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Posted: 1/20/2021 12:07:50 AM EDT
[#1]
I have a Banshee Elite 2.0 and it is very comfortable, but a little bulkier compared to the minimalist carriers a lot of people prefer these days. It is extremely high quality. My only real gripe is that the shoulder straps are a bit thick with the buckles and the shoulder pads. Maybe the bulky shoulder pads is a training issue, but maybe not because it seems like a lot of newer carriers try to minimize shoulder strap bulk. I would probably opt for a carrier with tubes. The 3.0 has tubes, but it's pricier.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 2:13:31 PM EDT
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The Banshee is great. Even better with a BCS cumber w/ tubes.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:06:14 PM EDT
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Banshee 2.0 user
My only complaint is the shoulder strap thickness. It's pretty unavoidable when shouldering the rifle, so you gotta train around that. Other than this, I don't have much to complain about. Like the other guy said, you can swap out cumberbunds, you can even snip off the front flap and replace it with a modular system if you want. There's already strapping to add on some buckle clips if you want to go this route. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:41:27 PM EDT
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I’ve been running an original banshee for years. Very happy. My shoulder straps are thinner than the 2.0. Haven’t had it on for more than 5 hours, haven’t tried padded shoulder pads yet. Will do so soon.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 9:10:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve been running an original banshee for years. Very happy. My shoulder straps are thinner than the 2.0. Haven’t had it on for more than 5 hours, haven’t tried padded shoulder pads yet. Will do so soon. This... I have added padded shoulder pads to mine! |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 9:32:46 AM EDT
[#6]
I’ve got the original banshee and it’s lived through a deployment, works fine for me
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:57:05 PM EDT
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Only gripe with the original is the shoulder straps - the nylon type used is very slick, and the straps loosen easily. Maybe this issue was remedied on later variants. Shoulder pads help a little with slippage, and a lot with comfort.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:59:28 PM EDT
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I've got a Banshee Elite, girlfriends got a Banshee Elite 2.
I think both are well made. More to em than a JPC, but that was why I went with the Banshee. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:43:42 AM EDT
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Been using the original Banshee carrier for years and it is solid. Only grip is the nylon on the shoulder straps doesn't stay in place as well as I would like. Shoulder pads help but it could be better still. Rest of the carrier is solid.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:04:55 PM EDT
[#10]
Another original Banshee owner here. I love mine.
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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:55:16 AM EDT
[#11]
I just got a rampage and it’s from China. The carrier not the plates.
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Posted: 1/27/2021 1:29:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just got a rampage and it’s from China. The carrier not the plates. Hecho in China is a deal breaker for me. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 1:57:05 PM EDT
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Had the original and now the 2.0 elite. It’s excellent. Shoulder pads are a tad wonky but that’s an easy fix. I added tubes to it.
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Posted: 1/27/2021 2:17:25 PM EDT
[#14]
I Fo'ed - Fast shipping and I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks for everyone's input.
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Posted: 1/28/2021 9:14:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hecho in China is a deal breaker for me. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I just got a rampage and it’s from China. The carrier not the plates. Hecho in China is a deal breaker for me. The whole reason I went with the shellback is because someone said they were US made. |
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Posted: 1/29/2021 12:19:09 AM EDT
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The SF plate carrier is nice
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Posted: 1/29/2021 5:49:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The whole reason I went with the shellback is because someone said they were US made. Shellback is the company. They sell multiple plate carriers. Some are made in the US, some are imported. |
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Posted: 1/29/2021 7:45:57 PM EDT
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I just received my Shellback Banshee and 1155 plates from RMA yesterday, I am still trying to get the straps adjusted correctly, but I think I am going to like it.
I did wear it for a couple hours so far, and while it feels heavy when I pick it up, it is not bad while wearing it. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 1:07:26 PM EDT
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Planning on buying some shoulder pads for mine. Anyone use a quick detach cumberbund to avoid lifting the velcro panel holding mags?
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Posted: 2/3/2021 4:51:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Planning on buying some shoulder pads for mine. Anyone use a quick detach cumberbund to avoid lifting the velcro panel holding mags? Yes, see my post above. BCS skeletal w/ FS tubes. Game changing shit right there. |
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Posted: 2/4/2021 12:29:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, see my post above. BCS skeletal w/ FS tubes. Game changing shit right there. I'll give it a go. Didn't know what you had posted until I looked it up. |
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Posted: 2/4/2021 6:34:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Planning on buying some shoulder pads for mine. Anyone use a quick detach cumberbund to avoid lifting the velcro panel holding mags? Tubes from blaze defense. Be prepared to wait a while though. Much like everything else they are backed up with tons of orders. |
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Posted: 2/15/2021 10:31:09 PM EDT
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Have any of you guys tried any Velcro inserts in the front pouch? Not sure what would fit in there.
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Posted: 2/16/2021 3:29:14 AM EDT
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They make a 2-mag shingle that velcros into it. I have one, tried it, works okay. I don't think the kangaroo pouch on these is quite wide enough for 3.
Several places make zippered openings for kangaroo pouches too, makes them a little more useful. |
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Posted: 2/16/2021 8:52:49 AM EDT
[#25]
HUGE Thread on Shellback here, along with every other thought / suggestion on Carriers. Great topics for sure!
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Posted: 2/16/2021 10:13:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have any of you guys tried any Velcro inserts in the front pouch? Not sure what would fit in there. I use a Haley Strategic double mag insert that uses their MP2 inserts (the HS version of the Kywi) on my original Banshee. The kangaroo pouch isn't big enough to fit 3 mags unless you forego the mag insert and just stuff mags in the pouch, but then there's no retention. |
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