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TN, USA
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Posted: 6/28/2016 2:08:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alshooter1526:
How do you guys like the smaller belts as opposed to battle belts like the Sure Grip? Small belt's great for classes/range (and as noted, works dynamite with inner belt)...I like the big belt better for work if I want to get stuff off the PC and on to the belt |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 3:04:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alshooter1526:
How do you guys like the smaller belts as opposed to battle belts like the Sure Grip? Wore a larger belt daily 12+ hours for a few years and now replaced it with a TYR gunfighter. The TYR doesn't carry the weight as well but I'm not sweating like mad around my waist anymore. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 7:14:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alshooter1526: How do you guys like the smaller belts as opposed to battle belts like the Sure Grip? |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 7/2/2016 8:50:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Seatbelts]
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Ignore the antlers in the back, my dog likes to hoard his bones
The range was closed by the time I was free today, so I only got to shoot a few times. First time I have shot in a few years  Just got the AR yesterday, and I gotta say, It is everything I had hoped it would be.
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Posted: 7/9/2016 12:32:42 PM EDT
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My 5.11 Slingle Sling Messenger Bag
    
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2016 1:53:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Miami_JBT:
My 5.11 Slingle Sling Messenger Bag http://i.imgur.com/OOVBKAt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/CKzWF1m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Pbc9Y9T.jpg When worn, you can pull a tab and bring it up front and then deploy the gun. The bag acts as a sling for the gun too. I modified it with a blackhawk detachable buckle. How it is worn on your back. http://i.imgur.com/BieHKkK.jpg When it is flipped to the front and deployed. http://i.imgur.com/20oDT0e.jpg That's an awesome set up. I have the same bag and a PS90 but it's not SBRd yet. I'm jealous. |
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Posted: 7/9/2016 7:03:04 PM EDT
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One of youz messed me up and started me researching. So now let me present setup 1.0 in the Heavy Recon Kit Bag Chest Rig from Hill People Gear
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Posted: 7/9/2016 7:22:02 PM EDT
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AK, USA
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Posted: 7/10/2016 12:45:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Miami_JBT:
My 5.11 Slingle Sling Messenger Bag http://i.imgur.com/OOVBKAt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/CKzWF1m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Pbc9Y9T.jpg When worn, you can pull a tab and bring it up front and then deploy the gun. The bag acts as a sling for the gun too. I modified it with a blackhawk detachable buckle. How it is worn on your back. http://i.imgur.com/BieHKkK.jpg When it is flipped to the front and deployed. http://i.imgur.com/20oDT0e.jpg 
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Posted: 7/13/2016 2:57:12 PM EDT
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Updated my BFG Micro Rig.
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Posted: 7/13/2016 6:13:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/13/2016 9:00:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/13/2016 9:38:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dodge223:
Updated my BFG Micro Rig. http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz336/Dodge223/Arfcom/3AFD2ECF-EF29-47DD-9A48-95A1BDDDE094_zps0dqklqjb.jpg http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz336/Dodge223/Arfcom/C946C36E-B1B9-404D-8032-36BC3AE459D5_zpszsx8avtw.jpg Big fan of BFG stuff here. Love what you did with the micro rig. Really full of stuff despite the small footprint. The pouch you've got your ifak in, is that a modified BFG pouch or something else? |
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Posted: 7/13/2016 9:39:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis is my kind of belt setup. Mind sharing who made your ifak pouch? And is that a BFG rifle pouch? How do you like it? |
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Posted: 7/14/2016 2:05:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/14/2016 5:55:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
This is my kind of belt setup. Mind sharing who made your ifak pouch? And is that a BFG rifle pouch? How do you like it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
Originally Posted By Forlorn-Hope:
This is my kind of belt setup. Mind sharing who made your ifak pouch? And is that a BFG rifle pouch? How do you like it? The ifak is a dark angel medical pocket dark, and the rifle pouch is a snake eater tactical rifle burro. I really dig the rifle burro as its basically a BFG ten speed with kydex inserts so reinsertion and other tasks are easier, especially one handed. The pocket dark is awesome, its a super stripped down bare bones ifak. I keep one in my edc bag, one in my range bag, and one with my plate carrier. The pocket darks have Quik Clot gauze, Compression bandage, Swat T tourniquet, and nitrile gloves in them. They also only weigh 7 ounces and are 4 inches by 4 inches. I would recommend both products. pocket dark Rifle Burro |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2016 10:36:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/15/2016 7:58:59 PM EDT
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Got a few pm's about my carrier in the last few days so I guess Ill post a few more thorough pics. I use it for night stand duty, and classes. It took allot of trial and error and excellent input and assistance from some great people on this site and in classes.
