Fox Airsoft just recently received a full lineup of products from Blue Force Gear, makers of some of the most innovative tactical gear available. We wanted to take an in-depth look at what makes these products different from their competitors.
Blue Force Gear is most known for their famous Ten-Speed pouches featuring a slim and lightweight elastic construction that looks sleek and works very well. The elastic design allows for positive retention on your magazines no matter their design, and removing them is surprisingly easy. These pouches are very good at holding the magazines they were designed for, but it's surprising how versatile they are. From radios to first aid supplies, these pouches can hold a surprising amount and their elastic design ensures solid retention no matter the conditions. Here's a picture that demonstrates just how low profile the Ten Speed pouches are
Blue Force Gear also makes a number of other pouches featuring their patented Helium Whisper system. This system is designed to make MOLLE both lighter and easier to use. Blue Force Gear did this by reducing the number of parts used in their mounting system to an absolute minimum. This system can reduce the weight of MOLLE pouches by up to 60% while also being more durable. This system also makes mounting easier, as there's no tricky snaps to deal with, and threading the thin straps used by Blue Force Gear is much easier than with standard MOLLE. On the left you'll see a standard MOLLE mounting system and on the right you'll see an example of Helium Whisper:
Pouches aren't the only thing that Blue Force Gear is innovating in. Their new MOLLEminus system makes their chest rigs, belts, and plate carriers lighter and thinner than ever. Rather than a traditional Cordura piece with MOLLE sewn onto it, BFG decided to laser cut the MOLLE pattern into their patented ULTRAcomp material. Not only does this reduce weight, it also makes these rigs more breathable. Lighter, stronger, and more abrasion resistant than 1000d Cordura, this material comes in at half the thickness of a single dime. When combined with Helium Whisper, MOLLEminus is even more unbelievably thin and lightweight. Below you'll see some examples of the MOLLEminus system:
Blue Force Gear also makes an entire system of slings, including the slings themselves and unique sling mounts. The Vickers Combat Slings are incredibly adjustable 2 point slings that include a quick adjust function for easy transitions. They're also available in both padded and non-padded variants. BFG also makes a number of different attachment options, including the U-Loop and UWL that will protect your rifle from damage and make using your sling even easier. You can see how well the Vickers slings and U-Loop work together for unique situations below:
Fox Airsoft is going to be carrying a full line of Blue Force gear products including pouches, rigs, and slings. You can experience every single one of Blue Force Gear's innovative products! Click here to take a look at the full Blue Force Gear collection.