and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp™ laminate.  BELTminus is compatible with all legacy issue MOLLE pouches and for the ultimate lightweight belt kit combine BELTminus with pouches featuring Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper™ attachment system.

About ULTRAcomp
Blue Force Gear’s proprietary high performance laminate, ULTRAcomp, far exceeds the military standard air textured nylon in tear and abrasion resistance.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, MOLLEminus, ULTRAcomp, and BELTminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.

Spirit of Blue Receives $5,000 Donation From Blue Force Gear.
Funds will be used to provide Safety Equipment Grants to multiple agencies.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – March 7, 2013 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $5,000 contribution from Safety Grant Sponsor Blue Force Gear.  A portion of the proceeds from the sales of their Victory Series™ slings in 2012 generated the donated funds.  The Victory Series slings (available in both single-point and 2-point models) were originally designed as a more affordable option for law enforcement officers who were responsible for outfitting their own individually purchased patrol rifles.  The Victory Series has the same functionality as their Vickers Combat Applications Sling™, but is constructed with more budget conscious materials.

“When Blue Force Gear originally approached us regarding this unique opportunity to work together, we were very excited,” commented Todd Parola, Spirit of Blue Co-Founder and Chairman.  “With the funds generated from the marketing and sling product promotion, The Spirit of Blue Foundation looks forward to continuing our efforts to meet the needs of law enforcement agencies that have critical safety equipment needs.  It means a lot that Blue Force Gear has the same concerns for officer safety and chose to show their support in such a tangible way.”

“Blue Force Gear is extremely impressed with Spirit of Blue’s efforts in creating awareness and funding training for Law Enforcement officers,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO.  “We had to find a way to participate in such a worthwhile cause and give back to those who help keep our community safe.  Donating a portion of the proceeds from our LE dedicated line was the least we could do.”

The Spirit of Blue Foundation works nationally to support the Law Enforcement community through the award of Safety Equipment Grants, funded by both private and corporate donations.  The donation from Blue Force Gear coincides with a major fundraising push by the Foundation, which includes a new Public Service Announcement featuring Emmy-nominated actor Vincent D’Onofrio (star of ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’) appearing on Outdoor Channel and a new text-to-pledge campaign fueled by Mobile Cause that allows donations to be submitted by texting “BLUE” to 41444.  With a goal of raising $25,000 by July 1st, 2013, the Foundation and its partners hope to realize a dramatic impact in the safety of the nation’s law enforcement officers.

2012 statistics released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in conjunction with Concerns of Police Survivors, revealed the number of U.S. law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty totaled 129, a 22% percent decrease from 2011. Firearm-related deaths reached 49, a decrease of 32% for the same period. While progress is being made, the reality of these statistics and the increasing number of underfunded law enforcement agencies across the country fuel the Spirit of Blue safety grant initiative.

The Spirit of Blue Foundation actively encourages the public at large to honor and appreciate law enforcement officers who serve to protect our communities and to support private manufacturers who answer the call to contribute as well.  By supporting the Spirit of Blue Foundation, the public can make an impact in the lives of law enforcement officers every day. To learn more about the Spirit of Blue or make a donation, visit www.spiritofblue.com.

About The Spirit of Blue, Inc.
The Spirit of Blue, Inc., based out of Chicago, IL, is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to the enhancement of officer safety and vitality throughout the law enforcement community by promoting public awareness for their protection and fulfilling safety equipment and training needs.  The Spirit of Blue Foundation develops and executes fundraising campaigns nationally with the support of partner non-profits, corporate sponsors and private equipment manufacturers.  Fundraising proceeds are distributed in the form of Safety Equipment Grants to law enforcement agencies from local to federal levels.  Donations can be made be made anytime at www.spiritofblue.com or by texting “BLUE” to 41444.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

CONTACTS:

For The Spirit of Blue –
Melissa Parola
Ingredient Marketing, Inc.
840 W. Blackhawk #304
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 718-5656
[email protected]

For Blue Force Gear –
Brittney DeVane
P.O. Box 853
Pooler, GA 31322
(877) 430-2583
[email protected]

Blue Force Gear Licenses Helium Whisper to STRATAGEM

SAVANNAH, GA—March 11, 2013—Blue Force Gear® announced today that they will provide their weight-slashing Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system to STRATAGEM®.  While other U.S. companies have already begun licensing this technology, STRATAGEM takes the lead as the first overseas manufacturer to license Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending Helium Whisper.  