Tactical Tailor low vis MBAV with BFG LMAC cummerbund. It stays in this config 90% of the time with just the soft armor for night stand duty and plates go in for classes. The 1.5" velcro keepers around the shoulder pads are for routing water, cables, and sometimes pack straps. 
2x pmags in the weak side cummerbund, I keep the strong side slick. Playing around with mounting my radio strong side off of the front plate in a crye mbitr but its not pictured yet still testing. 
If I need more mags, water, or medical I slap on my d3cr and flat pack. 1 liter Bladder isn't in the pack in the pics. In it is a firstspear wind cheater, head lamp, extra socks, snacks, and an extra pair of light gloves. I also have extra tourniquets, gauze, chest seals and other medical items along with extra batteries for both weapon lights, my hand held streamlight flashlight, ear pro, and radio. 
I wear the pack separate from the carrier so I can get junk in and out of the pack easier. 
Overview for size comparison. 
Flat pack is the perfect size to ride behind the rear plate. 
It isn't perfect but I am very happy with the current setup. I appreciate all of the people on this sub forum who took the time to assist me and answer all my dumb questions, plenty of good people here with a willingness to teach and help a know nothing average Joe's like myself.
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Posted: 7/16/2016 10:52:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TerryGecko:
Kriss with 5.11 Triab 18 Backpack http://i65.tinypic.com/14cecqu.jpg Belt and holster? Sorry, no tactical gear just yet but here's an old pic of me rocking some good ol fashioned alice gear 
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Posted: 7/16/2016 2:10:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
Big fan of BFG stuff here. Love what you did with the micro rig. Really full of stuff despite the small footprint. The pouch you've got your ifak in, is that a modified BFG pouch or something else? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
Originally Posted By Dodge223:
Updated my BFG Micro Rig. http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz336/Dodge223/Arfcom/3AFD2ECF-EF29-47DD-9A48-95A1BDDDE094_zps0dqklqjb.jpg http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz336/Dodge223/Arfcom/C946C36E-B1B9-404D-8032-36BC3AE459D5_zpszsx8avtw.jpg Big fan of BFG stuff here. Love what you did with the micro rig. Really full of stuff despite the small footprint. The pouch you've got your ifak in, is that a modified BFG pouch or something else? It's their double SR25 pouch that I modded |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:42:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TerryGecko]
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Trunk Gun loadout. It all gets stored in the bag in my car. Kriss Vector Pistol Ronin Tactics Warrior Belt HSGI Leg Rig HSGI Pistol Magazine Tacos HSGI Extended Pistol Magazine Tacos Glock 17 MOS Comp-Tac Light bearing International holster 5.11 All Hazards Nitro backpack. I definitely need a sandwich. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 12:32:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TerryGecko:
http://i64.tinypic.com/24c6wr8.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/1ftkwo.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2e4m6qd.jpg Trunk Gun loadout. It all gets stored in the bag in my car. Kriss Vector Pistol Ronin Tactics Warrior Belt HSGI Leg Rig HSGI Pistol Magazine Tacos HSGI Extended Pistol Magazine Tacos Glock 17 MOS Comp-Tac Light bearing International holster 5.11 All Hazards Nitro backpack. I definitely need a sandwich. Hate running stuff on my legs. Hated it in the military and hate it now. I would've went with a simple chest rig. To each their own though |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 5:02:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cone256:
Hate running stuff on my legs. Hated it in the military and hate it now. I would've went with a simple chest rig. To each their own though Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cone256:
Originally Posted By TerryGecko:
http://i64.tinypic.com/24c6wr8.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/1ftkwo.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2e4m6qd.jpg Trunk Gun loadout. It all gets stored in the bag in my car. Kriss Vector Pistol Ronin Tactics Warrior Belt HSGI Leg Rig HSGI Pistol Magazine Tacos HSGI Extended Pistol Magazine Tacos Glock 17 MOS Comp-Tac Light bearing International holster 5.11 All Hazards Nitro backpack. I definitely need a sandwich. Hate running stuff on my legs. Hated it in the military and hate it now. I would've went with a simple chest rig. To each their own though I'll bite. I'm with cone256. My experience with stuff on my legs hasn't been great. However, I did note that the higher I could get things and the wider the attachment point to my belt, the better. The HSGI leg rig has always intrigued me as it looked like about the best way to run some ammo down off the belt. Would allow you to wear really whatever kind of clothing/jacket you want and not interfere with ammo access. The fact that all of that fits in that little bag is pretty neat. From my perspective it looks like a good setup that appears 'lo profile.' The majority of what I see is a patterned shirt. The rest of it doesn't stand out that bad too me. The holster pontoons a little bit. But if you had a bigger windbreaker in the bag too it'd be pretty easy to take attention away from yourself. I like what you did.....plus it totally looks like some The Division shit! |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2016 6:09:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
