BANG UP TO DATE!
Given my history with the WAS gear it was an absolutely HUGE
pleasure to meet up with them in Germany earlier this year
at IWA 2015. WAS really are becoming a globally recognised
manufacturer of high quality tactical gear with customers
throughout Europe and the USA, and it’s always really satisfying
to see hard working guys getting the success they deserve.
Their range continues to expand year on year with a selection of
gear available in plain colours and various camouflage patterns;
there’s a lot of scope in the range to enable you to set up your
own personal gear exactly as you want it,
As always they had something new to show me in the
shape of a new plate carrier, the RECON SF, two new chest rigs,
the PATHFINDER and the FALCON, a back panel and med kit
combination, and a unique UNIVERSAL PISTOL HOLSTER; all of the
elements are designed to work seamlessly together to allow a
real mission adaptable system.
The RECON PLATE CARRIER (RPC) is the latest evolution of
plate carriers from WAS, and they are designed to be a lightweight
and versatile low profile armour carrier, offering enhanced
mobility without compromising protection.
Made from genuine US MilSpec materials and hardware the
RPC has been developed to hold medium and large SAPI and
ESAPI standalone plates and the most common 10” x 12“ I.C.W.
plates available. Plate pockets have been backed with 3D mesh
for added ballistic performance, comfort and dispersal of body
heat. The Recon Plate Carrier comes as standard with ladder
style cummerbunds that attach to the RPCs front via 2 removable
ITW SR Clips. This allows rapid access when getting in and out
of the RPC (ITW SR Clips have a combined breaking strength of
600lbs per side). The RPCs shoulders can be worn in 3 different
configurations as a slick low profile with the addition of Velcropadded shoulders and wrap around sleeve for hydration and
comms channelling.
The RPC comes as standard with a removable MOLLE front
flap held in place by