Lol,
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I think it's kind of silly to even note it.  If you are so goopy that you can't get it out you certainly aren't going to be able to apply it.  It's one of those training things that just doesn't even make sense to train on.

Don't underestimate the tactical prowess of today's operator.

And yes, the TQ Now! is stupidly simple to use.

Reminds me I need to pick up a couple

Made a set of my tourniquet holders in Kryptek Mandrake for a special order, and I've got a few more things to put together for him this weekend.

It's not really apparent in the pictures, but on the vertical pouch, the tourniquet is lifted out of the pouch by the closure strap and attached by a rubber band that will break when pulled away from the strap.

I'm using Whiskey Two-Four's hypalon backers for attachment hardware.

Fucking awesome stuff again Tron!

He does excellent work.



TR0N, might hafta commission you to build me an updated Claymore bag; the one I linked you to seems to be unobtanium. All the links to contact them are broken. But I'd rather throw you the business anyways, brother.



 

Are those mounting point reinforcements triple stitched? Holy crap haha

I stumbled onto one of those gems that provides exactly what I need. I used to have a TAG Phalanx that I could fit 16 AR mags into. I had it for about 4 years. I wore it once and felt like a douche afterwards. I'm not bashing anyone at all who wears chest rigs.I'm a civy, not an operator. I do train with my LEO buddies from time to time, but even then, 16 mags? If I'm going to buy something I want to be able to use it to it's fullest capabilities. I decided to be more tactful about my purchases.  As a civilian, there is about a .01% chance that I would find myself in an active shooter situation ("So you're saying there's a chance!") but I do have training and should I find myself in that situation, I would be obligated to respond. I wanted an active shooter bag that I could use off the range too. I bought the Hill People Gear Recon Kit Bag.


Paired with the Tenspeed, I can carry 2 spare AR mags, light and (soon) a tourniquet on the front.  There is a front pouch where I have spare batteries, sharpie, Rat 1 folder, etc. In the concealed carry pocket I can fit an IFAK...Realistically, the essentials you would need in an active shooter situation (AR not pictured). This is what I really love about this setup. On the weekends I can put the AR mags in my glove compartment and use the tenspeed for compass, iphone, etc. trade the IFAK for a Glock and spare mag and reconfigure the rig for a day hike pack.  


Inconspicuous and multi-role.

Oh come on, any good operation tactical operator operates with a black or multicam spoon.  Get that weaksauce out of here...

At least you match your shirt and shoes.  Can't see the handbag from this angle but I remember it being the proper shade as well.


Did you get your Airsoft IR working?  I've been doing side jobs till midnight all week to get closer to my NV setup.  Another couple of days and I'll be placing my first order.

Dupe

I've been thinking about coating it somehow.

Husker pride.


Nope it's bricked.

Thanks boss.   I think im good though.

My 18D turned me in to the TQ nows around 4 years ago.  So far ive pulled about a half dozen out of them to use on people. They work great.

I keep 2 CATs in TQ nows on the front, a SOF-T on the side in a pouch, a SOF-T on my belt, and another CAT in. TQ now on my pack. I run into a lot of MASCALs.


As far as my mags, ive been running them like that for years and they come out just fine.

That one of your airsoft buddies?

Well I know your a poser. Beard and a berretta in the same picture is a dead giveaway

daemon: CAT-T vs. SOF-T? Which do you prefer?

That is a slick setup. Perfect for a civie. I too have scaled back to a more realistic load.

Both, but for different reasons.

I like the CAT for one-handed operation if need be.  However, they are rather fragile and I probably wouldn't be using them if I actually had to pay to replace them, as they need to be replaced somewhat regularly. My normal swap time is bi-annually unless I scuff them up pretty good in a shorter period.  They degrade in sunlight, don't take abrasions very well, and rely on velcro which can gum up. They are also fairly short and can't be used on thicker thighs.   I keep them in front for myself and one-handed use.

