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Posted: 5/4/2014 11:10:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CrazyWhiteGuy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ambu:
I've tried using the search feature, but can anyone tell me if there is any m249 SAW kit set-ups for the FLC in this 48 page thread? And if there are, any idea what page range there was to help me narrow my searching? I have set up around twenty or thirty 249 SAW FLCs over the past 8 years. What questions did you have? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2014 4:43:09 PM EDT
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I noticed something on my FLC. The PALS stitching on the breasts of the vest seems...fragile. If you take the edge of a PALS strip and try to pull it away from the mesh of the vest, the thread stitching will actually break at the very ends and start to separate. This has the SDS label on the inside, but it was bought off Amazon, are the knock-offs knocking off the mfg label too now? Or does this happen with all FLC's?
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Posted: 5/17/2014 6:16:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nightshade1:
I noticed something on my FLC. The PALS stitching on the breasts of the vest seems...fragile. If you take the edge of a PALS strip and try to pull it away from the mesh of the vest, the thread stitching will actually break at the very ends and start to separate. This has the SDS label on the inside, but it was bought off Amazon, are the knock-offs knocking off the mfg label too now? Or does this happen with all FLC's? On the few I have looked at. And mind you it's only a few.Less than 20 or so. It seems that a decent number may have been seconds. Or rejected for minor variances. the one I had and used until upgrading to a TT MAV. had one row of PALs webbing narrower than the rest. But was perfect everywhere else. For the price I did not care. Now if my MAV or it's X Harness were a bit off....... |
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Posted: 5/17/2014 6:27:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YoteSlayer69:
On the few I have looked at. And mind you it's only a few.Less than 20 or so. It seems that a decent number may have been seconds. Or rejected for minor variances. the one I had and used until upgrading to a TT MAV. had one row of PALs webbing narrower than the rest. But was perfect everywhere else. For the price I did not care. Now if my MAV or it's X Harness were a bit off....... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YoteSlayer69:
Originally Posted By nightshade1:
I noticed something on my FLC. The PALS stitching on the breasts of the vest seems...fragile. If you take the edge of a PALS strip and try to pull it away from the mesh of the vest, the thread stitching will actually break at the very ends and start to separate. This has the SDS label on the inside, but it was bought off Amazon, are the knock-offs knocking off the mfg label too now? Or does this happen with all FLC's? On the few I have looked at. And mind you it's only a few.Less than 20 or so. It seems that a decent number may have been seconds. Or rejected for minor variances. the one I had and used until upgrading to a TT MAV. had one row of PALs webbing narrower than the rest. But was perfect everywhere else. For the price I did not care. Now if my MAV or it's X Harness were a bit off....... I've had several issued ones with a mini pals row. Super annoying, and I usually ran the seatbelt cutter through that one. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2014 11:02:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2014 12:52:55 AM EDT
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Question: I have a new flc and it is well built, stiff and noisy. I would like to set one up for night hunting so I can have calls, ir lights, magnifier etc all together.
Do well used ones soften up and get quieter? |
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Posted: 5/28/2014 9:38:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mountain_guy:
Question: I have a new flc and it is well built, stiff and noisy. I would like to set one up for night hunting so I can have calls, ir lights, magnifier etc all together. Do well used ones soften up and get quieter? Throw it in the washer for a couple of cycles. If you are concerned about this sort of thing, the Army published a list of detergents that do not contain fabric brighteners. This may be an issue as, for example, dear have a considerable amount of their visual spectrum in the UV range. Neither of my FLCs have this problem, though. |
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Posted: 5/29/2014 10:51:01 AM EDT
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Can anybody please detail, how to go about turning this into a chest rig for me?? Thanks..
