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250 Piece Survival Gear First Aid Kit

  1. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Hey lads, I'm thinking of buying a pair of crye combat pants finally. Should I go with the g3 or g4s and is Cryes website the best place to buy em?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Dont buy direct from them, go anywhere else. Their lead times are and always have been shit.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Either is fine, literally anywhere but crye's website

        Buy them from OPTactical or Evike, Crye's website sucks dick.

        Thanks anons

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Either is fine, literally anywhere but crye's website

        Buy them from OPTactical or Evike, Crye's website sucks dick.

        best place to get some mc tropic crye pants? I'm looking for 30r/32r

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Probably optactical.com, or the other sites anons have posted. Evike etc

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Either is fine, literally anywhere but crye's website

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Buy them from OPTactical or Evike, Crye's website sucks dick.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      300 dollars? Wtf?

  2. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Reposting my questions from the previous thread:

    While we're melting down over chest rig setups, are elastic back straps worth it? The ones I'm aware of are made by JTACtical, Tracer Tactical and T.REX Arms. The JTAC and Tracer straps appear to be essentially the same, while the T.REX one has some extra quick adjustability feature.

    >https://www.jtacticalsolutions.com/collections/frontpage/products/elastic-back-strap
    >https://tracer-tactical.com/products/elastic-back-strap
    >https://www.trex-arms.com/store/T-REX-Back-Strap/

    I don't carry a ton of stuff on my rig, but if these elastic back straps are actually a useful upgrade to keep things nice and tight to my body while still allowing for good freedom of movement, I'll grab one.

    Also, since I mentioned Tracer Tactical, does anyone have any experience with their H harness? It looks kind of nice, but I'm not sure it's worth $80.
    >https://tracer-tactical.com/products/h-harness

    I'm thinking the YMi ASH harness would be the better buy for $65.
    >https://ymitactical.com/products/chest-rig-shoulder-harness-pre-order

    If anyone has any experience with this stuff, let me know what you think.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      100% yes stretchy back stap is definitely worth it i like the trex one
      as for h harness? they are ok tend to slide around compared to an x harness though not too familiar with tracer or ymi but i will say if your chest rig is light go with an h harness but if you are carrying more than 3 magazines and medical go with an x harness

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        ???????
        my dude what
        H harness is better for more weight, X is shittier overall and only exists for simpler manufacturing ie chicom

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I personally wouldn't bother with an elastic back strap. It's gonna wear out fast since that size elastic isn't that resilient, and if you load up a rig, I think it'd cause the contents to bounce around. Dunno how it'd effect freedom of movement.
      The tracer harness would be nice if you NEED padding but at that point a belt kit may be better than a chest rig. Being able to adjust the front straps seems useless. Most Harnesses are sized fine for normal people. Plus, there's plenty in the $35-50 range that are just fine (Haley, Unobtainium, Spiritus)

  3. 11 months ago
    Anonymous
    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      When the whole squad lookin' fresh af.

  4. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    >all the gear in the world
    >die to starving teenager from Mali wearing flip flops
    What did they mean by this?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Looking for a gear bag to hold a PC, Battle Belt, helm etc that is tough and water resistant. This fox 3 in one recon seems to fit the bill but im not sure of the quality claims to have foam on the botton and sides with water resistant 600 DENIER for the material. Is there anything better and ideally lower profile? I looked into motocross bags but they seem to be flimsy and too big same with a lot of athletic duffles

      lol

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I literally just use army issue green duffels (the newer zipper ones not the old ones with no zippers)

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      To you that's a lot of gear. To a western soldier (who despite your fears and fantasies are still mortal men) it's generic stuff they're issued free.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Its a lot of gear for the 15 year old with botulism that looted it off a dead frog’s body.

  5. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I guess they don't trust you with an SKL, huh?

  6. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Is Apple certified /gq/ ? Are De-Googled pixels the poor cope?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Why do you care? Just use whatever you want

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      For what purpose? ATAK only works on Android afaik

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Realistically, you shouldn't be using a phone. ATAK is a meme innawoods.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      If you're wanting to use ATAK, get a Chink Android phone that you never connect to the internet or network.

  7. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Not trying to shit on anything here, genuinely curious. But if you are not in the army why spend money on this? Not talking about a good backpack, I mean the entire kit, plates and all. For shits and giggles?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      1. It looks cool.

      2. When the US inevitably balkanizes, it's better to have the resources to achieve whatever objectives you plan to have during that time than to not. Whether that is community defense or something more nefarious.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      It’s a fun hobby for middle aged men I guess. Im on the same boat, I wouldn’t waste money on any this shit because it’s already issued to me by the American tax payer but I guess it’s cool look at.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      When the Second Amendment was written, militiamen (any able bodied man) had both his rifle/musket AND all the gear he needed to run it. Plate carriers and shit like that are the modern equivalent.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        This. Every able bodied man from age 17 to 45 are members of the unorganized militia of the USA. The 2nd amendment clearly states that a well regulated (ie; outfitted) militia is necessary for our freedom to remain intact. It is simply a man’s civic duty to have possess the standard operating weapons and gear of his era, which in our time at a bare minimum, is a rifle, several magazines, a plate carrier, hydration, and IFAK. One should be capable of being ready at a minutes notice. Whether it is a foreign invasion, domestic tyranny, or even civil unrest following a natural disaster, it is a man’s duty to be prepared.

