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6/13/2026 12:11:07 PM EDT
    So tonight I'll dive in and begin the assembling process. I already have my H2O pouches as well. Btw , this is my first one so I don't know if earlier versions have this design feature but look inside the pouch what holds the plastic plate in the magazine pouch to give it stiffness here https://photos.app.goo.gl/n3pV7VmU9goLGoSg9
6/13/2026 12:12:22 PM EDT
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/jQHGDh6ASYkYUEeY6
6/14/2026 7:36:46 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Kane419:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2TYub23hTzL3JVHZA     So tonight I'll dive in and begin the assembling process. I already have my H2O pouches as well. Btw , this is my first one so I don't know if earlier versions have this design feature but look inside the pouch what holds the plastic plate in the magazine pouch to give it stiffness here https://photos.app.goo.gl/n3pV7VmU9goLGoSg9
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Mine has the exact same liners in my mag pouches and I've had mine well before the war in Ukraine kicked off.

ROCK6
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants" - Thomas Jefferson
6/14/2026 10:49:45 AM EDT
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@ROCK6    ahhh thxs for the info.  Still trying to figure out the harness setup. It's working now , I'm just going to fiddle with it and see if I can set it up with more points for more spreading out of the weight.
6/14/2026 1:32:22 PM EDT
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How's the build quality?
6/14/2026 9:54:09 PM EDT
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@marnsdorff     I haven't found any issues . Quality seems GTG , I have it loaded up with 12  7.62 x 39 circle 10 mags and had zero issues with the loaded weight . Want to add 2 nalgene bottles with a titanium boiler pot , a poncho, and a jacket and a sleep system .
6/15/2026 4:49:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Kane419:
@marnsdorff     I haven't found any issues . Quality seems GTG , I have it loaded up with 12  7.62 x 39 circle 10 mags and had zero issues with the loaded weight . Want to add 2 nalgene bottles with a titanium boiler pot , a poncho, and a jacket and a sleep system .
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Nice!  Yea, like said before, the SMERSH isn't bad for an AK rig.  And it has that vibe.
6/16/2026 4:59:53 PM EDT
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/gdYP18wNt5ysZt5f6
6/16/2026 9:46:00 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Kane419:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gdYP18wNt5ysZt5f6
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Nice!  Get the straps worked out?
6/25/2026 7:29:12 PM EDT
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@marnsdorff    https://photos.app.goo.gl/pPLsrtsfhthukBQU8   quick vid
6/25/2026 8:25:58 PM EDT
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Now you need a gorka suit to complete the look.
6/26/2026 3:18:03 PM EDT
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The smersh looks very robust but bulky and overbuilt
6/26/2026 4:43:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Ropium:
The smersh looks very robust but bulky and overbuilt
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It's a full set of LBE designed to carry AK mags.  You aren't getting it much smaller.

There's a reason real LBE is 'bulky and overbuilt'.  If you haven't tried on a set of modern LBE, you wouldn't understand.
6/27/2026 4:49:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By marnsdorff:
It's a full set of LBE designed to carry AK mags.  You aren't getting it much smaller.

There's a reason real LBE is 'bulky and overbuilt'.  If you haven't tried on a set of modern LBE, you wouldn't understand.
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When wearing a modern LBE kit, it becomes obvious doing IMTs and even low crawling. There's a video of a guy demonstrating that with a Diz Rig.

ROCK6
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants" - Thomas Jefferson

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