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"Now show the target"
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Plywood and concrete
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Heavy is the back that bears the breachers tools.
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This should start an interesting conversation… Are you for or against dump pouches? Why or why not?
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Waterproof your gear
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“Grab and Go”
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There is no such thing as an unfair advantage in a fight, only a winner and a loser.
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"Road Trip"
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In the context of mags, how much is too much or vice versa, how many is too few? Is there a happy medium?
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"Sea Monster"
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Is Tiger Stripe pattern the best type of camo?
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"It should be a fluid motion as if a wave came crashing in"
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“Under a green canopy”
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Molle Back Panel setups... Having a blank slate to work with means being able to configure things how you want them. Beyond that, the side zips and center-mounted snaps let the end user easily swap between back panel setups or go slick if needed. The choice is ultimately up to…
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"Don't let your mind wander"
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"Muted greens and greys"
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11 months
Who wants a vehicle-fighting kit shakedown video?
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“Low Contrast”
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Machine gun theory: The theory is that you should use them
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Based off of the brown-dominant Leaf pattern designed in 1948 by the US Army ERDL, Woodland Camo is a proven solution for forested regions. It's been around for decades, but still sees plenty of use by people in the know, even when there are other (newer) alternatives available.
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"A classic combination of colors"
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“Tread lightly on unfriendly ground”
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"Ever heard of knocking?"
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Spend your time wisely.
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“Crossing the event horizon”
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“I’ve heard tales of green hermits who skulk through the forest” Loaded down with saddlebags: Not all Split Rigs will be set up the same. One particular concept that we’ve been exploring a bit more recently is running Sack Pouches and other hanger-style kit on the 34 Alpha…
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A fairly simple but clean LV-119 Setup
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"Last season’s away game colors"
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"End State” There are certain milestones that an individual encounters when building a personal kit. Night vision, IR laser, suppressor, quality optic, helmet, plates, etc… Each of these and more are not insignificant expenses. Each offers a capability increase but only to the
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Be on the lookout for an announcement... Release date and product info coming soon.
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Here's an interesting one. Given the proliferation of the technology, is night vision a necessity?
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"Enter the proving grounds"
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"Seek and you shall find"
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"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." What methods of teaching do you find help you learn the best when training?
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Holiday shipping deadlines are up on the website, go check those out so you can plan accordingly... In regards to the YouTube channel, the “Back Panel vs Pack” video drops tomorrow. Make sure to stay tuned for that and let us know what you think.
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"It's not cold enough"
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"A system of systems"
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“Time is fleeting, spend it wisely”
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“Wired Up” In the past 5-10 years we've seen a push by both professionals and the private citizen to integrate tech into their kit with goals being to both monitor performance and enhance capabilities with wearable or hand-held devices. Smartphones, tablets, radios, batteries,…
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In both equipment and training, decisions should be driven by purpose. Understanding the “why” behind what we do can help keep kit streamlined and training efficient. Ultimately, this is why so much modularity is built into Spiritus equipment. You as the end-user can build
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“Mix and match” When putting together a carrier, it can sometimes be a challenge to get every pouch and accessory color matched to the primary color or pattern. In truth, it is sometimes a good thing to have an entire kit to not be monochromatic in camo. IFAK’s or team equipment…
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"The right tools for the job"
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The Green Machine
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“Must be willing to travel.”
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"Pushing past the static barrier"
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“A light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out” Be on the lookout for a video and product announcement later this week, more to follow…
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"Low contrast" While the kit we design has a primary function in mind, there are always secondary use cases that provide an additional solution. Case in point, the Liberty Dynamics Flash Bang Pouch works quite well as a low-profile single M4 mag pouch. In much the same way the…
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“Keep things simple”   When setting up a kit, it can be helpful to look for ways to streamline it. This could mean reducing the amount of stuff being carried or having it be more evenly distributed it around on our kit. What is your mindset when putting a kit together?
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Before the gardens, must come fighting.
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De oppresso liber
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As of now, all colorways for the Brunch Box minus Ranger Green are still in stock. Quantities are on the lower side so if you want to snag one, don’t wait too long. Also, for those wondering, more Big Fanny Sacks are on the way. Be sure to sign up for email restock
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“Somewhere out in the red landscape”
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Another piece of the puzzle falls into place... Multicam Arid, Multicam Tropic, and M81 Woodland colorway releases coming soon. - Nalgene Water Bottle Pouch - Liberty Dynamic Flash Bang Pouch - TKO Pouch
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“It is but an amalgamation of things”
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"You're going to feel a slight pinch" When it comes to medical kit there are going to be a multitude of different setups out there. There are so many different thought processes on how best to stage items. What we have found is that something relatively universal ends up being
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No time to explain. Get in the van.
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"Advanced Comms: Is the MPU5 the Future of Radios?" is out now over on the Spiritus YouTube channel. If you've ever been curious about the radio with three antennas that you see in a lot of our content and others as well then this is a good introduction.
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“Ensure that you positively identify the targets”
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"The local watering hole"
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The Delta Bag… A compact, assault medic bag that is designed to be worn over a plate carrier and hold a wide variety of medical supplies and equipment. The front of the bag is divided into three uniformly sized compartments with diagonal zipper access that enables the end user…
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What would happen if we gave Sasquatch night vision and a gun?