The fact that all of that fits in that little bag is pretty neat. From my perspective it looks like a good setup that appears 'lo profile.' The majority of what I see is a patterned shirt. The rest of it doesn't stand out that bad too me. The holster pontoons a little bit. But if you had a bigger windbreaker in the bag too it'd be pretty easy to take attention away from yourself. I like what you did.....plus it totally looks like some The Division shit! That is definitely what I'm going for. My plan is to look like a lost college kid if something goes down. I can take my back pack if I'm separated from my vehicle but could still fight if needed. The leg rig discussion is a legit criticism. The reason I went with it is because I hate tucking in my shirt. I'm really tall and skinny so nothing looks right on me when I tuck in my shirt. With the leg rig, I can have a button up or jacket untucked and it doesn't get in the way. The HSGI leg rig is really comfortable for me anyhow. It rides super high and in the testing I've done so far, it doesn't get in the way when I run or go prone. The only thing that can be a pain is sitting down but it's not too bad. The reason I don't go with a chest rig is because sometimes I use a Vertx EDC Commuter Bag. A chest rig would get in the way. 
The Vertx Commuter sling can be brought around to the front and act like a chest rig. I don't have any pouches in the pictures but usually I have 3 HSGI tacos in it. I'm not using my normal belt in this pic either which is causing the Glock holster to stick out a little. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 6:43:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
I'll bite. I'm with cone256. My experience with stuff on my legs hasn't been great. However, I did note that the higher I could get things and the wider the attachment point to my belt, the better. The HSGI leg rig has always intrigued me as it looked like about the best way to run some ammo down off the belt. Would allow you to wear really whatever kind of clothing/jacket you want and not interfere with ammo access. The fact that all of that fits in that little bag is pretty neat. From my perspective it looks like a good setup that appears 'lo profile.' The majority of what I see is a patterned shirt. The rest of it doesn't stand out that bad too me. The holster pontoons a little bit. But if you had a bigger windbreaker in the bag too it'd be pretty easy to take attention away from yourself. I like what you did.....plus it totally looks like some The Division shit! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sevin8nin:
Originally Posted By cone256:
Originally Posted By TerryGecko:
http://i64.tinypic.com/24c6wr8.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/1ftkwo.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2e4m6qd.jpg Trunk Gun loadout. It all gets stored in the bag in my car. Kriss Vector Pistol Ronin Tactics Warrior Belt HSGI Leg Rig HSGI Pistol Magazine Tacos HSGI Extended Pistol Magazine Tacos Glock 17 MOS Comp-Tac Light bearing International holster 5.11 All Hazards Nitro backpack. I definitely need a sandwich. Hate running stuff on my legs. Hated it in the military and hate it now. I would've went with a simple chest rig. To each their own though I'll bite. I'm with cone256. My experience with stuff on my legs hasn't been great. However, I did note that the higher I could get things and the wider the attachment point to my belt, the better. The HSGI leg rig has always intrigued me as it looked like about the best way to run some ammo down off the belt. Would allow you to wear really whatever kind of clothing/jacket you want and not interfere with ammo access. The fact that all of that fits in that little bag is pretty neat. From my perspective it looks like a good setup that appears 'lo profile.' The majority of what I see is a patterned shirt. The rest of it doesn't stand out that bad too me. The holster pontoons a little bit. But if you had a bigger windbreaker in the bag too it'd be pretty easy to take attention away from yourself. I like what you did.....plus it totally looks like some The Division shit! |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 8:41:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TerryGecko:
