Gear Clinic: Plate Carrier / Chest Rig / Belt Setup - August 19, 2024
How does a Plate Carrier work? What on earth is a Chest Rig? Are your tactical gear issues all tangled up, or are you just extremely curious about combat equipment? Where should you place your mag pouch and IFAK? There is a solution to your problems – the Gear Clinic!
- At the event, we will thoroughly go through different gear setups suitable for various purposes, from sports shooting to reservist activities.
- It's a good idea to bring your own gear to the clinic, which can be customized to better suit your needs with the help of our friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- If your Brutality plate carrier setup is still incomplete or you have other gear-related questions, now is your chance to hear from professionals on how to get your combat gear in order.
- If you are wondering about the NIR capabilities of your gear, you can also get these checked during the event with the help of a night vision device.
The Gear Clinic will be held at the Varusteleka store on August 19, 2024, 1600-2000hrs. Varusteleka can be found at Hankasuontie 11 A, 00390 Helsinki.
You can also find the event on Facebook.
Please note that the event will be in Finnish. You may, of course, ask questions in English, and we will answer them to the best of our ability.
Schedule:
- 1600-1630: 2-Gun / SRA / Dual Use Kit + Särmä TST Kit
- 1700-1730: Urban Search and Capture Kit + Infantryman’s Kit
- 1800-1830: 2-Gun / SRA / Dual Use Kit + Särmä TST Kit
- 1900-1930: Urban Search and Capture Kit + Infantryman’s Kit
Between the presentations, there will be free time to browse the store or visit Sotima and chat with the presenters.
Affordable Beer and Free Coffee
To ensure you don’t have to follow the presentations with a dry throat, we offer the honest KALJAA beer €1 cheaper than usual for those thirsty for beer – and coffee is available for free to quench your caffeine cravings.
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As we happen to have a nice bunch of articles on this subject, you can also read them while waiting for the Gear Clinic!
Särmä TST Shooter's Belt
162.99 - 172.99 USD
We wanted the most functional shooter’s belt on the market, so we ended up designing it. This is a damn rigid, durable, comfortable, and smartly designed belt with a bomb-proof Cobra buckle and laser cut PALS webbing. Your mag pouches and other gear will stay exactly where you want.
Särmä TST RK Magazine / Multipurpose Pouch
39.99 USD
Standard size magazine pouch for two AK magazines, but cleverly designed to double up as an IFAK or radio pouch when needed. The basic idea is simple modularity, with a few of these on your vest you can quickly adapt your gear depending on what you need to carry.
Särmä TST RK Open Top Magazine Pouch
34.99 - 39.99 USD
Finnish RK plastic magazines are bulkier than most other AK type mags and much fatter than any STANAGs, this means trouble when looking for suitable open-top mag pouches. Those worries are now in the past, this pouch is designed to fit a single RK plastic mag, modeled after the thoroughly proven conventional open-top design with a few tweaks.
Särmä TST LW18 Chest Rig
68.99 USD
A lightweight and simple Chest Rig to carry your most important fighting kit. Made entirely out of webbing, making the rig extremely rugged and breathable.
Särmä TST Rifle Magazine Pouch
63.99 - 73.99 USD
The best rifle magazine pouch/multipurpose pouch on the market. One that actually works with different caliber rifle mags. You can use the same pouch e.g. for AR and AK magazines, and they stay there even in very active duty. The versatile pouch can be used with the flap, with the elastic band, or as an open-top pouch. You can also use it as a general-purpose pouch.
Särmä TST PC18 6x4 PALS front panel
54.99 USD
This placard-type front panel offers a 6x4 PALS webbing surface for mounting pouches and accessories. By adding a shoulder harness and waist strap this front panel can also be turned into a stand-alone chest rig.
Särmä TST PC18 3xRK Front Panel
83.99 USD
This placard-type front panel offers three pouches for RK/AK magazines as well as some PALS webbing for mounting additional gear. By adding a shoulder harness and waist strap this front panel can also be turned into a stand-alone chest rig.
Särmä TST PC18 Plate Carrier w. Elastic Mag Pouch Cummerbund
246.99 USD
The PC18 was designed to meet the need for a simple yet extensively scalable plate carrier for Finnish end users, including meeting Finnish military specifications concerning materials and construction. Compatibility with readily available industry-standard accessories was also a key design point.
Särmä TST X-Harness
49.99 - 54.99 USD
The name should say this is not a complicated item. You'll probably guess most features already and if you do, it means we did a good job of designing a non-subversive X-Harness. Read on to see if we got it right!
Särmä TST 7.62 NATO Rifle Magazine Pouch
73.99 - 78.99 USD
A larger version of the Särmä TST Rifle Magazine Pouch for battle rifle magazines such as the G3, FAL, M14, and others. The versatile pouch can be used with the flap, with the elastic band, or as an open-top pouch. You can also use it as a general-purpose pouch.
Särmä TST PC18 Plate Carrier w. PALS Cummerbund
246.99 USD
The PC18 was designed to meet the need for a simple yet extensively scalable plate carrier for Finnish end users, including meeting Finnish military specifications in regards to materials and construction. Compatibility with readily available industry-standard accessories was also a key design point.
Särmä TST LVPC Plate Carrier w. PALS Cummerbund
236.99 - 246.99 USD
For missions where at least some phases require blending in, The Low-Vis Plate Carrier fits the bill. With a streamlined cut and careful detailing and material choices, the LVPC conforms to the shape of the plate to prevent hot spots that would print through a jacket. Compatible with numerous industry-standard accessories and components.
Särmä TST Low-Vis Mag Shingle
44.99 USD
Add capacity with minimal bulk to your Plate Carrier with a Särmä TST Low-Vis Mag Shingle! We designed it with the LVPC Low-Vis Plate Carrier in mind, but you can slap one of these on pretty much any loop base inside a bag or backpack.
Särmä TST PCC Magazine Pouch
63.99 USD
A slender and tall magazine pouch for pistol-caliber magazines. Say goodbye to carrying your PCC magazines in a loose rifle mag pouch or short pistol magazine pouch. This pouch is also suitable for long flashlights, telescopic batons, or other similar-sized items. The versatile pouch can be used with the flap, with the elastic band, or as an open-top pouch.
Särmä TST LVPC Plate Carrier w. Elastic Mag Pouch Cummerbund
236.99 USD
For missions where at least some phases require blending in, The Low-Vis Plate Carrier fits the bill. With a streamlined cut and careful detailing and material choices, the LVPC conforms to the shape of the plate to prevent hot spots that would print through a jacket. Compatible with numerous industry-standard accessories and components.