        It is typical for the dumb and lazy to not understand how emergency situations develop and being prepared in advance is crucial. Such as gas lines stretching for hours, and stores running out of bottled water as people panic.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      It's cheap when you have a real job.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        holy shit you fricking killed him dude. how will NEETs ever (financially) recover?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      2020 riots got me concerned so I want to be prepared in case things like that start to happen again

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I believe that people who preach and practice the 2nd amendment should just as armed as the military, if not better. In addition, I personally can't join the military due to inane medical reasons but I still want to serve my community/family, so in addition to being an EMT (soon PMED) I want to be armed and trained

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      You are responsible for your own and others security

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      We like to play tactical dress up and are just kidding ourselves

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous
      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Thats kind of a cope, you can just join the military and get the genuine experience, but well maybe people cant join or wont join for various reasons, i would only for a couple of years

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Obligatory "not that anon but". I joined and when I finally deployed and saw combat it was just fricking annoying more than anything else. Relatively brief stints of adrenaline. More often than not standing around and jacking off in the heat.
          I just really like gear. They call it autism but I call it havin that dawg in me.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          How the frick is that cope I'm basically confirming it's for shits and giggles

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Depends what country you live in, in some places it’s just a waste of time where homosexuals go to get gibs

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      could be useful in a post apocalyptic militia

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      i'm a weekend warrior and get to lend assault rifles from army occasionally

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Its a hobby that has some (unlikely) potential practical applications.
      Some people spend the same amount of money on funko pops or golf clubs

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      The only people who didn't get shat upon during the 2020 riots were people who were armed and took action to protect their neighborhoods. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of civil unrest, especially with a presidential election on the horizon.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        My theory is that the "defund the police" movement cause a downward spiral of police moral and effectiveness. Every time major unrest happens, cops will be willing to do less and less, and many will quit. PTSD will also play a factor.

        Eventually we'll have periods of lawlessness and the only thing the government will do is advice you shelter in place. Maybe some local communities in the south will organize militias or deputize a posse, but sheriffs will probably be under threat of a civil rights case by the feds.

        Best plan to protect yourself.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          >Maybe some local communities in the south will organize militias or deputize a posse
          This actually happened in 2020

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Tell us the story anon.

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              Not the guy you're replying to but this is the one that really stood out to me back in the day: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004031205/https://twitter.com/Doranimated/status/1290473037729587202

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          You're really not too far off, anon. If you're not familiar with anarcho-tyranny, look into it, because you're on the right track.

          i need organizer pouches for the following:

          {in brackets is what im currently eyeing}

          EDC
          -ifak and first aid kit {helikon tex mini first aid pouch}
          RUCK
          -first aid kit {helikon tex mini first aid pouch}
          -hygiene {helikon tex mini first aid pouch}
          -general pouch for small stuff to not go everywhere {magpul daka with clear window}
          -dry bag for socks {osprey dry bag}
          -dry bag for food {osprey dry bag}
          -mesh bag for water filter and dirty water bags
          -mesh bag for wet clothes to hang dry
          -map case {helikon tex map case}
          -ruck liner{osprey dry bag pack liner}

          Since you're clearly on a budget here, I'd say hit up Amazon and find the finest organizer bags China can mass produce.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            im not on a budget, i was about to drop 120 dollars on an assortment of kifaru bags that i needed but i refuse to pay 50 dollars of shipping on a 120 purchase so now idk what to get

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      none of your business

  8. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    side plates y/n? trying to decide between a few hoplite and RMA models

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I vote yes

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Side plates are an okay idea.
      But don't buy RMA, they are shit tier.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        QRD on blackbeard plates please, they are selling the fricking things for $75 per and that just sounds like a scam. How are they so cheap?

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          75 is the side plates. They’re ~180 per for actual full size plates. They look legit. There was a teardown posted in /gq/ a few months back.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Still insane pricing.. i feel like I should buy a couple of sets for family members

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              Not a bad idea.
              The Blackbeard plates are leftovers from a failed bid for a military contract. They're high quality plates in general, and insane for the price. They were torn down and tested right here on /gq/.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        what makes rma shit tier? weight isn't an issue for me

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Nothing makes RMA shit anon, people just hate on them and AR500cfor NO GOOD DOCUMENTED REASON. They have especially NOT posted any evidence against those companies for every single thread for the past year.
          Buy with confidence.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Picrel isn't even updated. RMA is absolute dogshit.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Gonna be contraction on steel: why not get a neck protector and arm protectors with the steel?

