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Posted: 12/6/2016 9:17:35 AM EDT
I have been through the very informative and completely awesome "What's in your recon pack" thread, and didn't want to hijack it, so here is a new one (that has probably been posted before, so apologies).
I have adjusted my gear at work to include a simple, slick, 3L hydration pack, moving all of my other critical gear not on my duty belt to a simple and lightweight chest rig. This has afforded me considerably more agility and mobility, and better balance. Curious if anyone here is using a similar setup -- minimal or no pack + chest rig -- for hunting. Coyotes and rabbits for now mostly, but I will be going on my first deer (and probably elk) hunt next year. At least for prowling around the desert, climbing hills, and calling in dogs, I seem to be able to carry most of what I need for a half-day hunt with some simple pouches on a chest rig, and a few more on my belt. This leaves my back and shoulders considerably less fatigued than when hiking with a full-on pack. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I'm just talking about short-duration trips. And I like it because I can access everything I need from a seated or standing position, without having to remove a backpack. Anyone care to share similar setups? Thanks. |
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For a Do-All-Chest-Pack that does not look to military, I bought a RIBZ Wear pack a few years ago, and itworks pretty well.
Not to big, not too noisy, and has several pockets that are sized right. I can get my G23 in the front left pocket, but not my G40. The other nice thing is if you have priority gear you need access too immediately, this pack works well, and the not so used gear can go in a backpack for longer trips. (Oh, the usual disclaimer stands, I have no pecuniary interest in the company other then owing two of their products) |
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Look up Hill People Gear.
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I'm a big fan of wearing a chest rig or comfortable belt kit set-up.
For starters, I like to have quick access to my binos, without them dangling around my neck old-school style. I also like to have access to LRF, wind meter, energy bars, hydration, ballistics cards, a place to put gloves, my veil, my pistol, and a radio. Using a pack for those goes against everything I've experienced over the years spending weeks-on-end outdoors well off any natural lines of drift. The main thing I use my 3-day pack for is my tripod, Gore-tex, and my poncho liner. |
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Originally Posted By LRRPF52:
I'm a big fan of wearing a chest rig or comfortable belt kit set-up. For starters, I like to have quick access to my binos, without them dangling around my neck old-school style. I also like to have access to LRF, wind meter, energy bars, hydration, ballistics cards, a place to put gloves, my veil, my pistol, and a radio. Using a pack for those goes against everything I've experienced over the years spending weeks-on-end outdoors well off any natural lines of drift. The main thing I use my 3-day pack for it my tripod, Gore-tex, and my poncho liner. View Quote What do chest rig do you use, brother? I don't want a plate carrier, or an assault rig with a bunch of useless mag holders. |
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Originally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght:
What do chest rig do you use, brother? I don't want a plate carrier, or an assault rig with a bunch of useless mag holders. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght:
Originally Posted By LRRPF52:
I'm a big fan of wearing a chest rig or comfortable belt kit set-up. For starters, I like to have quick access to my binos, without them dangling around my neck old-school style. I also like to have access to LRF, wind meter, energy bars, hydration, ballistics cards, a place to put gloves, my veil, my pistol, and a radio. Using a pack for those goes against everything I've experienced over the years spending weeks-on-end outdoors well off any natural lines of drift. The main thing I use my 3-day pack for it my tripod, Gore-tex, and my poncho liner. What do chest rig do you use, brother? I don't want a plate carrier, or an assault rig with a bunch of useless mag holders. I'm working on something more minimalist actually. I'll post pics when I have something sewn up. |
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Okay, sounds good
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Im not saying duracoat fucks up function, I am saying nutnfancy does. -RustedAce
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I'm working on putting together a hunting rig for my boys, so not only does it have to be pretty small, but really tuned to hunting which means (to me) less ammo and more of the stuff you always wish you had with you. Water, fire stuff, water, med kit (not a blowout, more of a boo-boo kit for blisters, slivers and the like), binos, etc.
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The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want at the moment-
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Originally Posted By greentimber:
LRF, binos, GPS, plus small items (diaphragm calls, etc...) in the zippered pocket. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k298/a14275/Mobile%20Uploads/988C55E6-9F75-4D12-B3E2-57E081AC5DA2_zps458ejuqz.jpg View Quote Nice bull! |
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It's mine. I intended to have them ready for market by now but have been too dang busy with other projects this year.
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I don't really see the point as I still need to hydrate and the easiest way to do that is with a pack.
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Written all piss poor with misspellings because kindle has the worst auto correct ever.
