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New series of product videos for Tasmanian tiger by PG

Few days ago Tasmanian Tiger announced its new series of product videos. The idea behind this unique request from Tasmanian Tiger was simple - A visual communication bridge for the distributors around the globe and eventually - the end user itself.

After months of writing concepts,arranging the team and up to 16 hours filming a day - we finally finished the first phase of filming a series of videos for Tasmanian Tiger.

At the moment only 3 of those products are online - but much more is coming. You can find the rest of the videos below !

While we have several other projects on our hands, i gotta say that this one was the most challenging from both technical & artistic point of view. Thank you for Tasmanian Tiger for giving us another project to play with, and special thanks to the team who together, made it happen !

Check them out !

http://www.tasmaniantiger.info/

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Revealed ! Tasmanin Tiger products for 2016

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Revealed ! Tasmanin Tiger products for 2016

2016 is upon us. – As in an every year, new types and sorts of tactical equipment floods the market. Some products are a repeat cycle of the year before – and some are presenting true innovation. As every year different companies are coming out with endless types of equipment & endless ways to improve the way you use your kit.

 

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Tasmanian Tiger, the combat brother of the well known 'TATONKA', is set to release some cool new products. In generally TT's aim is to offer flexibility and singularity when it comes down to combat equipment. What that means? It means that they seek to create a line of equipment that completes one and another – singularity. Tasmanian Tiger is well known for their aggressive – yet delicate design of their products. Their aggressive robust look is not only a look – but a real field proven equipment. Yes, they might not be a frontrunner in the whole ''equipment'' industry, but that is due to the fact that they like to take things slowly and that means checking, testing and validating by an honest process the readiness of their products.

My personal experience with Tasmanian Tiger is quite rich. Especially with the newer products, as I had some time looking and using those in the field. While I personally think that few of the products could be even better, I love the way TT approaches and designs their gear.

 

So what's coming?

 

Tasmanian Tiger, like his bigger brother TATONKA, keeps a solid track on its backpacks legacy. This year (2016 of course..) TT is going to drop several mission \ routine bags. While some of those bags are tactical oriented, the TT-TAC series took a different path on the ridge between the civilian backpacker and the military look. This combination caught my eyes but more than this – my back. The new system and design is definitely a success.

 

1.TT – TAC series

The Tasmanian Tiger TAC series consists of 3 products:

 A 45L Pack

The A 45L Pack with the excellent V2 Plus back system will have an external T-square rip for packing gear on the move.

TAC Pack 22

The TAC pack 22 has pretty much the same concept as the 45L pack, but is smaller, compact and extremely comfortable, even when overloaded. This pack has a well padded back piece and the same T-Square rip concept.

TAC Case

For the casual guys among us, who carry their notes, pens & laptops, check this one out. The TAC Case – A satchel bag design that follows the same ''look'' as the rest of the TAC packs. The case is quite nice and simple. It is comfortable for use and offers enough space for different electronic utility such as camera, phone, laptop, cables, etc...you get the point.

2. IFAK

Finally TT decided to work on an individual First Aid Kit. The design is quite awesome, compact and low profile. It is easy to use or store and offers flexibility towards most common medical kit configurations.


3. Laser Cut plate carrier

This plate carrier is extremely light and resembles the design of Cryes JPC. Just like the JPC you can expect this plate carrier to be rather light & robust. TT also added a pretty well made padding design and an extra pouches configuration for radios or so.

Founder of Project Gecko checks out the TT LC Plate carrier

Founder of Project Gecko checks out the TT LC Plate carrier

 

4.TT's ''Medic Assault''

For the medics among us – TT's ''Medic Assault'' will go through a 'hair cut' and will be completely laser cut, low profile and flat.

 

5. Frag Grenades pouch

A new pouchfrom TT which is designated for the use of HE Grenades.

6.New duty belts

tactical belts became quite popular in the recent years. Its due to a new type of pouches & technology. As always the equipment industry evolves and flows like a river – Tasmanian Tiger recognize the need and created their own line of belts. The line conssits of 4 different type of belts. The difference ? Size, Material & buckle. Small overview regarding the 4 models -

  1. ''Stretch Belt'' - a tactical belt for spandex webbing. Comfortable and quick to detach \ attach. the buckle has a unique L shape. easy to put and fits like a glove.
  2. Tactical Belt MK II - A typical rigid belt with a cobra buckle with high quality polyester webbing. Durable strong and with the infamous cobra buckle of AustriAlpin.
  3. Equipment Belt Set - Same as the MKII - but more durable,and designed to hold additional weight (pistol,mags,etc)
  4. TT 50 Belt - extremely light weight (170g) and made of Polyprophylene & a plastic buckle this belt would be useful for the LEOs among us or those who like lightweight belts.


7. Load Carrier

Those Infantry among our readers will probably smile – Remember those heavy iron framed back systems you had in the basic training ? Those you carried all those 50cal or other weaponary parts ? Its back. TT took the same old design and simply added into the carrier their famous V2 back system – making it an absolute advantage.

 

8. Chest Rig modular

One of the products that Tasmanian Tiger are well known for is the Chest Rig MK II. This year TT will released their Modular chest rig – basically the same product, but without any pouches – naked and with freedom of your own configuration. This model is also slightly light weight compared to the MK II. It will be released in Pencott camo as well.