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Because that is more weight, more bulk, and less mobility, all at a higher cost and lesser effectiveness than buying ceramic. We are living in a time where actual good ceramic plates are less expensive than their inferior steel counterparts. There is quite literally not a single upside to steel, in the past it was price but even that isnt true anymore.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      for 99.9999% of larpers, no you don't "need" side plates

      that said, if you're going to the trouble of wearing armor you'd be stupid to not wear side plates. In any kind of fantasy larp scenario, if you don't need side plates you don't even need front/rear plates and would be better off with a belt or chest rig

      >t. former pc gay now chest riggay

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Personally I run lvl 4 front and back, and then soft armor on the sides

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Soft side plate level III or IV when?

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          safelife makes some semi flexible stuff but dont know how they preform

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Also Stealth Armor Systems, which is the original.
            SAS has a low-cost Level IV version that is pretty good.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Also Stealth Armor Systems, which is the original.
            SAS has a low-cost Level IV version that is pretty good.

            Thanks for the tips I only see stealth armor systems has a 6x8 saftelife has rifle rated side panels I think they are 5x7.Wish they had 6x12 SAS has a little bigger at 6x8 but safelife is a lot cheaper

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              > but safelife is a lot cheaper
              yeah cause Safelife sell absolute trash. Did you NOT see them in the "avoid like the plague" section of the armor infographic?

              The wonderful thing about SAS is they make their own stuff, drop them an email asking if they can make custom side setup for you, they generally can and will.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Good advise ill save up for the SAS and hope militech puts outs out some soft level III side plates in the mean time

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I do similar. The way I see it its all an odds game. If I have 3+ on my chest and back and 3a on my sides, I’m better off against pistol threats than someone with only level 4 front back. I’m also in for less weight unless the guy with level 4 is spending thousands.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Yes. Why not cover another section of your torso that if it gets shot would yield a sucking chest wound (pneumothorax)?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >ed man from age 17 to 45 are members of the unorganized militia of the USA. The 2nd amendment clearly states that a well regulated (ie; outfitted) militia is necessary for our freedom to remain intact. It is simply a man’s civic duty to have possess the standard operating weapons and gear of his e

      Seems like most don't bother but I've got them. If for whatever reason I, as a civilian, need body armor, I probably need as much as is practical.

      I won't be humping it for miles on end, so a few extra pounds doesnt bother me.

      Related, I want to get some deltoid armor because why not but it seems much rarer. Anyone got reasonably priced option?

  9. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Anyone have any recommendations for a powerbank. Preferably somewhat rugged, waterproof to a certain degree and DOESN'T have an on button that can be easily activated. Capacity isnt a massive issue. I find a lot of powerbanks have a button that easily gets pushed by almost nothing, that either turns on a flashlight or turns charging on, which drains the powerbank.

  10. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    How’s tactical tailors refund policy?

  11. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    PEQ and Glock irons in the mail, still need arc clips for the peltors and TNVC mohawk

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Are those pants made by Roman Kurmaz and if they are, have you ever tried seeing how they look under IR light?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        No they’re crye

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        was wondering this myself actually. I'm sure it differs by pattern used but would be interesting to see still.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Got the same beez cumberbund for my avs, where'd you get the peq?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Fb group

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          I need to get back on there I guess just to get a quality peq. Which group?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Is that fanny pack an edc thing or do you actually run it with this belt and pc?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Not him but I'll often run a fanny pack together with a similar belt set up.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Fanny pack has more med supplies, I was using it for work with a different setup. I need to make some changes to this belt setup so that I can use that fanny pack or a larger waist pack aid bag with this kit

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      What mag extension is that?

  12. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I wanna upgrade my single curve front plate to a multicurve, but is it worth getting a multi curve back plate as well, or should I just stick with a single curve?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      yeah

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      yeah

  13. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    R8 gear.
    >belt loop survival pouch
    >pack
    >aide memoire
    t. Abu Jihad al-Australi.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I like the idea of a pocket aid, pretty clever.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >>Camo
      glue
      >>10c shelter
      "BEAT THEM DRONES, MAN"

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      hi ian why don't you post a gun you own lmao

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Here is a pic of my gun and I.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          holy fricking waste of digits

  14. 11 months ago
    Anonymous
  15. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    https://shaw-concepts.com/products/reup-bandolier
    Should I get one of these instead of investing in a new belt for my PTR?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      lmfao no

      Is there an ALICE compass pouch size but in molle?

      grenade pouch?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >grenade pouch
        The ones I've seen have loose top flap closure. Hoping for a suggestion that has a tighter flap.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Are you referring to flashbang pouches? I was talking about USGI grenade pouch, has velcro and snap

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Must be will check, thx!

  16. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Is there an ALICE compass pouch size but in molle?

