The Side Plate Pouch EPIK from AR500 Armor is a another clever approach to stashing a life saving trauma kit on your gear. It is designed to fit a standard side plate pouch on an armor carrier.
The AR500 Armor Side Plate Pouch EPIK is available in a lower cost “light” version and a more complete version. Check them out at AR 500 Armor.
I love this stuff. Kennedy Nylon Designs makes custom gear from the ground up but they also do modernizations to classic tactical gear. These rigs start as original, surplus gear and are then upgraded by hand. It is so cool to see new life breathed into these venerable designs.
Check out the Kennedy Nylon Designs Facebook Page.
Chicom chest rig modernization
Another Chicom chest rig modernization
SADF chest rig modernization
SADF LBV modernization complete with tear off med-pouch
Many of you may already be familiar with EveryCitizenASoldier.org. It is a great site that advocates preparedness for all citizens. A user that goes by Currahee or Excurrahee, who is the owner of the site, recently commissioned a great looking custom chest rig from UW Gear.
The rig is configured to hold 3 AR-15 magazines. The magazine pouches feature the proven tab closure that all UW Gear Chest Rigs have but the flaps are slightly redesigned with a more rounded shape. This rig also has 2 large general purpose pouches in place of the PALS webbing that is usually found on these rigs. The general purpose pouches also feature the tab closure system which is the first time I have seen this closure system on anything other than a magazine pouch in wild.
I don’t think UW Gear is able to take much custom work these days but you can check out their production offerings at UWGearInc.com.
This is a sneak peek at the upcoming SpecOpShop Combat Shirt. It utilizes the sleeves from their SOU Shirt and a stretchable, breathable base layer material for the torso and underarms. They will be available in ABD/SERE, Woodland, 3-color Desert patterns initially. Additional camo patterns will be added in the future.
Check out SpecOpShop.com.
The new ASO Bag from RE Factor Tactical is a “tactical” duffel without the tactical look. This bag is absolutely stuffed full of features.
The ASO Bag is designed to fit common carry-on size standards. It features several pockets including an RFID blocking pocket to protect your cell phone, credit cards, and ID and what RE Factor Tactical calls a “Fight Pocket”. The Fight Pocket is accessible with one hand and has internal PALS and Velcro organization so you can store magazines, first aid, and other items to support the fight. The main compartment of the ASO Bag has 7 mesh pockets along with PALS and Velcro panels to keep your gear organized.
With all these organization features, the ASO Bag is sure to get heavy so there are stow away backpack straps to help handle the weight.
Check out the ASO Bag at RE Factor Tactical.
