Review: Odin systems command panel.

As a commander your going to be carrying a fair few extra items. Compass, lumi pens and maps etc. there are several solution to carrying all your extra items, but what if your carrying them whilst wearing osprey body armour? Some may argue that the issued command pouch that comes with the osprey pouch set may be good enough. I disagree. I personally feel that extra space is needed for this mission essential kit, this is stuff you can't sling in your daysack and fanny around getting later. It need to be front and centre at less than a arms reach. That's why I feel the Odin systems command panel offers you the best solution for keeping that kit right where it needs to be.

First of all lets talk about the pouch itself. The material is military spec genuine Crye multicam fabric  and is berry compliant. The outside of the pouch includes a large multicam Velcro part that gives you ample room for placing your patches on. Furthermore there is three rows of MOLLE for mounting any patches you want on the exterior. On the rear the MOLLE loops are secured by Velcro tabs that folds back on the final loop on the patch, totally getting rid of the nightmare or poppers coming undone when your moving.

 When you open the command panel I'm sure like myself you will be astounded by the sheer amount of real estate on offer internally. Inside you'll find a series of MOLLE rows sewn in for organising such things as your pens and keeping secure and kit you need to tie down. Behind those there is a large open pocket against the rear, I find this a great solution for where to store my haribo and cigarettes! But it has more than enough space to hold your notebooks and crib cards and TAMs.

One of the unique aspects of this command panel is the Inbuilt waterproof map case. The laminate on it is totally waterproof and can hold a small tactical or a well folded map. Underneath the map case you'll find a small waterproof pouch that I've used to contain my section ORBAT within, these are very simple ideas that the guys and girls at Odin tactical have refined and perfected to give the soldier in the field just what they need to keep what they need secure and in the right place.

My final thoughts on this command panel are that I'm happy as hell to be using this! It's construction is solid and robust and the use of actual multicam fabrics will stop you looking chippy and will last a long time regardless of where you take it and what you put it through. If your thinking of buying a command panel I highly recommend this one, this one can't be beaten on price right now! It works perfectly with osprey and you'll be future proofing yourself when VIRTUS comes into service. So go check out the guys at Odin tactical I'll leave the website below. And if your at otterburn camp go check out there shop. 

www.odintactical.co.uk