Adventure Tactical Inc.
- 444 Beaconsfield Blvd, suite 201, H9W 4C1 Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada
- www.adventuretactical.com
Description
Core Focus & Technologies
The company is part of the Adventure Lights Group and is a premiere designer of compact, lightweight, and highly resilient signal lights. They hold over 60 patents and 240 unique designs tailored for tier-one operators and front-line military units.Their technology suite primarily includes:Identification Friend or Foe (IFF): Advanced covert infrared (IR) and visual spectrum markers to prevent friendly fire incidents during night operations.
Personnel & K9 Recovery: Wearable beacons and marking lights used to track soldiers, rescue personnel, or working dogs in low-visibility environments.
Expeditionary Landing Systems: Highly portable lighting systems used by military units to rapidly set up temporary airfield landing strips or helicopter drop zones.
Vehicle Identification: Signal fixtures designed for combat vehicles to ensure positive visual and thermal ID from the air or ground.
Standout Features
Extreme Durability: Virtually all of their signaling devices are built to be waterproof up to 330 feet (100 metres) and heavily resistant to severe impacts and shock.
Proprietary Tech: They are widely known for advanced features like Mockingbird® Technology (which allows a beacon to copy and mimic any light signal it detects) and AutoSync™ Technology to keep groups of flashing beacons perfectly synchronized.
Global Trust: Their premier products—such as the popular Trilobyte Helmet Beacon series—are actively utilized by the Canadian, United States, and British militaries, alongside various other NATO Ministries of Defense.
Corporate Footprint
Founded in 1996, Adventure Tactical maintains its executive, sales, and engineering offices out of Beaconsfield, Quebec. Their specialized electronics and surface-mount manufacturing facilities are located nearby in Montreal.
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Products
Smart Mesh Networking: Employs S.M.A.R.T. transceiver technology to create a self-repairing, encrypted ad-hoc network between the remote controller, repeaters, and beacons.
Long-Distance Visibility: High-impact, clear polycarbonate dome lenses project Near-Infrared (IR) signals visible up to 20 miles (30 km) away on dark, clear nights.
Dual Power Compatibility: Each beacon utilizes a flexible power grid, running on either one 3V CR123A lithium battery or two standard 1.5V AA batteries.
Immersion Grade: Matches the brand's combat standard with a fully encapsulated, waterproof depth rating down to 330 feet (100 m).Operational Limits: Designed to transmit or receive data up to 150 meters line-of-sight from beacon to beacon while operating in environments ranging from -20°C to +60°C.
Setup & Hardware
System Components: Comes as a complete expeditionary kit containing 18 automated VIPIR S.M.A.R.T. beacons, repeaters, and a handheld master controller.
Optimized Elevation: Ground spikes or mounts are recommended to keep the beacons elevated at a minimum of 40 cm for clear line-of-sight communications.
Omnidirectional Optics: Dome lens provides 360-degree visibility over a 3-mile (5 km) range.
Ultra-Light Build: Impact-resistant housing weighs just 20 grams with batteries.
Extreme Waterproofing: Submersible and sealed down to a 330-foot (100 m) depth rating.
Lithium Coin Cells: Powered by two pre-wrapped CR2032 batteries usable down to -40°C.Runtime: Delivers 100 hours of continuous steady-on light or 250 hours in strobe mode.
Configurations & Controls
Twist Activation: Simply tighten the dome lens bezel downward to power on.
Polarity Switching: Flipping the batteries upside down toggles between steady and flashing.
Mockingbird® Variant: Specialized models record a 20-second custom flash signature via light.
Mounting & Specs
Compact Footprint: Extremely small form factor measuring 1.6" × 1.3" × 1.0" (4 × 3.4 × 2.5 cm).
Attachment Variety: Removable belt clip fits MOLLE or straps; supports optional magnet/wrist mounts.
Dual Beam Intensity: Operates with a low-output beam (225 mW/sr) for walking-speed operations (~50 m) and a high-output beam (896 mW/sr) for fast vehicle speeds (~132 m).Wide Voltage Range: Draws power directly from vehicle electrical systems, accepting 12Vdc to 30Vdc inputs.
Efficient Power: Consumes a minimal maximum of 2.5W to prevent electrical system strain.
Extreme Housing: Constructed from a rugged, zinc-plated carbon steel tube with a matte black powder coating to reduce reflections.
Dual Lens Layering: Features a high-impact polycarbonate permanent dome lens protected by a user-replaceable outer slip-in lens.
Mounting & Specs
Secure Attachment: Mounted directly to vehicle brackets using a stainless steel M8 threaded hex bar base.
Wiring Harness: Equipped with automotive-grade, PVC-jacketed SAE J1128-SXL copper wires measuring 16 inches (40 cm) in length.
Form Factor: Heavy-duty cylinder design measuring 1.88" in diameter and up to 3.65" in total length.
Four Output Colors: White, Green, Red, and Near-Infrared (IR).Stealth Default: Activates in covert IR mode first to protect light discipline.
Single AA Battery: Uses one standard Lithium, Alkaline, or rechargeable battery.
Waterproof Body: Sealed casing rated down to 330 feet (100 meters).Durable Build: Made from high-impact, shatterproof matte polycarbonate.
Advanced Technologies
MultiVibe™: Distinct vibration counts confirm settings without visual checks.
Mockingbird®: Records and replays custom flash or Morse patterns using external light.
AutoSync™: Syncs custom flash signatures across nearby master/slave beacons.IR/Laser Detection: Vibrates to alert operators when painted by external infrared/lasers.
Mounting & Specs
Attachment: Features hook Velcro/3M Dual Lock and paracord lanyard loops.
Weight: Weighs 2.5 oz (72 g).
Dimensions: Measures 2.21" × 3.24" × 1.28".
Dual Spectrum: Features 5 high-output LEDs split between visible and Near-Infrared (IR) light.
Crushproof Casing: Rugged polymer shell with a heavy-duty brass threaded battery cell.
Extreme Waterproofing: Encapsulated design rated waterproof down to 330 feet (100 m).CR123A Battery: Uses one 3V CR123A lithium battery for superior cold-weather use.
Long Runtime: Lasts 8 to 50 hours on steady-on, and 20 to 400 hours in flashing modes.
Configurations & Controls
Rotary Dial: Mechanical switch ring cycles modes cleanly while wearing thick gloves.
Polarity Switching: Flipping the battery upside down isolates covert/overt programming.
Mockingbird® Tech: Gen 4 models record and loop custom flash patterns via external light.
AutoSync™: Select variants sync flashing rhythms across nearby group beacons.
Mounting & Specs
Size & Weight: Measures 3.10" × 2.25" × 1.58" and weighs 3.9 oz (110 g) with battery.
Attachment: Removable stainless steel clip for MOLLE/belts; hook Velcro for helmets.