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Posted: 5/29/2014 10:52:47 PM EDT
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Get one with a zipper and take the belt out and turn it around putting the buckle in the back
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USA
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Posted: 5/29/2014 10:56:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By a43mranger:
Get one with a zipper and take the belt out and turn it around putting the buckle in the back I've go a couple of these like this style. So basically all you get rid of, is the back belt part really? What is the advantage of this? Thanks for the info! |
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Posted: 5/30/2014 1:36:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RangemasterP226:
My AR FLC (ACU) and my AK FLC (CB). I have everything to build a third one for my M1A except for the rifle mag pouches. I love these things! I think I'll build a few more for the family. USGI issue pistol mag pouches are kinda hard to find for MOLLE FLCs, not sure why. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/RangemasterP226/photo-11.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/RangemasterP226/photo-12.jpg What rifle pouches are on the Coyote?? Those things are huge! I like em! |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2014 8:30:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xcibes:
<a href="http://s23.photobucket.com/user/xcibes/media/Uniforms%20and%20Gear/MOLLE/COYOTE/20140222_084330_zpszxtrfg5u.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/xcibes/Uniforms%20and%20Gear/MOLLE/COYOTE/20140222_084330_zpszxtrfg5u.jpg</a> How much slack do those pistol mag pouches have? Will they fit a 17-round CZ-75 mag, or do they barely close over a standard Beretta mag? |
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Posted: 5/30/2014 8:57:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hatr40:
I've go a couple of these like this style. So basically all you get rid of, is the back belt part really? What is the advantage of this? Thanks for the info! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hatr40:
Originally Posted By a43mranger:
Get one with a zipper and take the belt out and turn it around putting the buckle in the back I've go a couple of these like this style. So basically all you get rid of, is the back belt part really? What is the advantage of this? Thanks for the info! Allows you to mount a larger pouch- say a triple mag pouch- across the front (and thus over the zipper, disallowing the zipper's use) while still allowing it to be donned and doffed. Personally, I think a three mag pouch on on the support side and a single on the other side is a comfortable arrangement. |
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Posted: 6/4/2014 3:13:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hatr40: Can anybody please detail, how to go about turning this into a chest rig for me?? Thanks.. Page 12 |
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Posted: 7/5/2014 9:56:17 AM EDT
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Uncle Sam's Retail Outlet has some of the zippered FLCs in Coyote. New condition. Not cheap, though.
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Posted: 7/5/2014 1:47:49 PM EDT
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Old Grouch has brand new woodland FLC's for $13.95 + shipping. The one I just received was made by SDS. It has the #10 YKK zipper & like I say, is brand new. Plus he's a site sponsor.
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Posted: 7/15/2014 6:54:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loon_138:
Here is my green vest: http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/100_0293.jpg one box of RIT dark green powder, cup of salt, in about 2 1/2 gallons of hot water. let sit about an hour or so that picture makes it look a lot lighter than it really is, here it is on some multicam: http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/100_0295.jpg in person, it actually looks alot closer to the green in mc than it shows. Im very impressed with it, and will be doing a desert tan camelback and assualt pack soon this definately turned out better than my last "brown" one  That just convinced me to order one of these of Amazon along with a box of Rit dark green dye. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 2:43:41 AM EDT
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So I was reading up on the Army getting new uniforms. It said they were looking for a company to come up with a way to dye the old ACUs Coyote Brown to save on getting rid of all them. Do you think the process will transfer over to FLCs? I've got a DCU one completed, but the ACU ones are all over the place and pretty cheap. Wouldn't mind picking up a couple to have just because. If I can dye them a legit Coyote Brown, that'd be pretty cool.
