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Posted: 7/12/2012 10:08:51 PM EDT
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I went to the range today, and I used a set of Peltor electronic ear pro for the first time. I highly recommend these. I paid $140.00 or so in Bellevue WA for mine, and I consider it money well spent.
Also, I used my trusty Camelbak Lynchpin as a range bag, and it served admirably. I was able to comfortably and easily transport my spotting scope, cleaning gear, gloves, binos, IFAK, Leatherman MUT, two Pmags, and about two hundred rounds of ammo along with my digital camera, logbook, and miscellaneous EDC gear. I'd previously been using my old issued ILBE daypack as a range back, but even after attaching a SAW pouch, two canteen pouches, and a Tactical Tailor enhanced admin pouch, it was still bursting at the seams, only moderately-organized, and not comfortable to wear at all. Big props to the Lynchpin. |
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Also, I used my trusty Camelbak Lynchpin as a range bag, and it served admirably. I was able to comfortably and easily transport my spotting scope, cleaning gear, gloves, binos, IFAK, Leatherman MUT, two Pmags, and about two hundred rounds of ammo along with my digital camera, logbook, and miscellaneous EDC gear. I'd previously been using my old issued ILBE daypack as a range back, but even after attaching a SAW pouch, two canteen pouches, and a Tactical Tailor enhanced admin pouch, it was still bursting at the seams, only moderately-organized, and not comfortable to wear at all. Big props to the Lynchpin. This is where a war belt setup can help out a lot: keeping some of your range gear organized and allowing your hands to be free for other tasks. The first time I went to the range with mine I thought "why haven't I done this sooner?" Definitely need to get me some electronic hearing protection. |
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My war belt is pretty much only used when I'm shooting pistol: I only really employ it when it's time for annual pistol qual or when I'm overseas (or in training to go overseas). I used to run all sorts of stuff (multi-tools, bayonets, multiple admin/GP pouches, etc.) on my belt (and flak) but anymore, I tend to stick with only using war belts to support combat stuff. I've got a couple of pistol mags, a rifle mag pouch, holster/lanyard, a dump pouch, and a boo-boo kit pouch with some odds and ends. That's it. For just going to the range to BZO my personal weapons, the pack makes more sense to me.
The Lynchpin is getting praised because it did what I wanted better than my issued daypack, even after I'd bolted a bunch of pouches to it. The Futura harness that's on the Lynchpin is outstanding, and the layout of the pack is great, even without any PALS webbing. The 'overflow' pocket on the outside of the pack is really useful. I've carried field radios in it, jackets, books, shoes, and most recently, my IFAK and Leatherman MUT, even after filling up the main compartment of the pack with other stuff (spotting scope, gloves, cleaning gear, binos, etc.). Ammo rode in the side pockets, along with a pair of Pmags. All of my usual routine stuff stayed organized in the admin pocket. The Lynchpin is just a great small pack––very versatile. |
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