Modularity comes to Hill People Gear in the form of the new Recon Kit Bag. Hill People Gear has never been about tactical. Instead, they make kit for back country living. But, after numerous requests from those in the SAR community for some modularity, they relented and decided to add some PALS to their popular Runners Kit Bag chest mounted pouch. If you like the convenience of the Kit Bag, think of all of the options available with the addition of PALS.
They’re not available yet, but the first run will include FoliageRanger Green and MultiCam.
Kaos Kydex Solutions has developed a kydex dip can holder. It is designed to securely hold a can of smokeless tobacco and can be mounted on multiple platforms. Here t is shown mounted horizontally to PALS, but it can also be mounted vertically to either side or mounted to any size belt via a belt mount kit. MADE IN USA! and available in Coyote, Black, OD green, and a ton of civilian colors as well as hydrographically dipped in MultiCam or A-TACS. Check them on Facebook at www.facebook.com.
There’s been a lot of talk about the Helium Whisper attachment system (covered by Soldier Systems when it first came out) from Blue Force Gear. From an initial review, it really does appear to be as strong as it sounds (and it’s damn sure lighter than traditional nylon). I pulled, twisted and jerked at the backing I had and was surprised by just how resilient it was. They have video of someone doing chin-ups and pull-ups from some of this material (which we’ll post once they send it to us). I wouldn’t recommend it based on just that sort of evaluation but it’s certainly a promising start. We’ll have to see how it holds up long-term.
Helium Whisper is a very thin laminate backer that is both tear and abrasion resistant, that BFG advises actually outperformed 1000D Cordura. As you might expect, it’s extremely lightweight.
Here’s an example of how Helium Whisper stacks up to more standard pouches:
They’ve got a number of modular pouches and pieces in the Helium Whisper line, but one thing I was really impressed by was the spent mag pouch (dump pouch). This thing was itty bitty and weighed practically nothing. One quick tug, though, and it deploys into a simple but effective dump pouch. Very nice indeed, and one of the pieces from SHOT I will definitely be buying.
Here is list of the items that will be carried in the upcoming Eagle stocking program:
Multi-Mission Armor Carrier
Multipurpose Chest Rig with Ammo Pouches
Multipurpose Chest Rig
MCIRAS
FB Style Single Mag Pouch
Yote Pack
Hand Warmer Sleeve
Escape and Evade System
FB Style single M4 Mag pouch
3-Day Assault Pack
Medical First Aid Pouch
Utility Pouch
One liter Nalgene/Canteen Pouch
Operators Gun Belt
Operators Gun Belt Pad
Based on their popular low profile chest rig designs, Beez Combat Systems has introduced a cost effective 762/308 chest rig that will support 308 PMAGS/M14/M1A style mags. Available in 4 mag or 5 mag configuration, the rig is available in multiple color options – MultiCam, A-TACS AU/FG, Coyote, Ranger Green, Khaki and Black.
