Special Operations Modular Assault Vest System (SOMAVS)
Special Operations Modular Assault Vest System (SOMAVS) was made by ZAVTEK in the late 1980s. It is a modular vest system that is extremely versatile. The system can quickly be changed to various configurations depending on the operation, type of weapon, communications equipment, ordnance, or survival system required; and can be used for airborne /… View more
LCS-84 Tactical Pack + Tactical Load Bearing Vest (TLBV)
This week’s exhibit corresponds to the famous photo of Delta Force, Panama, Operation Just Cause (1989). It features a hard to find olive green Lowe Alpine LCS-84 tactical pack and a modified Tactical Load Bearing Vest (TLBV-1988). Click here to view LCS-84 Tactical Pack + Tactical Load Bearing Vest (TLBV)
HUGGER Soft Side Plate Carrier (Old Gen)
Hugger soft side plate carrier was made by Vel-Tye LLC since 2006. The plate carrier can be fully personalized as per user’s request, e.g. number of MOLLE straps, position of Velcro panels, customized cummerbund, additional metal D-rings at shoulder straps, and etc. Hugger plate carrier was used by many US SOF teams, such as the… View more
LBT-0290D Enhanced M4 Chest Harness
The LBT-0290D Enhanced M4 Chest Harness is a very popular chest rig used by the US Special Operations Forces. This design holds similarities with the traditional UK chest rig. There are four individual pouches which will contain the magazines securely by Velcro. Each pouch will hold three M-16, three AK-17, or two M-14 magazines. There… View more
American Body Armor Tactical Load Bearing Vest
This is another famous vest made by American Body Armor (ABA) in the 1980s. This vest is identical to the LOWE ALPINE / LCS-84 Tactical Load Bearing Vest (TLBV). It was used by US Spec Ops units in the 1980s, during Desert Storm, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Click here to view American Body Armor Tactical… View more
Black Hawk Industries Chest Pouches / Rig
Back in the 1990s, Black Hawk Industries introduced this innovative chest rig. There are four individual pouches which will contain the magazines securely by Velcro. Each pouch will hold three M-16, three AK-17, or two M-14 magazines. The pouch flaps are very unique. They can be folded and adjusted for different types of magazines. The… View more
AOA TP-1E Body Armor
TP-1E body armor was manufactured by Armour of America in the late 1980s to 1990s. It is one of the iconic body armors worn by the U.S. Navy SEALs in the late 1980s to mid-1990s and served in Desert Storm. The armor has an unique shape and provides ballistic protection from neck to coccyx. It… View more
Black Hawk Industries Navy SEAL M60 Gunner Rig
Get an up-close look at a rarely-exhibited 1990s Black Hawk Industries (BHI) Navy SEAL M60 Gunner Rig. This exotic rig comes from a retired Navy SEAL and is rarer than the famous LBT-1195A flotation harness. BHI load bearing flotation harness shares a similar design with the LBT-1195A flotation harness. There are built-in foam panels on… View more
Navy SEALs VBSS Gear: ASP Friction Loc Expandable Batons
Founded in 1976, ASP Inc. is one of the oldest and most well-known manufacturers of expandable batons in America. The premium materials, exceptional workmanship, and flawless function of the ASP Friction Loc set it apart from all others in quality, durability and performance. The Friction Loc baton has proven itself virtually indestructible, and has been… View more
American Body Armor TAC-100R Ballistic Face Mask
TAC-100R Ballistic Face Mask was manufactured by American Body Armor and Equipment, Inc. in the 1980s. The mask was used by Special forces and law enforcement agencies in close-combat situations like hostage rescues, drug busts, and other raids. Click here to view American Body Armor TAC-100R Ballistic Face Mask