In The Wild: UKSF SAS Loadout – Nairobi, Kenya, January 2019

Following on from my earlier article about the UKSF L119A2 in the Obi-Wan Nairobi Kenya pics, this is an assessment of the same trooper’s loadout.

It may change as more information and better pics become available.

Apparel

• Arc’teryx LEAF Assault Balaclava
• Jeans – unknown
• Craghoppers Kiwi Dusk Blue – old gen (without logo on left sleeve)
• LaSportiva Boulder X Mid – probably

Crye Adaptive Vest System (AVS)

• Crye AVS Standard Plate Bag – front only
• Crye AVS 1000 Pack – used instead of rear plate bag
• Crye AVS Padded Shoulder Covers
• Crye AVS 2-band Cummerbund
• Crye AVS Detachable Flap M4
• S&S Admin Flip Pouch and S&S PTT Wing (left side only) – part of S&S’ 2019 ‘All Compatible’ Operator Suite line.
• Crye MBITR Radio Pouches – probably
• Crye LAP Panel⁣⁣
• Bark River Bravo 1 variant – current nearest guess; mounted horizontally in Kydex sheath
• Blackhawk SAW Pouch⁣⁣ – high probability; mounted on LAP Panel and likely used as a dump pouch or gas mask pouch. Other candidates ruled out include Condor SAW Pouch and Condor Drop Leg
• ITW GrimLoc Carabiner – likely used to route a hydro bladder hose, when hydro is carried in the AVS 1000 Pack
• Baofeng radio – possibly; or ICOM. Assessed to be commercial spec, not military

Crye Modular Riggers Belt (MRB)

• Crye SPS Frag Pouch⁣⁣
• Safariland 6354DO – on UBL with leg strap
• Crye Suspenders
• Esstac 1+1 KYWI Pouch Tall
• S&S Precision 9mm Stackable Pouches
• Boo Boo style pouch – possibly old gen (pre-Helium Whisper) Blue Force Gear
• Blackhawk Flash Bang Pouch
• Blue Force Gear Medium Horizontal Utility Pouch – with old style zip-pulls, likely used as an IFAK; with velcro loop attached for patch
• Black Rifle Coffee Company Blackbeard patch; or Britkit USA – whatever it is, it’s big!

As for the latter items, here’s an explanatory graphic from @mapleleaftactical

Shoutouts are due to the following. Reptile House readers should be following all these guys for on point content, but if not give them a follow:

@callsign_27

@theotherguy1999

@mapleleaftactical

@gaz_isg

@tim_isg

@jay_taranis

@perr_mike

@provenroute9195

@a_ter.ego

And last but not least…

@tk8456_snr

Also, a huge, huge thanks to ComTac Systems – these Russian guys really know their stuff!

More articles relating to the L119A2:

• The original L119A2 primer, here
• GG&G AR15 vertical fore-grip in use here
• Magpul QDM and ASAP QD in use here
• 15.7″ L119A2 upper in use here
• Surefire FA556SA Suppressor here
• GG&G Aimpoint T1 mount in use here
• Magpul MS3 sling in use here
• Magpul ACS stock in use here
• Colt Canada parts – as used on the L119A2 – here
• Manta Very Low Profile Rail Covers as used on the L119A2 here
• UKSF Newcastle raid pics part 1
• UKSF Newcastle raid pics part 2
• UKSF Nairobi Kenya incident L119A2 parts breakdown here
• UKSF Belize ‘Jungle Set-up’ L119A2 parts breakdown here
• Confirmation bias (and the HSP Thorntail offset light mount) here
• UKSF Ecosystem: S&S Precision Sling Clip – Old Gen – here
• Inforce WML-type lights in use here

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Obi Wan Nairobi patch from Platatac