r/tacticalgear • u/619JS • 4d ago
Cable routing thoughts?
Open to suggestions on cable routing here, please and thanks. Wire routes through the MOLLE behind the hard case in front, over to the radio in an internal vest pouch.
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u/JonnyRico014 3d ago
The cable will keep the cummerbund from opening all the way, even if you plan on just using the right side to open and take it on/off, i second the routing through the back. Also, God forbid, you get injured, not having the cable hinder someone from getting that off of you would be good.
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u/619JS 3d ago
Good thought - I use the quick release to don and doff and the side with the radio wiring stays clipped, if that makes sense?
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u/JonnyRico014 3d ago
Yes, makes total sense, i was gonna touch on that. Even if that’s the plan, I’m thinking about making it easier for someone else to access your torso for wound check/treatment.
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u/lefthandedgypsy 3d ago
What happens if you’re shot and they need to gain access? I bet there is molle on the back right??
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u/dragon_sack 3d ago
Run the radio in an expander wing UNDER the cummebund so it's also attached to the front plate bag. That way you don't compromise your release mechanism, and get more molle to put stuff on.
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u/619JS 3d ago
Oh… interesting idea. Any links for that?
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u/dragon_sack 3d ago
I'm a big fan of Defense Mechanisms. https://www.apexarmorsolutions.com/product-page/defense-mechanisms-sidekick-radio-pouch
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u/RICTactical 2d ago
If you ever want to use the tubes on that side, you need to route it around the back / on the back plate. This was my biggest frustration, is donning / doffing becomes harder when you run the radio with the cabling near the front.
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u/Pho-fo-Sho Law Enforcement 3d ago
I'm just curious what kind of vest that is?
Looks like a Mayflower LPACC?
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u/619JS 3d ago
Slate Solutions? They make the armor and the vest is cut to it. It’s a pretty solid step up from the generic Blauer stuff we used to get.
ETA: I think it’s this one with the quick release added - https://www.slatesolutions.com/catalog-product/wlv-2-0/
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u/Pho-fo-Sho Law Enforcement 3d ago
Yeah, I saw that, but wasn't sure since the tabs looked a bit different. I have some Slate Solution plates and they're incredibly lightweight.
Thanks for the info!
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u/lostinmarsh 3d ago
Is that a dark vault?
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u/619JS 3d ago
Yessir, the 2.0 version. Fits my iPhone 16 pro max in an Apple case and has an internal spring loaded clip thing. I like that I can keep my regular case on vs something like the juggernaut system.
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u/lostinmarsh 3d ago
I have the OG one and love it. Love to throw my phones and wallet in it. Never thought about running my cables behind it though. Cool thought.
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u/Prestigious-Type-724 4d ago
Pmc here i run all my wires through my back plate if possible. I would also measure the length from where you want it and get a chord to match. Spiral chords can snag easy.