  17. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Internal vs external frame packs

    Pros and cons of each?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      https://wheretheroadforks.com/internal-vs-external-frame-backpacks-pros-and-cons/

      I prefer external

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >prefer external
        Mostly ditto. Running abt 3:1 int vs ext.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Plan on walking at distance with weight? External.
      For everything else, internal.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Yes I’m talking about rucks for long term sustainment, for multi day hikes, which unfortunately I can’t do for more than 2 days due to work so I can only go the weekend, but when I got time I’d like to go for a week or something

        For example I have a mystery ranch 6500 old gen which has internal frame, while the new one has external, I wonder how different they are in terms of comfort in holding weight

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          The pack in question

          >Is mystery ranch the best backpack brand
          For military purposes yeah, so much so they're probably too good for normal people to bother using. But if you already have one keep it and enjoy.

          Too good?

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Buy a gun homosexual

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Internal is typically more "comfortable" because they typically put the load closer to your body. A good hiking/mountaineering pack can do a hell of a lot with just an internal frame and a good hip pad.
          If that 6500 works well for you, keep using it. External starts to be more important when you are walking extreme distances, especially with major elevation change (proper load lifters are vital for this), or if you are carrying a shit ton like a grunt with an Alice/Filbe with a literal 150lb load.
          By too good the anon probably means an osprey will take care of 99% of peoples needs, which is objectively true.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Based beartooth haver

            How is it?
            I want one too even if I don’t need it just because it’s a cool pack

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              It's actually a Marshall but from that angle yeah it looks like a Beartooth.
              It was okay, essentially the hunting/skeletonized version of the 6500. I ended up selling it because it wasn't what I wanted/needed. I've got a Pintler now and I'm not even sure I'm gonna keep it either, just not huge on the Guidelight MT frame for my uses.
              I can get them for cheap as frick since I've got an industry discount. Think the Pintler ran me like $250 and the Marshall was around $370.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                So the civ line has some packs that are the same as the mil line but they’re made of lighter materials right?

                How’s the pintler?

                I’m looking for a ruck, bc the 6500 is huge, I’m thinking about the SATL, and the Komodo as an assault pack

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Spec wise it all says 500d. The GLMT frame is carbon fiber rods whereas the NICE frame has flat stays and more of them.
                The Pintler is a fine bag. I like the internal organization. The frame with overload feature is a great and practical idea I just don't need the capability and frankly the frame FEELs kind of cheap, though I know guys who've hauled out 100lbs of meat on hunts with it.
                Considering giving it to my girlfriend as an emergency/disaster bag. She's into it but I'm not sure it's a good fit for her either.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Thanks, I’m looking at used bags but maybe it’s better to wait and save, I got the 6500 for 450 with 2 zippers bags so I think i got a decent deal, for the SATL I’m undecided bc the old gen has the thin hip belt which seems bad to haul weight, but I’ve seen there’s hip belt upgrades available that I could mount on it, new it’s 650, and the Komodo is 700, I’m mean long term it’s a one time buy I could afford but it stings

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Yeah I get you. I've been buying Malice packs locally for cheap and selling them online to boomers near MSRP since there's a shortage. Made a decent chunk of change already and I'm thinking about picking up a Crossfire DG16 but I keep thinking "$600 for a pack is a LOT" when in reality it's not, especially if it's the last pack I buy.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Where do you buy them? In person used?
                Do you sell on eBay or some other site?

                I buy on eBay/telegram/Vinted and then I sell on said sites, I buy under market price and then sell for a profit, for now I never lost money on a trade, last month I sold 600 euros worth of stuff, ofc not all was profit, but it’s still nice, on average I make 30 to 50% profit

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Local avenues like FB marketplace, OfferUp, etc. Best deals are people moving, pissed off wives, or widows and those types don't post on tactical forums. Really depends on your local area though, I'm in a huge city.
                I just picked up a mint full set up TT Malice for $300 because the guy "wasn't hiking any more", and it also came with a $70 TT rain cover he didn't even mention. Immediately listed the pack w/ frame and got $675 within 4 hours, then offered to add the rain cover for $50 which he jumped on.
                Sadly I just started a new job so I won't have time to browse any more. Then again I'm making good money now so I shouldn't complain.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                That’s cool, but I find it hard to get deals in person like the ones you mentioned (wife etc), how do you manage to get those? I literally do not know a single person that goes hiking, and the only one that ever go in the mountains do 1 day walks at most, let alone knowing anyone that owns gear

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                I just browse those and other non-standard marketplaces. Use both specific and super general search terms, but in the end it's a waiting game, maybe 1-2 possible hits a month.
                Other than that just don't be a sperg I guess? I've got several years of sales, customer service, and even case management experience so talking to people is easy.

  18. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I want some plastic cases to store my gear at home, I can use random plastic boxes I got as I already do but I want some cool stuff.
    Im looking for pelican type cases, but not the original because they’re too expensive and I don’t need them, it’s just to give the idea

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Surplus hardigg?

      https://i.imgur.com/owVKTyR.jpg

      Is mystery ranch the best backpack brand?
      I don’t have the possibility of trying out a thousand packs so I can’t really compare them, but I tried some due to buying and selling and the mystery ranch ones are the most comfortable ones, and also have the best designs in terms of zippers and pockets disposition and shape, load bearing structure, and are are also indestructible.