If nothing else, I could probably just pick one up and do some RIT dye experimentation like many of you have. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 5:07:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMS2011:
So I was reading up on the Army getting new uniforms. It said they were looking for a company to come up with a way to dye the old ACUs Coyote Brown to save on getting rid of all them. Do you think the process will transfer over to FLCs? I've got a DCU one completed, but the ACU ones are all over the place and pretty cheap. Wouldn't mind picking up a couple to have just because. If I can dye them a legit Coyote Brown, that'd be pretty cool. If nothing else, I could probably just pick one up and do some RIT dye experimentation like many of you have. raf's got a thread going on about this as we speak. ~Augee |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 7:34:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
raf's got a thread going on about this as we speak. ~Augee Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
Originally Posted By USMS2011:
So I was reading up on the Army getting new uniforms. It said they were looking for a company to come up with a way to dye the old ACUs Coyote Brown to save on getting rid of all them. Do you think the process will transfer over to FLCs? I've got a DCU one completed, but the ACU ones are all over the place and pretty cheap. Wouldn't mind picking up a couple to have just because. If I can dye them a legit Coyote Brown, that'd be pretty cool. If nothing else, I could probably just pick one up and do some RIT dye experimentation like many of you have. raf's got a thread going on about this as we speak. ~Augee Link? I've got horribly variable results with RIT dyes. Like dying a surplus mag pouch from Desert to Green and ending up with part of it being bright lime green and another part of the same pouch being a deep bluish green. I can't imagine it working well with one dye on lots of different gear. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 12:18:55 PM EDT
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I like this thread, but some of the comments seem more like gay men fighting over what color sweater matches their eyes than warriors trying to create battle effective gear.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 1:46:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Iram:
Link? I've got horribly variable results with RIT dyes. Like dying a surplus mag pouch from Desert to Green and ending up with part of it being bright lime green and another part of the same pouch being a deep bluish green. I can't imagine it working well with one dye on lots of different gear. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Iram:
Link? I've got horribly variable results with RIT dyes. Like dying a surplus mag pouch from Desert to Green and ending up with part of it being bright lime green and another part of the same pouch being a deep bluish green. I can't imagine it working well with one dye on lots of different gear. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_10/429475_On_Dyeing_with_Rit_Dye.html&page=2&anc=4105483#i4105483 Originally Posted By Morg308:
I like this thread, but some of the comments seem more like gay men fighting over what color sweater matches their eyes than warriors trying to create battle effective gear. Personally I like the "which black receivers match best?" threads in AR "Tech."
~Augee |
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Posted: 8/22/2014 9:33:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KNDAKGEAR:
Woodland FLC,4x USMC M4 pouches,medic pouch,Eagle hydro carrier,and a sustainment pouch. <a href="http://s87.photobucket.com/user/CDALY05/media/IMG_8380_zps6fcf5a15.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k140/CDALY05/IMG_8380_zps6fcf5a15.jpg</a> Is there a how-to for attaching that hydration pouch? |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2014 1:09:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By olekennyroy:
Is there a how-to for attaching that hydration pouch? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By olekennyroy:
Originally Posted By KNDAKGEAR:
Woodland FLC,4x USMC M4 pouches,medic pouch,Eagle hydro carrier,and a sustainment pouch. <a href="http://s87.photobucket.com/user/CDALY05/media/IMG_8380_zps6fcf5a15.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k140/CDALY05/IMG_8380_zps6fcf5a15.jpg</a> Is there a how-to for attaching that hydration pouch? Easier done that explained but here goes. I attached 1" webbing to the hydro carrier using D-rings at the top. This webbing then went down the shoulder to the front of the FLC. I looped it under the top row of PALS and laced it back up through a 1" slide to secure. Later on I sewed a length of webbing horizontally across the shoulders to help keep everything in place. Clear as mud?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2014 10:26:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KNDAKGEAR:
Easier done that explained but here goes. I attached 1" webbing to the hydro carrier using D-rings at the top. This webbing then went down the shoulder to the front of the FLC. I looped it under the top row of PALS and laced it back up through a 1" slide to secure. Later on I sewed a length of webbing horizontally across the shoulders to help keep everything in place. Clear as mud?
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KNDAKGEAR:
Originally Posted By olekennyroy:
Originally Posted By KNDAKGEAR:
Woodland FLC,4x USMC M4 pouches,medic pouch,Eagle hydro carrier,and a sustainment pouch. <a href="http://s87.photobucket.com/user/CDALY05/media/IMG_8380_zps6fcf5a15.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k140/CDALY05/IMG_8380_zps6fcf5a15.jpg</a> Is there a how-to for attaching that hydration pouch? Easier done that explained but here goes. I attached 1" webbing to the hydro carrier using D-rings at the top. This webbing then went down the shoulder to the front of the FLC. I looped it under the top row of PALS and laced it back up through a 1" slide to secure. Later on I sewed a length of webbing horizontally across the shoulders to help keep everything in place. Clear as mud?
Actually not a bad description. I understand how you did it. Kinda have me jonesing to pick up another FLC just do something like this. |
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Posted: 8/28/2014 12:42:01 PM EDT
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Are you guys that are using the FLC attaching a water bladder directly to the vest, or just wearing the vest over a standard camelback?
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Posted: 9/4/2014 1:27:44 AM EDT
[#28]
Picked up some flashbang pouches for my FLC, and they fit my 20's perfectly. Thought it may be of some help to somebody looking. If it's old news, disregard.
