There’s been a couple of interesting posts over at Military Times GearScout. The posts cover a new pouch insert for magazines from SKD tactical and two new MPS backpacks from Granite Gear.
Granite Gear gave us a look at two of their latest designs last week at Outdoor Retailer. They haven’t been priced yet, and they haven’t really even been given names. The MPS 36, right, is a jungle pack based on the Chief Patrol design. It’s a smaller, 3-day-assault size (36 liters/2200 CI) that has a roll top opening while keeping the front access panel found on its bigger brothers. The frame is slimmed down a bit, and allows only vertical adjustment of the shoulder straps.
The other new pack, the MPS BDM, pushes the limits and blurs the lines between milspec and lightweight. As our nation’s operators become more athletic, they are pushing out further on recce missions than ever before. They are looking for gear that will get them to the objective without holding them up. The MPS Utralight looks like one of the answers.
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SKD Tactical added another part to the PIG lineup, and it gives a slick addition for this little Piggy. The Kangaroo Pouch Magazine Insert (KPMI) is a quick drop in piece which inserts into the front of the PIG RIG plate carrier. Velcro on both sides keeps the KPMI securely fastened in place. The KPMI is designed as a pouch for 30 round magazines, and is adjustable to let the magazine ride higher or lower depending on your individual preference. The KPMI uses shock cord to keep the magazines in place, though we found they stayed in place with or without the cord over the top. (Military Times GearScout)