      They're fine, any decent brand at the high end price range, especially US made like high end MR, Kuiu, HPG, Kifaru, Exo, Stone Glacier, Etc.. will all be good to go, just depends on your body shape and comfort preference.

  19. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Is mystery ranch the best backpack brand?
    I don’t have the possibility of trying out a thousand packs so I can’t really compare them, but I tried some due to buying and selling and the mystery ranch ones are the most comfortable ones, and also have the best designs in terms of zippers and pockets disposition and shape, load bearing structure, and are are also indestructible.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >Is mystery ranch the best backpack brand
      For military purposes yeah, so much so they're probably too good for normal people to bother using. But if you already have one keep it and enjoy.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      No it's Hill People Gear

  20. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What are some good recs for gloves? I have a couple pairs of Mechanix high dexterity gloves and I'm thinking of copping something from Helikon.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >outdoor research check the model ironsight

  21. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What is a good two piece belt that has molle all the way around, including the front? I have a Ronin belt that is well made except that from 12 to 2:30 there is no webbing, just seems like wasted real estate. I did notice the belt is expanded to pretty much its maximum length, if I got a larger size would this help offset the issue?

  22. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Do they sell battle belts that are already set up with pouches? I'm just looking for a one and done solution

  23. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    [...]

    There's lube stuck to the back of the packaging

  24. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    anyone order from tacticaltailor? wondering if my fightlight dump pouch is gonna come with straps or not

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      It will come with 2 plastic malice clips.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        thanks anon

  25. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    How do people use belt mounts for mag pouches? I have esstac pouches on a blue alpha belt and they slide around a bit. Would it be better to attach it to the molle directly?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Blue Alpha Battle Belt Lite arrived the other day. The inner belt is a pretty typical EDC style belt made of webbing. There's no buckle. There's a polymer loop and you cinch it down on itself via velcro. Pretty comfy and relatively easy to adjust. It's lined with loop obviously, but wearing it around the house for the past couple days, this hasn't bothered me. No probem appendix carrying my G19.

      The outer belt s shockingly lightweight and comfortable. It weighs almost nothing. The tegris core makes the belt very rigid vertically. Can't wait to spend some time with it at the range. The laser cut MOLLE is slick, but I mount most of my stuff with velcro one-wrap strips.

      Use velcro one-wrap strips that wrap around the outer belt. Alternatively, use WTFix straps. Belt loops are sloppy as shit and MALICE clips are bulky shit. Check out this blog post from Esstac to learn more:
      >https://esstac.com/blog/micro-pals-webbing-belts-and-attachments-/

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        [...]
        Actually, now that I think about it, don't use WTFix straps. I've used them on chest rigs and plate carriers with proper 1" MOLLE and they're great for that, but they get fricky on 1/2" MOLLE slots on belts. Either use one-wrap or the straps that the pouches came with. If your pouches don't have sewn-in straps, use one-wrap.

        I'm just really biased against MALICE clips. Bulky little frickers.

        Got it, thanks
        >I'm just really biased against MALICE clips. Bulky little frickers
        fair enough

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Blue Alpha Battle Belt Lite arrived the other day. The inner belt is a pretty typical EDC style belt made of webbing. There's no buckle. There's a polymer loop and you cinch it down on itself via velcro. Pretty comfy and relatively easy to adjust. It's lined with loop obviously, but wearing it around the house for the past couple days, this hasn't bothered me. No probem appendix carrying my G19.

      The outer belt s shockingly lightweight and comfortable. It weighs almost nothing. The tegris core makes the belt very rigid vertically. Can't wait to spend some time with it at the range. The laser cut MOLLE is slick, but I mount most of my stuff with velcro one-wrap strips.

      Use velcro one-wrap strips that wrap around the outer belt. Alternatively, use WTFix straps. Belt loops are sloppy as shit and MALICE clips are bulky shit. Check out this blog post from Esstac to learn more:
      >https://esstac.com/blog/micro-pals-webbing-belts-and-attachments-/

      Actually, now that I think about it, don't use WTFix straps. I've used them on chest rigs and plate carriers with proper 1" MOLLE and they're great for that, but they get fricky on 1/2" MOLLE slots on belts. Either use one-wrap or the straps that the pouches came with. If your pouches don't have sewn-in straps, use one-wrap.

      I'm just really biased against MALICE clips. Bulky little frickers.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Do not use magazine pouches on your belt if you expect to crouch for any reason.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I don't see how that would cause an issue unless you are obese

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        lose some weight and/or wear your kit more

  26. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What's the drones/comms meta?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Mavic 3t with the remote ID shit disabled.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      FPV quad so you can juicy flick across the wasteland and perch on a homies grape before exploding.

  27. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    General thoughts on helikon tex gear? Particularly rifle slings/ packs/ chest rigs?

