How to Use a Molle Velcro Panel?

MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) was developed in the 1990s as an update to ALICE (All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment). The military has long prioritized finding ways for troops to transport their gear effectively without jeopardizing the gear’s integrity or the soldier’s ability to participate in battle while carrying it.

This was performed during American Civil War using a variety of straps and buckles that were rudimentary and didn’t do the job particularly well–they weren’t especially powerful and prone to breaking, and also the equipment being connected but not adequately secured led to three problems:

The soldiers’ different metal weapons would clank against one another, posing a risk of fracture.

The clanking sounds would warn the adversary of their approach.

The soldier’s equilibrium would be jeopardized by the shifting weight distribution, which would lead to long-term back problems.

ALICE, a revolutionary system established in the early 1980s and utilized for the Us military until the 1990s, revolutionized the way a warrior organized his gear, isolating battle gear from private gear, and dispersing weight all across shoulders, waist, and hips. The straps, on the other hand, allowed goods to swing and bounce, which indicated they could fail during the worst possible time.

MOLLE solved this challenge by inventing new ways for gear to link to one another.

How Does MOLLE Function?

MOLLE webbing (also called PALS, or Pouches Attachment Ladders System) allows users to connect components using a sequence of woven straps, forming an extraordinarily strong link that doesn’t bounce or jiggle when in motion and hence won’t fail. To create a firm binding, the MOLLE Velcro panel must have at least 2 straps per attachment.

The greatest tactical backpacks, like all Source Tactics backpacks, have had the MOLLE system created, allowing you to tailor your rucksack to your requirements, whether that be army or bug-out bags, or even more casual purposes like hiking.

A series of vertical straps will be found on a MOLLE backpack and vest. The following are some MOLLE pack attachments:

• First-aid supplies
• Holsters for knives and firearms
• Source Tactical’s own hydration packs, flashlights, and magazine pouches

They’re joined to the webbing via weaving the belts of each item together, forming a strong tie across your MOLLE backpack or armor and the attachment. This ensures that your belongings are always within reach and remain safe, keeping in place or just not bumping no matter what you’re doing.

Who Employs MOLLE?

The MOLLE system has been adopted by the US army practically as quickly as it was created, but it was only after 9/11 that it became widely used. MOLLE is now used by the world’s greatest militaries to carry hardware such as:

• The United States Military
• NATO’s British Military and the Israeli Defense Forces

But, especially today, its applications stretch far beyond the military. MOLLE equipment is used by civilians of all stripes, whether for military-style activities such as airsoft or paintball, or for vocations that demand individuals to carry their protective gear for extended periods of time, such as park rangers, maintenance workers, and miners.

MOLLE rucks are also popular for multi-day camping expeditions, rock climbing, and backpacking in the great outdoors. MOLLE connectors have been produced in every dimension and for every use in years since its inception and subsequent exponential popularity, adapting them to whatever the scenario requires.

To get started preparing MOLLE military fatigues for oneself, start by obtaining a MOLLE backpack or vest, paying close attention to the amount and weight constraints to ensure it meets your needs.

After you’ve acquired your pack, look for MOLLE components and attachments that are most suited to the task at hand.

Assemble your stuff and determine where they will go once they have been purchased, paying special attention to weight limitations and how accessible particular pieces of equipment should be.

Begin adding the MOLLE accessories once you’ve sketched it up. To guarantee an even, solid binding, we recommend emptying all pouches or the packs themselves before attaching. When spinning, make sure to weave the bands together in whole rows rather than fully securing every strap one at a time, as it can make the procedure frustrating.

Finally, tighten the straps between each row to ensure that you have sufficient slack to fully secure your connection to a MOLLE vest/pack.

Once you’ve put everything together, make sure the weight is evenly distributed.