How to Route Cables and Antennas with the Cable Management Kit

Quick answer

Plan your cable paths before attaching anything, then use the Cable Management Kit’s four pieces to secure each run at the points where it would otherwise snag, pull, or flap. Route radio cables and antennas along the carrier’s straps with slack at every joint, and check the full setup while wearing the carrier.

Step-by-step cable and antenna routing

1. Map the route before attaching: With the carrier off, lay out your radio, antenna, and hydration tube where they will sit. Trace each cable from its device to the anchor point, noting where it crosses a strap, shoulder, or side panel. Common mistake: attaching the first holder before planning the full path, which forces awkward reroutes later. Mark the two or three points where each cable changes direction; those are your primary attachment spots.
2. Choose MOLLE or Velcro per run: For each attachment point, decide whether to weave through MOLLE or use Velcro. Use MOLLE where the cable will be under tension or where the strap has MOLLE webbing; use Velcro on plain 1–2 inch straps or where you need to adjust frequently. Checkpoint: tug each holder lightly after attaching—if it shifts more than a few millimeters, reseat it. Keep the same attachment method along a single cable run to avoid uneven tension.
3. Leave slack at every joint: Route the cable with a gentle S-curve or a small loop at each joint, especially where the cable leaves the radio or enters the antenna. The loop should be large enough that the cable does not pull taut when you turn your head or shoulder. Common mistake: securing the cable flush against the carrier, which removes all slack and strains the connector. After securing, move your arm and head through their full range; the cable should not tug at either end.
4. Keep antennas clear and upright: Route antenna cables away from areas where they can be pinched—under shoulder pads, behind back panels, or against a backpack. Use a holder to guide the cable along the outside of the carrier and keep the antenna element clear of your body and gear. Checkpoint: the antenna should stand without support and not rest against metal or wet surfaces. If the antenna cable must cross a strap, route it over the top rather than under, so it cannot be crushed.
5. Secure hydration tubes separately: Run the hydration tube along a different path from radio cables to avoid tangling. Use a dedicated holder to keep the bite valve within reach but out of the way of your chin and shoulder stock. Common mistake: routing the tube and radio cable through the same holder, which makes both harder to adjust. Test drinking and shouldering a rifle or pack; the tube should not pull the radio cable.
6. Do a full-movement check: Put the carrier on and perform the movements you expect: bending, reaching overhead, turning your head, and shouldering a pack. Look for any cable that goes taut, any holder that shifts, and any antenna that contacts your gear. Adjust slack or reposition holders as needed. Checkpoint: no cable should pull at its connector, and no holder should slide along the strap. Recheck after adding or removing layers, since clothing changes the carrier’s fit and cable paths.

Product facts

• Cable Management Kit: The Cable Management Kit is a kit of 4 that attaches by weaving through MOLLE or by Velcro on the Slickster, Chesty Rig, or any 1–2 inch strap. Four pieces let you secure multiple runs—radio cable, antenna, and hydration tube—without buying separate holders, and the dual attachment method fits both MOLLE and plain straps.