The actually prefer the SOFT-T because of it's durability, the ability to use on thick extremities, and the wider band it uses on the newer gens. However, it's a bitch to use on yourself, and the metal clasp can rust on you in high humidity environments.  Simple PMCS/PCC's and a tiny drop of oil will solve that problem though.

So, I actually just keep both on me.

Yes indeed. Someone has to look OAF out in the woods.


My sleeping pad is under the SnugPak bag on the left so you're probably looking at the woobie, underneath the pack? It will compact down more than that if stuffed in a compression sack but I leave it like that for shorter trips (no cookware, etc.) to keep things stabilized in the pack when I'm on the bike. It keeps shit from shifting around. Space isn't a concern anyways because I could always tie it down to the handlebars if I needed overflow in the pack.


Yes, my chest rig has a map pocket that snugly holds a 6x8" side plate as if it were made for it.


This isn't a bike forum so I'll try to keep it brief... Long story short I love that bike and I ride it far more than my other two (and I have a nice FS 650B that cost three times what this one did, so that's saying something), but in all honesty the fat tires are unnecessary unless you're riding in a lot of mud, soft sand or snow, and those huge wheels/tires/tubes are just extra weight and financial expense. Mine's a semi-fatty with 26x3.0 tires, not 4.0, 4.2, 4.8s like you see on most fat bikes now. It's perfect for me, I typically do shorter rides that aren't real technical but usually involve some sand, mud and softball sized river rock. It sure is a workout, especially loaded down, but I like that. My buddies don't get why I like beating myself up, but I don't get to ride as much as I'd like so I think of it as maximizing the exercise potential. It's ruggedly simple, so I like that too. It's a SS set up with 32/18s right now, it came 32/22 which was beastly on hills but I couldn't maintain over 15mph on flat ground to save my life. The taller gear is definitely more work but I wouldn't be able to keep up with my buddies on 10-speeds where we ride otherwise. Besides some really steep hike-a-bike shit I haven't encountered anything it hasn't been able to handle with ease - but then again, I only really recall being grateful for the extra tire width once and that was after some wicked monsoonal weather wiped out a lot of the trails and left everything a muddy, rutted-up shit mess.

You're probably better off with your 29'er unless you do ride in soft/wet/loose conditions a lot, or want to ride a hardtail with a solid fork without getting beat up too bad... or just because you want one and fuck practicality and logic (if the other two reasons don't apply).


HWI CGs... Overall I like them, they're goatskin and kevlar, very comfy and very dexterous, great trigger feel, pretty breathable. They're definitely not a durable as some (worn ~10-15 times and some stitching is fraying, contact surfaces showing a little wear) and they are absolutely not waterproof at all... The first few times they got wet out in the rain or whatever, the dye bled off the goatskin and turned my hands a sweet reddish brown color for a couple of days (fun explaining at the office on Monday), and once left my hands soaked and freezing all day in a freak snowstorm at a class up in high country... I have arthritis so that double sucked.

I like the easy to stow part.

Thanks brother; stay safe out there.



 

Finished the rest of the Kryptek Mandrake gear last night and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. The chest rig will clip into a Mayflower APC.

Can't wait to see it in use.

much better then my sorry excuse for sewing lol.

A cerekoted spoon would be so cool I might end up with one too.  If you can find a chromoly steel spoon I'll parkerize it for you, otherwise I think Paul can cerekote it.

Come to Pa Pa.  

Seems like a simple build. Let me know if you end up wanting one.



It'll be headed your way tomorrow.

That was meant to say 18D's lol Ok, just passing stuff along. Like I said, if you already know it works. As far as the CAT's, I was mainly talking about using it on yourself, but you've got it worked out already. :)

Just finished converting a couple of USGI MOLLE II Bandoliers into micro-chest rigs for another member.

That is slick. Great work sir.

Do you do that as a hobby or for a business?  How much?

