Operator grade protection from the elements: NEMO Shield

NEMO Equipment, Inc. manufacturer of AirSupported and Extreme Conditions tents, sleeping bags, pads and backcountry accessories, just launched a new website for its Shield Edition line of tactical gear.

The ecommerce site offers in-depth information on Shield shelters, pads & pillows and specialty equipment. Visitors can search by product category or user environment, including Arctic, Mountainous or Desert. Products can also be sorted and searched based on Berry and Trade Compliance.

This marks the first time NEMO Shield products are available for individual sales.

If you're out at the ADS Warrior West show in San Diego this week, stop by the NEMO booth (#514) to get a 30% discount card, register to win a tactical tent and have a look at their latest gear including the Bugout SE 9X9, Sabre SE and Gogo SE, all in MultiCam and their Switchblade 1P SE, Cosmo Pillowtop 1P SE and Fillo Pillow SE, all in coyote brown.

Shield products are available through the NEMO website and ADS, Inc. For questions or direct ordering, please contact NEMO at 800-997-9301 or Uber Group at (404) 806-0124.

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