That is definitely what I'm going for. My plan is to look like a lost college kid if something goes down. I can take my back pack if I'm separated from my vehicle but could still fight if needed. The leg rig discussion is a legit criticism. The reason I went with it is because I hate tucking in my shirt. I'm really tall and skinny so nothing looks right on me when I tuck in my shirt. With the leg rig, I can have a button up or jacket untucked and it doesn't get in the way. The HSGI leg rig is really comfortable for me anyhow. It rides super high and in the testing I've done so far, it doesn't get in the way when I run or go prone. The only thing that can be a pain is sitting down but it's not too bad. The reason I don't go with a chest rig is because sometimes I use a Vertx EDC Commuter Bag. A chest rig would get in the way. http://i66.tinypic.com/15ycdg8.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/15xpgz8.jpg The Vertx Commuter sling can be brought around to the front and act like a chest rig. I don't have any pouches in the pictures but usually I have 3 HSGI tacos in it. I'm not using my normal belt in this pic either which is causing the Glock holster to stick out a little. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TerryGecko:
Originally Posted By sevin8nin:
The fact that all of that fits in that little bag is pretty neat. From my perspective it looks like a good setup that appears 'lo profile.' The majority of what I see is a patterned shirt. The rest of it doesn't stand out that bad too me. The holster pontoons a little bit. But if you had a bigger windbreaker in the bag too it'd be pretty easy to take attention away from yourself. I like what you did.....plus it totally looks like some The Division shit! That is definitely what I'm going for. My plan is to look like a lost college kid if something goes down. I can take my back pack if I'm separated from my vehicle but could still fight if needed. The leg rig discussion is a legit criticism. The reason I went with it is because I hate tucking in my shirt. I'm really tall and skinny so nothing looks right on me when I tuck in my shirt. With the leg rig, I can have a button up or jacket untucked and it doesn't get in the way. The HSGI leg rig is really comfortable for me anyhow. It rides super high and in the testing I've done so far, it doesn't get in the way when I run or go prone. The only thing that can be a pain is sitting down but it's not too bad. The reason I don't go with a chest rig is because sometimes I use a Vertx EDC Commuter Bag. A chest rig would get in the way. http://i66.tinypic.com/15ycdg8.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/15xpgz8.jpg The Vertx Commuter sling can be brought around to the front and act like a chest rig. I don't have any pouches in the pictures but usually I have 3 HSGI tacos in it. I'm not using my normal belt in this pic either which is causing the Glock holster to stick out a little. Looks great to me man, I love the set up |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2016 9:56:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seatbelts:
Looks great to me man, I love the set up Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seatbelts:
Originally Posted By TerryGecko:
Originally Posted By sevin8nin:
The fact that all of that fits in that little bag is pretty neat. From my perspective it looks like a good setup that appears 'lo profile.' The majority of what I see is a patterned shirt. The rest of it doesn't stand out that bad too me. The holster pontoons a little bit. But if you had a bigger windbreaker in the bag too it'd be pretty easy to take attention away from yourself. I like what you did.....plus it totally looks like some The Division shit! That is definitely what I'm going for. My plan is to look like a lost college kid if something goes down. I can take my back pack if I'm separated from my vehicle but could still fight if needed. The leg rig discussion is a legit criticism. The reason I went with it is because I hate tucking in my shirt. I'm really tall and skinny so nothing looks right on me when I tuck in my shirt. With the leg rig, I can have a button up or jacket untucked and it doesn't get in the way. The HSGI leg rig is really comfortable for me anyhow. It rides super high and in the testing I've done so far, it doesn't get in the way when I run or go prone. The only thing that can be a pain is sitting down but it's not too bad. The reason I don't go with a chest rig is because sometimes I use a Vertx EDC Commuter Bag. A chest rig would get in the way. http://i66.tinypic.com/15ycdg8.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/15xpgz8.jpg The Vertx Commuter sling can be brought around to the front and act like a chest rig. I don't have any pouches in the pictures but usually I have 3 HSGI tacos in it. I'm not using my normal belt in this pic either which is causing the Glock holster to stick out a little. Looks great to me man, I love the set up Thank you. It's unconventional but I'm pretty happy with it as a Trunk Gun loadout. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 1:06:10 AM EDT
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With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to.
Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 1:24:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to. Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. Fact. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2016 7:07:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TerryGecko]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to. Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. Maybe it's because this one rides so high or I'm just a genetic mishap but mine doesn't effect my running at all. It's much lighter than most sub loads because I'm essentially only running 4 pistol mags on it. I'll keep testing it every week when I shoot but I'm happy. Thanks for the input though. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2016 1:10:35 PM EDT
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Everyone bags on the thigh setups but I like mine. I have it tight and it sits down nice and low where I like it. *shrugs*
Maybe more use will convince me it's not the way to go? Granted I haven't used the shit out of it but I really like it low. Maybe because I'm tall and my arms are long. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2016 1:22:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By silver_back110:
Fact. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By silver_back110:
Originally Posted By daemon734:
With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to. Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. Fact. I agree, but I do have an HSGI leg rig loaded in a backpack that stays in the car. It's a lot easier to shove in a small pack and quickly deploy than storing a battle belt. However, that's the ONLY instance I'll have anything on my leg. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 3:22:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to. Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. Pretty much. Drop legs are still very prevalent among some police tactical teams, but I really wouldn't advise looking to most of them for any examples on how to set up your kit. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 6:37:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to. Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. Side note, I saw these demo selves on I think TAG that mount on the back of a carrier, why not use one of those? Excuse the ignorance, I was browsing the clearance and saw it and thought it was pretty innovative. Would it be to slow/hard to get off your back? |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 7:04:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jpl85295:
Everyone bags on the thigh setups but I like mine. I have it tight and it sits down nice and low where I like it. *shrugs* Maybe more use will convince me it's not the way to go? Granted I haven't used the shit out of it but I really like it low. Maybe because I'm tall and my arms are long. I think I found the problem. In the military lots of people start out thinking they are a good idea. Then they stop using them. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 7:21:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seatbelts:
Side note, I saw these demo selves on I think TAG that mount on the back of a carrier, why not use one of those? Excuse the ignorance, I was browsing the clearance and saw it and thought it was pretty innovative. Would it be to slow/hard to get off your back? No worries. I wore it because around 2009/2010 I was strongly discouraged from using more compact time fuse setups and needed a roll of minitube that I could access in a hurry. Had it mounted to the back of my belt, but then it was real tough to sit in a vehicle. The drop leg solved the immediate problem, but ripped a bunch of pants and made it miserable to walk, climb, or jump over things, which I ended up having to do all the time. The biggest thing ive seen is how awkward it is to ride in a vehicle with one on, and it made it real hard to jump over wide holes or creeks. While on actual operations you are constantly tightening and loosening stuff like that too, as it gets always gets loose and starts flopping around as you lose a ton of water and haven't eaten in a while. They never just stay put. I eventually moved to an Ares Combat VII pack that I could clip and unclip from my armor myself, and started using time fuse/70' minitube extensions again after that trip. Granted were talking about a substantial amount more than a couple mags, but Ive seen plenty of magazine based thigh rigs end up pissing people off when they actually got to using them. Everybody always knows best until they get 20-30 miles a week on foot down while wearing it, then opinions change. Seen it a million times, im sure ill see it plenty more too. Free advice given in a forum dedicated to such things. Take it or leave it. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2016 12:48:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
I think I found the problem. In the military lots of people start out thinking they are a good idea. Then they stop using them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
Originally Posted By Jpl85295:
Everyone bags on the thigh setups but I like mine. I have it tight and it sits down nice and low where I like it. *shrugs* Maybe more use will convince me it's not the way to go? Granted I haven't used the shit out of it but I really like it low. Maybe because I'm tall and my arms are long. I think I found the problem. In the military lots of people start out thinking they are a good idea. Then they stop using them. It's definitely different strokes situation. I like my single leg strap Safariland and have it mounted very high. I had just a belt mount drop and hated the movement when drawing. Ive got a lot of,hours on my leg setup, climbing, hunting, crawling, etc etc. now no war, but I think it can be worn correctly and work well. That low down to your knees sh*t, pass. |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 11:25:37 AM EDT
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Daemon, are you able to work with others who can help carry the load? Pretty sure I already the answer to this, and if it's a breach of OPSEC/PERSEC, disregard. Thanks for sharing what you can though.
