{"product_id":"the-heat-rig","title":"The 'Heat' Rig","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Cult Hit, Reimagined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Mann's \u003cem\u003eHEAT (1995)\u003c\/em\u003e immediately gained a cult following on release. Its unique gritty and grounded approach bucked a decades-long trend of formulaic action films, exposing audiences to realistic military and police tactics. A combination of great direction, talented actors, and qualified technical advisors (ex-SAS) made the film's climactic bank heist one of the most memorable scenes of the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2602\/7094\/files\/Screenshot_2022-06-22_115216.png?v=1656712038\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nearly 15-minute-long sequence made \u003cem\u003eHEAT\u003c\/em\u003e a cinematic legend.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eShot in downtown LA, an easy score quickly escalates into a claustrophobic mess of a shootout. Expert gun-handling, booming on-location audio, and a huge cast of supporting firearms all help to make an unforgettable impression. This short sequence would inspire popular culture and media for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things that helped \u003cem\u003eHEAT \u003c\/em\u003efeel authentic were the props. The ex-SAS advisors employed by the production had quite literally been there and done that, and this prowess was reflected in the improvised equipment and tactics featured on screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis includes the single most iconic prop of the film, the 'Heat' rig; an improvised vest capable of hiding 8 STANAG magazines underneath a suit jacket. Being inconspicuous was important to the characters in \u003cem\u003eHEAT\u003c\/em\u003e — to pull off their plan, they needed to waltz into a busy, guarded bank with hundreds of rounds of ammunition and rifles without anyone batting an eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2602\/7094\/files\/Screenshot_2022-06-22_114137.png?v=1656712101\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vests were cool and certainly believable, but there's a big problem. You never \u003cem\u003equite \u003c\/em\u003esee them get \u003cem\u003eused \u003c\/em\u003eas much as they're shown off. The Heat rigs magically pop on and off of the characters as convenient, the magazines are perfectly retained since they're stitched on, and many of the shots portray other glaring issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't blame them; every production has to make some concessions. But in a market ravenous for a working clone of the Heat rig, many copies of this prop fell flat. We wanted to fix that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Heat Rig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake no mistake - our rig is an homage to the movie \u003cem\u003eHEAT. \u003c\/em\u003eIt's not meant to compete with other \"bank robber\" chest rigs on the market. What we set out to do was to make the vest from the movie \u003cem\u003ereal \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003euseable.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine Compatibility  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethe first question most people are going to ask — \u003cem\u003ewhat kind of magazines fit in the rig?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movie depicts standard USGI STANAG magazines for the AR-15 platform, and we built our elastic retention system around that. Nearly all standard capacity AR-15 magazines should fit without issue, including popular polymer mags from leading brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2602\/7094\/files\/heat_vest_mag_trio_on_suit_off_body.jpg?v=1656717815\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"margin-right: auto; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, we can't guarantee fit of magazines from other platforms. You're welcome to try of course, but we can't provide any guidance there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mag cell features two thick straps of elastic for retention and nylon straps on either end to ensure magazines stay in place. On one end of each mag cell, there's a small hook \u0026amp; loop fastener to access magazines. Simply twist the magazine and pull out, and you're ready to reload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Fit \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur heat rig uses a simple \u0026amp; effective adjustment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge straps with hook and loop fields make it easy to adjust the vest to fit perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2602\/7094\/files\/Heat_Vest_All_Three_Panels_layflat_Backview_1.jpg?v=1656717846\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rig fits bodies big \u0026amp; small, and our sizing system is simple — either go with your US shirt size or measure your abdomen, \u003cem\u003ethat's it \u003c\/em\u003e(for more specifics, see our sizing chart or feel free to email us at help@kommandostore.com and we'll get you fitted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may take some trial and error to refine your fit. If you have difficulties, we suggest different jackets \u0026amp; raising\/lowering the rig. We cover this topic in our overview video, which we highly recommend watching for troubleshooting your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: our overview video is outdated, from when we made the rig in the USA. it is now made in Vietnam, which we cover in the next section.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last big issue we wanted to address with the rig was quality, especially now that we've moved manufacturing overseas to Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing in Vietnam has allowed us to obtain the proper mesh, keep the same excellent overall manufacturing quality, and make the rig much more affordable for you all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've seen the examples of both one-off 'bank robber rigs' and other HEAT-inspired equipment on the market. All are plagued by cheap hardware, even cheaper materials, or inconsistent quality resulting in a disappointing Chinese-made Halloween costume feel. All the specs, quality, and functionality that makes the HEAT rig great are there at just over half the price of our original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom, semi-stiff resin finished polyester mesh fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilspec elastic, webbing, and hook and loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking YKK Zipper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear-away magazine action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic cummerbund with hook \u0026amp; loop attachment for wide range of adjustment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've got your back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy ordering the 'Heat' rig, you're placing a 100% refundable deposit on our incoming inventory. If you change your mind before it ships, just reach out to us and we'll cancel your order. And of course, once your rig is delivered it's covered by our standard 30 day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESM","offers":[{"title":"S\/M (30-44\")","offer_id":53458272420137,"sku":"iqb1787996178283","price":86.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L\/XL+ (38-55\")","offer_id":53458272452905,"sku":"toj1787996178284","price":79.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7775\/8505\/files\/the-heat-rig_1.jpg?v=1787996182","url":"https:\/\/www.oceanfern.shop\/products\/the-heat-rig","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}