Custom Gear Report

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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Mac aka Disturbed our from the forum sent this to us all the way from New Zealand. His company is called DTAC and he sent his latest Multicam admin pouch geared towards sniper operations. For more pictures check out his post in the forum.

You can contact Mac either i nthe forum or by email at DTACNZ[at]gmail.com

A little while back we posted a company profile on Down Range Gear. Here is our review of their ESS Profile NVG Goggle Cover as well as their Goggle Strap Keepers and Night Observation Device (NOD) retention system. You can find these and other products at Down Range Gear

Post a comment let us know what you think, you can also embed comments in the video by clicking the + icon.

Our first video review. Go Gear’s Half Pint Modular belt.

Just a few notes, as noted in the video I screwed up and said 720 instead of 725 for the fabric, and also gave the wrong web address at the end Paul’s site is http://www.gogeartactical.com

This might be a bit confusing, I recorded it after I had already finished the Go Gear belt review. Just wanted to provide a preface on how I am going about doing my reviews.

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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We made an announcement last week about the Grab and Go by Olongapo Outfiters. We just received two of them for review.

Our impression is that they are extremely well made. Attention to detail is maintained throughout. Stitch lines are even and consistent with properly reinforced stress points. Each compartment has a drain hole with a properly set grommet to include a nylon webbing backer which will prevent the grommet from popping out. Design and assembly is well thought out to prevent unnecessary over stitching. All materials are high quality. The individual pouches have a 1″ elastic tension band that keep everything snug. Each Pocket holds 2 mags for a total of 8.

There is plenty of room for adjustment of the carry strap. When slung over the shoulder the bag rides comfortably.

The Coyote M1A/FAL version also fits HK91 Mags I’ve also noticed that you can use this one for AR/M16/M4 mags, the flaps catch the top half of the loop patch on mage with Ranger Plates.

The MultiCam AR/M16/M4 version has fairly long flaps long enough that they fit 30 Round AK mags perfectly. and are somewhat long when used with AR/M16/M4 mags even with ranger plates. P-Mags Fit without issue. I spoke to Jerry about the pouch flap length and he mentioned he’s considering shortening them up a bit, I think it would be a good idea.

if interested contact Jerry at jerryd1235[AT]gmail.com

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