The CRABS V2 System was designed in partnership with Australian Special Forces Operators from concept to end product. CRABS V2 is fully material certified and NSN’d for the carriage of ammunition and explosive ordnance. It is a modular placard and chest rig platform built to adapt to changing mission requirements, allowing operators to configure their load carriage for anything from minimalist setups to fully expanded rigs.

At its core is the CRABS V2 Base Panel — the foundation of the system. It accepts interchangeable magazine and admin inserts and features front loop Velcro for attaching front panels, allowing you to configure your loadout based on mission requirements or unit SOPs.

The low-profile design makes the CRABS V2 ideal for CQB, vehicle operations, MFF and other insertion methods where a compact footprint is essential.

Using industry-standard buckle interfaces, the system can be mounted directly to most armour carriers as a placard, or converted into a standalone chest rig using our Chicom harness and back panel system.

The rear Velcro sandwich integrates seamlessly with the ASAD sub-load pouch range, expanding capacity for medical supplies, ammunition, grenades, communications equipment and other mission-essential gear. Additional storage can be added via side wings and compatible platforms using the broader Platatac tactical pouch range.

Beyond the core rig, the CRABS V2 integrates with the wider Platatac load carriage ecosystem, allowing extended sustainment through compatible systems such as the Mini Alpha Assault Pack, Bullock Echo Pack V4, and Echo Pack V3 and more.