What is a KYWI pouch?

These pouches feature Esstac’s Kydex wedge insert (KYWI), which provides the needed retention to secure your magazines without the need for a bungee cord.

What is KYWI?

The KYWI is a Kydex Wedge Insert. Its hourglass shape acts like a double leaf spring, holding a mag in place even when inverted. It’s backed with hook velcro, which attaches to loop velcro on the rear face of the pouch interior. The base of the pouch showing the base of the KYWI and its drainage hole.

Is Esstac Made in USA?

ESSTAC 2+2 pouches are proudly Made in USA and attach to Molle via Malice Clips (sold separately), or directly onto 1.5″-1.75″ belts with ESSTAC Belt Loops (sold separately).

Where is Esstac located?

Company Description: Esstac LLC is located in Stanwood, WA, United States and is part of the Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Industry.

What are WTF straps?

WTFix Straps are made to be weaved in and out of pals webbing. They are laser cut and soft and feel like rubber (NOT hard plastic). They are made for milspec pals webbing spacing but can work on belts with webbing but might not be the best option for belts with webbing.

Are Esstac mag pouches good?

Magazine retention has been excellent for both the AR and pistol pouches, with mag insertions a breeze. The lock-up between the inner and outer belts, when loaded up, has been tight. I’ve experienced no wiggling loose or shearing when on the move. And it has been very easy to swap pouches in and out as needed.

What is front PALS webbing?

The Pouch Attachment Ladder System or PALS is a grid of webbing invented and patented by United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center used to attach smaller equipment onto load-bearing platforms, such as vests and backpacks.

Is PALS the same as MOLLE?

MOLLE packs (modular lightweight load-carrying equipment) is the current rucksack for most military units. In summary essentially PALS is the webbing and MOLLE is the attachment. If you have PALS webbing you can use MOLLE attachments.

What does ALICE stand for in Alice pack?

All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment
The All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) is a set of load-carrying equipment adopted as United States Army Standard A on 17 January 1973 to replace the M-1956 Individual Load-Carrying Equipment (ILCE) and M-1967 Modernized Load-Carrying Equipment (MLCE).

Why do backpacks have MOLLE?

How Does MOLLE Work? Gear with MOLLE webbing (also known as PALS, or Pouch Attachment Ladder System) allows you to attach components to each other using a series of woven straps, creating an incredibly strong bond that doesn’t bounce or jostle while in motion and therefore won’t fail.