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"Make it your own"
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"Living out of a pack can present a unique set of challenges, prepare accordingly."
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New YouTube video releasing this weekend, stay tuned.
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Beyond the tree line, amongst the pine and oak, a quiet place lost to time. One foot in front of the other, the crunch of leaves under foot. A hushed glance, buzzing static in your ears, slowly moving, deep into the heart of the forest.
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Tropic Thunder
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Garage shirts and Med Sled's went fast but they'll be back. In the meantime let's talk field pants, what is your go-to and why? Does it differ from season to season?
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"High on the mountain"
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Our products are thoughtfully designed for the user. The “Thing 2” paired with a “Micro Fight Mk5” and “CCS Pouch” are a perfect system for someone who is fighting among heavy brush with a ruck sack. The ability to carry ammo, radios, water, med gear, navigational gear and…
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Coming off the heels of our Machine Gunner kit shakedown video this weekend, we’ve got another video coming soon. Stay tuned as we go in-depth with how to choose side armor.
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“Do not use cartridges other than those authorized for the 40-mm grenade launcher M203. Death or injury will result in use of unauthorized high explosive 40-mm cartridges. Use only authorized rounds.”
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“Take and Hold” Combat or Field Uniforms, which one makes the most sense for you? The short answer is, “It depends.” There are any number of environmental and safety factors that can all come into play. One other point of note that should be considered is to look at these…
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“You’re coming in broken and unreadable” Dual comms setups...one of the more cumbersome kit requirements that an individual can have. Between the bulk of the radios themselves and then the cables there are some problems that have to be overcome. With the comms cables, those can…
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"Aim small, miss small" Coming soon
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“Thermal defeat” With the proliferation of thermal optics and technologies, it can be difficult to actually blend into an environment using traditional means. We have to go a step further and incorporate a method that reduces our heat signature. Not necessarily 100%, but…
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When does a belt come into play? Over the past 20 years, the gun belt has worked its way into popular use due to the circumstances in which we found ourselves. However, as situations change the luxury afforded once before may be slipping away. Some may still find themselves in…
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Wearing multiple hats, maybe not all at once but still a collection of responsibilities. Having a setup that allows for a quick swap back and forth while still maintaining a singular host platform can be incredibly advantageous. Not being locked into a singular configuration…
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“A brief exchanging of words” Two different LV-119 setups, each geared towards fulfilling a specific role. Both starting with the same basic components. How are you setting up your plate carrier and what type of equipment are you carrying with it?
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"First line, second line" Range Days: It’s easy to go out to the range and plink. No standards upheld, just shooting to shoot. What’s hard is to adhere to a program, in much the same way as what someone would write out for the gym. A list of drills, tasks, and standards.…
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Machine Gunner Kit Shake Down... Coming soon
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Three new colorways of ball caps and the Charcoal Motto Hoodie are live on the site.
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What bundle drop are you going for?
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The LV-119 plate carrier is a proven platform for direct action. One of the main reasons our minimalist carrier excels in this field is the many points of attachment for additional modules that allow you to carry the gear you need. Items like the assault back panel and side armor…
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“Methodical steps forward” In case you missed it, “How To Build a DIY Bucket Filter” came out Saturday on our YouTube channel. Go on over and give it a watch if you haven’t already.
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The Thing 3 and Brunch Box out in the wild...
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You can only have a chest rig or a plate carrier, which do you choose and why?
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The principle of "Accuracy by volume" speaks to both the capabilities of the weapon system and the desire of the operator to lighten their load.
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"The method in the madness" It can be easy to get lost in the culmination of a kit. When starting from nothing and having to build something there are a lot of options and often is not clear what the finished product should be. One of the best ways to approach this is to think…
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"Winter will soon be upon us" SACK Pouches...When wanting to run a pistol, it may mean losing GP space on the side of a plate carrier to ensure an unimpeded draw path. The SACK pouch allows the end-user to get some of that lost real estate back while simultaneously having items…
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Multi-spectral camouflage… As the arms race moves along at a blistering pace we are forced to deal with new challenges. Thermal optics present a particularly difficult problem to work around given the efforts needed to defeat them even in a static position. Regardless of what
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When it comes to rucking, mission will often dictate pack weight, but that doesn’t mean you have to punish yourself. What are some ways you have managed to keep the weight in check without comprising capability?
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"Last one out gets the lights" The most boring job and yet it requires the most discipline, pulling rear security. Our natural tendency is to want to face towards things, we want to know what is going on. However, going counter to that instinct does the group as a whole a
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"Stay mobile"
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“Enveloped by the forest”
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“Rolling dunes spread out in all directions as far as the eye can see” Ranging temperature extremes can be difficult to prepare for. When stepping into a previously unknown environment our gut instinct may be to only prepare for specific conditions that we are familiar with…
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The Recovery Handle… In working with DARC we were able to bring their vision to life. The Recovery Handle provides a reliable and repeatable method for dragging a casualty. Unlike other drag handle systems, it transfers the force of the evacuation to the hips of the casualty.…
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Empty storage devices may not remain empty for long. The concept of “Parkinson’s Law” is typically applied to time management but is still very much applicable to kit storage. Often times it becomes tempting to carry more simply because we have the empty pouches or space to do…
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"The Death Waltz"
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Next up on the Spiritus YouTube channel, “Patrol Basics: The Fighting Load” Stay tuned...
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