Magpul's New DAKA Grid Organizer

[L84Cabo]

Magpul has come up with a new foam solution for gun cases. Looks pretty cool, very easy to use, and very versatile. You can easily reconfigure the case, as needed, without messing with the hassle of cutting foam...or needing to buy new foam if you want to change the layout.

DAKA® GRID Organizer for Pelican™ V800 Vault

Your Gun Case, Optimized

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[bradsteen]

Magpul has come up with a new foam solution for gun cases. Looks pretty cool, very easy to use, and very versatile. You can easily reconfigure the case, as needed, without messing with the hassle of cutting foam...or needing to buy new foam if you want to change the layout.

DAKA® GRID Organizer for Pelican™ V800 Vault

Your Gun Case, Optimized

magpul.com

That's brilliant!

 

[Flopsweat]

I do have one hard case that could benefit from one of these. Most of the others are OK the way they are.

 

[Aero Denezol]

I like the idea for cases with scoped rifles.. but the price point ($130+) is not worth it.

 

[Vierings]

That's cool. I'd probably be more likely to do something like this

SHOP CASE RMP™

The smart and efficient way to organize your tactical gear, our RMP Case Organizers are designed to optimize storage space within your gun case or gun case lid.

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[titsonritz]

I like the idea for cases with scoped rifles.. but the price point ($130+) is not worth it.

I've got an AR setup for NV with well over 5 grand into it, $130 seems like a small price to protect it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I love Legos

 

[Switchblade666]

Until MAGPUL brings back furniture for the Mossberg 500, I will not participate in their LEGO building competition!

 

[Flopsweat]

This gives me an idea.

Amazon.com

Oops, that one's not available. Here's one:

Amazon.com

12 ea, 12" X 12" for $36

That and a few velcro straps and you're good.

 

[ColeInOregon]

This gives me an idea.

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Amazon.com

Oops, that one's not available. Here's one:

Amazon.com

12 ea, 12" X 12" for $36

That and a few velcro straps and you're good.

You could easily cut up some dowels (upper photo) or chamfer strips (lower photo) and make something that is easily reconfigurable with those mats.

 

[L84Cabo]

I like the idea for cases with scoped rifles.. but the price point ($130+) is not worth it.

I would argue that it depends.

Yea, if you only have one rifle that you need a case solution for, it's probably not worth it. But the second you cut foam, that case becomes dedicated to just one rifle and can't be used for any others...unless you want to buy additional foam sets...and/or cases for your other rifles...if you have them.

Where I think this excels is if you need a case solution for multiple rifles. If you have, say, five rifles that you need a case solution for...or 10...this is likely much more cost effective than having to buy multiple foam sets or additional full cases...assuming you don't need two cases at once. It simply comes down to the numbers. And YMMV.

 

[Vierings]

This gives me an idea.

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Amazon.com

Oops, that one's not available. Here's one:

Amazon.com

12 ea, 12" X 12" for $36

That and a few velcro straps and you're good.

If going that route, may I suggest pegboard?

 

[Flopsweat]

If going that route, may I suggest pegboard?

Handy for attaching stuff, but it's generally made of harder material than the drainage mats.

 

[nammac]

Magpul has come up with a new foam solution for gun cases. Looks pretty cool, very easy to use, and very versatile. You can easily reconfigure the case, as needed, without messing with the hassle of cutting foam...or needing to buy new foam if you want to change the layout.

DAKA® GRID Organizer for Pelican™ V800 Vault

Your Gun Case, Optimized

magpul.com

Interesting….

 

[MeanDean]

I bought it for my Pelican V800, and I really like it. Now I can have one case for every need - I just need to pop out the blocks and reconfigure. Also, I have CDO. This is like OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) BUT THE LETTERS MUST BE IN ORDER! Any time I make a mistake cutting foam I just can't un-see it, and eventually have to replace the foam. Magpul solved this problem for me, and I am grateful.

Now, there is this one irritant though. What to do with the small bits? Obviously, I'm not going to let the rifle bolt bounce around in there. I also like to keep a few cleaning supplies, too. Magpul already thought of the solution and here's where things start to add up. These DAKA pouches start at $20 and go up from there. Overall, I do think the system is a good value. Not cheap, mind you, but a good value.

Magpul also has a MIL/LEO discount that you should take advantage of if you can.

 

[Nosferatu]

I bought it for my Pelican V800, and I really like it. Now I can have one case for every need - I just need to pop out the blocks and reconfigure. Also, I have CDO. This is like OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) BUT THE LETTERS MUST BE IN ORDER! Any time I make a mistake cutting foam I just can't un-see it, and eventually have to replace the foam. Magpul solved this problem for me, and I am grateful.

Now, there is this one irritant though. What to do with the small bits? Obviously, I'm not going to let the rifle bolt bounce around in there. I also like to keep a few cleaning supplies, too. Magpul already thought of the solution and here's where things start to add up. These DAKA pouches start at $20 and go up from there. Overall, I do think the system is a good value. Not cheap, mind you, but a good value.

Magpul also has a MIL/LEO discount that you should take advantage of if you can.

If you have the chance and inclination, would you mind sharing a few pictures of your setup? I looked at this when it first came out, but it's always nice to see how things are configured and used in the real world.

 

[MeanDean]

Sure, here you go:

Some explanation is due. The rifle system may look upside down to you, but this is how I refer to lay it out. That way, when the case is carried by the side handle, the weapon is not carried upside down. I also made some modifications to the grid, noted by the blue and yellow arrows.

Blue arrow - I cut 3 bridges between holes to make room for the cleaning rod handle, then notched the others so that the rod would sit flush.
Yellow arrow - I cut these bridges because the mags fit perfectly in 2 holes. I hope I don't regret that.
White arrow - not sure if this stays or not. Just playing around.

I'm still waiting on the pouches to arrive to fill and place in the case.

Overall, I'm very happy with the setup.

 

[Nosferatu]

Thanks! How secure are the blocks? Do they have a tendency to want to come out or do they fit snugly until you want them to move?

 

[MeanDean]

Thanks! How secure are the blocks? Do they have a tendency to want to come out or do they fit snugly until you want them to move?

They fit snug, but aren't difficult to move around.