Following its debut at SHOT Show 2026, Blue Force Gear's latest tactical belt has officially gone on sale in the United States. It simultaneously serves as a rappelling harness, a climbing harness, and a helicopter retention system. The Blue Force Gear Integrated Stealth Harness is a highly specialized 3-in-1 piece of equipment designed for experienced operators working at height. It was engineered to transform a shooter into a climber — or vice versa — in just a matter of seconds.
Blue Force Gear's booth at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
Depending on the size, the belt weighs between 600 and 760 g, while the design is rated to withstand a static load exceeding 1,360 kg (3,000 lbs).It complies with both U.S. and European standards for work-at-height equipment. The harness is capable of safely absorbing the forces generated during a fall. The Blue Force Gear Integrated Stealth Harness is based on the manufacturer's highly regarded CHLK tactical belt and represents an expanded and enhanced version of that design. Like its predecessor, it features an anatomically curved profile that conforms comfortably to the hips, preventing pressure points during extended wear. The construction is made from ULTRAcomp laminate, with three rows of laser-cut slots allowing MOLLE-compatible equipment to be mounted at different heights. The front and rear attachment points are intended for tethering during helicopter operations.
Blue Force Gear Integrated Stealth Harness demonstration during SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
The most interesting feature of the design are its integrated leg loops. Unlike conventional climbing harnesses, they do not need to be removed once the mission is over. Instead, they can be folded away and secured to the belt while remaining instantly ready for deployment. Because they remain permanently integrated into the system, they can be quickly deployed and clipped into the central attachment point within seconds whenever needed.
Demonstration of the improvised tourniquet function.
The leg loops also feature several unique emergency capabilities thanks to dedicated windlass points. These functions are primarily intended for emergency medical situations. Combined with the supplied carabiner, a leg loop can be used as an improvised tourniquet to control life-threatening bleeding, as a pelvic binder to stabilize the pelvis in the event of severe trauma, or as part of an improvised field stretcher. The leg loop can also function as an autoblock friction hitch during rope descents. The ISH is therefore a piece of equipment capable of replacing a standard tactical belt, a helicopter lanyard, and a conventional rappelling harness.
Photos: Shooting.Media / Medard Starzycki, Blue Force Gear
