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For 2021, our new AMBIT Dopp Kit that's part of the X-Series of products, this one item #X-002.

It all started with personal shoe bags I have that don't fit any of my Salomons, Lowas, Vasques, Zamberlans or any of my chukka or desert boots. These easily fit up to a size 13 and some 14s..........Helm

Constructed out of 210D Ripstop Nylon (Coyote Brown or Red), dual #8 YKK reversible zippers, mesh and WooJin molded pulls. Plus a close cell foam padded base.

Photos show examples of selected boots and corresponding sizes of each pair.

Dimensions of each boot bag is 13" x 9.5" 5"

NOTE: Our EVADE backpacks are built with some heft and as a result the Full (version) packs weigh 4.0 lbs or more depending on your fabric choice. So BEFORE you place an order, please be aware of this.

All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically. 

1. Here's a link to a great review video of the Evade 1.5; thanks and credit goes to George DEFINED.
2. Here's another link to a Carryology review of the Evade 1.5

Our Matroskya pouches are named after the Russian nesting dolls of old and designed for the Recon 9 EVADE, Evade 2.0 and now the new Evade 1.5 backpacks. Each set comes with four differently sized pouches, each nested inside the other.

It is currently available in:

• Black
• Red
• Blue
• Clear PVC

Each pouch has 2 (two) zippered compartments; a vertical in front and a horizontal in the rear.

Each pouch is easily mounted by slotting the top 1" rectangular buckle (what we call a hanger) into any PALS webbing setup (what some call a MOLLE panel) or a d-ring of appropriate size so as to hold it in place.

Dimensions of the largest to smallest as follows:

• 15" x 10.75"
• 12" x 8.75"
• 9.5" x 7.75"
• 7.5" x 5.5"

The largest 2 (two) pouches has 2 (two) hangers and the smallest 2 (two) have only 1 (one) each. These pouches are extremely versatile can be used to hold anything from IFAKs, toiletries to a change of clothing.

NOTE: Pathfinders are in stock and shipping! 

All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and locally.

Remember, when in doubt about any of this, please contact us directly!

Thanks!

It goes without saying that here at A19 we are big proponents of the backpack but there are days when we need or prefer a smaller bag to carry our basic essentials. These are the items that you use and need excess to regularly. Understandably what these basic essentials are differ for all of us but you get the gist of it. So after almost a year of testing, evaluating and abusing our prototypes, we are finally releasing a new addition to our Alpha One Niner family, the CHIO Bag.

• The CHIO bag is 13” across, 10” high and about 3.5 to 4” wide at the sides. That’s approximately 33 x 25 x 10 cm.
• It has a total of 6 zippered pockets of which 5 are external; there's 2 in front, and the other 3 are in the rear.

As mentioned we designed the CHIO to hold the basic essentials and mine is what is shown in the video below. These items I carry daily regardless of whether I’m back home, traveling stateside or internationally. What I do is add or remove additional items depending on where I’m going, how long I’m going to be there, etc.

For domestic and international travel, it is the Chio bag that I have below the front seat on a flight. I leave everything else in my backpack in the luggage bins above. Imagine being on a 14 hour flight and the lights are out; the last thing I wanna do is rummage through my backpack in that bin. I have all my essentials in my Chio including some additional items I bring for long flights, notably an eye mask, snacks, a travel toothbrush and oddly for some, a good shoe horn.....I kid you not! I'm sure other Longhaulers would agree with me.

The Chio has a couple of options including the use of the SERT V-Kit for those considering off-body carry. Now I will always recommend that you have your concealed carry on you but there are times or circumstances that does not permit you so off-carry now becomes an option. If that is the case then I highly recommend not getting into the habit of simply chucking spare mags or blades etc into the main compartment or the other zippered compartment. If you are going to use your Chio bag daily or on a regular basis and also take it with you for travels, then may I suggest you restrict such use to the larger rear zippered pocket. It would make it so much easier if all you had to do is check that rear zippered compartment before you head to the airport, cross state lines or step into a restricted building/facility.

And for more organization, the Chio now has two optional organizers that fit and mount inside the rear zippered compartment; Type 1 and Type 2 (with elastic webbing).

Finally, for those photographers among us, I would like to also mention the availability of the optional Chio camera pouch add-on. This pouch is also a stand-alone bag with its own shoulder strap. This well padded pouch has a hook bottom that helps secure it to the bottom of the Chio where you will find a corresponding inline strip of loop. In a quick instance you’ve basically converted your Chio into a small camera bag!

As always we strive on feedback so if you do decide to get a Chio for yourself, please feel free to drop us a note down the line to let us know how it goes .Thanks!.........................Helm

• Available in:
• 500D Cordura Nylon; Black, Gray, Med Navy
• 500D Codura Kryptek Typhon and Multicam Black
• Limited release - 1050D Ballistic Nylon
• Inside zippered pocket in 210D Nylon ripstop.
• Dimensions 13" (w) x 10" (H) x 3.5" (D)
• Volume approximately 9 liters / 550 cu2
• Weight approximately 0.7 pounds (0.33 kg)
• A total of 6 (six) zippered pockets; 2 in front, 3 in rear and 1 in the main compartment.
• Rear zippered pocket concealed/covert compartment lined with loops.
• Adjustable Shoulder Straps
• #8 Reverse YKK zippers

Replacement 3/4” wide side compression straps incorporating WooJin's magnetic Magic Short buckles.

