5.11 Concealed Carry – Get a Free Hat!

Dec 16 • News • 11998

I love free stuff. I’m willing to bet you do too!

That’s why I’m pretty excited about this 5.11 Concealed Carry promotion. Right now, if you order select women’s apparel, you can get this awesome hat:

Seriously, check it out. It’s not available otherwise – this is a 5.11 Tactical exclusive with this promotion. Designed to honor the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 on 9/11, this hat from the 9.11 Collection is understated and features the Flight 93 emblem on the side. Like all 5.11 Tactical gear, the Flight 93 Hat is tough and well-built.

The 5.11 Flight 93 Hat is available for free with the purchase of awesome gear like the 5.11 Tactical Women’s Holster Shirt, the Women’s ATAC 8 Boots, the Professional Polo, and more. Check out all of the products that this promo is available with!

Looking for men’s gear? Head over to this page to see the comparable promotion. Purchase $29.95 or more on this select apparel, and you can get THIS hat:

The 5.11 Tactical 2012 Hat is, like the Flight 93 Women’s Hat, unavailable except in this purchase. This stylish ballcap is perfect for any outing, and is great for showing your friends that you trust 5.11 Tactical with all of your tactical needs.

The 2012 Ballcap is available with purchase of awesome gear like the 5.11 Tactical Burner Sunglasses, Gunner’s Belt, Taclite Jeans, and more. Basically, if you want to expand your wardrobe, this is the sale for you.

I love 5.11 Tactical gear. It’s some of the toughest in the business, while still remaining fashionable (hence these fantastic hats). If you’re heading out to the field or just want the backing of a company that knows the needs of military and law enforcement, you’ll want to grab some 5.11 Tactical Apparel. And you’ll score a free hat, too!

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Awesome, Affordable Celestron Scopes

Dec 13 • News • 5819

We’ve already discussed my love of Celestron. They are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a growing, changing market. I love their innovative nature, myself. Let’s take a look at three awesome and affordable Celestron optics for all your birdwatching and stargazing needs!

Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope Package

If you’re a beginner astronomer, the Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Telescope is exactly where you want to start. Winner of the 2013 Brilliance Award for Best Beginner Telescope, this is an exclusive from OpticsPlanet. It includes the Celestron Motor Drive for motorizing your scope, as well as a ton of cool accessories to keep you busy for a long time. It’s portable, it’s powerful, and it makes a great gift for the stargazer in your life. Or maybe you can just keep it for yourself!

Celestron Ultima 80 Refractor 45 Degree Spotting Scope with Tripod.

Here’s a sweet deal. A Celestron Ultima Spotting Scope and a Celestron Tripod? Yeah, I’ll definitely take one of these. With an 80mm aperture, this powerful Ultima offers 50% brighter images than its 65mm cousins, but maintains a compact case. Along with these gorgeous optics, you’ll get a 20-60x zoom eyepiece – what will you use it for? Nature hikes? Spotting that distant peak? It’s easy to do when the eyepiece is angled. As Alex has mentioned before, an angled eyepiece is a much more natural viewing position. Set the whole package on the included tripod and you’ll be scanning the land for hours! I find this to be a wonderful tool for observing nature, particularly in mountainous regions with good visibility.

Celestron C90 Mak Spotting Scope

Are you multifaceted and enjoy a variety of hobbies? The Celestron C90 Mak Spotting Scope with Tripod is the perfect combo scope for stargazing and birdwatching, as well as anything you might need a powerful scope for. This Makustov-style spotting scope features a big ol’ 90mm objective lens, so dim objects can be clearly seen. Point this guy at the heavens and seek out stars, planets, and more. Or set it up in your backyard and take a look at the corpuscular critters roaming around. Either way, you’re going to love this scope. Included is a 32mm eyepiece as well as an 8×21 Finderscope for honing in on your target. And of course, OpticsPlanet has included a tripod in this package.

So there you have it: three great scopes from Celestron. Tell us what you think of them! Any recommendations for first-time hobbyists?

