The Spiritus Systems OTB Placard 5.56 x .45 uses elastic form fitting cells to give users superior retention of magazines and other mission critical equipment. OTB products will dry faster after exiting the water and will drain water faster and more efficiently as well. The mesh also makes the products simple to clean using fresh water after conducting operations in salt environments.
The OTB 5.56 Placard differs from the standard placard. It has a webbing strap that has hook/loop and a snap added to it to keep the placard more secure when jumping into water.
This webbing strap snaps into the OTB Front Plate Bag and the hook/loop tucks inside the plate bag to keep the placard more secure when jumping into water.
The use of elastic creates form fitting cells that can hold a variety different items. The stretchy nature of elastic allows it to expand to accommodate large or oddly shaped pieces of equipment.
A web cap is constructed into the base of each cell instead of being sewn completely shut. sewing it completely shut. This allows maximum flex and articulation; and it reduces the "birthing" effect (when items are pushed partially out of the pouch because the elastic tapers at the bottom).
Laminate loops on the outside of each cell to allow attachment of optional retention loops or to let you to pull the pouch open to insert items more easily.
The back of the placard is fully lined with hard loop for a secure fitment to your plate carrier.
The Placard 5.56 is also much more than just a placard. Each corner has a small loop of 1" webbing that can be used as an attachment points for ITW buckles (included). Combine the placard with Fat Straps and a Back Strap; and now you have an awesome nano sized chest rig.