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Posted: 7/24/2016 7:10:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
With a thigh rig you arent running anywhere. That tends to be an issue when you need to. Causes huge problems trying to climb over things or get into vehicles sometimes too. Plus shit strapped to your leg exponentially helps you rip your crotch out. I used to carry demo on a thigh rig because I had to. I hated it, and had all of the aforementioned issues after a year of wearing kit like that. My issue was carrying explosives that were too big to mount anywhere else with rapid access. For pistol mags there really is no excuse. Anyone that has worn a thigh rig in real world stops doing so the second they are afforded the opportunity. That should tell you something. Sent mine floating down the arghandab river, relocated my m9 to a double m4 mag pouch and used the FAK pigtail as a lanyard. Between scooping up all the moon dust with it crawling, suffering every jump and wall climb, and hellacious chafe while running, I will never drop leg again. |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 9:33:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Daemon, are you able to work with others who can help carry the load? Pretty sure I already the answer to this, and if it's a breach of OPSEC/PERSEC, disregard. Thanks for sharing what you can though. My individual load generally stays with me alone. Most of the kind of things that get split amongst a team/squad are stuff like mortars, MG ammo, extra medical equipment, sandbags, etc. Stuff that one guy just cannot carry alone. I does suck at times, I stack my shit heavy for a mission, then I get to go over the additional equipment list for extra stuff I need to carry, and usually end up having to completely repack or reconfigure my load. But, it works both ways. If a mission was based around something pretty specific to me, but required a ton of special equipment I couldn't carry by myself, like 50lbs of C4 for example, then that would get added to the special equipment list for that mission and split amongst the rest of the guys with me. I hate carrying my shit plus 3-4 mortars, but I do love watching them land on bad guys. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 3:46:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
My individual load generally stays with me alone. Most of the kind of things that get split amongst a team/squad are stuff like mortars, MG ammo, extra medical equipment, sandbags, etc. Stuff that one guy just cannot carry alone. I does suck at times, I stack my shit heavy for a mission, then I get to go over the additional equipment list for extra stuff I need to carry, and usually end up having to completely repack or reconfigure my load. But, it works both ways. If a mission was based around something pretty specific to me, but required a ton of special equipment I couldn't carry by myself, like 50lbs of C4 for example, then that would get added to the special equipment list for that mission and split amongst the rest of the guys with me. I hate carrying my shit plus 3-4 mortars, but I do love watching them land on bad guys. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734:
Originally Posted By RTUtah:
Daemon, are you able to work with others who can help carry the load? Pretty sure I already the answer to this, and if it's a breach of OPSEC/PERSEC, disregard. Thanks for sharing what you can though. My individual load generally stays with me alone. Most of the kind of things that get split amongst a team/squad are stuff like mortars, MG ammo, extra medical equipment, sandbags, etc. Stuff that one guy just cannot carry alone. I does suck at times, I stack my shit heavy for a mission, then I get to go over the additional equipment list for extra stuff I need to carry, and usually end up having to completely repack or reconfigure my load. But, it works both ways. If a mission was based around something pretty specific to me, but required a ton of special equipment I couldn't carry by myself, like 50lbs of C4 for example, then that would get added to the special equipment list for that mission and split amongst the rest of the guys with me. I hate carrying my shit plus 3-4 mortars, but I do love watching them land on bad guys. Thanks for the really informative answer. Is that det cord in the 50rnd pouch? Thanks for fighting for my freedom
