Esstac places a clear emphasis on a straight forward, minimalistic, user friendly and highly intuitive designs all while remaining Berry-compliant. Made in Camano Island Washington, each product is sewn in-house to strict standards. Esstac pouches feature a hybrid kydex and nylon design, providing all the rigidity and durability one would need while also eliminating the noise typically found on a nylon pouch. The “KYWI” term comes from the kydex wedge insert found on the pouch, which provides extra retention to secure magazines without the need for a bungee cord or other alternatives for rapid mag changes. The chest rigs and plate carriers are no exception. Durable, comfortable, adjustable and dependable. If you haven't given Esstac a shot, you are missing out on the best of both worlds; rugged, dependable retention with minimalistic footprints create a sturdy but lightweight product that you can count on in an situation.