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Posted: 2/2/2019 4:22:14 PM EDT
I’ve been looking at different ways to mount a lanyard for my NVGs. Of course, the simplest solution would to not be a cheap ass and buy a Wilcox lanyard.
I like the TRex arms one a lot, but there’s that cheap ass theme again. I know, go be poor somewhere else... I ordered some shock tube from Mil-spec Monkey and have been playing around with some crap I had in the random screw/parts bin and I found these offset mirror mounts. A little drilling and filing and I came up with this:  Attached FileI might be on to something here... |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 4:53:12 PM EDT
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If only there was a shock cord attached to the rail or something. Someone should invent that...
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Posted: 2/2/2019 4:57:21 PM EDT
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My Streamlight helmet light mounts on the ARC rail directly in front of my Comms mount or else I would come up with something.
I want it to fall off to my left since my rifle mounts on my right. Constantly evolving, lol! |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 6:12:38 PM EDT
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Here's my bungee drop test:
https://youtu.be/Zz-bZtfirf4 |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 6:36:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2019 6:52:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2019 7:58:07 PM EDT
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Oh that's even nicer than the scissors lanyard a lot of people use.
I got lazy and just used shock cord w/ some sort of ITW snap hook tied off to the helmet. Heat shrink tube can make sure the knots don't come loose. |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 8:33:52 PM EDT
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My Streamlight helmet light mounts on the ARC rail directly in front of my Comms mount or else I would come up with something. I want it to fall off to my left since my rifle mounts on my right. Constantly evolving, lol! |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 8:48:13 PM EDT
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I was sarcastically referring to the shock cord that already comes with the helmet on the side. Just bend your hook onto a ring you put on your nvg. I don’t trust my NVGs to a hook I will have to bend to somewhat secure it. And what about the times I don’t run my NVGs; how do I get them off? |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 9:16:47 PM EDT
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Here's my bungee drop test: https://youtu.be/Zz-bZtfirf4 |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 10:21:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought I picked up on some sarcasm; I’m a little slow. I don’t trust my NVGs to a hook I will have to bend to somewhat secure it. And what about the times I don’t run my NVGs; how do I get them off? https://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Carabiner-Keyring-Keychain-Finder/dp/B016F3UFKA |
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Posted: 2/2/2019 10:23:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/3/2019 12:33:46 PM EDT
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No bungees or retractable key chain, but I made a lanyard using a kit from McMaster Carr for $20 and a S-biner. I only have a pigtail hanging off my PVS-14 when not on the helmet.
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Posted: 2/3/2019 4:32:32 PM EDT
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Paint it black, come up a tactical sounding acronym, charge 100 bucks. Profit!
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Posted: 2/3/2019 5:35:00 PM EDT
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Paint it black, come up a tactical sounding acronym, charge 100 bucks. Profit! |
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Posted: 2/3/2019 5:49:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/3/2019 11:10:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/3/2019 11:38:28 PM EDT
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IMO shock cord is for taking rattle out of loose mounts. Stock helmet shock cord is horrible for a lanyard system becayse it puts the NOD right in your face to whack you. Lanyards from Wilcox tend to get hung up on things with my PVS14 due to the tension from it retracting. I actually prefer a simple 550 lanyard. It stays slack and tends to not get hung up but since it is so hard to have a clean hook up, I suffer with Wilcox lanyards (I have two).
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Posted: 2/4/2019 1:18:37 PM EDT
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No bungees or retractable key chain, but I made a lanyard using a kit from McMaster Carr for $20 and a S-biner. I only have a pigtail hanging off my PVS-14 when not on the helmet. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/127213/20190129_212059_jpg-831616.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/127213/20190129_212115_jpg-831617.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/127213/20190129_212148_jpg-831618.JPG |
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Posted: 2/4/2019 2:52:11 PM EDT
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I’m a simple 550 guy myself. Simple loop around bump hood vent with single strand to the nvd with s-biner on the bight. Free mod with all the cordlaying around.
