Helmet Counter Weight Multicam – FMA

FMA Helmet Counter Weight, a rear counterweight for tactical helmets with ARC rails, such as FAST helmets: a low-profile nylon pouch with five removable metal weights that balances the helmet when night vision devices, action cameras, torches and their mounts are fitted at the front.

Features and technical specifications

• Manufacturer: FMA
• Model: Helmet Counter Weight
• Manufacturer code: TB871
• Type: rear counterweight pouch for tactical helmets
• Compatibility: helmets with ARC side rails, such as FAST helmets
• Pouch material: nylon
• Five internal elastic slots, each holding one removable metal weight
• Mounting: hook-and-loop backing and two plastic side loops secured with the helmet's ARC rail screws
• External hook-and-loop panel for patches and IFF identification tape
• Chemlight window
• Slots can also hold AA, AAA and CR123A batteries in place of the weights
• Total weight with all weights: 275 g
• Colour: Multicam
• Other colours available: Dark Earth, Black
• Package contents: 5 removable metal weights

Mounting

The pouch sits on the rear hook-and-loop panel of the helmet and is locked in place by the two plastic side loops, secured with the screws already fitted to the ARC rails: no screws are included, as the helmet's own are used. This double attachment keeps the counterweight steady when running and changing position, and the pouch comes off without removing the rails.

In the field

The weight is adjusted by removing one or more weights to match the accessories fitted at the front: with a night vision device or an action camera the helmet stays centred, does not slip over the eyes and puts less strain on the neck during long airsoft and MilSim days. Empty slots become a spare battery holder always within reach, while the hook-and-loop panel takes patches and team identifiers.