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:11:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734: My individual load generally stays with me alone. Most of the kind of things that get split amongst a team/squad are stuff like mortars, MG ammo, extra medical equipment, sandbags, etc. Stuff that one guy just cannot carry alone. I does suck at times, I stack my shit heavy for a mission, then I get to go over the additional equipment list for extra stuff I need to carry, and usually end up having to completely repack or reconfigure my load. But, it works both ways. If a mission was based around something pretty specific to me, but required a ton of special equipment I couldn't carry by myself, like 50lbs of C4 for example, then that would get added to the special equipment list for that mission and split amongst the rest of the guys with me. I hate carrying my shit plus 3-4 mortars, but I do love watching them land on bad guys. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734: Originally Posted By RTUtah: Daemon, are you able to work with others who can help carry the load? Pretty sure I already the answer to this, and if it's a breach of OPSEC/PERSEC, disregard. Thanks for sharing what you can though. My individual load generally stays with me alone. Most of the kind of things that get split amongst a team/squad are stuff like mortars, MG ammo, extra medical equipment, sandbags, etc. Stuff that one guy just cannot carry alone. I does suck at times, I stack my shit heavy for a mission, then I get to go over the additional equipment list for extra stuff I need to carry, and usually end up having to completely repack or reconfigure my load. But, it works both ways. If a mission was based around something pretty specific to me, but required a ton of special equipment I couldn't carry by myself, like 50lbs of C4 for example, then that would get added to the special equipment list for that mission and split amongst the rest of the guys with me. I hate carrying my shit plus 3-4 mortars, but I do love watching them land on bad guys. Roger, thanks Daemon; stay safe out there. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 5:32:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jpl85295:
Everyone bags on the thigh setups but I like mine. I have it tight and it sits down nice and low where I like it. *shrugs* Maybe more use will convince me it's not the way to go? Granted I haven't used the shit out of it but I really like it low. Maybe because I'm tall and my arms are long. Go run around the desert and work up a good sweat and then see if you still like it. I have monkey arms and I have my holster fairly high. No problems drawing. I run everything except rifle mags on my belt. |
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Posted: 7/28/2016 2:09:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/6/2016 12:47:23 PM EDT
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RPK-74 setup. 15 mags ready to go. Getting ready to buy a smaller sleeping system to pair with a Gortex bivi. The goal is to have 3 days of basic gear in a really spartan setup. The RPK is heavy enough, I don't feel like I want to carry as much as I did in the Marine Corps. The plate carrier is cheap and up for replacement, but good enough to hold plates for now. Eagle 3 mag pouch and a Glock 17L. I sewed the assault pack myself, has a Russian made 3 mags shingle on top. Basic gear inside. The belt is SSO, less the bottle carrier and the HSGI blowout. 6 mags per side, TQ fits in the RGD-5 pouch on the left, mini filter on the right. PKM loose belt pouch for GP on the the right behind the mags, fits quite a bit of food. Buttpack for general needs, bivi straps to the bottom.  |
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Posted: 8/6/2016 2:55:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/6/2016 4:09:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/6/2016 4:52:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/7/2016 12:38:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lcpl1812:
RPK-74 setup. 15 mags ready to go. Getting ready to buy a smaller sleeping system to pair with a Gortex bivi. The goal is to have 3 days of basic gear in a really spartan setup. The RPK is heavy enough, I don't feel like I want to carry as much as I did in the Marine Corps. The plate carrier is cheap and up for replacement, but good enough to hold plates for now. Eagle 3 mag pouch and a Glock 17L. I sewed the assault pack myself, has a Russian made 3 mags shingle on top. Basic gear inside. The belt is SSO, less the bottle carrier and the HSGI blowout. 6 mags per side, TQ fits in the RGD-5 pouch on the left, mini filter on the right. PKM loose belt pouch for GP on the the right behind the mags, fits quite a bit of food. Buttpack for general needs, bivi straps to the bottom. <a href="http://s594.photobucket.com/user/lcpl1812/media/20160806_102156_zps4qtf18wx.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/lcpl1812/20160806_102156_zps4qtf18wx.jpg</a> Wow I have not seen a buttpack in loooong time!!! Nice setup! |
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Posted: 8/7/2016 9:02:58 PM EDT
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