Featured VR (Vehicle Ready) by 5.11 Tactical Mike Searson January 24, 2020 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. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Our friends at 5.11 Tactical launched a new line of products this year at the 2020 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, this week: Vehicle Ready. This line is dedicated to one of the areas where most of us spend most of our time outside from work or home: in our vehicles and like most of 5.11 Tactical's products, they are designed to make our lives safer and easier. At SHOT Show they showed us the two basic components, the VR Headrest and the VR Hexgrid seat. 511 Vehicle Ready (VR) system VR HEXGRID Seat Whether you are an officer on patrol, a civilian commuting to work, riding some overland trail, bumming around in an RV or simply need a way to effectively store and organize essential gear to keep you safe and comfortable; you will want to take a look at this. The HEXGRID seat platform is a modular, multi-angle load bearing platform. 5.11 HWXGRID seat It rides on the back of your vehicle's seat(s) and resembles a hexagonal net which can accept panels to arrange your gear. The HEXGRID Seat is a vehicle ready seat panel multi-angle load bearing platform for accessory arrangement and modular pouch management. The panel features a full loop face and provides placement for an assortment of hook and loop and Gear Set attachments. First aid kits, firearms, magazine pouches, tools and whatever else you would need to have in the vehicle can be stored and quickly accessed for when you need them most, The problem with a setup like this is that it could leave these contents vulnerable to thievery if the owner is not present. The folks at 5.11 Tactical anticipated that and included a mesh storage unit, so that the entire unit can be removed and stowed in a trunk if necessary. An adjustable headrest strap and removable straps make sure that the whole unit stays locked down and should minimize shift and flow of the items stored. There is a quick release padded seat wedge for secure attachment to either the front or rear of the driver or passenger seat. MSRP is $49.99. 511 head rest VR Headrest The optional VR Headrest has a loop face on the platform to provide for hook-side accessory attachment. You can attach a blow-out kit, small medical kit or pouches for accessories like a handheld light, multi-tool, or even spare magazines. Note how it attaches to the vehicle's head rest and if yours can work with it. For more information see http://www.511tactical.com 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.
