If I were I a buyer for a tactical products reseller (one of my alternate universe dream jobs), I’d be accused of taking bribes from Blackhawk. So far I’ve bought a couple of backpacks from them, a holster for my G19, and a pair of kick a@@ desert boots (pun intended).
The company is run by a smart former Navy SEAL along with other former SEALs and special forces operators. Their gear is made specifically for those that go beyond the front lines and is designed with their direct feedback. Most of their products are available to the general public with the target audience being the select few boots on the ground that need the absolute best along with the other that need or just crave high speed, low drag gear (like me).
I absolutely love my X3 RAPTOR backpack. It is rugged and voluminous but not insanely huge or embarrassingly unyielding like other packs I’ve owned. It’s the perfect pack for any trip over a couple of days. The pack has a bladder and hydration hose ( can be tucked away in the pack) that is perfect for the long hiking and camping (or black ops) adventure. I opted for the neat, neutral and sporty black as to avoid looking like a service member during my urban expeditions. The pack is rugged with eyelets throughout each compartment for water drainage. Heck the pack is jump-able!! It is set up so that you can take your gear with you the next time you jump out of a C-130, so you know the thing is tough.
The X3 - the best medium/large pack out there today
My Blackhawk assault pack (meant for three days) lasted me well over three years of week in and week out travel and abuse from yours truly. That says a lot if you know me.
Preparing for my past trip to Iraq I wanted the lightest boots I could find. I ended up finding the Blackhawk Desert Warrior Wear boots to be a good looking choice and after three hours of searching, found a pair of the popular boots in stock here. These lightweight, breathable, non slick soled babies didn’t need a break in period like every other boot I’ve every owned. They don’t even feel like boots for that matter.
Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots (image from blackhawk.com)
One seasoned contractor who spotted me wearing them asked, “Are those the new Warrior Wears? They’re supposed to be lighter than the Oakleys.” He was referring to the widely popular Oakley boots used by many a SEAL and Ranger. Personally I think the Oakley’s are a little too sneaker like for my taste.
I’m not a licensed Blackhawk dealer but if you’re interested in a pack or a pair of boots, let me know. I might be able to hook you up at deep discount.