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Posted: 9/5/2014 12:34:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hatr40:
Picked up some flashbang pouches for my FLC, and they fit my 20's perfectly. Thought it may be of some help to somebody looking. If it's old news, disregard. Link? Pic? |
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Posted: 9/9/2014 7:03:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: polecat30]
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Well, I for one fucking hate the FLC. But, here is a set up I cobbled together out of the closet of leftover shit from after I switched to a TT MAP.
Excuse the iPotato pic. Left to right, IFAK, bang pouch with TQ in it and shears on leash behind it, 4 double mag pouches, TT Nalgene pouch. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/12/2014 8:48:23 AM EDT
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Heres a dumb question for those that know - and yes i do have a FLC that i could try this on, but i dont wanna undo all the shit on it just to see, plus im at work lol
Does the belt portion come all the way off? like could you wear just the belt itself? im thinking free dcu warbelt! i know it has the big ol buckle on the front, but if it does come out, i may pick up another flc for cheap just for this reason! |
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Posted: 9/12/2014 12:05:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mediumdaddy:
Heres a dumb question for those that know - and yes i do have a FLC that i could try this on, but i dont wanna undo all the shit on it just to see, plus im at work lol Does the belt portion come all the way off? like could you wear just the belt itself? im thinking free dcu warbelt! i know it has the big ol buckle on the front, but if it does come out, i may pick up another flc for cheap just for this reason! Yes, the belt comes out. A "popular" method of making the FLCII into a low-cost chest rig is to pull the belt out, and reverse it so it buckles in the back. ~Augee |
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Posted: 9/12/2014 4:14:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Red2Golf]
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Posted: 9/12/2014 7:33:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Red2Golf:
I haven't taken the time to read through this whole thread, but I feel like I can contribute something. The upper-front part (shoulder straps) of the FLC can be folded into it's own admin pockets. When the belt is reversed for chest-rig wear, and commonly found quick-fit SR buckles attached, it functions much like any other modern chest rig. I came to this conclusion after coming back from OEF, where my unit's SOP was somewhat unmonitored as far as what gear we could wear, and upon redeploying we were told to adhere to the FLC as the standard. Frankly, I think the FLC is outdated and sub-par; so I made it work for me. Your guys' mileage may vary, but it served me well in garrison. I scavenged the females buckles left over from my SPCS (bleh) and affixed them to the un-stiffened portions of the MOLLE mounting straps on my issue IFAK and 3-mag shingle, respectively. I looped some spare green nylon webbing through some MOLLE webbing on the front-shoulder part of the issued IBA and used it to hang the male buckles. Pic related, I'm on the right. <a href="http://s28.photobucket.com/user/mikehotel10/media/923557_10200529674195829_1444295806_n_zps3d20097f.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c234/mikehotel10/923557_10200529674195829_1444295806_n_zps3d20097f.jpg</a> Without pix, some folks might have a hard time understanding your mods to the FLC. I understand that you made lemonade from a lemon, and all that. I also agree, as does the Mil, that the FLC is passé, but some folks can benefit from inexpensive milsurp gear in their quest for their personal best rig. The FLC does have the advantage of being a grab and go rig for some folks. I have my Shotgun and some other rigs set up on FLCs, but I have transitioned to other rigs for serious social purposes, because the ancillary rigs interface better with body armor. All this said, the FLC is very useful, and very inexpensive. Most importantly, never forget that your gear is a distant second to your skills. NEVER forget that. |
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Posted: 9/18/2014 10:08:02 AM EDT
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September 18 only, USRO 50% off "survival gear". Buckle front Woodland FLC's for <$7.00
http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com/Survival-Preparedness-s/337.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=337&show=100&page=1 |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2014 10:10:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R2point0:
September 18 only, USRO 50% off "survival gear". Buckle front Woodland FLC's for <$7.00 http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com/Survival-Preparedness-s/337.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=337&show=100&page=1 The $13 Woodland FLCs are all sold out but they're showing 8 of the $23 ones left. $11.49 is still a great price though. |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 11:01:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R2point0:
September 18 only, USRO 50% off "survival gear". Buckle front Woodland FLC's for <$7.00 http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com/Survival-Preparedness-s/337.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=337&show=100&page=1 Same thing, only today with "bags and packs." But they reclassified almost everything from the last sale into that category. So FLC's. AND a "ranger" radio backpack that I *think* is basically an updated ALICE Medium. Off to crosspost in Raf's other domain... http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com/Packs-Duffles-and-Pouches-s/269.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=269&show=100&page=1 |
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Posted: 1/23/2015 7:07:23 AM EDT
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I bought a set of these for a radio project, thought I'd post if anyone could use-YMMV
$8.75 a pair (Side Plate Pocket by Eagle) http://www.amazon.com/Military-MOLLE-Utility-Pocket-Coyote/dp/B00BJ4EH5K/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_8 
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Posted: 2/3/2015 10:45:36 AM EDT
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Question for those with the FLC.