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10×42 OPMOD Binocular & the OPMOD MPASS 1.0 Limited Edition Spotting Scope

Dec 12 • News • 6072

Two great products from one excellent company! Both the 10×42 OPMOD Binoculars, and the OPMOD MPASS 1.0 Limited Edition Spotting Scope were custom designed in house by Optics Planet. When Optics Planet asked what users wanted, they listened with open ears. The end result was an amazingly affordable spotting scope and binoculars. Trust me, these are two pieces of gear that every outdoorsman, camper, hunter, or wilderness lover needs to get a peek at!

Whenever I first pick up optics, or a gun I give it the good old “shake test”, and let me tell you, the OPMOD 10×42 Binoculars, and the OPMOD MPASS 1.0 Limited Edition Spotting Scope both feel solid as a brick and definitely have the same durability. The smooth operating eye cups and focusing knobs, let you know everything is extremely solid and very well machined. Upon holding these products you will instantly want them added to your inventory.

The OPMOD 10×42 Binoculars have a very short focus point of about 10ft, this is perfect for birdwatchers and homeowners. A short focus point combined with great clarity, makes seeing objects up close and far away a non-issue. The Roof prism construction in the OPMOD 10×42 means that the ocular lens is in direct line with the objective lens. This roof prism design allows for the binoculars to be very compact and ergonomic. Fully coated phase roof prism and lenses provide a very crisp and clear image by aligning the different light spectrums.

The fully multicoated and nitrogen purged lenses of the 10×42 Binoculars by OPMOD will not fog up and are also waterproof. These essential elements are crucial to anyone operating outdoors where conditions can be unpredictable.

Additionally, in cold weather the gloves come out, the oversized center focusing knob is excellent for operation with light to heavy gloves. Keeping your hands warm is something I find very important when in the field, where limited movement is also critical. Frigid hands tend to shake which makes viewing your target difficult to near impossible to focus on.

So now that you have spotted that object off in the distance its time to get up close and personal with the OPMOD MPASS 1.0 Limited Edition Spotting Scope!

The OPMOD MPASS Limited Edition 1.0 Spotting Scope was designed by users and you can instantly tell. Built at 20-60×60; you will have no issue counting those tines or finding those holes at the end of the range! With incredible quality lenses the time of day and weather will not affect your ability to see clearly. Shooting or glassing, spending time on your spotting scope is directly linked to comfort. With an articulating collar around the tube of the scope, the user is able to rotate and adjust the scope to any position. Then OpticsPlanet went and angled the eye piece! This innovation makes going from shooting/sighting your gun to looking down your spotting scope extremely easy with a simple tilt of your head.

Individuals that wear glasses will love the very capable and adjustable moving eye cups of the OPMOD 10×42 Binoculars and OPMOD MPASS 1.0 Limited Edition Spotting Scope. After days of hunting and glassing in the dry cold air, sometimes my contacts just become too dry and bothersome, and I have to switch back to my glasses. With these large and highly adjustable eyecups I can simply place the eyecup(s) directly on the lenses of my glasses and I can see the same field of view with the same precision as the naked eye totally unaffected.

Lightweight, powerful, and crystal clear both the OPMOD 10×42 binoculars, and the OPMOD MPASS 1.0 Limited Edition Spotting Scope are an absolute must for any sportsman, heading out for a day, or an expedition where every ounce of gear adds up quickly and must perform every single time.

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Crimson Trace Going Green, What Laser Color Suits You?

Dec 11 • News • 8520

Red and green lasers, which one is best for you?

Crimson Trace is well known for their famous red laser sights and reliability, but now they are “going green”. So what are the advantages of going with green over red, and which will suit you best? Unless your favorite color happens to be red or green, then several factors should be taken into consideration before you make a final decision.

Studies show that the human eye can see green better than any other color in both day and night. Green is much closer to the center of the visible spectrum, allowing for green to appear up to as much as 50x brighter than its red correspondent. Crimson Trace currently has the brightest green lasers on the market, allowing for extremely quick detection. So which color laser is right for you?

I have found that overcast conditions in the woods can be very difficult to see a red laser, whereas green stands out against the backdrop and appears to be much more vibrant. Also, in low light conditions the green laser holds a very visible, consistent beam. This constant beam is great for holding the laser on a moving target such as a hog, due to its high visibility. Check out the Crimson Trace 1911 Officers/Compact Laser Grip with free shipping and handling!