Strictly only for the Evade 1.5 and 2.0

• Get your marking equipment super organized with these handy detachable elastic loop patches.
• Designed to hold markers and pens of various sizes. Holds your lip balm too!
• The reverse is completely covered with hook and makes for a very secure mount.
• Available in 2 sizes:
• Small, 3 loops
• Large, 6 loops

• Hook back organizers in 210D nylon.
• These are 7” W x 4.5” H (17.8 cm x 11.4 cm approx)
• Can be used as a stand-alone, mounted onto a panel of loop.
• A miniaturized version of our standard Type 02

• Hook back organizers in 210D nylon.
• These are 10.5” W x 6.75” H (26.7 cm x 17.2 cm approx) so they fit into the rear zippered pocket of our CHIO bags
• These are also used as the primary organizer on the EVADE 1.5 and Pathfinders
• Or can be used as a stand-alone, mounted onto a panel of loop.

Type 01 - is without the elastic webbing

Type 02 - is with the elastic webbing

Please READ ALL the notes before participating in this pre-order for the WHITLEY backpack and if you have ANY questions about this, please reach out to us HERE.

1. No pre-payment nor deposit is required for the pre-order. All we ask is that you honor your pre-order when the time comes to finalize the purchase. Invoices will be emailed about 3 weeks out from start of fulfillment. We are aiming for end July delivery BUT this is an ESTIMATE and it may change. 
2. If for any reason you're among the 'lucky' few that end up on the payment page and you decide to pre-pay for yours, well bless you. Otherwise let us know and we will sort it out for you. This has happened before, no app is 100% perfect.
3. When the time comes for the invoices, we will post a notice online. There has been several occasions when our invoices have end up in spam folders so if at all possible, please whitelist our email address.
4. All updates will be provided on our FB/IG pages and via email as we usually do. Please check our FB/IG page before emailing us for updates. When in doubt, come back to this page and read everything again.
5. When a pre-order is placed you will receive an immediate notification from the store. If you don’t receive one please send us an email HERE and we will check to make sure your pre-order is in. Most of the times these emails are sitting in your spam box / folder please check there first.
6. If you need to change your order, please email us versus canceling it and placing a new order. We can manually edit your order.
7. These pre-orders may arrive in batches so some ship out earlier than others. Please keep this in mind.
8. All international orders - please note that we are NOT responsible for all import duties or taxes or brokerage fees that you may incur for importing a Whitley.
9. If you chose USPS Priority Mail for shipping, the 2-3 days delivery is an estimate and NOT a guarantee.
10. For those in Asia, EDC&G in Singapore will be launching the drop simultaneously.
11. And finally.....we do not have photos of the other Whitleys (ballistic nylon, 500D black and MCB) up just yet and will not have any in time for the drop. We will share these as soon as we can. So if you pre-ordered one in MCB (for example) and don't like how it looks when the photo is up, feel free to change it or cancel your order. Let's keep it simple.

Thanks all for participating and we hope the Whitley is every thing you expect of it when you get yours!

The Whitley will be available in the following fabric / color options:

• X-Pac VX42
• 500D Black
• 500D Multicam Black
• 1050D Ballistic Nylon, Black

Lining in 210D ripstop orange

 Current VITALS:

• Dimensions, 18.5" (H) x 11" (W) x 6" (D)
• Weight, 3.25 lbs (500D Black, MCB), 3.3 lbs (VX42), 3.7 lbs (1050D Ballistic Nylon)
• Volume, 20L

FEATURES:

• Front stash pocket lined in Nilex, 7.5" deep, #8 YKK RC zippers

• Front organizer compartment, #8 YKK RC zippers:
• Rear document sleeve
• Top organizer (revised Evade design) with padded phone pocket (holds up to iPhone 13 Max), 2 pen slots, 1 light / multitool slot, card holders, rear zippered pocket
• Two bottom elastic pleated pockets
• Compartment is entire height of backpack, 1" deep and unzips half way down

• Main compartment, #10 YKK RC zippers, 5" deep:
• Front wall, Top zippered pocket in matching lining fabric, 7" deep
• Front wall, Bottom zippered mesh pocket, 5" deep
• Rear wall, Suspended & padded slim laptop sleeve for up to a 16" MBP
• Padded tablet sleeve in front of the laptop sleeve

• Top carry handle
• Quick access zippered opening (behind carry handle) with #8 YKK RC zippers to get to your laptop & tablet
• Adjustable sternum straps
• Padded mesh back
• Padded shoulder strap harness (new design)

All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically.  

