chest rig which one.
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Wow, depends a lot on what you are planning to do!
If you are going to be running it over body armor, I hate a separate chest rig over that. I just got some shingles for M4 mags, some for pistol mags, etc. Most of the extra shit that people put all over their gear I choose to put on my pack... basically just keep the gear for all things relating to a gun fight.
The only "chest rig" I have anymore is one from Tac Ready, although I'm not sure if he makes it anymore or not. This thing is fucking awesome! It's got pouches for AICS mags, Kestrel, whatever plus a little molle for whatever else you want/need to add. That is my precision rifle set up, the other is obviously designed more for the M4 & it's up close and personal type of work.
If you indicated what your needs were, we could better help. Good luck.
A couple of side notes that I thought I'd add. When I was in Iraq, I carried a LOT of fucking magazines... too many on my person. Now I carry 6 on my body armor with another 4-6 easily accessible on my pack. I carry 4 pistol magazines, but honestly, I think that's probably too many... I just have them & they don't take up much space.
Also kind of related & keep in mind that this is just one man's opinion, but no drop holster & drop leg pouches and all that bullshit. Keep your stuff up top, you'll thank me if you have to do any running or crawling. I just run a Bladetech holster on my belt... probably not as scary as someone all tac'ed up with shit all over them but it works well for me.
Wow, depends a lot on what you are planning to do!
If you are going to be running it over body armor, I hate a separate chest rig over that. I just got some shingles for M4 mags, some for pistol mags, etc. Most of the extra shit that people put all over their gear I choose to put on my pack... basically just keep the gear for all things relating to a gun fight.
The only "chest rig" I have anymore is one from Tac Ready, although I'm not sure if he makes it anymore or not. This thing is fucking awesome! It's got pouches for AICS mags, Kestrel, whatever plus a little molle for whatever else you want/need to add. That is my precision rifle set up, the other is obviously designed more for the M4 & it's up close and personal type of work.
If you indicated what your needs were, we could better help. Good luck.
A couple of side notes that I thought I'd add. When I was in Iraq, I carried a LOT of fucking magazines... too many on my person. Now I carry 6 on my body armor with another 4-6 easily accessible on my pack. I carry 4 pistol magazines, but honestly, I think that's probably too many... I just have them & they don't take up much space.
Also kind of related & keep in mind that this is just one man's opinion, but no drop holster & drop leg pouches and all that bullshit. Keep your stuff up top, you'll thank me if you have to do any running or crawling. I just run a Bladetech holster on my belt... probably not as scary as someone all tac'ed up with shit all over them but it works well for me.
Re: chest rig which one.
I personally don't like water on mine because if it's on your back it gets in the way of your pack & anywhere else it just doesn't work. Sotech makes one (here it is):
http://specopstech.com/osc/product_info.php?cPath=146_164&products_id=1770&page=5
I think Nick Painter at Grand River Tactical does too. His would probably be one of the best out there, but looks like he's pretty backed up so don't expect one any time soon.
I just put canteens in the pack & make due... yeah, sometimes I get thirsty, but I'm never fighting with water when I don't want to be. It's all trade-offs, ya know. What works for me may make you want to kill yourself... or something.
I personally don't like water on mine because if it's on your back it gets in the way of your pack & anywhere else it just doesn't work. Sotech makes one (here it is):
http://specopstech.com/osc/product_info.php?cPath=146_164&products_id=1770&page=5
I think Nick Painter at Grand River Tactical does too. His would probably be one of the best out there, but looks like he's pretty backed up so don't expect one any time soon.
I just put canteens in the pack & make due... yeah, sometimes I get thirsty, but I'm never fighting with water when I don't want to be. It's all trade-offs, ya know. What works for me may make you want to kill yourself... or something.
Re: chest rig which one.
HSGI Warlord V4B, had it for 2 deployments, has my IFAK, ammo, Map pouch, pens etc. I upgraded to their H Harness, the cross back straps just dont work well for me. I have their hydration carrier and a camel back bladder. I have one of their Mini EOD pouches for my tools, surefire, ETC, another one of their 2QT canteen/GP Pouches on the other side, and 3 triple mag pouches. Th edownside is that thing will hold so much it can quickly get out of control, so I have to be careful not to keep putting stuff in it. It work pretty well over the IOTV, especially with the H harness.
HSGI Warlord V4B, had it for 2 deployments, has my IFAK, ammo, Map pouch, pens etc. I upgraded to their H Harness, the cross back straps just dont work well for me. I have their hydration carrier and a camel back bladder. I have one of their Mini EOD pouches for my tools, surefire, ETC, another one of their 2QT canteen/GP Pouches on the other side, and 3 triple mag pouches. Th edownside is that thing will hold so much it can quickly get out of control, so I have to be careful not to keep putting stuff in it. It work pretty well over the IOTV, especially with the H harness.
Re: chest rig which one.
My deployment, I wear tactical Armor Vest level IIIA, back and front level IV plates, admin Pouch, tactical first aid kit, hydration carrier camel bladder on back. Leg holster for handgun, with ammo pouch. All in multicam color !
My deployment, I wear tactical Armor Vest level IIIA, back and front level IV plates, admin Pouch, tactical first aid kit, hydration carrier camel bladder on back. Leg holster for handgun, with ammo pouch. All in multicam color !
