MODULAR CLIPPING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED LOCKING

A modular quick-release system, an equipment mounting system, a modular vehicle attachment system and a method of securing containers, bags or related articles to one another or other structure. The modular quick-release system has a peg and a clip assembly. The clip assembly includes a top cover, a handle, a base and a cradle. In one form, the modular clipping system is used to provide quick and secure engagement of the container, bag or related article to, and disengagement from, a torso-mountable webbing or a wall-mountable structure such as those found on a vehicle.