Blue Force Gear has got a pretty good thing going. They don’t create a ton of different gear, but what they do create often sets the industry standard. They also take chances and gear that unconventional, but well thought out. The Blue Force Gear Ten Speed chest rig is both unconventional and quite well thought […]
Chest Rig
Watch: Tasmanian Tactical | TT Chest Rig
Check out this sweet chest rig by Tasmanian Tactical (TT Chest Rig). Two things that I see that I really like about this chest rig is it’s modularity and it’s simplicity. This particular rig has an elastic sleeve in the chest area that secures a ballistic plate. The ballistic plate is easily installed and removed […]
Flyye Fast Attack Plate Carrier | A combat proven budget plate carrier
Plate carries are an essential bit of kit for anyone operating in a hazardous environment. At some point, you will need the protection – whether in the PMC industry, law enforcement, or the Military. Choosing the right one can be difficult due to the plethora of products available on the market. No matter the price range, they […]
Choosing the right kit
One thing that a lot of people just getting into the tactical shooting community generally struggle with is the selection of kit or gear setup (plate carriers, chest rigs, holsters, etc.) that is right for them. If you’re like me, you’ll go through a wide array of gear before you settle on something or maybe multiple things that […]
Blue Force Gear Chest Rig | Review and Range time
The Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Chest Rig is a simple chest rig that serves a purpose. This lightweight, comfortable fitting chest rig is certainly a product of the times. Not that long ago the tactical market had a ‘bigger is better’ mentality. Products were coming out that were designed to provide as much coverage […]
Special Operations Gear: RECCE/SNIPER Chest Rack
The RECCE/ Sniper Chest Rack was designed and developed on the battlefield by Special Operations Snipers. I know we hear the word “operator” being thrown around a lot when it comes to the military community or gear, but what makes it “operator” worthy? The word operator is in reference to Tier 1 special operations units, commonly referred […]
Velocity Systems UW Pusher Chest Rig Gen VI
Flashback to 2016 to me, an advanced infantry school student, sitting in the pouring rain after being awake for 47 hours continuously and finding myself as the navigation man for the 5th straight patrol. Yet again it was dark and I was digging through my admin pouch for a red lens light and map pen […]
Chest rig comparison: Mayflower, Haley Strategic and Spiritus
Watch as Loadout Room writer Garand Thumb reviews several different chest rigs and gives his opinion of each. If you’re in the market for a chest rig but aren’t sure what is best and what to look for then the following video is sure to help you make that decision. Haley Strategic Chest Rig (New version) […]
Helikon-Tex Training Mini Rig
Chest rigs don’t always have to be big, to be practicable. In the last time, the trend went towards more minimal and multifunctional gear. Haley Strategic set the path with their D3CR. Helikon-Tex now follows with their Training Mini Rig and we took a look at it. First impressions: On the front, you can find […]
Velocity Systems: Speed, direction and protection
With violence prevalent in the motherland and abroad these days, more people are packing around protective plates. True, the majority of those people are law enforcement officers (LEO’s), active military or are in the contractor world. Many more are civilians preparing for an event they hope never to see in their lifetime. Regardless of profession […]