In certain applications a green laser is not the best choice. Climate can affect green lasers much more than red. If the sight is to be mounted on a firearm that is consistently exposed to cold temperatures, then red is the better choice. For example, a police officer would not want a green laser mounted on their firearm if it is to be stored in a vehicle during cold weather. In fact, peak operational weather for green is between 40-100 degrees Fahrenheit. So in climates of extreme heat or cold, red lasers are preferred and time tested.

Activities that take place under the cover of night, where the user is also utilizing a night vision apparatus, are much better suited for red lasers. Green is the filter color that night vision systems operate on, as it’s easiest for the human eye to detect shades and contrasts. Therefore a green filter combined with a green laser will make detection rather difficult. Also Red lasers protrude less light, which makes it harder to detect from the wrong side of the barrel, allowing for greater tactical concealment.

Crimson Trace green laser sights, are made to the same rigorous standards as all Crimson Trace products. Crimson Trace offers the longest battery life, and brightest beam on the market. Coupled with the ergonomics and intuitive activation systems, these are excellent sights that are visible far beyond handgun capabilities. Check out the Crimson Trace XD / XDM – LG-453 , for your XD with rear activation, you and your gun will not feel the difference! With models available to fit almost any handgun, Crimson Trace has got your back.

Crimson Trace even provides free batteries for life with the purchase of any new laser sight. The company will deliver batteries to you every year, just to ensure your Crimson Trace is ready to go at a moment’s notice. Being made in America and committed to the country and the people that use these tools their quality is unmatched. Therefore, any consumer should feel confident and proud to support such an outstanding product. Check out the wide range of Crimson Trace sights available today at OpticsPlanet.com, and if you are still undecided ask one of their product specialists.

-Alex P.

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Announcing the Dream Hunt for Two, Brought to You By Weaver® Optics!

Dec 10 • News • 3655

OpticsPlanet has a history of successful sweepstakes, and I’m excited to announce the newest entry: the Dream Hunt for Two Sweepstakes, brought to you by Weaver® Optics!

Your next big adventure is out there, and it comes in the form of a three day, all-expense paid trip to Casscoe, Arkansas. One lucky winner and a guest will arrive at the luxurious Wildlife Farms, a premiere hunting lodge and getaway destination nestled on the banks of the White River. Across Wildlife Farms’ 1,900 acres, the winner will spend three days hunting the prize trophy bucks that feed in the timber and brush.

As if an amazing hunt with a friend in beautiful Casscoe wasn’t enough, the winner of the Dream Hunt for Two Sweepsakes will also receive a Weaver® Optics Prize Package, valued at over $1,600 – more than enough gear to help out on the Dream Hunt as well as future excursions. Talk about making memories!

The extensive prize package from Weaver® Optics has a ton of fantastic gear, all of which the winner will no doubt want to put to use on the Dream Hunt. It includes:

• 1 xWeaver Grand Slam 3-12x42mm Riflescope – For the best long-distance shot.

• 1 xWeaver Super Slam 10.5 x 45mm Rubber Armor Binoculars – Get a bead on your target!

• 1 xWeaver Micro Red Dot Sight – Need rapid target acquisition? This Red Dot can help!

• 1 xWeaver 8×28 Laser Rangefinder – Don’t misjudge your distance.

• 1 xOuters 28 Piece Universal .22 and Up Aluminum Gun Care Case, Black – Take care of your firearms, the right way.

• 1 xChampion Slim Passive Hearing Ear Muffs – Make sure to protect your ears with every shot, whether in practice or in the field.

• 1 xBLACKHAWK! Ultra Light Phoenix Pack – A tough, durable pack to store all your brand new gear in!

I am extremely excited about this new Dream Hunt for Two. With an awesome 3-day hunt as well as a major prize package that includes a ton of great Weaver® Optics gear, you’d be hard pressed to find a better sweepstakes. Head on over to the sweepstakes page and enter for your chance to win! Who will you bring with you?

 

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