5.11 VTAC and SlickStick™

I’m just going to do an overview on the VTAC line in general, since pouches are pouches they are generally either well built or not. Get whichever ones fit your gear/need if you go the 5.11 VTAC route (which I do recommend).

SlickStick™ System

5 of 5!

The SlickStick™ system is the best thing to happen to MOLLE/PALS webbing since MOLLE/PALS webbing! I cannot get over how incredibly easy it is using this system to attach pouches to packs and gear, and yes the snaps do hold quite well. The “sticks” themselves seem to be a quad-layer of nylon webbing themselves, and are likely stronger than whatever webbing you are attaching to so there’s no real worry of breakage. They are also quick enough to undo I might even consider using pouches on a less-than-permanent basis.

5.11 VTAC Pouches

Excellent . I’ll admit I decided to try out these pouches with a FAK in mind because I like the little first-aid logo on the pouch and wanted one for my pack. Fortunately, this impulse-buy did pay off and the VTAC line is now my favorite line of tactical nylon (yes, even ousting Maxpedition). Their pouches are well built, strong yet flexible, and well thought out without an overbearing amount of divisions and mini-pockets to get in the way (not EVERY pouch needs to be an “admin” organizer). I also appreciate their selection and consistency with colors here, well done. The “Coyote Tan” is the true coyote tan, the darker more widely effective color that is also available in their clothing line. I also picked up their equally well built and quite customizable radio pouch to add on the upper-side webbing of my pack. It’s designed for military/corporate radios so it’s a little big for even the larger consumer FRS/GMRS and HAM radios, but the shock cord can easily be re-routed for effective retention. I find it’s just big enough to hold my radio and my hands-free headset.

Why didn’t I give this line 5 of 5? They lack a good “admin” organizer pouch in their lineup, so you’ll have to head back to Maxpedition to cover that need. For all other needs, this stuff rocks.