Kneecaps – Afghanistan GearPorn Part XIV

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Most soldiers with 2-12 INF I asked about knee protection preference fell into 2 camps: soft inserts in the ACU pants or Arc’teryx Kneecaps. There was actually a small third group of guys that shoved the Kneecaps into the ACU kneepad sleeves.

They don’t look like much, but that seems to be the attraction with the Kneecaps. They are very light, stay put and hold up to daily patrol abuse.

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