Gear Hardpoint Equipment: The Orion Battle Belt Recoil Staff May 6, 2013 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. There are several pieces of good RUMINT coming out Hardpoint Tactical these days. The first is that Thomas, the mind behind the gear designs at Hardpoint, is no longer spending all of his time overseas in dangerous places and thus has more time to devote to the design and manufacture of further Hardpoint Equipment pieces. The second is that after months of painstaking foundation laying, Hardpoint has sufficient inventory on hand to really begin pushing sales. The last is the fact that Hardpoint Tactical is being so well received ‘on the sharp end' that they're hiring sales and marketing staff. If you're not familiar with Hardpoint, the company is well worth a look. Theirs are truly innovative designs, well constructed and supremely thought out – as you will see if you watch the entire video series on the Orion Battle Belt (see below). The OBB system (formerly the Cingulum) is built from the ground up to be fully interactive with and supportive of armor, including a contoured build and the utilization of the Atlas Support Strip System (one of the finalists in the weight redistribution selection process two years back). This is done without impacting the comfort or ergonomics of the belt itself – the Orion is an excellent belt to wear solo. However if you must don and carry armor or heavy upper body equipment, the Orion is engineered to transfer the majority of that weight to your hips while keeping the load and belt moving independently of one another to maintain mobility. http://youtu.be/V_Dch–l8YY The Orion is well padded by virtue of a removable mounting pad that opens from the top or bottom and locks onto the HE hook-and-loop lined inner belt (which like the Orion can be worn independently of any other kit). It accepts 2″ belt accessories as well as PALS modular accessories outside the exterior and secures with a Raptor buckle. It is currently available in Coyote, Ranger Green, MC and Black, though the latter must be special ordered). The Hardpoint Equipment Orion Battle Belt system is made in the USA and retails for $125.00. Watch the entire video on the Orion Battle Belt. http://youtu.be/K9S3begxluc Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