Can it be made to ride high enough to clear a MOLLE kidney pad? I am trying to set something up that I can wear with my soon to be Hellcat pack mods. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 11:26:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Question for those with the FLC. Can it be made to ride high enough to clear a MOLLE kidney pad? I am trying to set something up that I can wear with my soon to be Hellcat pack mods. Thanks! I guess that depends on your personal size. If you are really small, it might be iffy, but if you are a bigger fellar, like myself, I think you will find that the FLC has a LOT of adjustment. As far as being enough to ride higher than your kidney belt, I would say just get one and give it a try. they are really cheap, so on the off chance that it doesnt work, you wont be out much. FWIW, Im about 6'2 and about 270 lbs, and i can adjust mine enough to clear my warbelt. |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 11:28:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mediumdaddy:
I guess that depends on your personal size. If you are really small, it might be iffy, but if you are a bigger fellar, like myself, I think you will find that the FLC has a LOT of adjustment. As far as being enough to ride higher than your kidney belt, I would say just get one and give it a try. they are really cheap, so on the off chance that it doesnt work, you wont be out much. FWIW, Im about 6'2 and about 270 lbs, and i can adjust mine enough to clear my warbelt. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mediumdaddy:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Question for those with the FLC. Can it be made to ride high enough to clear a MOLLE kidney pad? I am trying to set something up that I can wear with my soon to be Hellcat pack mods. Thanks! I guess that depends on your personal size. If you are really small, it might be iffy, but if you are a bigger fellar, like myself, I think you will find that the FLC has a LOT of adjustment. As far as being enough to ride higher than your kidney belt, I would say just get one and give it a try. they are really cheap, so on the off chance that it doesnt work, you wont be out much. FWIW, Im about 6'2 and about 270 lbs, and i can adjust mine enough to clear my warbelt. 5'11" and 175 - 180. I just don't want to end up having to modify it to work like I did with my issued ALICE pack and LCE/LBV where we could never use the waist belt to put the load on the hips. I think I'd love a 2 piece MAV, but seeing as how I can get the FLC with pouched for less than just the MAV... |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 10:20:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
5'11" and 175 - 180. I just don't want to end up having to modify it to work like I did with my issued ALICE pack and LCE/LBV where we could never use the waist belt to put the load on the hips. I think I'd love a 2 piece MAV, but seeing as how I can get the FLC with pouched for less than just the MAV... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By mediumdaddy:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Question for those with the FLC. Can it be made to ride high enough to clear a MOLLE kidney pad? I am trying to set something up that I can wear with my soon to be Hellcat pack mods. Thanks! I guess that depends on your personal size. If you are really small, it might be iffy, but if you are a bigger fellar, like myself, I think you will find that the FLC has a LOT of adjustment. As far as being enough to ride higher than your kidney belt, I would say just get one and give it a try. they are really cheap, so on the off chance that it doesnt work, you wont be out much. FWIW, Im about 6'2 and about 270 lbs, and i can adjust mine enough to clear my warbelt. 5'11" and 175 - 180. I just don't want to end up having to modify it to work like I did with my issued ALICE pack and LCE/LBV where we could never use the waist belt to put the load on the hips. I think I'd love a 2 piece MAV, but seeing as how I can get the FLC with pouched for less than just the MAV... I'm 6'. If I adjust the FLC down enough that it might get into the MOLLE ruck's kidney belt, the FLC will let me know that I've got it adjusted completely wrong, by digging into the back of my neck. If you've got stuff hanging off the bottom of the FLC, I could see some potential for issues, but the MOLLE ruck and MOLLE FLC don't seem to have any interference issues (except possibly the sternum strap?), if it's set up similar to the manual. |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 10:26:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN:
