At first glance, the vest seems okay, but unfortunately, apart from the main material—Cordura—it is very poorly made. The material sewn to the Cordura looks like an ordinary rag, and the whole thing gives the impression of being carelessly constructed. On the back, the vest gets deformed, and it looks strange.
Combat Lab Crab Tactical Vest - MultiCam
Tactical vest Plate Carrier designed with a lightweight profile and featuring quick-release ROC buckles. These buckles ensure fast donning and provide the ability to swiftly remove the vest in urgent situations.
durable Cordura subjected to IRR process
Constructed from robust, abrasion-resistant, and weather-resistant 500D Cordura. The fabric has undergone an IRR (Infrared Reflective Treatment), minimizing detection by night vision equipment utilizing residual light intensifiers.
laser-cut mounting straps
Mounting straps crafted with Laser Cut technology are positioned on the front, back, and sides, ensuring full compatibility with the MOLLE/PALS system and enabling the attachment of additional pouches and gear. Both the front and rear panels feature dedicated ballistic plate pockets that accommodate plates measuring either 200 × 300 mm or medium ESAPI (246 x 323 mm).
velcro panels, ITW Nexus buckles
At the chest level on the front, velcro panels are integrated, offering an option to attach various patches or emblems, such as national flags, unit insignias, or Morale Patches, enabling full vest customization. The front panel is equipped with 25 mm ITW Nexus buckles, ensuring rapid mounting of extra gear.
adjustable Cummerbands, drag handle
Side cummerbund belts are fitted with adjustment features and elastic components, ensuring an ergonomic fit to the user’s body without limiting mobility. The back of the vest includes a drag handle that can also function as a carrying handle.
main features
- ROC buckles
- Constructed from 500D Cordura
- Utilizes IRR-treated materials
- Equipped with laser-cut straps
- Includes ballistic ESAPI plate pockets M
- Features a velcro panel
- Fitted with ITW Nexus buckles
- Comes with an adjustable cummerbund
MultiCam camouflage
MultiCam represents a contemporary camouflage design introduced in 2002 by the American firm Crye Precision in partnership with the United States Army Soldier Systems Center (Natick Labs), developed under the Objective Force Warrior initiative. Designed to function as a versatile camouflage solution, MultiCam is engineered to provide effective concealment across varied landscapes and in fluctuating environmental conditions. Featuring a palette of seven distinct colors, the pattern seamlessly blends gradients of green, brown, and beige, allowing for adaptive visual integration—exhibiting green hues in woodland settings and shifting to browns and beiges when deployed in arid or desert regions. In Central and Eastern Europe, MultiCam excels particularly during autumn and amid dried vegetation. Renowned for its performance, MultiCam has achieved global adoption by numerous military and special operations units. The US Army officially selected this camouflage in 2010 for troops stationed in Afghanistan, replacing the former Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). Widely available to civilians, MultiCam remains a favored option among military enthusiasts and airsoft participants.
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Established in 2019 by specialists associated with the military sector, Combat Lab is a Europe-based brand known for trusted quality and responsible manufacturing, specializing in tactical gear, clothing, and textile solutions for uniformed services and outdoor users. Its products go to special units, sappers, WOT and aircrews, as well as shooting enthusiasts and ASG players, among others. The company also produces specialized solutions, such as pyrotechnic sets, air drop equipment and covers for F-16s. All production is done with using CAD technology, laser cutting and thermoforming, and low IR materials. Combat Lab uses components from recognized manufacturers such as YKK, ITW Nexus and Brookwood. The brand operates in accordance with ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110 standards, combining military precision with a modern design approach.
| Quick release vest system | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ballistic cartridge pockets | Yes |
| Clasp | Snap buckle |
| Type of Vest | Other |
| Transport handle | Yes |
| Main material | 500D Cordura |
| Color/camouflage | Camouflage |
| Camouflage | MultiCam |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| Molle/pals compatible | Yes |
| Adjustment | Yes |
| Weight | 700 g |
| Manufacturer code | CL-KT-CRB-MT |
| Brand | Combat Lab |
| EAN |
Cordura is a material woven from durable nylon fibers, developed by DuPont. The structure of the material provides lightness and abrasion resistance, as well as weather resistance. Due to its properties, Cordura is widely used in tactical equipment.
Materials with IRR (Infrared Reflective) properties are designed to maximize the absorption and minimize the mission of infrared radiation, which is important for camouflage and avoiding detection by observation devices such as night vision devices.
MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) is a system for attachment of tactical equipment, used for example in backpacks or tactical vests. It provides the possibility of flexible and modular placement of various accessories and pockets, which allows personalization and optimal adjustment of the item to the specific needs of the user. It is widely used by the military, special services and survival and outdoor enthusiasts.
High-quality buckles and fasteners distinguished by their durability and reliability. Made of durable materials such as nylon or polyamide, used in products that require a solid and secure fastener, providing security and comfort.
LCS (Laser Cut System) is a new version of the assembly used in the MOLLE system, where instead of traditional tapes, laser-cut holes are used directly in the material. The system is much lighter than standard sewn-on PALS tapes and guarantees better camouflage. The holes are hemmed with thread to prevent fuzzing and ripping, or, as in the case of Cordura, the laser-cut edges are fused.
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The vest is lightweight, comfortable, and of very good quality; after a thorough inspection, there is nothing to complain about. What is worth noting is that the pocket for ballistic inserts is made of elastic material, so you can fit not only SAPI inserts in size M, but also size L, as well as BW/SK4 inserts. A serious option for demanding users.
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