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Originally Posted By LRRPF52:
I'm working on something more minimalist actually. I'll post pics when I have something sewn up. View Quote I use the ODG systems bind pouch currently but it really is too big for my bino's and load out. What I like to carry up front is obviously my bino's (leopold) rangefinder and GPS. Everything else is going in my LBE "style" harness. I'm not talking about a kitchen sink load out, just stuff that I need while walking around tracking. I'll typically ATV into an area, then ditch that and go on foot for the day. Interested in what you're working on as I think we are on the same sheet as far as loads go.... |
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bump
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Originally Posted By LRRPF52:
I made a little integrated hydration micro rig for SCW. He wanted something that wasn't really elaborate or heavy, saw how I do my hydration in my personal vests, and wanted that. The harness looks heavy, but it's very lightweight using 500D Cordura and spacer mesh on the back. It's routed for wiring and hydration hose with absolute minimal chance of snag issues associated with hoses and wires. The hydration pouch is insulated so there are 3 layers that include either spacer mesh or Cordura, padding, thermal blanket, and 400D pack cloth inside. It's assembled wrong side out on a heavy duty machine, then bound with tape in a binder attachment and double-stitched like all my binding is. Stress points are bar-tacked. Not only does the hydration pouch serve as a place for your bladder, it also has an emergency meal pouch inside a high-vis Aviator's Orange panel pocket, which is what I've done on my personal kit. I keep a small survival meal with bonus energy bar inside an MRE bag taped-up in the pocket so I always have a meal option if something goes really wrong. You can throw in an MRE heater in the MRE bag as well for another added bonus in a survival scenario, without adding any real weight. I put the Knorr brand dinner meals in mine for wet areas. The whole system is modular so you can unclip the harness from the chest and Camelbak pouch from the harness and rig for ease of filling or transformation of the rig into different configurations if you want. There is a large pile tape patch for custom inserts inside the chest panel, which opens with quiet snap fasteners that are dull textured to reduce reflectivity. This was fun to make for me. I used different sewing machines, starting with a lighter duty straight stitch for the initial flat work on thin pieces. Bound and final assembly on a Juki-1541S. Side closure between the panel and hydration is 1" MC webbing in a closed system using Tri-glides and ITW Nexus Side release buckles. I don't like excess webbing flopping all over, so I try to use closed loop systems when I can. For the vertical webbing, a closed system would have been too long on this, so I used Coyote 1" elastic webbing retainers on the excess, which was doubled over to eliminate any raw edges. http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_084706_zpsubi6vuk5.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_084740_zps8qevusej.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_084008_zpsezhdblas.jpg You can also use it to hold a SAPI plate in the front: http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_084123_zps9nvnmzte.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_084022_zps7yghajwv.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171128_154643_zpswjcb1lfh.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171128_154726_zpsfxyrfigt.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_082048_zpsfnar6fid.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_082447_zpsrisj81e9.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_082457_zpsccflmj4t.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_083901_zpsuzkl7dmg.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_083643_zpsydtmsvvr.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_083429_zpsqnlzzkpa.jpg http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j422/LRRPF52/21st%20Century%20Load%20Bearing%20Kit/20171130_083318_zpsfrqhd3vm.jpg View Quote What do custom rigs such as this cost, generally speaking? |
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I use a Hill People Gear Recon for binos and small items that I need to get to easily, plus my regular pack with other gear that doesn't need accessed unless I have something down or for an extended break.
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Is that bottom, zippered pouch attached to the chest rig? Also, isn't that much velcro loud?
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...for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.
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Yes, on both accounts. Velcro has no place as a closure system on a hunting rig.
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I like my Mayflower UW Gen 4. All the pouches are sewn in so you can't move them, but they're in all the right places and there's plenty of room for hunting equipment.
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Does anyone know of a molle pouch which I could fit the plastic inserts from a box of 308 (loaded with rounds)? So basically a horizontal pouch the size of a 20 round box of .308.
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Originally Posted By Pav56C:
Does anyone know of a molle pouch which I could fit the plastic inserts from a box of 308 (loaded with rounds)? So basically a horizontal pouch the size of a 20 round box of .308. Thanks. View Quote If you don't mind losing the plastic inserts this might work for you...it is from Triad tactical....they make it for both short and long rounds... Attached File Attached File |
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That's what I'm currently looking at. I would rather something that takes up less space, and doesn't fold like that.
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AR15/AR10 student since 1980s
Co-author of 6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks Vol I & II NRA Certified Instructor: Basic, Pistol, Rifle, RSO, Shotgun |
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Not for me.
I did manage to find a pouch by 5.11 which uses velcro inside so you can swap out elastic for either shotshells or cartridges. Looks like itll be what Im looking for. Time will tell. Unfortunately my rig is Coyote and I could only find it in a ranger green like color, but function over form. |
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Hands down a job for Hill People Gear. I use their minimalist/runner bag and it has plenty of room for my range finder, calls, InReach, and other small necessities. Protects things from the elements, keeps things quiet, easy to reach.
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