BlackHawK Tactical Float Vest II

Flotation Systems

Tactical Flotation Vest II

mid 90s

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Nomenclature

TACTICAL FLOAT VEST II
SKU: 30TFV2BK

History

This unique Tac vest was designed in partnership with NSW. Made of 1000 denier Nytaneon material. Super floatable closed cell foam filled panels. Inside the back panel is a pouch to fit an optional Hydration System.

This vest has the "804" area code BLACKHAWK tag placing this vest from the early 1990's.

Specification

The interior of both front panels have map pockets.

The left front panel exterior is configured with two (2) ammo pouches that will hold three (3) M-16 magazines each secured with side release buckles and Velcro.
Above the ammo pouches is a cargo pocket with an elastic weave for small items.
On top of this, panel is a strobe compass pouch secured by a Velcro flap.



The right front panel has a cargo pocket, perfect fit for a medical kit. Beside is a pouch for a Mark 13 day/night flare.
Above these, is a pocket designed to carry several pencil flares and chem-lights.
HawkTex covers the right shoulder to secure proper stock-weld in the roughest of conditions.
The back has two (2) rows of BTS (BlackHawk Tactical System) used for attaching BlackHawk's duty gear or any Alice clip Compatible item.

A communications wire routing system is included to make your headset/mike or antenna wires behave. At the bottom back is an "easy-out" pocket for the crotch straps that secure with double "D" rings on the front of the vest.
Belt loops are sewn around the bottom of the vest to attach up to a standard military web belt.
A BlackHawk constant, the drag handle, is provided to help keep you out of Neptune's hands.


Special Note:
Inside foam panels are removable and upgradeable!
Made with Blackhawk's Nytaneon materials!

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London Bridge Flotation Vest LBT-1620A / Gold Label

Flotation Systems

Tactical Flotation Vest

2001

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Nomenclature

LBT-1620A
Vest Flotation Tactical

History

Flotation Vest OD Green Gold Label
This is a genuine LBT-1620A Float Vest made by London Bridge Trading. This vest was popular amongst special forces and especially the Navy SEALs. This one is Olive Drab (OD) and does have some staining and fading of the fabric from age and use.
The LBT tag features the "Gold Lion" label.

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Early Generation LBT-1879B Floatation Chest Rig / Black

Flotation Systems

Flotation Chest Rig

1994

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Nomenclature

LBT 1879B 

Floatation Chest Rig

History

Early Generation LBT-1879B floatation chest rig in Like new condition. This is the oldest version I have ever seen, and it is sporting the oldschool silver LBT logo and sewn in floatation panels. The date on the fastex buckles is 1994. Both sides of the rig have panels for Alice clip attached pouches and all four of the magazine pouches uses a combination of hook and loop, as well as a hook system to keep the flaps closed. At one point, the previous operator had all of the straps tapped up, however all of that tape has come off and now there is a sticky residue where the tape was due to water and time exposure.

The LBT tag features the "Silver Lion" label.

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London Bridge LBT Prototype Rifleman Chest Rig Flotation Vest / LBT-6013

London Bridge LBT Prototype Rifleman Chest Rig Flotation Vest - SEAL DEVGRU NSW


This is an original prototype London Bridge Trading chest rig. This came from the collection of Mr. Doug McDougal, the owner of LBT. These items were being cleared out since most of the designs are out of production or have been succeeded by newer versions. Most of the items have paper or plastic tags attached to them and can always be removed. Some items have the model numbers stenciled in paint marker or grease pencil on the item. Please review the photos carefully as this is the exact item you will receive.

London Bridge Trading LBT-1620 Flotation Vest / Silver label

LBT-1620
Old School 1990's silver label 
LBT London bridge Trading 1620 vest NSW Seal

This early version of the LBT-1620 vest has the float pads inside.

London Bridge Tactical Flotation Vest / LBT-1620T

Rare London Bridge Trading LBT-1620T (Rifleman) Tactical Flotation Vest. This kit was NSW issue since the late 90s to mid-2000s. Dated 2001. This vest is OD green color and is new with tags condition, no defects. Size is adjustable. Side release buckles are ACW BSR-1A type. Zippers are Ideal brand. This vest comes from the private collection of Mr Doug McDougal (CEO/founder of the LBT company).