Important - the chest rig is completely modular. it comes with no pouches. pouches in the picture are pre configured.

Important - the chest rig is completely modular. it comes with no pouches. pouches in the picture are pre configured.

9. Tasmanian Tiger Smoke pouch

A new multi purpose pouch. originally designed for a smoke grenade storage. For a very detailed review by Project Gecko please click HERE.

 

2016 Highlights in short

 

Laser Cut

As mentioned above some of the products are going to get laser cut. I assume you all know what laser cut means. Some benefits for laser cut molle 'systems':

 

  • Easier fabrication, which may ultimately contribute to a price reduction or the adoption of more features and higher quality in other parts of the system, thanks to lower production costs.

  • A weight reduction in the range of 20-40% (depending on the application).

  • The ability to run/hide comm wires for snag free movement.

  • Compact & low profile

 

Color

According to Tasmanian Tiger they are going to pick up a few new colors for their products. In general we are speaking of Coyote, Khaki, Olive, Black, Multicam & Pencott.

 

Highlight #1 – Pencott camouflage. You probably know Pencott , the excellent By the British company ''Hyde Definition''. Currently TT will release products in two patterns from Pencott – GreenZone & Badlands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highlight #2 – Grey urban. Yes that right – Tasmanian tiger is going to release some of their TAC series (see above) in Greyish color. This will be done exclusively for the German TACWRK from Berlin, a well known Equipment store. I had a chance to see the Grey finish and I must say it looks awesome and really useful for LEO's or anyone who works in Urban environment. The Grey has a lot of advantages over the traditional black color....and obviously looks even better.

Summary

In the next week Project Gecko will release more detailed reviews regarding each of the products mentioned above, and more. We are currently still testing and evaluating some of the products. Yes it take time, but we do not compromise. 

 

Thanks for reading,

 

Project Gecko.

 

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Tasmanian Tiger Smoke Pouch

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Tasmanian Tiger Smoke Pouch

Tasmanian Tiger Smoke grenade pouch

When I get a pouch or any type of equipment that intends to protect crucial items such as magazines or grenades, I´m looking for multi functionality and not just for a pouch with a buckle. In the recent project with TT in the Austrian Alps I have found such a product – simple, but effective.

But first let me make it straight. This piece of gear evaluation is merely my own opinion and should not reflect any company terms of use of a product, or act as any 'tactical guru' statement for using Y & X. I simply love this pouch, and found it most useful towards other things than just smoke grenades.

So back to the story in a short version. Project Gecko had a team of 5 guys including me. We carried full equipment (1st, 2nd, 3rd lines) and carried different roles (DMR, MG, you get the point...) all as a part of a specific project we had to fulfill. While the whole crew was ready with their equipment and configuration, I had to reconfigure my plate carrier as I could not find my chest rig. So I picked up the Tasmanian Tiger plate carrier MK III and started to configure it quickly. The problem was, we didn´t have enough magazine pouches for either M4 mags or SR25, you know one of those first world problems.

 

So I saw those smoke grenade pouches laying down there in our truck. Those were left overs in different colors. My Israeli head, which turns bold in the IDF when it comes down to weird combinations, decided to take those pouches and tried to figure out if those could work.

The pouch.

 

The Smoke grenade pouch from Tasmanian Tiger is simple. It has the traditional ''pouch'' appearance. On the top the pouch has a flap with a buckle (for quiet opening) and a shock cord around the pouch itself.

The shock cord idea is also not so new, but still very useful. In matter of fact I used to carry a lot of different inventory on me when doing tactical courses. Often, if not always, I do not have so many pouches available for what I carry. That´s why I always welcome products that allow me to stay creative. The TT smoke pouch does just that. The shock cord allows me to insert nearly ANYTHING and to keep it tight and secured. It is nothing so special, but it is really handy. The fact that I can secure nearly anything in matter of seconds completely regardless to its size or shape is freaking awesome. Chemlights, radios, multitools...you name it.

Because The flap of the pouch, which is normally responsible for securing and closing the pouch is detachable which increases the functionality rate of this product. Why? I will explain

In my service in the IDF, often a pouch would be used for several types of tools. Why? mainly because of budget or availability of pouches. Very often the smoke pouches became either pouch for a flashbang or M4 magazines. The problem was always of either keeping the flashbang tight inside or having the closing buckle on the flap, reaching its destination.

 

The TT smoke pouch allows me to detach the flap (velcro backing) and connect it either deeper into its base or higher on its tip – allowing me to play with the ''intake'' capability of the pouch.

 

This is freaking badass. Because when I was in the Alps, as I wrote above – I used this pouch to carry 2 M4 magazines. It was tight, steady and just really great. In matter of fact I am considering to buy 2 more smoke pouches for that very use. I also used the same pouch for a flash-bang, phone or a small radio.

 

Conclusion.

Get it. It wont cost much, it wont break and it would serve as more than just one pouch. When I look on this product I don´t see one designation, but 5 different possibilities which serve my own experienced way of using tactical gear.

 

Case closed. Get it!

- Eli-

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