Showing posts with label webbing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label webbing. Show all posts

Saturday, 20 January 2024

Niemoller Light Assault Webbing.

 


Johan Niemoller was an Officer with 5 Recce he designed a belt kit specifically for the Recces unique missions. The unusual layout was because the webbing had to work with a large external framed ruck sack as well as carry the standard issue SADF 2l water bottle. This example is a commercial copy made for Backpacker by a Cut Make and Trim (CMT) contractor. The ladder lock closure on the mag pouches indicate that. This version was by used by Executive Outcomes.

Recce operator with large external frame ruck and type 1 Niemoller webbing. These packs could get up to 85-95kg on some missions.

Close up photos of the rig in the video.










Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Helikon Tex Chicom Rig

 



I recently picked up one of the new Helikon Tex Chicom rigs. Its a nice update of a classic, that has a lot of cool features. I have a mix of Helikon and TT pouches on it.

I did a review of it here, https://youtu.be/3urvktHRssc











Pouches Left - Right;

TT small utility pouch,

TT GPS/ strobe pouch,

Helikon competition 2x mag insert,

Helikon SERE pouch,

Easily holds 5x mags, LRF, GPS and survival gear.

SADF SF gear designer Johann Niemoller.

  If you have any interest in South African militaria or LBE you will have heard of the name Johann Niemoller. Johann was an officer in the ...