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IMO shock cord is for taking rattle out of loose mounts. Stock helmet shock cord is horrible for a lanyard system becayse it puts the NOD right in your face to whack you. Lanyards from Wilcox tend to get hung up on things with my PVS14 due to the tension from it retracting. I actually prefer a simple 550 lanyard. It stays slack and tends to not get hung up but since it is so hard to have a clean hook up, I suffer with Wilcox lanyards (I have two). |
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Posted: 2/4/2019 8:56:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you even coyote tan, bro? Lol |
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Posted: 2/4/2019 9:18:14 PM EDT
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Urban ninja warrior wolf grey
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you even coyote tan, bro? Lol |
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Posted: 2/4/2019 11:58:34 PM EDT
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I like that wire S Loop. Linky? |
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Posted: 2/5/2019 12:00:39 AM EDT
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I picked mine up from Lowe's by the key making desk. It's a Nite Ize S-Biner Microlock. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I like that wire S Loop. Linky? |
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Posted: 2/5/2019 2:13:07 PM EDT
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Sorry, I meant the wire loop. I think I found them at McMaster-Carr 
McMaster Carr Lanyard Kit |
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Posted: 2/6/2019 8:30:32 PM EDT
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I'll likely get flamed for this but - they sell chicom airsoft copies of the Wilcox lanyard on Ebay for ~$17.00. I bought one just to check it out and it's just as stout as the Wilcox I have. Wouldn't surprise me if they came from the same factory as the real ones.
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Posted: 2/7/2019 3:13:05 PM EDT
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Quoted: I like it! Can I get pics of your set-up or details? The best thing about this system is if you have some tension on the bungee it gets rid of any play of you lowering arm, Jarm etc. 
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Posted: 2/7/2019 6:13:21 PM EDT
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Nice work. I love the satisfaction knowing you made something that works well versus just buying something.
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orry for the delay, I've been extremly busy. The parts list is: shock chord, 3/8" heat shrink, stainless steel .030 safety wire "any wire bailing or floral wire will do", Nite Ize key carabiner, small pliers and a lighter The best thing about this system is if you have some tension on the bungee it gets rid of any play of you lowering arm, Jarm etc. |
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Posted: 2/7/2019 11:32:53 PM EDT
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Gotcha. I ordered the 1/32" thick black stainless from them. As a note, it does not come with the same pliers that are pictured. Its a cheaper set, but still works. Mine also didn't come with the plastic box which pissed me off. McMaster Carr sent one to me for free...
McMaster Carr Lanyard Kit 
Made this out of it so far: 
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Posted: 2/7/2019 11:49:45 PM EDT
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Gotcha. I ordered the 1/32" thick black stainless from them. As a note, it does not come with the same pliers that are pictured. Its a cheaper set, but still works. Mine also didn't come with the plastic box which pissed me off. McMaster Carr sent one to me for free...
McMaster Carr Lanyard Kit |
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Posted: 2/8/2019 5:06:47 PM EDT
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Fishing store sell coated stainless steel leader wire in camo, their crimps are blackened copper alloy, so no painting is required. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Fishing store sell coated stainless steel leader wire in camo, their crimps are blackened copper alloy, so no painting is required. Quoted:
Ordered this kit unknowingly there was an additional $10 tacked on for shipping and tax
Made this out of it so far: https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7807/46971000282_35636f4c54_b.jpg
I have to redo mine though. I finally got around to putting the DDA on mine and now the battery housing is clocked just in front of my nose. 
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Posted: 2/9/2019 12:59:01 AM EDT
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Y'all worry too much about this...
550 cord loops and an S-biner work fine for less than $1.00 in materials. If you're going to spend more than that... you may as well just get the Wilcox lanyard, it's small, low profile, and purpose designed--it doesn't look like you took a keychain or ID card or scissors leash and lashed it on to your helmet. Is it cheaper? Sure. Again, a 550 cord loop and an S-biner is even cheaper, and probably works better than all of those options, frankly. If you're going to spend more money anyways, are you really going to quibble over the difference between $15 lanyard and a $75 one to secure your $1,500-$10,000-ish purchase? If you really want a slick setup, get a Wilcox WMS shroud: $116 with the lanyand, lanyard is modular, and can be put at the 9, 12, or 3 o'clock position, so if your goggle does disconnect, you can set it up to swing off to the side instead of straight down (yes, every freaking picture on the internet still has it at the 12 o'clock...) 
