1157 'PRC 354 Bowman Pouch' (£34.13)
Radio carrying is a bloody nightmare when it comes to carrying the PRC 354 (thanks Bowman). The radio ancils come with a god awful box-like pouch that attaches to PLCE. But what if you're not wearing PLCE and have a MOLLE system? What if you're embracing fight light and leaving your daysack in the harbour area? Well, I present a possible solution.
The 1157 tactical 354 pouch has been in my collection for about two years and I love it. The thing's pretty bloody bomb proof and for a small manufacturer of tactical gear, I highly recommend them as the kit is 'UK forces' focused in it's design. The company makes their equipment in the usual multicam but also offer EREBIS which is a 'MTP' pattern clone which pretty much looks like the real thing.
For carrying the 354, the pouch has plenty of space and the antenna feeds out of a top flap. The only problem with this top flap is that you have to detach the antenna and KDU every time you need to take the radio out.
However, the inbuilt KDU pouch on the front is a great idea that keeps the KDU in reach especially when you have to do stuff such as frequency changes etc.
In conclusion, I find this pouch to be the best one I've found on the market for carrying the bloody huge 354, the material and stitching are robust and hold up well after many years of ownership.
The only flaw I could see is that the MOLLE poppers open rather easily when moving. Perhaps replacing them with the thicker and more robust poppers found on osprey pouches would be a better option to complete this great bit of kit.
For anyone who happens to carry a radio, I recommend this pouch. It sure beats having to carry your daypack everywhere, and the quality construction will ensure its place on your belt-kit for years.
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This Kit Pest Review was written by Callum Bickerton. Hopefully you enjoyed it and if you have any thoughts or comments related to this review then leave a comment!
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