Weight Saving is Life Saving
DOW Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Cayce Watson
The weight a warfighter carries goes beyond comfort. Every unnecessary ounce compounds over miles and hours and results in less mobility, weaker endurance, decreased marksmanship, and the ability to stay focused. For over two decades, reducing that burden has been at the core of Blue Force Gear. But for BFG, less weight doesn’t mean less performance. It means re-thinking load carriage; it means creating new materials that will perform better; it means designing solutions that are radically different – because innovation is what will save lives.
We Improved
WE USE PATENTED MATERIAL DESIGNED TO REJECT WATER
MOLLE Design, Less parts and improvements behind HELIUM WHISPER®
Patented Helium Whisper replaces traditional MOLLE webbing and snap systems with a laser-cut, single-piece laminate back panel that is significantly lighter, more precise, and eliminates common failure points like misaligned stitching and broken snaps. Because it uses a waterproof, non-absorbent material, it won’t retain water or add extra weight in wet conditions, while remaining highly durable and flexible enough to work with imperfect or tight webbing. Overall, Helium Whisper delivers a simpler, stronger, and up to 20–50% lighter attachment system that improves reliability and reduces the physical load compared to traditional MOLLE setups.
REDUCED WATER WEIGHT when it matters most.
ULTRACOMP plate carriers paired with Helium Whisper MOLLE attachment systems eliminate one of the most overlooked burdens in the field—water weight. Unlike traditional webbing and snap-based MOLLE, which absorb and trap moisture between layered surfaces, ULTRACOMP is hydrophobic and does not retain water. When your gear gets wet, it sheds water instead of holding it, preventing pounds of unnecessary weight from building up between your plate carrier and belt-mounted equipment. The result is a system that dries faster, stays lighter, and keeps you moving efficiently—because in real-world conditions, a soldier who gets wet shouldn’t have to stay wet or carry that weight for days.
Vickers Sling in use photo by Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw, D.O.W.
BATTLE BELT SIZING - no loose ends.
AN EXACT FIT for Performance
When it comes to innovation and thoughtful design at Blue Force Gear, no kit is complete without a battle belt. From the GRID Belt to the CHLK Belt, we moved beyond one-size-fits-all surplus designs to offer nine precise size options built for the end user. Simply put, a 120 lb individual shouldn’t wear the same belt as a 250 lb individual—or carry the extra weight that comes with it. Better fit gear enables better performance for those who rely on it. Any athlete will know the difference.
ALWAYS BETTER®
A FULL LOADOUT BY BLUE FORCE GEAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE BATTLEFIELD.
A Loadout Designed with Excellence in Mind
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Blue Force Gear is not satisfied with making the same thing as everyone else - merely changing the color or style. We design by a code of advancement - if we can't make something better than what is currently available, we don't make it. By continually innovating, our products will always be different.