Courtesy of the fine folks at HSGI, here is a peek at a forthcoming 1.5″ belt in Coyote, lined in loop Velcro. The quality of these products, proudly crafted on the Carolina Coast, speaks for itself.
Archive for the ‘Load Carrying’ Category
Military Mountain and Cold Weather Work Shop – Armor and Load Carriage
Thursday, February 21st, 2013FirstSpear dominated the armor and load carrying discussion as Dave Kent discussed the various attributes of their Tubes and 6/12 Technologies. For guys who are having trouble wrapping their heads around 6/12, FirstSpear also has the new 6/9 attachment that is also PALS-compatible but is lighter and actually holds pouches closer to the platform than traditional MOLLE.
He also took the attendees back to the future by introducing them to the concept of purpose built panels for armor carriers. Because you can change out the front and rear panels of their carriers, you can integrate panels that are permanently configured for different loads. This helps reduce weight which is particularly desirable in mountain environments.
MOLLE Handle: Predator Armament Exclusive
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
Zero Division Signature Management initially came up with this solution for adding a handle to PALS compatible gear.
Predator Armament is now exclusively offering the MOLLE Handle. It is manufactured by OC Tactical and has undergone several iterations before the final product was completed as seen here. Each end piece insert is reinforced for long term use. Predator told us that it is more likely that the webbing stitching will give out before you have any issues with the integrity of the handle. This really increases the versatility of your pouches and is simple to use. You fold and then slide the T-bar into a PALS channel and then unfold the T-bar. Once in place, it holds fast.
Color options include MultiCam, Foliage, Ranger Green, Coyote 498, Black A-TACS FG, and A-TACS AU Camo.
TYR Tactical XFrame Dynamic Load Carriage
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Using a hybrid composite of Polyethylene, Nylon and Carbon Fiber Stays, XFrame Dynamic Load Carriage moves with the body. According to TYR, it utilizes the active hip to create a cross sectional load to the opposing muscular structure. This allows for dynamic movement of the body (twisting, turning, bending, and rotational movement of the hips). The XFrame stays free-float within cross channels in the carrier and have secure limiter straps that can be adjusted for maximum range of movement.
The XFrame Dynamic Load Carriage is compatible with all carriers in the PICO family.
www.tyrtactical.com/products/list/xframe-belt-and-xframe/pico-and-pico-mv-main
BSA Selects Osprey to Provide Duffels to Jamboree Participants
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America announced that 2013 Jamboree participants will be using this duffel from Osprey called the Osprey Transporter BSA. National Scout Jamborees are held every four years and this is the first at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve after 30 years at Fort AP Hill in Virginia. In addition to this new high adventure location, this Jamboree marks a departure from previous events. Beginning this year, tentage and other camp supplies will be provided by Bechtel so that local councils will not be required to acquire and transport equipment specifically for the Jamboree. In an effort to help control transportation costs and the amount of space each camper will use while at Jamboree, BSA is limiting each participant to the use of one of these issue duffel bags. But don’t worry, at 7015 cu in (115 liters), there’s plenty of room for a Scout’s clothing and gear. In addition to haul loops, the Transporter also incorporates stow able shoulder straps. These are awesome bags and I often use smaller version as a carry-on for short trips. No word yet if the BSA model will be available for purchase by those not attending the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree gear transport concept is excellent is and Osprey is a great partner for BSA.
Blue Force Gear Introduces Urban Wolf
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
New Kydex Inserts from 215 Gear
Friday, February 1st, 2013215 Gear has introduced a couple of innovative new Kydex inserts.
The first is a medical insert that transforms a standard double 30rd mag pouch into an IFAK. The insert offers a smooth design that easily conforms to a mag pouch and the 3′ of bungee allow you to set the insert up for easy access to your medical items by routing it through the grid.
The second insert is for more general purpose items. Officially named the 6 x 8 GP Insert, Kydex, it has got your EDC items covered. You use the adaptive design of the rigid insert combined with 6′ of shock cord to customize the carry of gear you need ready access to whether stored in a pouch, pack or pocket.
ATS Tactical MOLLE Dump Pouch
Friday, February 1st, 2013Manufactured from Duro Textile’s ultra light Litelok material, the ATS MOLLE Dump Pouch is sized to hold six spent M4 30-round mags. You can also enlist it for duty carrying shotgun shells or as a multipurpose utility pouch suitable for evidence (SSE) collection or other generic items.
Thanks to the Litelok which is about 30% lighter than 500D Cordura, the dump pouch tips the scales at just over 2.5 ounces. It uses shock cord and ITW/Nexus Toaster Cord Loc to adjust the size of the opening of the pouch and the 3″ webbing flap doubles as a lid or can be concealed completely within the bag as well as securing the pouch in its rolled up position. In its folded state, the ATS MOLLE Dump Pouch is only 3″ x 4″ x 1.75″ and can be attached to MOLLE or PALS webbing by means of the two patent pending L Strap modular attachment straps. There is also a grommet located on the bottom allows for quick drainage.
ATS offers the MOLLE Dump Pouch in MultiCam only. Like all of their products, the ATS MOLLE Dump Pouch is made in the USA of quality, mil-spec components and is covered by their lifetime warranty.
