What is new is old. That might not be exactly fair to say about the Vickers sling due to its designer, Larry Vickers. When I hit the tactical shooting scene in 2009 it was all three points and one points. Two point slings were for boot camp and the parade deck. They were old school. […]
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Blue Force Gear’s KLAUX Plate Carrier: New for 2017
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Blue Force Gear brought a lot of cool stuff to SHOT Show 2017, and one of the products that caught our eye is the KLAUX Plate Carrier, the latest offering in the company’s line of PLATEminus plate carriers. RELATED STORY: 22 Pieces of Tactical Training Gear For Today’s Shooters & Operators The […]
ARctic Proof: Optimizing Your AR for Sub-Zero Temps
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) Always controversial, in recent years we’ve seen more than a few references to the M16’s ability to handle hot climates and dusty environments, and, by extension, its cousin, the AR-15. Considering the battlefield’s gone from the jungles of Vietnam, which generated controversy on how well the platform held up to heat and […]
Blue Force Gear Back Panel: Quick Review
Currently in use with Special Forces, check it out: “Here is the top view, as you can see there is a large pocket against the body that is for a hydration pouch or any other thing that is essential to an assaulter. The next pouch away from the body is best decried as a charge […]
Blue Force Gear Helium Whisper – MOLLE Attachment Evolution
After the slight trouble I ran into with the Ten-Speed mag pouches on the BELTminus, I went with a different design. However, I was quite impressed with both the strength and the lightweight nature of the Ten-Speed products. Feeling that they simply needed a firm platform, I placed them on my oldSpartan II armor carrier. […]
BELTminus by Blue Force Gear
As I spend more time carrying my gear in the woods, I find myself drawn to a belt-and-suspenders type of setup. There’s a place for chest rigs, but bulging pouches stuffed with magazines (and everything else under the sun) can be a drag. The weight slows you down, saps your strength and reminds you how […]
Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed M4 Chest Rig
Previously, I’ve written several articles on body armor and armor carriers. However, armor is heavy and not always appropriate to the situation. What if you want to run a chest rig unarmored and are looking to keep weight to a minimum? Enter the Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed M4 Chest Rig. This ultra-lightweight piece of gear […]
Blue Force Gear: 10 Speed Ultralight Dump Pouch
I’ve been very fortunate during the short time I’ve been in the writing scene to have gotten introduced to some pretty cool businesses out there. When I first started doing online reviews, I always wanted to take the tack of covering gear that I would 1. Use in real life either privately shooting or on […]