What is MOLLE and How Do You Use it? | 5.11 Tactical

In this video we explain what MOLLE is and provide tips showing how to securely attach pouches and accessories to the MOLLE webbing on your 5.11 backpack or bag.

MOLLE is a military acronym for an accessory attachment system, and stands for MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. If you need to carry backpack accessories that you want quick but secure access to, you need a MOLLE system.

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[brianfediuk]

This is what I use to bring my stuffed animals camping with me.

[Frankjcrd]

I consider myself a walking tool kit, and I did not know how this system worked. I think I'll try and seek out a couple of these bags in the future.

[SimpleToasty]

Now I can bring my Gameboy SP on the go.

[nozrep]

jeez. Finally. Been wondering for years what the heck those things were and what the heck to do with them. My opinion, I that since these have become so popular, that, almost all gear makers put them on, and lots of people have no idea what they are, especially if they were never military, or do only occasional outdoors activities. Like me! haha because I have been seeing molle loops on back packs for what, at least 15 years now, quite commonly, and never knew what they were for or what they were called. But yes!!! Finally!!! I know And now I can start spending of that additional money on the molle accessories I could never ever really need but will spend the money anyway! yay!

[traviswetherbee]

I have had a molle enabled pouch for my camera gear I use...didn't know there was a technical name for it! I must say the pouch is super useful for photography.

[Cycloud]

Exactly what i needed to know, thanks!

[timn]

Had no idea about the weaving, thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

[notafan]

Lovely video, short and to the point!

[WonderstoneWonders]

Very helpful. Thank you! This is definitely gonna help me with what to buy for my film belt :)

[geico]

Oh, I get it! Thanks for sharing 511:)

[JohnS-erjh]

Even for general use, I really like these type of MOLLE pouches, sometimes you need to have a small bag for items need quick access, that you can attach for a larger carry bag, backpack, waist pack, etc.

[jacobgarza]

really helpful, this invention is so cool

[enzowarren]

I have a ton of outdoor gear, but it’s hiking/bushcrafting oriented. Never dealt with MOLLE before I got my Becker Bk2 and its MOLLE sheath. Thanks for this video, really helped.

[hds]

Thanks for the quick and informative video. Now i know.

[CaraMelMusic]

Very nice 👌🏽. Thank you this video was very helpful.

[jmabeles]

The straps sewn into this backpack and others by Milwaukee is called M-O-L-L-E webbing, they are on all military backpacks. MOLLE is an acronym for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. It is used to define the current generation of load-bearing equipment and backpacks used by a number of NATO armed forces, especially the British Army and the United States Army.

[ksingh]

I thought molle was pronounced like "mole" :P, now i know.

[ForgingFreedomTV]

Andy Stumpf has come a long way baby. Check him out on the Cleared Hot Podcast.

[pangolothian]

Thought it was pronounced like the animal mole and had no idea what they were for. I just purchased a new Highland Tactical backpack from Ross today for a $30 steal and it has quite a bit of MOLLE stuff. Thanks for explaining.

[astraltactical]

It's really easy if you've ever made any macramé shorts, you'll be able to do this.