Grey Ghost Gear has just introduced a line of lightweight equipment including packs, pouches, and chest rigs. Manufactured from 500D Cordura and in some cases LiteLok, the designs have been assessed in combat by operational units before being released to you.
Even though the prices are already crazy low, enter code EXTRA20 at checkout and get an extra 20% of your order from now until 23 December. Free ground shipping on all orders over $100.
Hill People Gear has been offering the Raven VanGuard for some time now and I am intrigued with the concept. Available for both the Glock and M&P, the VanGuard was originally envisioned by Shay VanVlymen of Mindset Laboratory and manufactured by Raven Concealment Systems. It is designed to protect a pistol’s trigger from accidental squeeze while being stored in non-holster carriers such as day or fanny packs. The VanGuard is tethered so that during the draw it will pull free from the trigger guard. Hill People Gear sells them for use with their Kit Bags and Runner’s Kit Bags, but the VanGuard looks like it would be a good pairing with many carry options.
The various forms of HSGI’s Taco, arguably the most versatile mag pouch on the market, are beginning to spread abroad. A prominent coalition partner just bought a couple thousand or more o
f them for one of their special operations units and HSGI recently shipped a bunch off to the US Border Patrol to use on duty. Congratulations Gene, and all of HSGI — not for the big sale, but for building something so effective and reliable it is an honest asset to the boys and girls on the ground.
Today is Thanksgiving here in the US, a day when we commemorate the hardships of early settlers of our great land. We also take time to reflect on pur own trials and triumphs. Aptly enough, Mayflower Research and Consulting has provided a prize pack consisting of their new Assault Pack and a UW Gen IV Chest Rig. Both are in MultiCam and made from LiteLok fabric.
Mayflower asked us to find this gear a deserving home and we can’t think of any better group to honor than our readership. To enter, tell us what you’re thankful for in the comments section below.
On Friday the 25th, we’ll randomly draw a winner from the comments for the prize pack.
We will contact the winner via the email address you provide when you post your comment, so it would behoove you to enter a valid address you can access.
One entry per person.
You have up to 7 days to claim your prize after we send the winner email. Unclaimed prizes become forfeit.
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The MOLLE Drop Extension Panel works with the CTOMS X-Belt/M-Harness System. It’s four PALS columns wide and velcroes into place inside the belt’s pad. While there is plenty of Velcro there to keep it fast, spanning gear across from the belt to the panel locks it completely into place.
As you can see, it’s designed to keep your belt up where it needs to be around your waist, but allows you to put your gear down lower, where you want it. This isn’t a full drop leg panel but rather an extension directly from your belt. To put it in perspective, the Drop Extension Panel lowers the top of a 30 round magazine to the level of the top of the belt.
It’s a cool idea and what makes it even better is that CTOMS is in production of a Duty Belt version, compatible with 2″ standard duty style belts in both 2 and 4 column wide versions.
To learn a little more about it, visit PrivateBloggins.ca.
Canada’s CTOMS is well known for their medical gear but not a lot of people know that they also build some awesome load carrying systems. There are harnesses out there as well as padded MOLLE gun belts, and some of those are even armored, but none offer the versatility of the X-Belt/M-Harness System. Quite frankly, it does some things that others don’t.
Now in it’s 2nd Generation, the X-Belt Quick Release and Padding System has been updated to accept armor inserts, has 4 rows of PALS on the back panel to facilitate a larger armor panel, accepts 2†internal belts, and an adjustable size padding system for a lower profile. Additionally, the X-belt itself now features soft anchor loops. However, if you miss CTOMS’ original, Gen 1 X-Belt with the pop-out front metal V-ring, take heart. They tell me it is currently in development and that they will be bringing it back in an M-Harness (pull tested, rated) compatible configuration soon.
The M-Harness is a tactical climbing harness. It is certified to ASTM F1772 â€99 (reapproved 2005) Standard Specifications for Climbing Harnesses and can be rapidly integrated for use with the X-Belt.
When you combine all of the components, you get an armored, loadbearing belt that also serves as a padded Class 2 harness for use in high threat, high angle operations.
CTOMS X-Belt / M-Harness Brochure
What nice about the X-Belt/M-Harness System is that it is just that; a system. Due to its inherent modularity and scalability, you can configure it as anything from a simple padded belt to a fully armored, climbing harness system. Not only that, you can purchase only the components you require so you aren’t stuck with capability you don’t need. Check it out if you’re in the market for something a little more substantial than your average gun belt.
Note from CTOMS: The armor inserts are cut from Kevlar sheets rated at NIJ level IIIa, however due to the size and shape of the cuts, these inserts are NOT RATED AT ALL. Due to backface deformation beyond allowable standards set for the ratings that may occur within 2 inches of the edge of the material, these inserts are NOT garanteed to provide any ballistic protection. The purchaser and end user assumes all risk and responsibility and CTOMS Inc. waives all liability in the reliance on this product for ballistic protection.
The 4×4 Hybrid Patch Panel from Fight and Flight Tactical is an interesting concept. It looks as if they’ve crossbred an admin panel and a pistol magazine shingle. As you can see, it accepts pistol magazines like a standard mag pouch, yet it has that flat design featuring PALS webbing across the front like a shingle so that it can be sandwiched between the vest and another pouch when needed. It will also fit other small items like flashlights and knives. Fight and Flight has included are low profile bungees for the mags when used that way.
However, it differs from other shingle designs. The PALS webbing along the front also features Velcro, so that ID patches can be affixed to it. Obviously, this increases the pouch’s versatility.
If you’re interested, visit www.fightandflight.com.
Tactical Textile has a unique product line. For example, their seat post bag. The owner does a fair amount of bike camping and whipped this one up.
Check them out at tacticaltextile.com.
