Videos tagged with Adam Holroyd

This video details a specialized machine gunner loadout designed for mountainous terrain, prioritizing weight distribution and self-sufficiency. It highlights the shift from plate carriers to Load Bearing Vests (LBVs) for comfort and prone shooting. Key gear includes heat-resistant gloves for barrel swaps, robust communication systems, and ample ammunition carried in specialized pouches to ensure the gunner can operate independently.

This video compares the utility of combat shirts, smocks, and field tops for tactical use. Combat shirts excel under body armor but are limited in utility and protection when exposed. Smocks offer high carrying capacity but are heavy and unsuitable for hot climates. The traditional field top, especially when modified, provides superior versatility, protection, and cost-effectiveness for various environments.

This video offers a product spotlight on Spiritus Systems plate carriers, featuring insights from Adam Holroyd of Spiritus and Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant. The discussion emphasizes the customizable, "á la carte" nature of Spiritus products, allowing users to select individual components like front and rear plate bags, cummerbunds, and optional shoulder covers to build a rig tailored to their specific needs. The video details how the plate bags are designed to accommodate contract-spec U.S. SAPI plates and highlights various cummerbund options, including those with elastic Velcro closures and quick-release tube-couplers, as well as features for gear attachment and cord/tube routing.

This video introduces Spiritus Systems, a company founded by former soldiers who were dissatisfied with their issued nylon gear. The company specializes in manufacturing modular plate carriers, chest rigs, magazine carriers, and a wide array of pouches designed for military and law enforcement personnel. The "Systems" in their name highlights the modularity of their products, allowing users to configure and reconfigure their gear á la carte to suit specific missions. The video emphasizes that their products are made in the USA and a significant portion of their product line is now available through Brownells. Adam Holroyd, one of the founders, discusses the guiding principles behind their product development with Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant.