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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:40:46 AM EST
I've done a small amount of rucking. Had a generic pack built for "normal" people where the pack went past my neck. Decide to do a hike with NODs. Spent the entire hike either straining my neck or looking down at the trail because the pack pushed against it.
New shorter pack was ordered the next day. Also, supressor covers are NOT designed for semiautomatic fire. They WILL catch on fire. You WILL look badass but ridiculous at the same time so don't bother. What have y'all learned? |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:44:02 AM EST
[#1]
Buy once cry once.
Dirt will Jack your gear up. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:45:35 AM EST
[Last Edit: Kskvetski]
[#2]
Instead of having skittles loose in my magpul grip I now have them packed in with foam so they don’t make noise when I operate
And yeah that’s my 1776 post baby |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:45:53 AM EST
[Last Edit: kcolg30]
[#3]
At the range, fire only one round every 5 seconds or else the Range Officer will yell at you.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:45:56 AM EST
[#4]
Off hand shooting drills are difficult with a Viking Tactical 2 point sling
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MO, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:47:25 AM EST
[#5]
Having a sling for my rifle is critical. Having a padded sling is even better.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:47:28 AM EST
[#6]
- Plastic buckles are garbage.
- Plastic zippers are garbage. - Not all metal zippers are made the same. (Heavy duty YKK for life) - Rip-Stop fabric is invaluable. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:47:37 AM EST
[#7]
The more you know, the less crap you have to haul around.
Knowledge weighs zero point zero ounces. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:48:28 AM EST
[#8]
One point slings are garbage.
Rucking with a pistol belt sucks. Those gay trekking poles really aren’t that gay after all. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:48:48 AM EST
[#9]
Two is one, one is none.
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USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:50:20 AM EST
[#10]
I put ranger bands around all the adjustment levers on SOPMOD and OG 6 point stocks now ever since I was shooting an AR10 from a rest with a rear bag.
the bag under the butt of the stock was just enough to push the lever, when I shot the stock fully collapsed to the shortest point of adjustment. If I hadnt been paying attention and had long eye relief I would have caught a scope to the face |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:50:38 AM EST
[#11]
Magnification on your rifle (unless dedicated to bedside/home defense duty) is a necessity.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:51:14 AM EST
[#12]
That a $600 rifle shoots like a $4000 one.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:53:58 AM EST
[#13]
550 cord and electrical tape are a must.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:54:38 AM EST
[#14]
Many supressor covers ARE designed for rapid semiautomatic fire. Buy quality ones and they won't catch fire.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:58:17 AM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: One point slings are garbage. Rucking with a pistol belt sucks. Those gay trekking poles really aren’t that gay after all. These are all true. Particularly the trekking poles. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:58:19 AM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 18B30: 550 cord and electrical tape are a must. And a couple big safety pins, for those embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:58:56 AM EST
[#17]
Lighter is better.
Anything that moves will rattle. Weapons lights need to be covered during the day. If there is a choice between water and something else, take water. A woobie and a poncho are worth their weight in gold. It will rain, and it will get cold. Sometimes both. Good boots are worth the money. Extra socks. Batteries go dead when you don't carry spares. Murphy is a sonofabitch.... |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:59:14 AM EST
[#18]
I should have bought lighter plates. That crap gets heavy, especially when you've got a pack on too.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 9:59:23 AM EST
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pointman91: The more you know, the less crap you have to haul around. Knowledge weighs zero point zero ounces. I dunno, weighs pretty heavy on my mind  Slings suck when wearing a PC. My nods will fog up pretty easy running around. I think I’m starting to learn a good chest rig is better than a pc unless I know I will absolutely be getting shot at. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:01:06 AM EST
[#20]
Always have multiple bottles of water in your bag. Adrenaline surges make you thirsty faster than physical exertion, and thirst makes you sloppy/distracted.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:02:25 AM EST
[#21]
Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: I've done a small amount of rucking. Had a generic pack built for "normal" people where the pack went past my neck. Decide to do a hike with NODs. Spent the entire hike either straining my neck or looking down at the trail because the pack pushed against it. New shorter pack was ordered the next day. Also, supressor covers are NOT designed for semiautomatic fire. They WILL catch on fire. You WILL look badass but ridiculous at the same time so don't bother. What have y'all learned? Interesting. I had heard this is sort of why the Alice pack is the way it is. So dudes wearing helmets can look up. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:06:41 AM EST
[#22]
It's nice to have a sewing machine. Nicer yet, to know how to use it.
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ID, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:07:38 AM EST
[#23]
Helmet chin straps suck as a lefty.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:08:27 AM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: These are all true. Particularly the trekking poles. Extendable monopod with a Bino adaptor on top is pretty sweet as a walking stick. Trekking poles can be shooting sticks though. So that’s nice. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:11:14 AM EST
[#25]
KUIU packs are worth every cent.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:15:34 AM EST
[#26]
Single point slings seem awesome until you sling your rifle and try to run, then they punch you in the nuts.
