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Hardpoint Technologies – Hardpoint Jungle Operations Vest (SELVA System)

Hardpoint Jungle Operations Vest

Hardpoint Technologies’ Jungle Operations Vest (SELVA System) is a lightweight vest that incorporates an integrated extraction (HOIST) harness along with an integrated hydration system.

The Jungle Operations Vest is made from Cordura nylon with heavy double and triple stitch patterns designed to stand up to short or prolonged operations in hot, humid, rainy climates. PALS webbing allows for desired equipment placement as the user requires. Snap fasteners at the lower portion of the vest allow for attachment of standard US Military pistol belt assembly.

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The integrated HOIST harness assembly operates independently of the vest’s buckle assemblies so that no weight bearing load is placed on the vest itself during insertion/extraction. Extraction TYPE 7 webbing, reinforced with ballistic Kevlar mesh, is built within the interior of the vest, and the leg straps/saddle are secured in a drop pouch located in the rear of the vest for easy accessibility. Multi-Airframe tethers are attached to the TYPE 7 webbing loops and routed and secured on the left or right side with rigger parachute snap fasteners to ensure secured side locations and stability during applied stress.

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The integrated hydration system is protected with ballistic Kevlar mesh that is virtually puncture resistant, and the hydration feedhose is accessible from the left or right side.

All webbing and metal hardware meets and/or exceeds US MilSpec standards.

Available in these colors and patterns: Olive Drab, Black, Coyote, MultiCam, and Foliage.

shop.hardpointtech.com/Jungle-Operations-Vest-SELVA-System-HP1002

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32 Responses to “Hardpoint Technologies – Hardpoint Jungle Operations Vest (SELVA System)”

  1. FLC says:

    ring, ring, ring, it is 1995. They want their vest back…

  2. That Blue Falcon says:

    Cool concept, but how well does it breathe?

  3. Eddie says:

    This is hardly an original design, but I like how everyone is getting on the jungle scene now. I just don’t see a lot of versatility with this, it’s like an airsoft vest to be honest. Basically like an LBV mated with a MOLLE platform.

    • Eddie says:

      Though the integrated hydration system and the harness are a big plus! I guess I don’t like the look as all. Not judging too hard. XD

    • SSD says:

      Created based on operational use by a recently Ret SF Sergeant Major from 7th Group.

      How about you tell all of the rest of the readers what you do for a living Eddie?

      • Stefan S says:

        I’ve got a few 11B SPC’s with more kills and patrol time than most 18B’s. Just because they are a Group guy, doesn’t mean they are the Gods of gear. Or trying to sell a product byway of their DD 214.

        • sneakynerd says:

          And how many of your 11B”s have ever operated in the jungle? Have you ever operated in the jungle?

        • Steve says:

          And the award for biggest ignorant assumption of the year goes to Stefan. Congrats, Slick!

        • badjujuu says:

          Stefan – let me know when you guys are holding try outs… 😀

        • Toby says:

          I am an 18B, good to know that you are my idol. Whew! I almost thought I was awesome! Just busting your balls, you really shouldn’t come at people like that though brother, and this is a good throw back to what was being done back in the early 90s with Eagle. By the way Stefan, wearing body armor in the jungle, not a good combo. The 7th SFG guy is right, vests and chest rigs rock in the jungle. As far as it breathing, Your nylon gear is not helping when wearing all that cotton. Just thought I would point that out. We used to cut out the back of our blouses and sew in netting. Your top is what really hurts you not a nylon vest. Oh, and a 100 lb. plus mission ruck does’t help either.

        • SSD says:

          But they’ve never been to the jungle. This guy has.

        • Doc says:

          Sounds like Stefan didn’t get selected. Or more likely, VW’d

        • Angry Misha says:

          “This is Stefan. His name is Stefan. Harden the eff up Stefan”

        • SSD says:

          By the way, the owner of Hardpoint Technologies isn’t out there waving the SF banner. I gave his background because Eddie, the High School student gave us his opinion that the product in the article didn’t offer much versatility. I wanted to point out to the High School student that the guy who designed this thing has actually been in the environment he designed it for.

          And conversely, I’m probably not going to be uber impressed with a product designed by a SP4, especially when a guy makes SGT in about 2 years. An E4 isn’t exactly my idea of a God of Gear. A retired SF SGM? He’s got a better shot.

