phone pouch on body armor

[JodyH]

Ok, I just saw a great idea.
A low profile spandex/nylon pouch like a Blue Force Gear pouch placed top front center of external armor to hold your cell phone.
Not only does it give you a place to carry your phone for quick access for communication but with the camera exposed it gives you a pseudo body camera.
Brilliant!
I ordered one for my lowish profile London Bridge first responder soft armor that's always in my go bag.
If you have to exfil through or around an agitated crowd, having a hands free camera recording everything from your perspective could be extremely useful if things go sideways.
Even better if you have an app that automatically records/saves to cloud storage.

[rcbusmc24]

Never even thought about this, seems much more useful than the normal "Admin" pouch I typically have up there on my carriers.... gonna have to try it out.

[paperman]

Make sure to test your battery life while recording before use or also include a small power bank


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[Default.mp3]

Isn't this just a cheaper/less capable version of the phoneboards that people mount to the front of their PCs, à la Juggernaut or Kägwerks?

[JodyH]

I think it's more useful than the dedicated phone carrier.
My Note 20 with extended battery case fits in a Blue Force Gear 10-speed M4 pouch perfectly.
So does a M4 magazine.
So does my multi-tool or folder.
So does my satellite phone.
So does a notepad and pen.
So does... etc etc. (universal pouch versus dedicated single use pouch).
And when there's nothing in the 10-speed pouch it sits flat and out of the way.

[ViniVidivici]

Yeah I've noticed this works, BFG 10 speed mag pouch fits my phone nice and snug.

It sure is vulnerable though, carried that way. If I have mine on me while training, it's either in a sleeve pocket (if wearing an ACS type top) or a pants pocket as per usual.

Besides, an on-body camera worn that way would often be blocked by your arms/weapon, etc., depending on what you're doing.

[Default.mp3]

I think it's more useful than the dedicated phone carrier.
My Note 20 with extended battery case fits in a Blue Force Gear 10-speed M4 pouch perfectly.
So does a M4 magazine.
So does my multi-tool or folder.
So does my satellite phone.
So does a notepad and pen.
So does... etc etc. (universal pouch versus dedicated single use pouch).
And when there's nothing in the 10-speed pouch it sits flat and out of the way.

I guess I misinterpreted your use case. I was thinking the ability to quickly utilize the phone being a bigger want than I guess what you're after; the use of a Ten-Speed is certainly more of a jack-of-all-trades approach, though I'm not sure I would trust an M4 Ten-Speed with most of the things you've listed (guess it would depend on the model of the specific items listed).

[beenalongtime]

What models of phones would it fit?

I would think for something like that, you would want an inexpensive, durable, longer battery life phone, since it might end up in evidence. Something like the WP5 perhaps?

[UNM1136]

Ok, I just saw a great idea.
A low profile spandex/nylon pouch like a Blue Force Gear pouch placed top front center of external armor to hold your cell phone.
Not only does it give you a place to carry your phone for quick access for communication but with the camera exposed it gives you a pseudo body camera.
Brilliant!
I ordered one for my lowish profile London Bridge first responder soft armor that's always in my go bag.
If you have to exfil through or around an agitated crowd, having a hands free camera recording everything from your perspective could be extremely useful if things go sideways.
Even better if you have an app that automatically records/saves to cloud storage.

When teaching active shooter response for off duty officers, and armed citizens I have recommended for the last 6 years or so dialing 911, setting the speaker, and setting the phone nearby or in a neck lanyard or shirt pocket of some sort. Mind you, there is limited (to no) hunting in those situations, and much barricading and escaping.

Idea is consistent and a logical extension of what I already recommend...

Nice job, Brother!

pat