Race holsters are super fast, but they don't protect the gun very much if you have to go prone during a rifle stage. The RMR is a very good optic for a lot of applications, but on a pistol I struggle with the tiny window, especially during a hard lean. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:16:00 AM EST
[#27]
On my FLC vest, don't have any pouch anywhere near the shoulder where you put your AR stock. It will get snagged. Arrange all your pouches in order of handiness, and mind which direction your mags face so that your hand grabs them quickly in a "natural" fashion.
I cannot find a good MOLLE holster worth a fuck no matter how much I try. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:16:15 AM EST
[Last Edit: Gingerbreadman]
[#28]
Gear doesn't mitigate being fat.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:17:12 AM EST
[#29]
You still need to lift weights to gain muscle
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:18:30 AM EST
[#30]
A dump pouch can hold a lot of energy drinks and poguey bait without awkwardly banging around in your cargo pockets.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:19:25 AM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Paul: That a $600 rifle shoots like a $4000 one. And I’ve discovered this is generally not true if you’re shooting that rifle for 1000 rounds a day, 4 days in a row |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:20:02 AM EST
[#32]
Running in gear chafes my nipples.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:20:04 AM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bikedamon: KUIU packs are worth every cent. Never heard of them. Am checking out their website, and liking what I see. Thanks much! |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:20:20 AM EST
[#34]
Good socks are more important than what optic is on your rifle.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:21:32 AM EST
[Last Edit: Prijador]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xdoctor: Single point slings seem awesome until you sling your rifle and try to run, then they punch you in the nuts. Race holsters are super fast, but they don't protect the gun very much if you have to go prone during a rifle stage. The RMR is a very good optic for a lot of applications, but on a pistol I struggle with the tiny window, especially during a hard lean. Yup pistols seem to be dirt magnets in anything but a full coverage holster. I always found old school map cases to be handy for carrying random stuff. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:21:37 AM EST
[#36]
who the fuck uses their gear! it's for posting and looking cool only.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:22:37 AM EST
[#37]
Get a big enough pack that you don't have to attach pouches and hang stuff on the outside.
All that outside stuff gets hung up and lost in the brush. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:23:02 AM EST
[#38]
Higher optics mounts really do factor in when you’re doing more than shooting off a bench, with a headset.
(There’s still such thing as too high, however) |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:24:06 AM EST
[#39]
By weight skittles are worth more in the field than smokes
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:27:13 AM EST
[#40]
UL civvie gear whenever possible.
Collared shirt to protect ya neck. Sunhoodie is the new level 1. Crye G4s if it’s not your money. Windshirt for aerobic activity from 40 to 10F. BD collapsible poles for long movement w/o a long gun. Spare onewrap and shockcord. Chap stick as diy blister prophylactic. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:27:33 AM EST
[#41]
If you have strong ankles, try trail runners instead of hiking / combat boots.
It's a world you will wish you had discovered earlier.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:27:41 AM EST
[#42]
A dump pouch is worth its weight in gold if you ever shoot outside of a square range.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:29:15 AM EST
[#43]
Cotton kills in cold weather, and chaffs in warm weather, synthetic all the things except socks, wool socks FTW.
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MS, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:29:22 AM EST
[#44]
Be realistic about what you need.
Wearing any kind of sound amplification you’ll realize just how much noise your belt, PC, bag makes when you’re moving in it. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:29:34 AM EST
[#45]
When you start firing massive amount of rounds through a weapon and get it really hot.....things don't always operate like they should....and you can't always pick up grab things like you can't when they are cold.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:30:56 AM EST
[#46]
Brass is hot and sucks when it falls down the inside of your shirt
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:31:25 AM EST
[Last Edit: Mech2007]
[#47]
It's REAL easy to double tap a Sig with a SRT and it'll scare the shit out of you if you're sloppy and not expecting it.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:31:56 AM EST
[#48]
Wear your trouser legs inside your high top boots, unless you like having a ring of soreness around each leg.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:32:13 AM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chase45: By weight skittles are worth more in the field than smokes Not necessarily true at all. The most valuable thing in the field is traditionally Copenhagen. I once purchased rights to a Marine’s 17-year-old sister for two cans of Copenhagen. She complained at first when I stopped by the house, but he explained that he was really jonesing for a dip and there was nothing else he could do. I kept her for two years and traded her for a $20 bill, a bottle of Jim Beam and a tank of gas. It was the 14th of the month. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:32:46 AM EST
[#50]
The medium Alice is my favorite pack that I secretly hate, that I wish my other packs were more like.
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