Posted: 1/8/2013 9:41:12 PM EDT
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I have an Altoids tin full of neat little goodies a Benchmade Griptillian, lighter, and a military field bandage for my EDC first line gear. I have an Alice Frame with Tactical Tailor M.A.L.I.C.E. version 3 loaded to the gills with essential items as my line three gear. I need help with my line two gear.
I am thinking maybe a LC-1 pistol belt and a utility pouch or something. Problem I see is that my tactical tailor super belt wraps nearly around my body. Probably would cause me to wear the utility pouch in the 12 o clock position. Maybe a tac vest would be better? Any ideas? Here is a pic of a pack like mine for reference 
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I have a lightweight Nike backpack that stays with me. I keep a FAK/BOK, two additional mags, batteries, an extra lighter, a shirt, gerber multi tool, a bottle of water and my work binder in it. It doesn't have Molle gear, doesnt attract attention, it is comfortable.
My first line gear includes a CCW 1911 and a second mag, CRKT folder, Jetbeam 550 lumen light, lighter ect. I also keep my GHB in the car, which I think of as line 2.5? Again, its a civilian bag. It doubles as my ultralight hiking/camping bag and I can live out of it easily for 3 days It has shelter, light snivel gear, a Kat water filter, food, more blade, fak ect. I've decided that unless I am going into a dedicated battle, I don't need full battle rattle with me. So, I have 4 mags total for my 1911, two of which stay within arms reach at all times. When I get a decent IWB holster for G17 and switch to that for EDC, I will probably still stay at 4 mags despite the increase in capacity per mag. I don't carry anything that is tacticool with me anymore. That shit tends to be heavier than the civilian alternative, and attracts a lot more attention. My old blue Nike backpack is starting its death throes, so I will be replacing it with something similar soon, again, not tactical. Don't get me wrong, I am a gear whore and have plate carriers, chest rigs, ranger RACKs, versipacks, HAWKpaks, assault bags, rucks and I even have a SKED jumpable med ruck in the shed next to two STOMP II aid bags. I just don't think that shit is the right answer as everyday gear for me anymore. I don't pull a trigger for a living now, I measure houses. |