Former SEAL and tactical trainer Kyle Defoor keeps his traveling rig simple.
“My traveling setup. Lightweight and easy to pack taking up very little room. HSG Taco mag pouches, AO chest rig, cobra rigger belt, micro grip panel”
Archive for the ‘Load Carrying’ Category
FirstSpear’s Viking Patrol Harness In The Wild
Thursday, February 18th, 2016 
That’s Norway for those who wondered and the Viking Patrol Harness was developed specifically for Mountain and Cold Weather warfare. For instance, it’s in the ATACS ATX winter pattern. Additionally, it has shoulder and back straps that are longer than usual to accommodate cold weather clothing.
It features three fixed, full flapped magazine pockets capable of two 30 round 5.56 magazines along with a fixed radio pouch that holds radios of similar size to the AN/PRC-148 MBITR. Also, Modular 6/12 Panels on each side will accept FirstSpear’s complete line of FS 6/9 or 6/12 pockets as well as any older pockets with a PALS compatible attachment system. The harness also comes with the following 6/9 accessory pockets: Arctic Canteen and Cold Weather General Purpose with 2 External Pistol Magazine Pockets.
Thyrm – Rescue Orange Cell Vault
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
The Thyrm Cell Vault is now available in Rescue Orange, featuring the same slim-line, attachable battery and gear storage as the other military/LEO colored models. Consider it for SAR and maritime use as well as survival applications since it will not only hold your CR-123A batteries, but other items as well. Additionally, the Orange really stands out on dark internal MOLLE/PALS panels.
Advanced Holster – Snatch N Grab V1 Back In Stock
Thursday, February 11th, 2016 
Made from .125″ Kydex, the Snatch N Grab V1 is a rigid frame designed to support PALS compatible gear within a daypack or other bag.
In addition to arranging a custom configuration, you can transfer the loadout between any of your commercial backpacks without any permanent modifications.
advancedholster.com/products/snatch-n-grab-v1
Shellback Tactical – Patriot Plate Carrier Pre-Order
Thursday, February 11th, 2016
Shellback Tactical’s new Patriot Plate Carrier is currently available for pre-order. The Patriot is based on the same frame design as the Banshee plate carrier, and is designed as a lightweight, low-profile carrier for use with Law Enforcement in High Threat active shooter scenarios, Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities, and Counter Terrorism Direct Actions.
There’s also some news regarding the original Banshee plate carrier: Shellback has updated the Banshee in Multicam to now have matching Multicam webbing. Also all New Banshee’s coming out of production now allow the drag handles to be secured down with loop.
Additionally, Shellback Tactical has provided a discount code exclusively for SSD readers. Use code SSD10 to take 10% off any order site wide.
Plano Tactical – Field Locker Weapon Case Insert
Monday, February 8th, 2016At SHOT Show, Plano Tactical previewed their upcoming nylon Weapon Case Insert for use with their Field Locker.
The padded case can be removed from the Mil-Spec Field Locker and opened up for use as a mat. It is PALS compatible and includes a scope cover.
www.planomolding.com/tactical/field-lockertm-mil-spec-cases
S&S Precision Maker Monday – NavBoard Series Overview
Monday, February 8th, 2016
Conducting nighttime parachute operations is serious business, even for the best. The NavBoard series is purposely built for in-flight navigation, giving you what you need when you need it. They are designed to conveniently mount to the front of an armor carrier or parachute harness for easy access. With multiple options, there is a NavBoardT for everyone.
Below, you can view a video which serves as an overview of the NavBoard Series:
