Photo appropriated from Kyle Defoor.
Archive for the ‘Load Carrying’ Category
Darley Defense Days – HSGI Pistol TACO
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016Although it was designed for Pistol Magazines, the Pistol TACO is very versatile. As you can see here, it will accept a wide variety of equipment.
A tip for those of you who travel a lot. TSA doesn’t seem to like checked baggage with inert minibangs in sample kits.
Made in USA and availabke in a variety of colors and patterns. Get yours at www.highspeedgear.com
Unity Tactical – Clutch Now Shipping
Tuesday, May 31st, 2016Unity Tactical recentky told us their new Clutch load carriage solution wouldn’t ship until June. However, they started delivering them last week.
Made from two-way stretch fabric, the fit is both adjustabke and low profile so that it can be worn beneatxh clothing. The Clutch incorporates numerous 4.5″ wide, padded cells lined with Velcro which will accept a variety of equioment includimg many holsters. The Clutch is also backed with non-slip material to keep it in place.
Available in Small, Medium and Large in Black or Grey.
Blue Force Gear Updates Trauma Kit Now!
Tuesday, May 31st, 2016The Blue Force Gear Trauma Kit NOW! (TKN) was first released in early 2009 as a solution to trauma kits that were too difficult to deploy, especially if only one hand is available. The TKN has gone through a number of changes over the years, with the most recent updates pertaining to weight and functional performance for the end user.
Starting with materials, the TKN is now constructed largely of a proprietary laminate called ULTRACOMP®. This high-tech laminate is made up of multiple layers of high abrasion Nylon and CORDURA® fabric bound together with space age elastomers and other compounds to form a nearly indestructible fabric that is still extremely lightweight in this configuration.
The flap face of the TKN now has a “Red Cross” cut-out with red backing so that the user can quickly choose whether they want a red reflective IR, or subdued backing to their trauma kit identifier. The flap also now has the BLIP™ detail in its pull tab. The Ball Loaded Index Point, or BLIP for short, is a feature now found on all Blue Force Gear lidded pouches. The BLIP was born on a freezing cold day at the range with rain coming in sideways at 32.5° Fahrenheit. It was there that Blue Force Gear realized that when fingers start to turn to flippers it’s very difficult to get a grasp on a flat piece of webbing as well as differentiate between different kinds of material to find a pull tab. The BLIP alleviates both those issues with a form that is both easy to grasp and impossible to miss.
The Trauma Kit NOW! is now available with an Advanced Individual Trauma Kit Refill built for Blue Force Gear by North American Rescue™. This refill contains the most advanced individual first aid items currently available and is focused around treating the “Big Three” of preventable combat death: extremity hemorrhage, airway obstruction and tension pneumothorax.
These products are currently in stock in all colors for individual or even larger unit-sized orders for immediate shipment.
www.blueforcegear.com/trauma-kit-now
www.blueforcegear.com/advanced-trauma-kit-supplies
Shellback Tactical – STEALTH Low Vis Plate Carrier Now Available For Pre-Order
Friday, May 27th, 2016
The Shellback Tactical STEALTH Low Vis Plate Carrier is designed to be a super low profile, light weight plate carrier/armor carrier. Ideal to be worn under a jacket, surveillance operations, or just as a slick plate carrier. Built for low visibility and concealment. The carrier is designed to hold 10×12 Level III or Level IV hard armor plates. It can also accept 10×12 soft armor style plate backers if plates are not needed. The cummerbund is extremely adjustable due to its overlapping design front and back that can fit small statured and larger statured body types.
Hypalon non slip material makes up the fully adjustable shoulder straps which also have 2 slips for other uses. The front has a handy zippered admin pocket, a large 4 inch loop area for placards and integrated nylon vertical strips to accommodate QASM buckles. To add a chest rig if needed. QASM Buckles not included. Also included is a double magazine pouch for .223/5.56 magazines. Cummerbund has 2 integrated pouches for magazines or radio.
Interior is lined with breathable spacer mesh for comfort. The back of the carrier has an integrated Hypalon drag handle and a 4 inch loop are for patch identifiers.
www.shellbacktactical.com/stealth-low-vis-plate-carrier
SOFIC – Platatac ASAD Modular Dump Pouch
Thursday, May 26th, 2016The ASAD from Platatac is a different take on the dump pouch.
First off, it’s front mounted. Additionally, you can mount PALS pouches inside and it will accept an armor plate. There are also mesh panels at the bottom for drainage of sand as well as water.
By the way, ASAD stands for All Singing All Dancing which means it does everything.
SOFIC – BFG Medium Dump Pouch
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016Blue Force Gear’s Medium Dump Pouch is the dump pouch for guys who don’t like dump pouches. It is small, lightweight and rolles up out of the way.
Made from ULTRAcomp laminate, it has laser cut drainholes.
As you can see, it’s got a fish trap-style opening that makes it easy to get your empties in but they won’t fall out.
Coming next week.
Black Center Tactical – Multipurpose Utility Carrier
Monday, May 23rd, 2016The name sums up the intent. The uses are myriad. As you can see, it can be used as a sling to carry odd sized loads, but it can also be closed up into an actual bag.
The MUC is made from 1000D Cordura, reinforced with heavily stitched 17337 Mil-Spec webbing. It also incorporates 5 large, Velcro sealed pockets abd 2 reinforced handles and Velcro on the sides to seal it up into a bag.
The MUC is available in a very wide assortment of colors.
