SUSPeNSiON SySTeM
A suspension system of the Arc'teryx LEAF
Khard 60, called Arc'teryx C² (Composite
Construction), was based on the 8 mm thick rigid
frame sheet from
the ergonomically
shaped laminate,
which serves as
a back plate,
protecting from
sticking into the
body objects with
sharp edges,
and two 22 mm
wide anodized
a l u m i n i u m
stayds. A panel
which has a
direct contact
with a user's back is covered with the Burly
Double Weave soft shell fabric with a Durable
Wear Repellent finish.The flat and rather
narrow (from about 70 to 45 mm, depending
of the point of measurement) shoulder straps
with an adjustable length were designed not to
interfere with the ballistic vests. Their shape
is similar to the flattened S letter, and from
the body side are lined with the Spacermesh
mesh and padded with thin layer of foam.
In the lower parts of the shoulder straps, at
the point of the length adjustment, there is a
system of quick release to use when in the
emergency situation based on the ITW Nexus
GhillieTEX™ Dual Quick Release Buckles
which can be disconnected in two ways – a
classic one by pressing the sides or using a
toggle. The manly part of the buckle is fitted
with a plastic toggle on the short piece of
cord which enables separating buckles by
one strong pull, fastening internal buckle
trims and causing their ejection. On each
of the shoulder straps there is a part of rolled
piece of the Velcro® One-Wrap® intended
to route a tube of the hydration system or
optionally to assembly a small source of light
or other accessories. The shoulder straps are
complimented by a narrow
sternum strap, which length and a height of
placement can be adjusted. A simple waist
belt is made of the 2" inch wide MIL-W-17337
nylon webbing fastened with the ITW Nexus
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