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Posted: 2/9/2019 9:41:23 AM EDT
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Y'all worry too much about this... 550 cord loops and an S-biner work fine for less than $1.00 in materials. If you're going to spend more than that... you may as well just get the Wilcox lanyard, it's small, low profile, and purpose designed--it doesn't look like you took a keychain or ID card or scissors leash and lashed it on to your helmet. Is it cheaper? Sure. Again, a 550 cord loop and an S-biner is even cheaper, and probably works better than all of those options, frankly. If you're going to spend more money anyways, are you really going to quibble over the difference between $15 lanyard and a $75 one to secure your $1,500-$10,000-ish purchase? If you really want a slick setup, get a Wilcox WMS shroud: $116 with the lanyand, lanyard is modular, and can be put at the 9, 12, or 3 o'clock position, so if your goggle does disconnect, you can set it up to swing off to the side instead of straight down (yes, every freaking picture on the internet still has it at the 12 o'clock...) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Diy1RIrVMAEpZKq.jpg ~Augee |
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Posted: 2/9/2019 10:04:20 AM EDT
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I think you have a NVD-BNVD? On my SG, I was using the tabs on the pods with 275 or 95 cord loops (one end knotted and other end with a loop), for the TW hooks. It works fine unless you want to stow with pods unfolded. The bungee tension causes the pods to fold. I ended up loosening two screws on the center housing and using really thin cord with two loops, one around the screw that when tightened held it in place. This keeps the bungee tension on the housing and not the pods so I can stow it unfolded. I think it’s enough for civ use to work like a lanyard that if it were to come off the mount or the mount came off the helmet it wouldn’t hit the deck.
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want that Wilcox lanyard but with a TW LTP helmet, I'm not sure which one to go with and how to attach it to my BNVD's. |
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Posted: 2/9/2019 1:11:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I want that Wilcox lanyard but with a TW LTP helmet, I'm not sure which one to go with and how to attach it to my BNVD's. the rails are made so a 1/4 x 20 nut will slide in from the rear and let you "bolt" attachments to the rails 
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Posted: 2/9/2019 1:24:59 PM EDT
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I want that Wilcox lanyard but with a TW LTP helmet, I'm not sure which one to go with and how to attach it to my BNVD's. As for attaching the lanyard to the BNVDs: I prefer using small key rings (I honestly just use spare ones from dog collar tags since I have three of the things, but you can order them as well...), and the BNVD housing does have eyelets for mounting a lanyard in them, and most key rings will be bug enough for you to attach both a lanyard, and stabilizing bungees that are usually standard on many helmets with rails these days. ~Augee |
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Posted: 2/9/2019 1:38:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/10/2019 6:55:24 PM EDT
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I can't stop securing crap on my helmet now with the wire loop kit.
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Posted: 2/10/2019 7:20:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/11/2019 6:55:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/28/2019 2:03:44 PM EDT
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Here's my DIY. the small shock cord has about a 15-20lb break strength as a safety.
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Posted: 2/28/2019 2:59:54 PM EDT
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Sorry for the delay, I've been extremly busy. The parts list is: shock chord, 3/8" heat shrink, stainless steel .030 safety wire "any wire bailing or floral wire will do", Nite Ize key carabiner, small pliers and a lighter The best thing about this system is if you have some tension on the bungee it gets rid of any play of you lowering arm, Jarm etc. http://i.imgur.com/dfA0tH7.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ccz05HH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/l1WOBuC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DwZTRSR.jpg |
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Posted: 3/1/2019 8:34:06 AM EDT
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Cheapest thread on ARFCOM :)
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Posted: 3/1/2019 8:58:30 AM EDT
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550 cord works don't overthink it.
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Posted: 3/2/2019 9:25:46 PM EDT
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I out did you all 
But in all seriousness, great thread, lots of good ideas. Picked up some of those Niteizes clips from Lowes today and going start some experimenting! Thanks everyone edited- oops wrong file! |
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Posted: 3/2/2019 11:50:16 PM EDT
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I'll likely get flamed for this but - they sell chicom airsoft copies of the Wilcox lanyard on Ebay for ~$17.00. I bought one just to check it out and it's just as stout as the Wilcox I have. Wouldn't surprise me if they came from the same factory as the real ones. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TYQAAOSwroFbj06m/s-l1600.jpg Link I’m assuming Wilcox doesn’t make there’s in house and is probably sourced from China |
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Posted: 3/3/2019 12:12:10 PM EDT
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550 cord works don't overthink it.
~Augee |
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Posted: 3/4/2019 7:29:44 PM EDT
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Anyone running a lanyard on a nightcap at all? ETA: If so, how?
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Posted: 3/4/2019 7:34:07 PM EDT
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Anyone running a lanyard on a nightcap at all? ETA: If so, how? 
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Posted: 3/4/2019 7:39:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhat kind of clip are you using here?
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Posted: 3/4/2019 8:06:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What kind of clip are you using here? |
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