Tag: Gear

Review Posted: T3 Gear Tactical Buttback, Gen 2: Bringing Back Oldschool

Introduced in late 2023, the Tactical Buttpack, Gen 2 by T3 Gear was released as the next change to its secondary pack design, and includes larger storage and improved hardware. Scoring a total of 16 points out of an available 25, the second generation of T3’s Tactical Buttpack is larger and has more storage.

Review Posted: Dynamic Principle DPC: All Business with Added Adaptability

Designed as a continuation to previous designs, the Dynamic Plate Carrier by Dynamic Principles was released in late 2023, and offers an interchangeable, light-weight platform that the end-user can configure between carrier and chest […]

Review Posted: Unity Tactical SPARK: A Point of Light In the Dark

Released in early 2018, the SPARK Marker Light from Unity Tactical offers the end-user a simple and effective marking beacon to identify friendly positions, equipment, or objectives.

Review Posted: WTF24 Hydro Zip-On Panel: Just For the Water

Introduced in 2020, the Hydro Zip-On Panel is one of four back panels made by Whisky Two Four, specifically for Crye Precision plate carriers. The Hydro Zip-On Panel (HZOP) itself allots for utilization of Cyre-branded oversize zippers, and mounts directly to the carrier’s rear plate bag.

Review Posted: Safariland 7304RDS v 7385 7TS: Head to Head

Recently released, the 7304RDS (RDS for Red Dot Sight) and the 7385 7TS Drop-Rig holsters are among the latest of Automatic Locking System (ALS) series by Safariland.

Product Review Posted: Princeton Tec Switch: A Helmet Light for Many Uses

Initially released circa 2014 and revised again in 2020, the Switch MPLS is one of several hands-free illumination products from Princeton Tec. Scoring a total of 19 points out of an available 25, the […]

Review Posted: Cloud Defensive REIN 3.0: Third Step In Lineage

Initially released in late 2022, the REIN 3.0 weapon light by Cloud Defensive continues to advance the initial design of the REIN by leveraging past knowledge and experience in producing some of the market’s […]

Review Posted: AWS SMU Belt: Rigid Platform For a Solid Base

The Special Mission Unit (SMU) Operator Composite MOLLE Belt by Advanced Warfighting Solutions offers the company’s two-part belt design for interested shooters or professionals seeking to invest in a solid professional belt fit within any field environment. 

Review Posted: LaRue MBT: Quality Without a High Cost

Initially introduced in 2014 as the Meticulously Built Trigger (MBT) by LaRue Tactical, the two-stage MBT was revised in 2019 with a flat-bow variant. 

Product Review: First Spear Strandhögg V3: Newest Carrier, Same Solid Design

The Strandhögg V3 is the latest iteration by First Spear and builds upon lessons-learned from previous designs and offers additional advantages to those already familiar to the Strandhögg design.