Must-Have Riot Gear Accessories from Haven Gear

Riot gear is a great place to start when improving your department’s safety. However, even the best full suit of protective gear can’t replace the need for some crucial accessories. Having the right finishing touches for the gear you supply will increase adoption and use of the new equipment and ensure it stays ready for years. Pair the right riot gear accessories with the helmets, suits, and gloves you order from Haven Gear for complete protection.

Backpacks and Carry Bags

Backpacks help each public safety officer carry the exact gear he or she needs to stay safe. Bulky items like respirators, face shields, replacement gloves, and collapsible or full-sized batons all fit easily within a tactical backpack. Carry bags provide even more storage space and are easy to pack ahead of time and grab whenever needed. No riot gear kit is complete without bags and packs to keep it all organized and protected from damage when it’s not in use. Smaller bags and organizers built to connect directly to a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) system are also available.

Batons

Batons allow officers to control crowds and protect themselves from attack without undue risk to themselves or the public. Haven Gear carries 28″ and 34″ models to fit various situations and officer preferences. Made from durable and shatter-resistant polycarbonate, these anti-riot accessories are easy to carry and replace as necessary. They’re light and won’t contribute to overheating or exhaustion issues, making them preferred over heavier rubberized or old-fashioned wooden models. These batons include lanyards for hands-free carry, but you should also consider bags to keep them organized, clean, and ready to use at a moment’s notice.

MOLLE Tactical Accessories

In addition to bags and organizers designed to connect to the riot shield gear suit’s main vest, there are several other MOLLE-compatible tactical accessories. Add a cooling gel pack to reduce overheating risks. Thanks to the hands-free attachment design, there’s no need to carry anything and lose the use of their hands. If you outfit your riot response team with aerosolized defense or crowd control sprays, don’t forget reliable MOLLE carriers built to hold them close at hand and ready to use.

Hydration Assistance

There are even options for utilizing the MOLLE system to attach hydration packs for drinking water on the go. These military-style rehydration attachments are worn over the shoulder, chest, or back to spread the weight around. At the same time, the bite-activated tube reaches the mouth even under helmets and other forms of face protection. Your riot officers can stay hydrated and reduce the chances of heat exhaustion and dehydration, even when on duty for eight hours at a time or longer.

Mounted Duty Gear

Many riot units are adding mounted response teams to control large groups of people better and prevent officer injuries. However, you still need to protect the hard-working police horses, which gives them protection and a higher view of the crowd. Haven Gear doesn’t just carry protective equipment for your human team members and collars that help armor your horse team members. They even stock a backpack that attaches to the protective collar to help your mounted officers carry gear without weighing their mount down.

Customization Options

Choose from various customization options, such as identification patches, to create a cohesive group appearance. No one will claim they were unaware they were dealing with law enforcement when your entire riot control squad wears patches that identify them as police. Haven Gear not only supplies pre-made patches that are quickly added to your riot gear kit, but they also provide customization services and can print name tags, custom squad patches, and more.

Grab some must-have riot gear accessories from Haven Gear today to complete your kit. Your team will thank you the next time they have to deal with a civil unrest situation. Explore what Haven Gear offers and contact the team to find out how we can customize the gear and accessories to fit your needs.