A dopp kit (toiletry bag to some) is one of our travel essentials. Problem is most kits are either too large or too small. I've been looking for one that is compact yet large enough to hold my toiletries. So what is a guy to do when he can't find the right one? He designs one!

The RECON EIGHT is essentially a compact version of a traditional dopp kit with one practical feature - a row of milspec elastic webbing in the side pocket that allows you to organize your grooming essentials such as tweezers, nail clippers, travel shaving brush, collar inserts, trimmers, etc. Everything shown below fits into the RECON EIGHT!

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Exterior made of 1000 water resistant denier nylon
• Genuine YKK zippers
• Oxford nylon lined interior
• Fully taped seams
• Milspec folded side handle

SPECIFICATIONS

• Exterior dimensions - 9" (L) x 5" (W) and 4" (H) ( 22.86cm x 12.7cm x 10.16cm )
• Weight - 0.3 pounds ( 0.14 kilo )

The RECON Eight is available in the 8 colors:

• Black (Red lining inside)
• Med Navy (light Gray lining)
• Coyote (matching Coyote lining)
• Gray (matching Gray lining inside)
• Kryptek Highlander (Coyote lining inside)
• Kryptek Typhon (Red lining inside)
• Kryptek Mandrake (Coyote lining inside)

The ultimate 3" x 5" Notebook cover design. An indispensable item for Unit Leaders, Section Commander's and Company Commander's who need the ability to have quick access to their checklists, Battle Drills, Mini Maps and SOP's while simultaneously taking notes.

Will fit a 3" x 5" flip up vertical opening notebook on the inside right side including the top spiral Rite-in-the-Rain:

• 1.5in. elastic utility strap situated over the pen slots allows for the expanding storage of cell phones, calculators, notepads etc. A velcro sleeve over the elastic strap adds additional velcro (1.5" x 3") to allow for Unit or Rank Patch
• 4 x pleated Pen/Marker slots on front. Sized big and small to accommodate a variety of Marker sizes.
• Clear plastic window on inside left (2.5" x 5") to mark on view critical notes.
• Inside right has a 4.5" deep pocket sleeve to slide your notepad in.
• Open pocket on rear hold contents 3" x 5" plus a 3" x 5" velcro patch to attach additional options.
• Dual zipper head opening of cover allows for left and right handed users.
• Clear plastic bookmark for use with the FIELD NOTES brand notebook and stores away when not in use.
• Nylon

*Does not include accessories or options shown inside pouch photos nor the optional mesh pouch.

Product dimensions:

• When closed 6.25" x 4" x 1"
• When open 8.25" x 6.25"
• Weight: 3 oz

The ultimate 3" x 5" Notebook cover design. An indispensable item for Unit Leaders, Section Commander's and Company Commander's who need the ability to have quick access to their checklists, Battle Drills, Mini Maps and SOP's while simultaneously taking notes.

Will fit a 3" x 5" flip up vertical opening notebook on the inside right side including the top spiral Rite-in-the-Rain notebooks:

• 1.5'' elastic utility strap situated over the pen slots allows for the expanding storage of cell phones, calculators, notepads etc. A velcro sleeve over the elastic strap adds additional velcro (1.5" x 3.5") to allow for Unit or Rank Patch
• 4 x pleated Pen/Marker slots on front. Sized big and small to accommodate a variety of Marker sizes.
• Inside top has a loop patch areas (4.5" x 3.5")
• Inside bottom has 3.5" x 3.25" clear lexan area for marking over and viewing of maps, mission critical checklists
• Sleeve pocket with 1.5” x 3.5” loop on rear hold contents 3.5" x 4.75"

*Does not include accessories or options shown inside pouch photos. 

Product dimensions:

• When closed 4" x 6" x 1"
• When open 12.5" x 4"
• Weight: 2.5 oz

The ultimate 4" x 6" Notebook cover design. An indispensable item for Unit Leaders, Section Commander's and Company Commander's who need the ability to have quick access to their checklists, Battle Drills, Mini Maps and SOP's while simultaneously taking notes.

Will fit a 4" x 6" flip up vertical opening notebook on the inside right side including the top spiral Rite-in-the-Rain notebooks:

• 1.5in. elastic utility strap situated over the pen slots allows for the expanding storage of cell phones, calculators, notepads etc. A velcro sleeve over the elastic strap adds additional velcro (1.5" x 3") to allow for Unit or Rank Patch
• 6 x pleated Pen/Marker slots on front. Sized big and small to accommodate a variety of Marker sizes.
• Inside left has 2 x Velcro Patch areas (4" x 2")
• Inside left has 4" x 4" clear lexan area for marking over and viewing of maps, mission critical checklists
• Inside right has a 6" deep pocket sleeve to fit notepad
• Zippered pocket on rear hold contents 4" x 7"

*Does not include accessories or options shown inside pouch photos. 

Product dimensions:

• When closed 4.75" x 7.5" x 1"
• When open 10" x 7.5"
• Weight: 3.5 oz