How To Make A Drag Strap

In this short video, Mitchell walks us thru how to instal a simple drag strap. We have had a lot of questions about how to actually make and install the strap itself, mostly generated from the last video, which mentioned it, and also our Instagram content.
This strap system is commonly known as a “DARC strap”, and this is our version of it. There have been many versions over the last 20 years. There are also other videos about how to install it from other companies. This is not how to use it, or the pros and cons of it, or anything but how to install the strap itself. If you want to see it in use, check out the video on Jared’s FERRO FCPCV5.
We hope you enjoy this video, and that you find it to be good supplementary instruction on how to install the strap itself. If you have questions, please drop them in the comments below. Thanks and merry Christmas! 

[@CC-oy8pl]

Will this method work for carrying fat women out of my bed?

[@lbsand976]

#1 the fact that you're even considering 'carrying' a fat woman shows your lack of experience. #2 the fact that this was about a 'drag' not cradle or litter shows you don't listen well #3 combine the 2 and it's pretty appparent that you will not need an answer anytime soon but i'll throw you a bone anyway. #4 always drag or roll fat girls out of your bed. be safe and don't ever try and carry one! NOTE- If circumstance dictates a carry only extraction always go with a ranger roll technique but be CAREFUL! one slip and you can get yourself into quite a precarious position. i'd suggest donning an avilung device or snorkle to avoid auto-BBW-asphyxiation. be safe out there.

[@WreckerR]

*Slow clap* This right here. This was good.@@lbsand976

[@abcpatriot3276]

Depending on what you consider "fat", I would recommend increasing the strap width from 1" to 5".

[@doshhh4179]

I'd just ask them to leave

[@XXNerdzillaXX]

Here's an idea, stay with me, don't bring them to your bed in the first place.

[@jdan181]

When your life depends on it, use a water knot to tie two ends of webbing together not a square.

[@dial0foroperator]

Knot craft is underrated.

[@jonhkoop]

Along with the water knot, first cut and seal the ends of the webbing at a 45 degree angle. This helps with threading in the molle.

[@dylanmichael3985]

That's what we use in the fire service for a hasty harness. Traced knot doesn't slip.

[@xp_pk]

Congrats on SWAT, Matt!!! 💪🤙

[@Dondarius777]

Congrats MATT!!!!!

[@theskyrider3455]

Congratulations Matt !

[@billg7101]

Congratulations Matt

[@oculus1857]

Congrats 2 MATT 🎉

[@testpython3575]

Congrats!

[@8BloodyKnuckles]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@johnnypop-tart335]

The most important step is to shit your pants. If you drop a fat log, it'll act as a counterweight

[@truckmeister505]

Congrats, those were the best years of my career on swat🎉

[@AngelMartinez-xr5pw]

Congratulations MATT 🎉

[@KennsteNicht]

10/10

[@Garand.visuals]

Yall considered doing VR classes for people who are outside the u.s

[@thewhyyyguy6274]

Been thinking about coming out to a cqb class soon. What kind of prior knowledge do you need before you show up? And are there any classes you recommend taking first? Been flat range shooting all my life and am very well educated on firearms safety!

[@oriontraininggroupllc2782]

Basic firearms use/safety is all you need.

[@curtismontgomery2912]

How would you go about showing the excess fabric again after use if it’s covered by a back panel. *not for real world scenarios but in a training environment per say when you’re getting multiple reps.

[@oriontraininggroupllc2782]

A hair tie works great. We’re doing a follow up video on interfacing with the belt and with storage/use

[@That1hawaiianmf]

Big Tegris patch when?

[@justhereforthecomments.]

Why not a water knot?

[@REDACTED115]

What size carabiner did you use for this?

[@99cobra2881]

I used a Kong mini D carabiner as I didnt want a large mass of metal over top of my spine. The chances of falling back on the D ring seem much more likely to happen versus needing drug by it. Its not rated for climbing but is rated for 600kg or 1300lbs It hasnt ever come close to coming off my inner belt

[@ZombiePanda1776]

My plate carrier has a "recovery handle" on it. How would this be better than that? I guess I don't understand why it's 12' long.

[@Exmachinagamma]

It may pull the front plate under your chin or into your windpipe.

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrisengstrom8247]

It is OK to judge

[@Guardian179]

My question on this is for something like maritime operations, where the ability to doff the kit in an emergency is important. Trying to brainstorm ways to do this where you would be able to doff it as well. Possibly instead of a caribiner, you used a quick release shackle. Or, is this something you keep stowed, and your buddy hooks to your belt before dragging you? I love stuff like this, but I've always gotta figure out how to make something like this work for the environment I operate in.

[@oriontraininggroupllc2782]

QD buckle is the usual go to for maritime use.

[@Guardian179]

@@oriontraininggroupllc2782 can you post a link or something to give me an idea what you're referencing? Just went through a TCCC class where they talked about a similar drag strap. I didn't get a chance to ask them about quick release options.

[@oriontraininggroupllc2782]

@@Guardian179google “quick release climbing safety buckle”

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

Where do you get your tubular webbing from?, a link would be nice, too much chinese junk out there

[@danielweak7641]

Why would you create a strap when the shoulder strap already does that? In the marines we just grab the shoulder straps

[@oriontraininggroupllc2782]

If you didn’t actually watch the video, it’s because dragging by the shoulder straps is inefficient and can cause greater injury, choking, etc

[@evertonwhipple6470]

You should really be tying a water knot with webbing not a square knot

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

Meh I'd rather pay Aglite for their verison that allows you to carry rather than drag.

[@oriontraininggroupllc2782]

This is not for long term carries. This is for short drags out of a problem area, where you can triage/intervene/utilize a carry system. So you’re not picking a better capability with whatever agilite makes, you’re picking something with a different purpose.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

@@oriontraininggroupllc2782 If the purpose is getting your teammate out of the area to triage, it is the same purpose. Theirs leverages physics and human physiology in a better method, that still leaves both hands free to manipulate items. Further the Israelis have and are using them in combat right now. I will take fully developed and combat tested system over an ad hoc system.

[@testpython3575]

@@presidentmerkinmuffley6769What you also forget to realize is the amount of time wasted trying to setup the agilite buddy system. You'd spend more time attempting to setup agilites system than you would just grabbing a drag handle and pulling. OTG was correct in saying that these two systems serve two different purposes.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

@@testpython3575 Yea take a look at how the Israelis use it there is footage out there; use handle that is already on any plate carrier to immediate cover then the optimal is other team mate places casualty, set straps and go. Still more effective as this give you several feet of pull before movement at the end of a semi secured strap and biner, what are leverage and torque again?? The only reason to have this length is to be able to stand and move while pulling which implies a further distance than to immediate cover which a pull to immediate cover is perfectly handled by the drag handle that doesn't yield and is already on the carrier.

[@testpython3575]

@@presidentmerkinmuffley6769 ive done my research on it already. its okay to disagree but for care under fire, a drag handle is more effective. once care has been provided, agilites system would be better for moving the patient to a casevac site. Like I said in my first reply, two different tools, two different purposes.

[@Criticalyconcernedregular]

I am confused, aren’t the cops on swat, going to be the guys doing the unconstitutional stuff like red flag murdering folks and going after people playing “Minecraft “ IRL … ?

[@lswestcott7926]

Congratulations Matt! Where do you get the tubular nylon?

[@P5YcHoM4N]

Amazon if you don't care where you get it from.

[@ASTRAGEM]

you need a long enough rope with carabiner clip not only drag strap update this we have two crazy conflicts right now ,learn more don't be stuck in the past