In this video, Alex from Intelligent Armour goes over their range of belts. IA belts are made in the UK to full military specification and many models incorporate AustriAlpin Cobra Buckles.
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Archive for the ‘Load Carrying’ Category
More On The CROPS CTR Belt
Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
There have been inquiries regarding color options for the CROPS CTR Belt aside from Black. Unfortunately, the CTR Belt will be available only in Black through the first production run. We were, however, sent images of a CTR set up for a sniper role and sprayed to match the operational environment.
As a reminder, the CROPS CTR Belt was designed as a lightweight rig, enabling the operator to carry their kit in a ‘low-profile’ manner. It has seen action in a covert role within Northern Ireland and Libya, worn underneath civilian clothing, in addition to Afghanistan on multiple compound raids.
No word on what color options will be available for the second run.
Those interested in purchasing a CTR Belt can contact Ben Wall of CROPS directly at info@crops.uk.com. The cost of the belt is £116, including postage. Be sure to mention the email associated with your PayPal account in the message, as that’s how the payment will be processed.
Mayflower Offers HK417 Magazine Carriage Options
Friday, February 21st, 2014Mayflower Research & Consulting offers several carriage pouch options for HK417 magazines to integrate MOLLE or as inserts for pocket systems.
First off, the 417 Triple Magazine Placard is a quick attach/detach placard allowing the end user to quickly change weapon systems without removing the rest of his equipment (radio, med etc).
The Double HK417 Magazine Insert is designed to be used in-conjunction with the APC or LPAC/LPAAC in either the front kangaroo pocket or as an insert into the standard cumberbund pocket.
The HK417 Single Mag Pouch, Open Top incorporates an adjustable shock cord retention system. The front of the pouch has two rows of MOLLE webbing to attach additional pouches.
The HK417 Triple Mag Pouch, Open Top holds three HK417 20 round magazines with an adjustable shock cord retention system. At the front of the pouch are two rows of MOLLE webbing to attach additional pouches.
Now, all of these pouches integrate the PALS compatible, Helium Whisper backer. Berry Compliant, Mayflower pouches are offered in several colors including Black, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, MultiCam and Desert Digital. Check for availability.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Arms Case
Friday, February 21st, 2014Offered in both Carbine and Long Gun lengths, the FirstSpear Arms Case is a modular carriage and storage solution for your weapons.
Boasting haul loops on either end as well as a wrap around handle, the Arms Case also offers an external storage pocket with a Velcro panel for removable identification markings.
The carbine length Arms Case is 36″ and the long Gun variant is 43″. As you can see, the interior features 6/12 slots and the weapon tiedowns can be configured to accommodate a variety of weapons. Both will accept scoped weapons with standard 20 or 30 round magazines attached as well as a removable 6/12 Organizer Panel which allows you to configure the interior how you see fit. It attaches to the interior of the Arms Case via “G” Hooks and when removed, can be hung on a hook, nail or door knob while you reconfigure your kit. But for the Arms Case, modularity goes beyond just setting the interior up. In addition to managing your internal configuration, you can also integrate the entire Arms Case into many hard cases as a padded weapon insert in order to consolidate your gear and protect it for long haul transportation.
The Arms Case closes with a 3/4 zipper that allows you to open it flat.
Additionally, it accepts an optional shoulder strap for ease of carry.
FS Shoulder Strap and 6/12™ Organizer Panel are sold separately. However, purchase your Arms Case now and receive a free 6/12 Organizer Panel. Available in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote and MultiCam.
CTOMS – Turtle’s Harness
Friday, February 21st, 2014
The Turtle’s Harness from CTOMS is a MOLLE plate carrier integrated chest harness system that creates a mid-chest attachment point for hoisting and high angle work. Fully compatible with the CTOMS M-Harness, the Turtle’s Harness raises the attachment point, significantly mitigating the potential of inverting, especially when wearing a heavy pack. It’s designed so that it integrates behind any pouches on the plate carrier, so as to not impede access or disrupt and/or crush contents such as radios and ammunition.
Available in Black and Coyote Brown.
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CROPS CTR Belt
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
The CROPS CTR Belt was designed as a lightweight rig, enabling the operator to carry their kit in a ‘low-profile’ manner. It has seen action in a covert role within Northern Ireland and Libya, worn underneath civilian clothing, in addition to Afghanistan on multiple compound raids.
The above image shows the CTR Belt loaded with 4 5.56 magazines, a medic pack, personal communications, secondary weapon, yoke, and adjustable belt.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Belt Systems
Friday, February 14th, 2014This week, we are looking at Belt Systems. Specifically, FirstSpear offers a line of Belt Systems with components that can be used in conjunction with one another. In some cases they canb also be used as stand alones or to augment gear already in your kit bag. The items include the Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB), Padded AGB Sleeve, Tactical Suspenders, as well as the Line One Belt and 6/9 BeltLink.
The AGB utilizes a two-piece metallic buckle, it’s a strong belt that will stand up to daily use as well as combat equipped buddy drags. It can be integrated to the OAGRE for additional equipment space and also accommodate many different FirstSpear components that will help optimize it for the full spectrum of tactical and discretionary operations. Sizes Small – XLarge, in MultiCam, Khaki and Black
The Padded AGB Sleeve fits over the AGB or similar gun belt to provide support, comfortable padding and additional load-bearing capability; compatible with standard MOLLE-style pouches as well as FirstSpear’s 6/9 and 6/12 pouch line. D-Rings included to attach to multiple suspension system harnesses.
These Tactical Suspenders are designed to support the additional weight of a loaded up Padded AGB Sleeve 6/12, particularly when ballistic inserts or multiple pockets are attached. Fully adjustable and low profile, they won’t get in the way of your armor.
You wear pants everyday right? So how about a belt that you can wear with a pair of blue jeans just as easily as with your combat pants? That’s where the Line One Belt comes in. Made from BioThane, a Urethane covered Nylon offering superior strength and weather-resistance; it won’t crack, peel, or become stiff in frigid temperatures. Specially tempered, non-slip coating eliminates “break-in” time and allows for flex like leather, yet it is impervious to sweat and water and will not stretch or lose its original shape. Offered in Black or Coyote, sizes Small – XLarge, it isn’t fancy but it does feature the FirstSpear logo embossed fittingly, at the tip.
The FS 6/9 BeltLink makes it simple to attach any of the popular 6/9 attachment-style FirstSpear pouches to an AGB or similar duty-style belt. Sold in sets of two. Simple, but effective.
This video gives you a great overview and shows you how to configure your gear.
While we can’t always expect a deal, FirstSpear has been generous enough to offer something special this week. Buy one AGB and get a set of free 6/9 belt links. When you add the AGB to the cart a set of TWO 6/9 belt links will add automatically to cart.
Extreme Gear Labs – modGATOR AK Chest Rig
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
The modGATOR is Extreme Gear Lab’s dedicated AK magazine chest rig. A variant of the GATOR 5 mag chest rig, the modGATOR differs from the GATOR in that the TQ attachment webbing from below the magazine pockets, zippered accessory pockets, and tearaway medical pouch is removed.
What’s left is a functional, lightened chest rig that can hold 5 AK-47/74 magazines, a general purpose pocket, STUFFIT pocket, and 6 pistol/multitool pockets. The general purpose pocket can hold an MS2000 strobe, 4″ dressing, and pocket signal banner. The STUFFIT pocket can lie flat or expand outward, accomodating up to M18 smoke cans, PRC148/152 radios, or X26 tasers. The pistol mag pockets are sized to accomodate up to Glock 21 mags. On either side of the magazine assemblies are skeletonized PALS to reduce weight while maintaining full capacity.
