At Mountain Ridge Gear, we're constantly looking for ways to improve our equipment. Sometimes that means developing an entirely new product. Other times, it means taking advantage of innovative materials that allow us to build our existing products even better.
We're excited to introduce Objective® fabric from Brookwood Companies, a new material we're incorporating into our saddlebags, pommel bags, and hunting panniers.
A Better Approach to Traditional MOLLE
Traditional MOLLE systems rely on rows of 1-inch nylon webbing individually sewn and bartacked onto the exterior of a bag. It's a proven system, but advances in textile technology have opened the door to a more streamlined approach.
Objective incorporates MOLLE-compatible attachment slots directly into an engineered fabric, eliminating the need for separately sewn webbing.
Why We're Making the Change
Lighter, More Streamlined Construction
Eliminating the additional rows of nylon webbing reduces bulk and creates a cleaner, lower-profile exterior.
An Additional Layer of Protection
This is one of the features we're particularly excited about. Objective is a robust material, and when applied to the sides of our panniers and other equipment, it creates an additional protective layer over the underlying fabric.
Pack equipment takes a beating. Whether it's rubbing against brush, contacting branches, or encountering rocks along a narrow trail, those exposed surfaces experience considerable wear. We believe this additional layer will provide a valuable barrier against abrasion and help protect these vulnerable areas.
Fewer Snag Points
Unlike traditional raised MOLLE webbing, Objective provides a flatter attachment surface, reducing protrusions that might catch on vegetation or other obstacles.
The Same Modular Versatility
Objective retains MOLLE-compatible attachment functionality, allowing you to continue securing compatible accessories and customizing your equipment.
Smarter Manufacturing
By eliminating the need to individually position and bartack rows of nylon webbing, Objective simplifies construction while providing a clean, professional finish.
Always Improving
We don't believe in making changes simply for the sake of change. Every material we select and every design improvement we make has a purpose.
Our goal has always been to manufacture practical, dependable equipment that holds up to the demands of the backcountry.
Objective is another step in that ongoing commitment to innovation and quality.
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