  28. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Posting the balkanized US soon to die in a trench setup, please tell me what I'm doing wrong.
    Do you guys like big knives? I want to but I only ever carry a buck knife or other pocket clip folders.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      if you dm wellsmade they'll probably make you a legit stock adapter thing for your sling in cherry blossom instead of nig rigging it

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >please tell me what I'm doing wrong
      Multicam black, you will be shot on sight for homosexuality

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I was going to look for pictures of high speed operators wearing multicam black and all I got was airsoft. It's only the medical stuff at least though, I'm going to bullshit and say the multicam black was a deliberate choice to highlight medical gear instead of admitting that I like multicam black.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      How do you like that dick flap? It’s the one from skd tactical, right?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I actually like it a lot, with the lv119 it stops just above my ballsack but covers lower abdomen like a bigger 3A dangler. If you want groin protection I'd suggest it. I don't typically keep it on the PC but if something crazy happens where flak or pistol/shotgun protection (imagine being gutshot by 12ga) becomes a priority it is nice to have. I'll pick up soft side panels and a collar eventually to have more flak protection on tap.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      what knife?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        FOX Arditi

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Using a full length AR with a red dot, for starters
      Also, pick a camo, dude, it kinda defeats the purpose if you’ve just got big rectangular blocks of different patterns all over your body

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >Using a full length AR with a red dot
        What's the issue? There's a 3x magnifier and a red dot is easier to use under stress than irons.
        >20" ar15 ballistically superior to 16"
        >red dot superior to irons
        >flip up 3x magnifier for PID and reaching out
        Red dot with mag is perfectly fine and a 20" ar15 is by far better than a 16" for everything but cqb larp.

  29. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Whats a better chest rig? A P83/P84 or the Recce rig?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Personally i think the molle columns on the recce rig are damn near useless

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Ehh, enough for a thin/tall IFAK or radio pouch.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Ehh, enough for a thin/tall IFAK or radio pouch.

        Take a P83 and remove the side GP pouches and sew in 3x4 molle on each side.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          >mutilate a perfectly good chest rig
          maybe don't destroy history you fricking Black person

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            >it belongs in a museum!!!
            It's kit

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              >t's kit
              Until there is no og left. Try finding an unmolested Suzuki Samurai. They've all been "fixed" by Bubba.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                you sound super fun to hang around

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            They're still making them, they aren't historically significant no matter how much scalpers are charging on ebay for them. Maybe if he specifically cut up a set of Niemoller webbing or a 32bat vest you might have a point, but a dime a dozen p83 rig should be modified as the user sees fit.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      recce is thoroughly underwhelming, the straps feel good but other than that its like eh

      Personally i think the molle columns on the recce rig are damn near useless

      yeah they really should have done 3 instead of 2

  30. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    R SERIES WHEN?!

  31. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Can anyone explain to me what purpose a blowout ifak serves versus just a normal velcroed utility pouch that can fold out?

    Side note, thank you to the anons from last thread, decided to pull the trigger on a 6094 (400 US, decent deal even with importing). Gonna post my complete kit once it arrives. Any suggestions for the kangaroo pouch? I want to run a triple AR shingle in it.

    Picrel was the 1st and dumbest gear setup I ever tried running in. That's an IBA. Feel free to laugh, I was dumb and the surp store had what it had

  32. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    cannot recommend the airlite enough.

  33. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    >watching an ISIS video
    >ISIS looting ghanimah from Iraqi apostate army dogs
    >helmet that didn't save him
    This is the future of all GQ homosexuals.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      link?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        https://archive.org/details/2016-gods-promise
        25:01

  34. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Thoughts on Defence Mechanisms helmet havelock? Don't think it's flame moronant but looks like it could keep rain and sun off your neck. Makes me wonder if a lightweight shrapnel havelock could provide high cut helmets comparable shrapnel protection to a full cut helmet.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I own one and have used it in freezing rain and hot summer temps in AZ. I think it should be more commonly used than it is.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        How does it work with ear pro? In between the muffs and your ears?

  35. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    How to not be moronic fomo sperg on gear? It's like gun accessory shopping but somehow worse.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Tell yourself that you don't need any of this stuff realistically, it's a hobby for manchildren who have rich inner fantasies about playing soldier in the woods. I know I'm chasing a ghost of when my life was "right" when I was paid by the government to play soldier in the woods.
      I'll never use any of this stuff beyond trying to feel like I'm not so mediocre and I'll get to feel relevant by playing dress up and watching videos in my head of how I could be in Ukraine fighting instead of raising a family and barely keeping it moving.

      Or you could just budget accordingly for a luxury expense and have some patience. This stuff isn't going anywhere and if it is something newer and nicer will replace it.

  36. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Did the anon ever post a list for this setup?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Thats very sexy! What is the name of the rig?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        No clue, that's why I asked

  37. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    yeah, hey, it's me, brustin

    I once vbought one of those cheap digital pvs 14 style night vision monoculars and a few of these helmets to go wiuth it. anyone care to tell me what the velcro is for? if anything, I want whatever is supposed to go there to go there so I can like go caving in the helmet without ruining the exposed velcr0

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >a few of these helmets
      >a few
      u wot
      anyway, they are for patches or lights.

