Custom Gear Report

We received the Ultimate Riggers Belt from 215 Gear a couple months ago but held off on doing the review when we saw that ITS Published their review at that time. Not to mention we were having some hardware trouble with our video gear. I also misspoke in the video, apparently Soldier Systems has not done a review of the belt, I thought they had.

Anyway, we’ve gotten to the point were we can get something out for you. Here is our take on the belt.

Points to Note:

• Cobra Buckle: Tan Anodized Aluminum, rated to 4000 lbs
• Webbing attachment point, no bulky hardware
• Mil-w-4088 Type 13 parachute harness webbing
• Sewn with 5 cord thread on a class 7 machine.
• Multiple diamond stitch pattern near attachment point
• 6 Rows of stitching to provide rigidity
• Lifetime warranty
• Made in the USA

Retail: $74.99

Sizes:

Medium fits 30”-35” waist
Large fits 35-40” waist.
X-Large fits 40-45” waist.

Salt Fog Testing:

As mentioned in the video 215 Gear hired an independent lab to conduct salt water testing on their belt to see how it compared against several other leading manufacturers belts.

Test results and photos after the break

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I wanted to get this initial write up out and will follow up with a short video. I recently received several items from 215 Gear who we’ve reviewed in the past and among them was a pretty cool and simple weapon retention lanyard. Called the Multi-Mission Weapon’s Retention it comes in both black and khaki.

It consists of a length of tubular webbing that contains a piece of bungee within it. Each end has a specific piece of hardware, one being a screw link and the other what is commonly referred to as a field repair side release buckle. The hardware is held by loops that are sewn down with 3 bartacks on each side.

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We recieved the brand new Blended Operators Hat from 215 Gear the other day.

Best way to describe this hat is to think Truckers hat meets operators hat. The cut is that of a standard low profile type with loop patches on the front top and back for attachment of IFF or other types of patches. There is not button on the top which often makes wearing hearing protection and communications headsets uncomfortable. The size is adjusted by the hook and loop strap in the back.

Underneath the visor there is a hook compatable material to assist in cutting out glare as well as providing a platform to mount small Photon type lights.

The most unique feature is the replacement of the normally solid cloth side panels with mesh. This greatly enhances the air circulation and provides for a truely unique piece of headgear.

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While at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference a few months back, we had the opportunity to check out 215 Gear.

Jim, the owner of the company is a current Operator in the Special Operations Community which provides his company a unique point of view while designing gear, not to mention one of the most sought after field testing opportunities in the gear industry. When describing the company, I think Jim put it best “What makes 215 Gear stand out is that your solution is designed by an active duty SOF operator, who knows the current battlefield conditions you face, not someone who has never humped the weight and does not understand what you need to achieve.” Their motto says it all 215 gear is a true “For the Operator, by the Operator” company.

They are focused on two founding principles:

1. Make high quality gear that missions require, and are not currently on the market.
2. Make that gear in America, for our Operators that risk everything to preserve our way of life.

215 Gear provides out of the box ideas to fill many of the gaps in current gear designs. They are not focusing on redesigning the same ammo pouch over and over, they are developing solutions to fill current voids.

Specializing in what Jim calls “Custom Production” 215 Gear has set up their comapny to be able to act quickly to changing demands with a rapid prototyping capability to meet ever changing battlefield requirements. Unlike the larger companies’, 215 gear has the ability to individually tailor a gear solution for you or your unit which is what custom gear is about.

Another items to emphasize is that all their products are made in the USA. Like 215 Gear, CGR feels that American warriors should be using gear made by Americans. Standby for upcoming gear reviews.

Contact info for 215 Gear:

www.215gear.com
(757) 689-4560
Info[at]215gear.com