What he said.

does anyone know how to rig a mayflower placard to a velocity operators assault vest?

If they started sewing loop velcro onto the MOLLE webbing on the front flap like they have on newer Mayflower rigs, you should be able to just plug it in.  If not, try folding the flap back and down into the kangaroo pouch behind it.  I just tried it on my APC and I was able to stuff the front flap all the way in there.  This would expose the field of loop velcro underneath and you could attach the placard, using it essentially as a new front closure flap to secure the cummerbund.



Pic thread, so I'll throw something on here:







 

Thanks guys, going to try it out when I get one from a guy one here. mini ifak and everything else all in one at a great price. i am going to be a happy camper..

I am assuming that rig is built around your ccw? I am planning on doing the same and actually ditched my warbelt

What they said. I like that.

He has a website: trontactical.blogspot.com

Rig i put together for local natural disasters. Build around the good ole LBE vest

What is it and how much?

Looks like a british smock.  I have one of the coats that was on sale at some online mil outlet for 50 bucks or so...great coat reminds me of a us field jacket only better.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_10/432800_British_Combat_Windproof_Waterproof_Smock_Overview.html

The version in the picture was $160.

This version is wind proof but not water proof...your mileage may vary in needs/intended use but it is a great jacket for the price.
link @ 40 bucks
if you are super into that stuff then go you.  I don't have much of my mil stuff left because most of it was garbage.

Surplus gore-tex is cheaper than commercial and just as good. Although I personally prefer non camo stuff, just about everyone else loves multicam.

First time posting here.
Boonie is customized a bit with 20 ft para cord laced around the outside and a blaze orange bandanna safety pinned inside for signalling.
Breakaway neck cord has compass and whistle .
Line one with USP45, two mags,suppressor & 20 rd AR mag( last ditch ammo ) .
Line two has four AR mags , two pistol mags, leather man (forgot to take out of pouch for pic) CS Voyager knife ,Izzy bandage, old school traumedic bandage, gloves, N95 masks, canteen , 123 batts, led light, AP brush & CLP, ear plugs, and a basic survival kit that covers fire/shelter/water.
Line three is a USMC assault pack and contains four more AR mags , camel back bladder,  poncho & liner, boo boo kit, katadyn water filter , rescue/signalling kit, sawyer extractor, socks, food, binos, bug dope, head net, small pot , Becker BK9, solar panel for phone & other misc stuff.
Rifle itself has lithium AA's , spare bolt & firing pin stored in the stock and grip.
Lots of small items and mods not mentioned to keep this post brief.
Pics and yes I know it doesn't match perfectly but it works for me.
Comments welcome.

Who made that(kydex)

Very similar to my light rig except for the whole USP thing.  The only thing I can think of is COMs, a CAT and smoke.  But if you don't have buddies, a radio would be somewhat useless.  Who makes that chest rig?

The Kydex was made for me by a great guy here on the site and the suppressor pouch was my idea that he made as an experiment and works great. The AR magazine is in a Bladetech that I painted OD.

I need to read up on tourniquet s in my day they were last resort better to loose a limb than life type deal . Evidently after reading the last 75 pages of this thread over the last week , they have become  more commonly used as I see most people carry , them.

Don't have any smokes. Do have a GI pen flare set in the pack though.

Not pictured but do have some FRS radios with headsets.
m a general class Ham , not active in years though, will look into what's available for UHF /VHF / comm gear .

ETA- chest rig is from SKD Believe Mayflower makes them but has a VTAC label.

Going to do same training here tomorrow , its nice to have woods and place to shoot 50 yds out the back door. Haven't done much in a couple years but have gotten some health issues under control , lost 15 pounds, and since started eating much better and correcting a severe vitamin D deficiency feel like it again. Not to preach here but I think a time is coming to where we need to be prepared to defend our families.. My son is an infantry Marine like I was  and we are  setting up gear for him also.

Thanks for the replies.