  38. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Whats the name for those shin wraps i saw in tarkob and what are their purpose
    USEC Commando Lower

  39. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I am as much of a gear queer as the next guy, buy why does this guy and all of you always have a Rite in the Rain? What are you writing down in combat or during SHTF?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Briefing notes, when the last time I took malaria meds/Tylenol/antibiotics etc, radio frequencies, meeting points Etta. Stuff you’re likely to forget when running on little to no sleep but would be good to remember.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Makes sense, thanks

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >stuff you will be tortured about for details upon capture

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          >surrendering

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      salute reports, sketching firing positions and range markings, general notetaking, drawing booba

  40. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What's the best RealTree or Mossy Oak pattern for Florida, particularly the Gulf Coast area?

  41. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Has anyone ever ran abdomen armor? Specifically hard armor, like a 6x8 plate? Theres always talk about side plates, what size to get, should one even bother, should they just get soft armor instead.. but no discussion on protecting the abdomen which is a much likely place to be shot. Much of gear thought process is based off of what works for the military, which makes sense to a degree, but when you are removed from their logistical network, some of the logic falls apart.

    For example, if you are shot in the gut, you are FRICKED if you do not have access to a trauma center. Within the military, they can just stop the bleed and stabilize before getting them to a surgeon, but for us, that wouldnt always be an option. I think that one should assume that if society breaks down, any major surgery is a no go, and therefore getting shot in the abdomen is just as bad as being shot in the torso, perhaps even worse because of the infection issues. Wouldnt it make sense to cover the abdomen as well? How bad could a dangle pouch really be? Wouldnt the flexibility issues be nil since it can flex between the main plate and lower plate? I know that if I was shooting at someone who looked like they were well equipped, I would be aiming for their abdomen (or head if they were close range) not their center of mass, because I know damn well they probably are wearing plates. A center of mass shot wont kill them, it wont even take them out of the fight. An abdomen shot wouldnt kill them outright either, but it definitely would start the clock and likely immobilize them.

    Am i onto something here or am I just being autistic? How is this not a more common thing?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Call me crazy but I like having wrap around IIIA panels for all those places I don’t want to get shot. Not much additional weight on top of ceramic plates. i don’t have a dangle groin protector but my armor covered near the belt line. Also I have my old school Vel Tye carrier so I’m not in with the hip micro scalable rigs.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >or am I just being autistic?
      oh buddy

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Listen, pal. If SHTF and there's little to no access to proper medical attention, you are absolutely FRICKED if you don't have a full body armor loadout.

      Think about it. Even if you aren't lonewolf'ing it and have a team of guys, if you were to get shot in the thigh by someone with a rifle, that's actually a grievous wound even if the round doesn't hit your femoral artery. You're going to be useless and a burden even if your guys put themselves in danger to drag you to safety. If the hospitals are abandoned, your guys are going to weigh the pros and cons and probably leave your ass there to be executed by the enemy (if you're lucky and they don't torture you instead).

      The only realistic option for optimal safety, if you expect to engage hostile forces at any time, is a full body ballistic suit of armor. Don't trick yourself into thinking you'll be able to get away with anything less.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Imagine being such a huge homosexual that you typed all of that. I hope you do get gutshot so you have time to think about how dumb and gay you are.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >hospitals are abandoned
        Never gonna happen.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Have you ever worked in a hospital? Are you aware of their critical staffing issues? When they have limited supplies and even more limited manpower, do you think Karen, the white coat wearing administrator who sits on her ass all day browsing facebook and calling team huddles to talk about everyones feelings, is going to step in and patch you up? Hospitals are pretty fricked as it is already, they are just barely hanging on and manpower is stretched to the maximum. Throw in a prolonged natural disaster or civil unrest throughout the country (historically these have been localized, not national) - you should consider hospitals to be something you cannot rely on being there.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            There are hospitals in Haiti and Myanmar. I’m sure they’re understaffed and under supplied, and fewer and further between than hospitals in stable first world countries. But they exist, and people with gunshot wounds get taken to them.

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              And much of that is thanks to a functional society outside of theirs. Take that away and what happens?

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                >Haiti
                >functional society

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                >haiti
                >functional society OUTSIDE of theirs

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Short of a full scale nuclear exchange, there will be no case where there is no industrial countries period.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                I didnt say they would cease to exist, I am merely asserting that many structures we take for granted will be seriously degraded in capability, especially those that are already stretched to their maximum under normal conditions. Typically in non normal conditions (ie; natural disaster) the overload on the system is softened by resources coming in from areas that were not affected. If there is a scenario where everyone is effected, then it is likely that systems, such as our hospitals, will be put in a situation where they have to aggressively triage and tell some people “sorry, we cant save you”. These will be the people with the most critical, resource intensive care needed. For example, someone shot through the gut that needs emergency surgery and assloads of antibiotics that cannot be replenished anytime soon.

