SPECOPS.PL has released a line of ‘ULPC’ equipment. In the same vein as their Ultra-Lekki Plate Carrier, the ULPC series consists of laminate-based, laser-cut tactical bags, pouches, and belts with webbing-free PALS compatible mounting options.
ULPC range is available in all SPECOPS camo patterns and solid colors. Manufactured in Poland, with 3-year combat warranty.
Swedish firm coXa carry AB has developed a new integrated front suspension design that integrates the shoulder and waist straps into a single buckle hub. Growing up, inventor Claes Bergkvist was a Scout and took his backpacking seriously. As he grew up, he came upon this concept. After working with several international firms to develop the design (including Duraflex) he was granted a patent last year.
In addition to introducing a line of packs, they are also looking for licensees of this technology. Above and below you can see different design concepts for this ergonomic backpack carrying system. One distinct advantage is that it frees your arms up quite bit as well as the waist which may well transfer to increased mobility.
The MRB from Crye Precision is a bit different than the other war belts on the market. The idea was to lower bulk around the waist caused by the wear of belts one atop the next. Money important thing to note right from the outset is that the MRB is not padded and bulk is kept to a minimum.
It’s a system that offers an inner layer that can be used as a very low profile stiffened pants belt called the LoopLock™. Any stiffness is provided by the innermost LoopLock™. The entire MRB, including the inner LoopLock™ are all cut on a bias to be more ergonomic when worn on the waist. Other components include a main load bearing belt called the Outer Belt and a sleeve referred to as the Outer Cover.
The MRB’s LoopLock™ allows two configurations:
-Keep the inner LoopLock™ layer attached to belt for most secure and stable setup.
-Wear inner LoopLock™ layer as a separate low-profile pants belt for added versatility which means you can take your duty rig off and still hold your pants up. But, wearing the MRB this way means it may sit lower than you’d typically wear a full on padded or armored war belt.
Additionally, the outer belt has a convenient side release buckle which can be simply replaced with virtually any first line belt for those looking for something different. However, this main load bearing belt has a really cool feature often found on backpack waist belts. The webbing doubles back though the dual adjust side release buckle and can be pulled forward to adjust fit meaning you’ll get a much better and tighter fit if that is what you are going for.
I’ve worn the MRB and like it. It’s not quite like anything else out there. There are a couple of slots on the side portions of the outer cover to access the main load bearing belt for load carriage options such as drop leg rigs and the sleeve itself boasts two rows of PALS fields on each side and to the rear. Additionally, the MRB can be combined with suspenders of needed. Of there’s anything that I’m not enamored of it’s the aluminum buckle on the LoopLock™. Don’t get me wrong, it works well but it can be a pain to thread the Velcro tab through that holds the belt together.
Available Small – XLarge in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam.
Crye’s AirLite technology, first debuted at SHOT Show 2012 is now available for order from Crye Precision. There are four models of plate carriers to choose from depending on which plates you use and what features you want as well as a chest rig that can be worn in conjunction with the AirLite series of carriers as well as Crye’s LV-MBAV and LV-RBAV. Unfortunately, they don’t offer a set of strap accessories for stand alone use yet.
For example, the EK01 accepts SAPI cut plates and weighs in at extremely low weights:
SM = 9.2oz
MD = 9.8oz
LG = 10.4oz
XL = 11.2oz
The EK01 and EK03 accept SAPI and Swimmer Cut plates respectively. The EK02 and EK04 also integrate side plate pouches as well as their respective front and rear plates. Front and rear plates can be placed in included plate covers for camouflage and protection.
Available in any color as long as it’s MultiCam.
FirstSpear’s Emergency Response Kit is a medical pouch that allows for quick access of individual medical components. The ERK is composed of two pieces: the body and insert. The insert is a fold out envelope that holds medical components via elastic retention bands and stores inside the body. The body features a deployment handle that pulls the insert out of the soft shell stretch pocket; it can be mounted to deploy either up or down. Maritime-resistant plastic snaps provide additional security to the activation handle so it won’t open when you least expect it. The ERK is designed to mount to MOLLE/PALS using FirstSpear’s propriatary 6/9 technology.
Available in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, and MultiCam.
Featuring a black-anodized swiveling clip laser engraved with the LaRue logo, this lanyard is designed for 2” wide belts and thinner making it PALS compatible. It attaches to the belt via an internal hook and loop panel.
Made in Texas, USA and offered in Black or Coyote.
www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-lanyard
New from Beez Combat Systems, the BCS AK47 triple magazine shingle is designed to carry three 30 round AK47 magazines. The open top 3 mag AK47 shingle can be mounted to any PALS compatible vest or plate carrier. The shingle has some unique features not found on other AK shingles.
The back of the triple mag shingle has four rows of PALS webbing for attachment. The shingle can be attached with MALICE clips, Speed clips and other clip systems on the market.
In order to to reduce weight, keep it low profile and provide a distinctly different shingle to the market, BCS angled the corners of both the top and bottom to give it a unique look. The AK mags fit in the shingle perfectly in both direction because of the curve of the mag.
The internal pouch provides additional storage for small items and increases the carrying capacity. The pouch is secured with 2” Velcro across the entire length of the pouch.
For additional information on this or other A-TACS Camo items in their line, or to purchase, visit them online at www.beezcombatsystems.com.
