Load Bearing Archives • Spotter Up

PLATATAC Peacekeeper Chest Rig in Multicam

July 18, 2017

Body Armor, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

As an army, we have long favoured belt kit over chest webbing. With some exceptions – Northern Ireland, some periods of Herrick (Operation Herrick is the codename under which all British operations in t... Read More...

Weight Cut Down by Blue Force Gear so you Can Cut Down Bad Guys

Michael Kurcina

July 15, 2017

Body Armor, Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

In his book The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon By Gunther E. Rothenberg, the writer presents the difficulty troops in the past had carrying excessive weight. He writes about one French rifleman who compl... Read More...

Multi Mag Pocket Rapid Adjust from First Spear

Michael Kurcina

July 14, 2017

Industry News, Intel & Opinion, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Style

I just returned from Warrior Expo 2017 as a guest of ADS, Inc. One of the coolest things I saw came from the brand First Spear called the Multi Mag Pocket Rapid Adjust. You can see in the images that I took ... Read More...

JTAC Fire Mission Equipment Loadout Part 2

Michael Kurcina

July 13, 2017

Body Armor, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Style

After doing a little poll on IG, I noticed there is interest in what I wear and carry on the job. Being the people pleaser that I am (I’m really not), I thought I could do a 3-part series about my “3 lines”.... Read More...

Redwire Gear – practical in any field

Steve Rabinovich

July 4, 2017

Bags, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Based in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, Redwire is the brainchild of a former Marine and a current Army EOD tech. Yeah, I thought of Riggs and Murtaugh “red wire, blue wire, EOD never gets here on time…” I’m su... Read More...

Explosive Ops Gear Operator Training Bag, Medium Long Shell

Chet Stone

June 30, 2017

Accessories, Bags, Business, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS

How about a training aid that gives you maximum training benefit while taking up minimal space during pack out? If you’ve served in the military, gone on a long vacation or drove a small car, you know what I me... Read More...

Blue Force Gear: Custom Vickers Sling

David Donchess

June 28, 2017

Gadgets, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

When it comes to using a rifle, the sling is probably the most important piece of gear to consider. There are so many different designs and styles to choose from on the market. Personally, I was never really in... Read More...

JTAC Fire Mission Equipment Loadout Part 1

Guest Writer

June 27, 2017

Accessories, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Style

To start the 3-part series, it’s only logical to start with my 1st Line! All lines are used to complete certain tasks. Task My first line is used to survive, escape & evade and fight. The “figh... Read More...

JTAC Fire Mission Equipment Loadout Series Intro

Michael Kurcina

June 26, 2017

Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Style

INTRODUCTION to a 3 Part Series After doing a little poll on IG, I noticed there is interest in what I wear and carry on the job. Being the people pleaser that I am (I’m really not), I thought I could... Read More...

Wilcox Tactical Gunslinger Belt

Michael Kurcina

June 24, 2017

Business, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style

To tell you the truth I do not recall how I was turned onto the Wilcox Gunslinger belt. Perhaps it was Joshua or Aaron who turned me onto Wilcox Tactical. Aaron and Joshua love to shoot and they write articles ... Read More...