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.
At any time until SMERSH Ships to you, your pre-order is 100% refundable.
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.
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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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Smersh quality feels right for the price. Padding is extremely comfortable. Pouches fit way more than expected. Preferred over ALICE. 10/10 would
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This thing is dope. Great replica with fanatic quality. I was able to compare it to my buddy's and it was a 1 to 1 copy. Buckles, material, webbing etc. Super stoked to bushwack some kids at MSW or some bandits in my local anomalous zone.
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The quality of this Smersh is unmatched. The buckles feel sturdy and all of the stress points have been reinforced. I have a few surplus smershs from the present and the early 2000s and this arktis Smersh is leagues beyond them. I highly recommend this product.
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Smersh is high quality. The coloration is perfect. Fabric and stitching is perfect as it's made by Arktis. Ready to sprint into Donbas.
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Was a bit skeptical but honestly have been loving the modern twist on the beloved SMERSH. Still breaking it in, but after going on a couple of hikes and trips to the range, I've been very happy with the performance thus far.
Still trying to figure out the best way to make use of the shoulder rip, but the pouch space is well thought through. Can comfortably store an assortment of 7.62 AK mags: circle 10 waffles, bulgarian steel, bakelites, magpulls. They all place nice.
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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.
