WEAR GEAR

Blue Force Gear SOC-C Modular Padded Belt

Details: Category: Belts; Created: Sunday, 17 May 2009 04:55

If you ever need a good load of gear attached to your belt, I highly recommend a padded belt. Using a traditional thick webbing belt will consistently result in pain and discomfort when worn for long periods with only moderate loads. One of the more advanced padded belt design's is Blue Force Gear's SOC-C belt displayed in this entry. Those whom have used other padded belts will immediately notice the SOC-C is much easier to adjust and change belts out of. Typically a lot of routing and velcro dodging is required, however the SOC-C has a flap based design for full access.

Jax Pax Packs: Bug Out Belt

Details: Category: Packs/Bags; Created: Sunday, 26 April 2009 06:42

You probably haven't heard of Jax Pax, but I do enjoy showing off quality gear from lessor known folks. This setup here is pretty unique in which most Bug out / Bail out rigs are shoulder bags, however this unit went with a belt + integrated thigh rig setup. It can look a little wacky at first, but the big advantage is that one can run with this rig on and still access the majority of the pockets.

OSOE: Micro Rig Series

Details: Category: Vests / Platforms; Created: Sunday, 26 April 2009 05:53

Need a barebones chest rig? Then look no further than the Micro Rig series. They fill a dual role purpose as a light patrol load or to be an easy grab and go rig. Starting with the AK/M4 variant, this one has 2 rifle mag pouches and a utility pouch built in.

Mechanix M-Pact Glove

Details: Category: Gloves; Created: Monday, 30 March 2009 07:00

I wanted to try these out as some shooter gloves that wouldn't blow the budget. They are similar to the original mechanix gloves with added external rubber sections to assist in top of the hand impact protection.

Dave's Surplus + Tactical: Tactical Blow Out Pouch

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Monday, 30 March 2009 06:41

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There are a decent amount of cool guy medical pouches these days so what sets this one apart is the compact design. Rather than being GP pouch shape, this blow out pouch is mostly vertical with some controllable thickness. The design is offered raw for those who want to customize the medical gear or ready to go which I show here. This includes:
1 x CAT Combat Application Tourniquet
1 x FCP-02 6" Military Personal Field Dressing
1 x QuikClot 1st Response .875-ounce (25g) hemostatic sponge

MAXPEDITION KODIAK GEARSLINGER

Details: Category: Packs/Bags; Created: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 07:54

The Kodiak is basically a big version of the Sitka, so check out the review above if you get lost here. As a starting note, I took off the Y-strap as shown in my pictures. Fans of this strap need not worry as it is included. For those running out of room on the Stika, Mister Kodiak here doesn't mess around with almost double the cubic inch capacity. Features wise almost everything is the same, done bigger, until you get to the interior.

MAXPEDITION - New Colors

Details: Category: Packs/Bags; Created: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 07:53

Maxpedition has all the major tactical colors covered, but have recently started to offer some interesting mixes. Some include: Khaki / Foliage, Black / Foliage, Black / Khaki, and Orange / Foliage. As a sneak peak I believe I even saw a Blue / Foliage at shotshow. I personally really like the Khaki / Foliage where the colors appear to blend with each other. The black mixes also look pretty tough and Woa! man is the Orange series easy to see. Rescue folks and hunters will likely appreciate the hi-viz. Added some pics from shotshow thanks to TechieBags.com

MAXPEDITION 8” x 12” Pistol Case / Gun Rug

Details: Category: Packs/Bags; Created: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 07:52

DIMS: 8” high x 12” wide x 2” thick
I splurged for the big version here, but note an 8"x10" version is also available. This pistol case is a straightforward, but solid design. The exterior front has loop velcro area and a generally clean back with extra D-rings for optional shoulder straps. Substantial handles are integrated with padding in the grip area.

MAXPEDITION Double Handcuff Pouch

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 07:52

DIMS: Approx 5” wide x 5.25” high x 1.5” thick
This pouch isn't super special design wise, but makes for a good low profile accessory pouch. For funzies there is a nice loop velcro area on the front flap and the flap itself uses velcro closure for quick access. 3" of PALS rows are on the back for usage with 3" TacTies or short MALICE clips. The main intent is to hold 2 standard handcuffs which it does well.

MAXPEDITION Individual First Aid Pouch

Details: Category: Pouches; Created: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 07:51

DIMS: 8” wide x 5” high x 2.5” thick
It appears Maxpedition makes sure to spell this pouch out since the abbreviation ends up amusingly as I-FAP. That aside, it is a nice slim first aid pouch. Most of the pouch is made of 420D nylon to give more flexibility and some weight reduction.