I realize it sounds like sushi, but the Kraken Roll was created by Jim Erwin and Freedom Hill Gear to organize items while traveling.
The interior construction of this 500D Cordura roll is similar to PALS but utilizes elastic rather than standard webbing in order to hold items in place. Once rolled shut, the Kraken is secured via elastic so it will accommodate a wide variety of items.
Today, Kryptek is formally launching a line of load carriage pouches.
There’s a wide variety of pouches available, with the photo depicting just a few examples. They are PALS compatible and offered in Highlander, Mandrake and Typhon.
Many people don’t know that Mystery Ranch makes SOCOM issued Flash Bang pouches. Both sizes are PALS compatible and the flaps can be tucked behind the grenade.
There’s the Flash Bang above and the Triple Bang below. Yes, it’s often referred to in the field as the “gang bang”.
The Multi Pistol Carrier from Hazard 4 looks a bit like a lunch cooler but it has room for 6-14 pistols, depending on size and barrel length.
This padded case incorporates removable dividers, a top flap pocket, exterior PALS webbing and dual carry straps along with a removable shoulder strap.
Right now, only offered in Coyote.
– Laurice Graves
SSD Correspondent
Let’s face it, I’m jaded. I look at cool military gear everyday, so it’s hard to get me excited about much of anything. When I walked into the SOTech booth, it was more to wish Founder Jim Cragg congratulations for his company’s 20th anniversary than to check out more gear, as my fun meter had already pegged by day one of SHOT Show. Then, I looked on a lower shelf, and spied this beauty.
It’s a simple affair, mesh shoulders with no adjustment for length, connected directly to large, top loading GP pockets at the front and a big day pack at the rear. The vest also offers side adjustment and two front closure straps with QR buckles.
Unless you’re a true connoisseur of load carriage, you may not recognize this modern take on a classic British Load Carriage Vest, used by UKSF during the 70s in Oman, the 80s in the Falklands and Brunei and up until Operation Desert Storm in SW Asia. In fact, one was still being worn by a member of Executive Outcomes in the late 90s.
The Pack, Lightweight Combat was manufactured by several firms including Chelsea Quilt Company, commonly known as CQC, Ltd, and Mills Equipment Company (MECO). A common misconception is that this is the 72 trials pattern webbing because of its similar cut and materials, but while both were manufactured from Butyl rubber, they are distinctly different pieces of kit. The Lightweight Combat Pack was often used by UK special operators because the large ammo pouches to the front were adaptable to a wide variety of magazine types from Bren to Armalite magazines. The original model also often incorporated a specific pocket for SLR (FNFAL) magazines sewn to the front of either side’s large pocket to facilitate quick reloads. The lightweight design was intended specifically for use in tropical environments but often saw action in other regions, especially the desert.
SOTech created this no frills vest at the request of a customer for use on Close Target Recce where it can be removed from a pack and loaded with equipment needed for a short duration mission. It’s still a simple design, made from 500D Cordura and Mil-Spec mesh, with modern QR buckles. It won’t be for everybody, but some guys will get it, and use it.
The Jetboil stove is one of the most popular field items for Soldiers. This pouch from Tactical Tailor pouch will hold any of the Jetboil stoves as well as an individual meal.
It incorporates a roll top and two SR buckle closure. The pouch is a really straight forward design which attaches via MALICE clips.
Available now in Coyote, Black, Wolf Grey and MultiCam.
This is a completely new pack from Tactical Tailor. While not the final product, it is made from LiteLok, 70D Nylon and a laminate which they laser cut.
It is a hybrid top/panel loader with a 3/4 zip lid and two zippers along the rear of the pack. There is also a shock cord for external storage. Additionally, the padded yoke system uses airmesh and the external laminate has holes for ventilation.
Externally, there are two side pockets and a larger utility pocket at the rear. Each of the pockets and the lid feature a field of PALS compatible laser cut grid. The rear utility pocket will open up in order to accept a helmet in conjunction with the shock cord. All of the zippers are water repellent. I also like the new laser cut zipper pulls.
Look for this as-yet-unnamed pack in the Spring.
Awhile back we posted a preview of Snake Eater Tactical’s rifle plate carrier and its unique grid mounting system.
Although he came up with the grid concept right away, over the past two years, Inventor Chris Calvert has refined the design of the plate carrier to give it a proper platform. They are using Whiskey 24’s Acronym laminate which is plenty strong for this application.
The idea of using 550 cord to attach pouches to a platform is foreign to many SSD readers because it went out of fashion before the war. You have to consider, the Grid system was designed specifically for use with 550 cord, unlike using parachute cord to attach a pouch to PALS which has a lot of wiggle room for the cord to move around. However, Snake Eater has moved beyond just 550 and has also used shock cord, for some applications, which can be used to hold items like tourniquets and chemical lights.
They’ve also introduced a Velcro panel to the front in order to attach cummerbunds or their magazine carrier panel as well as those from other vendors.
As a complimentary feature they’ve offered loops to accept G-hooks or SR buckles. The loops can be tucked in when not in use.
The inside of the carrier uses four-way stretch and will accept Medium – XLarge SAPI cut plates so you don’t need sized carriers.