          Finally, and please, oh please. These super badass SP4s who are stoned faced killers and have more experience than the average SF guy, we’d love to have them come to SSD to stand up and be counted. America needs young men like this. I’m sure they’d love to be known amongst their peers and SSD would love to recognize them.

          • badjujuu says:

            +1

            • badjujuu says:

              I will add that over the years I have seen less and less of fieldcrafting among Soldiers – especially E5s and below. Zero creativity. If it wasnt issued to them they wont take initiative to Acquire it or make it from bits and pieces of other gear.
              Hell, they wont even know how to improve on their own kit – where to emplace pouches, run the cables, load their ruck properly.

    • Toby says:

      No, North Africa is pretty far from double or triple canopy. It would of been nice in the PI though.

  4. sneakynerd says:

    Having spent a bit of time down south in the jungle, I say no thanks. Cool concept however, I want less material. That thing looks like it will trap a lot of heat.

  5. Luke says:

    Not sure what exactly makes this jungle specific, large surface area with a non-breathable fabric seems like a disadvantage compared to almost anything short of a plate carrier. Also, metal buckles right on top of the shoulders? Not everyone wants or needs a backpack but that just seems like an odd choice.

  6. RJ says:

    If you check out Mayflower’s facebook and browse through the photos there are several of Soldiers in SE Asia back when wearing STABO rigs and other homemade devices with ammo pockets, pouches, and slots sewn on or built in. Some of them look similar to this, albeit without MOLLE/PALS, as it hadn’t been invented yet.

    Not trying to knock this product at all, just saying that what works, probably works. Never having used or needed equipment like this, I wouldn’t know. But it seems cool that maybe some guys won’t have to outsource to locals or stay up late at night jacking up their fingers trying to piece together something homemade.

  7. Mac says:

    You can wear anything in the J, just depends how uncomfortable you want to be, you are never going to be comfortable patrolling in the bush but the degrees of suffering vary.

    I couldn’t wear vests in the J, I am prone to prickly heat and every time I wore one I ended up feeling pretty sorry for myself. Half my mates had no dramas with a vest and wore them exclusively.

    You’re not going to know what works for you in the bush until you get there and try it. This vest obviously worked for this guy and hes selling it as such. I’ve personally never seen any need for a built in harness like that, we always got by with a tube tape harness for rappelling and suspended extraction.

  8. Chris McG says:

    Its jungle – Old school belt rig with Yoke all the way and if you really want chest style then battle bra, less crap to catch wait-a-while, more exposure to stay cooler, less material rub to create prickly heat etc. If it aint broke dont fix it – vest rigs are like wearing a second shirt and that dog just dont hunt.

  9. jrexilius says:

    I have an old Camelbak Delta Vest that looks almost exactly like this. And I do like it, but not sure about hot, humid jungle use…

  10. PLiner says:

    Yeah, I’m going to have to agree with some of the others, I give this a thumbs down. For one, it’s going to be heavy due to the hoist hardware and webbing. Anyone whos worn an integrated STABO rig with their LBE back in the day will know what I mean. Then add on your typical pouches and gear, etc., yeah , no fun not to mention hot and sweaty. Oh yeah, 201 file bona fides for the keyboard commandos: Cool guy MOS, Jungle expert badge, all the tabs and the T-shirt with hood AND the key to Area J. 😀

  11. Jimbo says:

    I will have to go with some of you as well. I spent four years in Panama as an 11B and I would’ve personally gone with light and breathable. Of course we had the LBEs then. If I was there now, i would probably go with something similar to a TT MAV with zip front and a yoke. I used that setup at Mackall for three years with good effect. This vest does look well made and will find a following though. Just not for me.

    • sneakynerd says:

      I ran a TT split split front with fastex front rather than zipper. Also had them put a panel on the back for butt pack. This worked very well for me in the amazon. The BFG belt minus looks like an interesting alternative too.

      • Jimbo says:

        You are correct. Fastex/no zip. Been almost six years and a slew of deployments since it ended up in a tuff box. Thanks.

  12. Steven S says:

    Wow, I never noticed how many SSD readers use steven/stefan.

    I guess its time to start using a pseudonym.