I'm 6'. If I adjust the FLC down enough that it might get into the MOLLE ruck's kidney belt, the FLC will let me know that I've got it adjusted completely wrong, by digging into the back of my neck. If you've got stuff hanging off the bottom of the FLC, I could see some potential for issues, but the MOLLE ruck and MOLLE FLC don't seem to have any interference issues (except possibly the sternum strap?), if it's set up similar to the manual. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By mediumdaddy:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Question for those with the FLC. Can it be made to ride high enough to clear a MOLLE kidney pad? I am trying to set something up that I can wear with my soon to be Hellcat pack mods. Thanks! I guess that depends on your personal size. If you are really small, it might be iffy, but if you are a bigger fellar, like myself, I think you will find that the FLC has a LOT of adjustment. As far as being enough to ride higher than your kidney belt, I would say just get one and give it a try. they are really cheap, so on the off chance that it doesnt work, you wont be out much. FWIW, Im about 6'2 and about 270 lbs, and i can adjust mine enough to clear my warbelt. 5'11" and 175 - 180. I just don't want to end up having to modify it to work like I did with my issued ALICE pack and LCE/LBV where we could never use the waist belt to put the load on the hips. I think I'd love a 2 piece MAV, but seeing as how I can get the FLC with pouched for less than just the MAV... I'm 6'. If I adjust the FLC down enough that it might get into the MOLLE ruck's kidney belt, the FLC will let me know that I've got it adjusted completely wrong, by digging into the back of my neck. If you've got stuff hanging off the bottom of the FLC, I could see some potential for issues, but the MOLLE ruck and MOLLE FLC don't seem to have any interference issues (except possibly the sternum strap?), if it's set up similar to the manual. 
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Posted: 2/18/2015 11:25:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Iram]
[#44]
Has anyone ever tried modifying and wearing one of these backwards as a pseudo-battlebelt with integrated hydration on the back?
EDIT: More I think about it the more I think it's a stupid question, but has anyone done it? I'm thinking something similiar to this paintball vest, except with molle on the belt: 
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Posted: 1/15/2016 11:08:15 PM EDT
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Bump to keep alive
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Posted: 1/15/2016 11:18:23 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Iram:
Has anyone ever tried modifying and wearing one of these backwards as a pseudo-battlebelt with integrated hydration on the back? EDIT: More I think about it the more I think it's a stupid question, but has anyone done it? I'm thinking something similiar to this paintball vest, except with molle on the belt: http://www.discountpaintball.com/thumbnail.asp?file=assets/images/650-270-32193-R.jpg&maxx=280&maxy=0 Both my woodland and ACU one were switchy flipped around to make a battle belt thing. It was more practical, more uncomfortable, and I ended up replacing the ACU one with a TAG acu gunners harness that held mostly the same stuff and had the lower back open for a ruck. |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 12:04:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: N6ATF]
[#47]
Not sure if I should necro, because I'm looking for a solid black or tan SDS/BAE FLC that's sold new for about the same price as the DCU ($12.58), not >$50. Google not being my friend for this.
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Posted: 2/4/2016 1:36:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/4/2016 3:11:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: N6ATF]
[#49]
Originally Posted By 556Texas:
eBay has USMC Coyote Brown for decent prices: New : 26.94 shipped Used: 17.59 shipped But still, just about double the price, new and new, to be a solid color (no camo=less manufacturing process required). |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 9:13:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Texas:
eBay has USMC Coyote Brown for decent prices: New : 26.94 shipped Used: 17.59 shipped Be a little careful on that. I recently got a coyote FLC in error (ordered a mag pouch on amazon...got a FLC...contacted amazon support and paid the difference). The FLC had no tags at all. No indication of who made it. The materials all seemed right and there was no wear on the fabric, but the stitching was horrible. I must have spent close to five hours clipping loose threads and melting ends. I'm not sure if it was a factory second or a chinese knockoff, but for the $17 I spent I'd say it was worth the money. |
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