Cable Management?

[James Conrad]

What techniques/gear is everyone using to manage their cables ie; comms, hydration etc? Tape, zip ties, custom sewing?

 

[RICKDAWGGG]

I like to use the double sided velcro strips, you can get a whole box of it for like $15-20 at Lowe's. They come in different widths, but I find the 1/2" works pretty well for routing in kit, and you can use any empty PALS as anchor points.

 

[James Conrad]

I like to use the double sided velcro strips, you can get a whole box of it for like $15-20 at Lowe's. They come in different widths, but I find the 1/2" works pretty well for routing in kit, and you can use any empty PALS as anchor points.

Thanks for the input Rick! If you have pictures to show what you mean in detail please feel free to share them. I'll be doing that myself as soon as I finish getting my kit moved to my new plate carrier (LBT)

 

[RICKDAWGGG]

I'll try to snap a few pics as soon as I get a chance

 

[Whootsinator]

Velcro One Wrap, pure gold. There's a pretty good thread on its use, on LF. It's light, cheap, versatile, and holds well enough but should break free before damaging anything it's attaching.

It comes in unbroken rolls for cutting to size
http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-ONE-WR...=1456513796&sr=8-2&keywords=velcro+-+one-wrap

Individual ties that lock through themselves
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y5O6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Different colors for organizing where camouflage isn't a concern, or these can be spray painted to get a subdued color and retain management capabilities
http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-ONE-WR...=1456513796&sr=8-4&keywords=velcro+-+one-wrap



My ruck always has a roll of 25 of the individual ties.

 

[RICKDAWGGG]

Here's a quick one on my PC, the black coiled one is for a hand mike, held by some coyote one wrap, the hydro tube is wrapped by the self locking velcro wraps that were mentioned above.

 

[Austin Black]

I have also used Battle Systems tape. It's like electrical tape but won't leave sticky shit on your gear.. I use it on wires and backpack straps and its awesome!
http://battlesystemsllc.com/Vinyl_Tape,_Coyote_Brown.html

 

[Casey]

Velcro OneWrap and ITW Web Dominators work exceptionally well.

 

[dont_tread_on_me]

Just a word of caution- get the real onewrap not the harbor freight bs because the cheap stuff will delaminate with heat and time.

 

[James Conrad]

So I finally got around to taking some pictures with everything all fixed up the way I've been running it for the last 6 months. Worked very well during live fire training out at Irwin in August. Thanks to the guys that contributed the Velcro Onewrap idea, I keep a roll in my kit now.