“We at STRATAGEM® are proud to be working with Blue Force Gear and use Helium Whisper™ as a component of our products,” said Markus Jahn, STRATAGEM’s CEO.  “Helium Whisper allows us to grant our customers access to an outstanding technology, giving them the benefit of lighter and more efficient equipment by reducing the weight of our pouches dramatically.  It enables us to raise the level of our pouches and to fulfill our aspiration of providing cutting edge products to today’s warfighter.”

“STRATAGEM is a top quality German company who services the elite with quality gear.  We’re proud they’ve chosen Helium Whisper to help lighten the load of their customers,” said Doug Duggan, Blue Force Gear’s International Business Development Manager.  

Helium Whisper allows modular pouch backs to be constructed from a single piece of high-performance laminate versus the multiple straps and snaps of outdated designs.  This amazing breakthrough increases strength and durability of pouches while eliminating failure points and reducing weight by up to 60 percent.  Helium Whisper licensing allows OEM customers to reduce sewing costs, minimize alignment errors, maintain or increase durability, and stay relevant to today’s weight-conscious military customers.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Licensing Contact:
Dawn West
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and MOLLEminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Blue Force Gear Launches PLATEminus

SAN DIEGO, CA—April 24, 2013—Blue Force Gear® launches PLATEminus™ at the ADS Warrior Expo West Show at the San Diego Convention Center.  PLATEminus features Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending MOLLEminus™ technology: MOLLE minus the weight, MOLLE minus the bulk, MOLLE minus the complexity.  

PLATEminus is Blue Force Gear’s latest addition to their MOLLEminus product line.  Available in sizes medium and large, PLATEminus is designed to fit any SAPI/ESAPI style armor plates, with or without plate backers.  It has an inner plate pocket constructed of color matched CORDURA® and Tweave to provide camouflage and signature reduction.  PLATEminus utilizes MOLLEminus technology with voids and slots laser cut out of one piece of ULTRAcomp™ laminate instead of layers of sewn nylon and webbing as the MOLLE platform.

“We designed PLATEminus with simplicity in mind,” said John Felushko, Blue Force Gear’s Product Line Manager.  “PLATEminus is simple to put on with single pull forward side straps, simple to customize due to full MOLLE compatibility and simple to size – just buy your SAPI/ESAPI plate size.”

The MOLLEminus design provides the thinnest, strongest, lightest modular load carriage of individual combat equipment: half the thickness of a dime, over 4 times as abrasion resistant as air textured nylon and formed from a single piece of Blue Force Gear’s proprietary ULTRAcomp™ laminate.  PLATEminus is compatible with all legacy issue MOLLE pouches and for the ultimate lightweight plate carrier combine PLATEminus with pouches featuring Blue Force Gear’s revolutionary Helium Whisper™ attachment system.

About ULTRAcomp
Blue Force Gear’s proprietary high performance laminate, ULTRAcomp, far exceeds the military standard air textured nylon in tear and abrasion resistance.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches.   They also reinvented MOLLE to be the world’s lightest with their revolutionary MOLLEminus™ technology and Helium Whisper™ pouch attachment system.  Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.  

Press Contact:
Brittney DeVane
Blue Force Gear
[email protected]
(877) 430-2583

Blue Force Gear, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, MOLLEminus, ULTRAcomp, and PLATEminus are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.