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Gear-Illustration 10th Anniversary Patch Is Now Available!
In November 2015, we decided to launch our own website to showcase our creativity, research, and collections. At the beginning of the website’s establishment, we decided that all content on the website should be read for free, with bilingual versions in Chinese and English, and no ADs. By 2025, we’ve […]
Tasmania Tiger TT TAC Pouch 11 Modified As Sling Pack
Idea: Beta-TNT The Tasmania Tiger TT TAC Pouch 11 has been released for a long time. I believe your first impression of it is “a perfect small pack for EDC”: compressible 5L volume, central main zipper and bottle pockets. Except one thing: it has no sling or shoulder strap, […]
G.I. Modified Hill People Gear Pocket Sling
Idea: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) Several years ago, I assembled numerous nylons to make a compact hydration pouch suitable for standalone use. To enhance its functionality, I utilized a Hill People Gear Pocket Sling, which proved to be a resounding success. The official description of Pocket Sling is following: The Pocket […]
Nylon In The Video Games Vol.6: Resident Evil 4 (2023 Remake Version)
Author: Beta-TNT Leon S. Kennedy Shoulder Holster: GALCO Miami Classic Shoulder System Default combat knife: Smith & Wesson SW3G Special OPS M-9 Bayonet, 8 inch. It’s not a standard issued M-9 Bayonet, there are many commercial bayonets like this, most of them are China made. Pouches on the left […]
Nylon In The Video Games Vol.5: Resident Evil 2&3 (Remake Version)
Author: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) Leon Kennedy (RE2) Leon’s body armor: PACA Low Visibility Carrier, three separate side straps version (only two used in the game), black. Shoulder pads: probably Condor Shoulder Pads for PC Gloves: Hatch LR10 Reactor, old version Pants belt: 5.11 Tactical 1.75″ Operator Belt, Black Duty belt: […]
Nylon In The Video Games Vol.4: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Author: Beta-TNT (webmaster) Now we have The Phantom Pain. Click here for Ground Zeros Venom Snake As the protagonist of The Phantom Pain, I believe you guys are too familiar with his outfit. Venom Snake and other Mother Base members have a Load Bearing Vest and SPIE Harness in […]
Nylon In The Video Games Vol.3: Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Author: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) Big Boss Sneaking Suit The sneaking suit wore by Big Boss in GZ is the same as the one he uses in Peace Walker. It is fictional and has no direct real-world reference. It may based on some diving suit. Night-Vision Goggles The night-vision goggles are […]
The Other Side Of USMC ILBE: Assault Load Carrier
Author: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) This articles is prohibited from being reproduced without permission. The Marine Corps ILBE backpacks are undoubtedly well-known to everyone. They were designed to meet the demands of the Marine Corps during the Global War on Terrorism. Due to the heavy marching and combat operations, the MOLLE II […]
Nylon In The Video Game Vol.2: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriot
Author: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) Old Snake Old Snake’s individual equipment Tactical Vest Blackhawk Commando Recon Chest Rig (37CL01CT) Version: Early version with black buckles (no brand on the buckle) and removable waist belt. Pouches Blackhawk Molle System Admin/Compass/Flash Pouch (37CL32CT) Version: Early 1000D version. Blackhawk Molle System M4-Triple Mag Pouch […]
Nylon In The Video Game Vol.1: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater & Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Author: Beta-TNT Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Naked Snake / Big Boss Let’s start with Boss’s harness. OK, I know you guys know it already: It’s a STABO: STAbilized BOdy harness. In The Vietnam War, SOG and LRRP members wear it for chopper insertion and extraction, also it […]
The Brief History Of Individual Equipment Modularization
Author: Beta-TNT Overture Modularity is the most significant feature of modern individual equipment since 1900. But what surprised me was that the narrow concept of “modularity” was not formally introduced as an indicator until the 1990s. In 1994, the U.S. Army and Marine Corps initiated a joint research on […]
Kifaru X-Ray Shoulder Straps 1 Inch Convert Adapters
Designer: Beta-TNT For a long time, I was searching for a pair of removable shoulder straps with 1 inch connecting strap, yes, like the classic ALICE Rucksack shoulder straps. Most products in the market of this type are all made for rucksacks like ALICE: they may be over-wide, heavy-padded […]