The FirstSpear Tactical Patrolling Harness features FirstSpear technology as well as a Tubes front opening.
The design is reminiscent of other MOLLE-style patrolling harnesses with integrated belts, a design that is an extraction of Israeli Ephod-style harnesses that were later adapted to a maritime role in the late 80s here in the US. Overtime they have transitioned from fixed pouches, to ALICE compatibility and finally to PALS. This harness is the next step. It’s made from entirely new materials and not only accepts FirstSpear’s 6/12 family of pouches but also their 6/9 as well as any MOLLE compatible pouch meaning it is a great way to upgrade your harness without having to purchase an entirely new suite of pouches. Additionally, the front opening relies on the Tubes buckle which is easily manipulated with one hand.
The Tactical Patrolling Harness incorporates padded shoulder straps, a drag handle and metal adjustment buckles at the rear. Available in Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large in Black, Coyote, MultiCam and Ranger Green.
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Had a m/85 combat harness during my conscript period, didn’t get to use the newer m/05 combat vest. By what I’ve seen of it it has more room for gear and the MOLLE gives plenty of chance for customization and the fact that the lower back is smooth canvas is a definite plus when compared to the big pouches on the harness.
As a reserves’ medical NCO I can say those things really make dragging a casualty hard when they dig into the dirt. Mechanized jaegers actually ditched the back pouches to better fit in BMPs.
Still, a classic combat harness is more to my liking. Maybe because it seems easier to remove when needed. And with the higher back pad it looks a whole lot more comfortable than the old harness. Though I don’t think one could use a pack with pouches on the upper pad.
Is that a tubed connector at the front? Does anyone have practical experience with it?