Our SMERSH-AK belt kit is a one-size-fits-most rig with the exact same specifications as the original.
i.e., If the original SSO SMERSH fits you, you'll fit in ours.
It features an adjustable waist that accommodates for 28.5-46.5" (72-118 cm) or the small end of XS to the large end of 2XL.
The 'yoke' of the rig is also highly adjustable to accommodate most heights. You'll want the rig to sit at your hips for optimal weight distribution and comfort.
The celebrated SMERSH design iterates on many popular 'belt kits' with modular pouch placement and an excellent 'buttpack' for extra gear.
And of course, everything is included right out of the box.
The SMERSH distributes it's weight at your hips but features comfortable shoulder padding too.
Filled to capacity with everything you need on your excursion, it stays extremely comfortable all day long.
It's important to get your gear dialed in to your body, and the SMERSH has no problem adjusting to sizes from XS to 2XL with ease at the waist and shoulders.
Once you're set up, it's easy to don & doff thanks to an oversized waist buckle and supporting sternum strap.
We picked the AK-pouch variant to clone — out of all the SMERSH variants, it accommodates for the most rifle platforms without major modifications needed.
AR-15 users: add a mag assist or simply pad out the bottom of the pouch to lift the mags up, and you'll have no problem running 3 magazines in each cell.
We've done our best to clone the original fan-favorite, but with enhanced quality control & materials selection.
It's far beyond the "Airsoft" quality of the SSO/SPOSN SMERSH, without sacrificing any of the rugged simplicity of the original.
If you love the original SMERSH or it's derivatives, you'll love ours even more.
Once you get your rig, you're covered by our comprehensive 30-day return policy.
if you have any questions about the rig's fit, magazine compatibility, or anything else, you can contact customer support with our live chat or by emailing help@kommandostore.com
The wide belt and simple loop system makes it easy to customize SMERSH with any combination of it's pouches.
And because it's a clone of the original, it'll work with original SMERSH compatible pouches too.
Featuring an internal plastic divider, the pouches are designed to hold 4 30-round AK magazines but works with a variety of platforms. Six AR-15 Magazines total fit comfortably and are easily retrieved using mag assists or ranger plates.
The internal divider is removable, making it a versatile way to carry more than just ammo — extra water, a radio, and more are right at home.
The small side-mounted pockets are perfect for boo-boo kits, compact Tourniquets, compasses & GPS units, and of course, your favorite throwable.
The "PPI" Pouch is typically mounted on the PALS webbing on the shoulders, but can also be mounted on the belt.
It's perfect for quick access to bandages and other small IFAK items.
The buttpack is perfect for carrying what you don't need immediate access to, but helps you bring more than you'll need on your expeditions.
With an internal cinch and a double buckled lid, it resists water entry and has the ability to expand and contract with any loadout.
Additional tarp roll straps are available to round out your shelter or simply tuck away.
As we've directly cloned the original SMERSH, the pouches mostly accommodate rifle magazines of the AKM variety. However, we've successfully used the rig with AR-15 mags with mag-assists (made by Magpul & others) to extend the magazine for easier access.
For more specifics, expand the tabs below.
As this is a clone of the SMERSH intended for the AKM platform, expect the classic 30-rounders for 7.62x39 chambered rifles to fit perfectly.
5.45 magazines of the 30-round variety will also fit.
Taller magazines such as the 40 round magazines intended for the RPK will exceed the available flap length on the pouches, and may only be able to be ran open-top.
AR-15 and other STANAG-styled magazines will fit comfortably, however, they may be difficult to access quickly due to the depth of the pouch itself.
You can add mag assists/ranger plates to each magazine or add a filler (foam or plastic wedge) to the bottom of the pouch to make your freedom filled STANAG mags work just as well as the commie mags.
While we don't have extensive experience running other types of magazines in SMERSH, SCAR/FAL magazines have been tested to fit, but may be difficult to extract due to their shorter height.
The same should apply for most other similarly sized 7.62x51 NATO magazines.
For pistol caliber carbine "stick" magazines, you may find that they're too tall for the closure to secure, similar to the 40 round RPK magazine's situation.
We worked directly with Arktis to bring the beltkit back from 'unobtanium' status in the west.
Compared to the original as well as many poorly made examples in china, the quality is far more consistent — decades of gear-making pedigree and direct oversight of factories from Arktis goes a long way to ensure this SMERSH is the best it can be.
Our rig is held to the same standards as modern high-end mil-spec gear is.
Special non-reflective fabrics & color absorbing dyes make our SMERSH unique in the way it can blend in more with natural environments when viewed through traditional near-infrared night vision devices.
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Hello comrades!
So... usually when I review something, I typically put the product through its paces first, before I can give a solid review. To put it simply, this rig has been absolutely perfect and has been very good to me. However there have been a couple hiccups that are lil bit concerning if you are looking to use it for prolonged periods of time...
SO, there are only a couple minor negatives about this rig that I have had so far, that of which being stitching, and a buckle. The first thing that caught my eye was the stitching on id say the most important spot on the entire rig, THE BUTTPACK. There are two D-rings that are on the back and towards the top of the buttpack, and of how ive known to properly attach the buttpack is loop the shoulder harness straps through the D-rings on the padded belt, and then the buttpack D-rings, that way it'll hold the top of the buttpack close to the belt without the pack bouncing around and sagging down more than it needs to. Now, because of this, ive noticed the stitching on the nylon loops that secure the D-rings to the buttpack have begin to stretch over time and while under load, and the stitching on the far sides actually ripping apart. This poses a problem because one would assume after a lot of prolonged use, and maybe some abuse, that can be a failure point on the buttpack and its load bearing capabilities.
The other hiccup that happened to me, was specifically the smaller waist buckle that holds the magazine pouches in…
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Great quality material and stitching.Fits the ar & ak mags as described.If you're on the fence I would get one.This is just my bias,but this one is better than the Niemoller rig,but just my bias.
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So cag and operator, very russia
In all seriousness, good rig for patrolling and activity without being too in the way, much more breathable than my chest rigs and plate carriers too!
Highly recommend running a slick carrier or some form of tactical vest without molle on it for best results with armor.
Hydration was a bit of an issue at first, but I found that you can clip 2L canteens to the sides of the buttpack, and can actually get a hydration tube adaptor for them.
As for communications, I recommend running the PTT cable to your radio behind the buttpack and then up the back to keep it nice and snug.snuggle.
Can fit stick grenades.
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If you’re on the fence about getting this, get it. Compared it to my homies sso (that he paid 600 for)
This has the same if not better quality also you don’t have to wait for shipping from the eu.
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Amazing. Sturdy. It’s exactly what you want and expect. Fit perfect straight out of the box. I was missing one small plastic buckle and emailing customer support I had a response in minutes and was sent immediately out to fix it. Buy it. Give in to your dreams.
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We couldn't have re-made Russia's most legendary webbing without the help from our friends and fans on Instagram.
We'd like to thank @ruski.operator for aiding our historical research efforts into the rig — much of our copy is drawn from his retelling of the SMERSH Lore.
We'd also like to thank @hotbutteronthemove — an Instagram follower of ours who commented on all of our posts for nearly 2 years, begging us to bring a SMERSH to market. We hope we've granted his wish among many others.