                Back to my original point, what I am saying is, is that nobody seems to be concerned about protecting the abdomen when that is a center of mass target that has extremely dire consequences of being hit at even under the best conditions. I think it makes sense to have a 6x8 dangle plate to offer protection at the slight cost of comfort and weight.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            >Have you ever worked in a hospital?
            I currently work in a hospital.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >SHTF
        >full body suit
        >"if i get shot i will die"
        >mfw you expect anything like that to protect you
        >mfw you expect 60lbs of shit covering your body to save you in any way
        i aint gonna sugercoat it pal, if you wanna talk about burden wearing that is like wearing a blinking a bright neon sign that says "shoot me i cant fight back"

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          He was mocking my earlier post about abdomen protection, because apparently in his moronic brain thats on the same level as the dumb post he made.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            just wear plates properly moron

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              Plates dont cover your abdomen if you are wearing them properly, thats literally my point, moron.

  42. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What do you guys think of chest rig systems that incorporate cummerbunds?

    Pic related is an example of the chest rig system made by Dynamic Principles. Basically, you buy a placard and cummerbund that uses hook and loop attachment at the ends (or at least the rear portions) to connect to the placard. Then you buy their chest rig back panel and connecting shoulder straps. The shoulder straps then connect to the placard via standard buckles. The back of the cummerbund halves then connect from the placard to a sandwich of hook and loop on the back of the chest rig backer, similar to how you'd connect a cummerbund to a rear plate bag. You can attach the forward ends of the cummerbund halves directly to your placard if you have First Spear Tubes or whatever.

    It's similar in many ways to Defense Mechanisms' Load Carrying Platform (LCP). Might be too much for people who just want to carry a few mags, radio and a bag of trail mix, but both the DP and DM systems use laser cut laminate construction, so they're extremely lightweight actually, and can be scaled up or down relatively easily.

    There are simpler options like the T Rex Arms Ready Rig, but that thing isn't even worth considering when Brave Castle has their very similar chest rig being OEM'ed by First Spear.

    Anyway, I only really bring this up because elastic cummerbunds really do eliminate all the slop you tend to get with most X and H harness based chest rigs if you really get it nice and tight to your body, but the elastic still lets you breathe and move easily.

    In before
    >just buy a Crye AirLite chest rig

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Man thats dumb as hell, and I've seen a lotta dumbass shit in my day. Wow that really takes the cake for moron shit. How much are people paying for that garbage?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Back panel is $35 and the shoulder straps are $30. The back panel is made to work optimally with their cummerbunds, but you could use whatever velcro-connection cummerbund you have on hand with little issue. You'd have some loop sticking out of the back panel facing toward your body. You could just cut it down to a proper fit for the back panel.

        I think it's pretty nifty.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          But it's a literal cope rig. "oh we made a rig so micro you can only have 2 mags on it so to cope we added a cummerbund to add a few more mags back"
          My brother in Christ you could just have a normal rig from the get go and avoid all these problems

          Goofy ass motherfrickers "I want a plate carrier but without having to actually carry plates because god forbid I go to the gym"

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            The pic is just an example configuration from their IG. They have several different inserts for their placard. And as I said, you can scale up if needed. They sell a wider placard as well as placards that let you have 2 rows of mags or whatever if you want.

            Also, I don't know why I should even need to tell you this, but not every situation calls for plates. If you really needed plates, you could literally take the placard and cummerbund off the chest rig and slap it on your plate bags and be ready to go with the same loadout very quickly.

            >god forbid I go to the gym
            I mean, do you say this shit to all the guys running those Spiritus Micro Fight rigs with an H harness?

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              at that point you might as well just use a plate carrier and take the plates in and out as you see fit, which would be quicker than
              >take the placard and cummerbund off the chest rig and slap it on your plate bags and be ready to go with the same loadout very quickly
              ...which is a thing people do in the real world anyways

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Have you ever taken plates out of a carrier and then ran around with your usual load? You end up with the same problem I mentioned most chest rig harnesses exhibit: slop. Plate bags are meant to have plates in them to sit properly against your body.

                Christ, if that was a viable real world solution, chest rigs wouldn't even be a thing. Everyone who wanted a chest rig would just be buying plate bags and leaving them empty. The reason they don't do that is because it sucks worse than most H harness systems.

                Christ you're fricking stupid. I feel like I'm being trolled. There's no way you're this goddamned stupid.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      just get a pc at that point

  43. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    >OH MY GOD LOOK AT THAT HARNESS WHO'S PAYING FOR THIS SHIT JUST HIT THE GYM AND GET A PLATE CARRIER

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      What fanny pack is that? I'm looking for a small abdomen pouch like the Onward research simp pouch, but theyre out of multicam.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Ferro Concepts Mini Dangler.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Thank you!

  44. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What are the best non-crye combat pants

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous
      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I want these

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Army surplus combat pants

  45. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Does anyone make a 6x8 plate that is curved along the lateral axis rather than the longitudinal axis? Or in other words, the opposite way that basically all sideplates are curved?

  46. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Lads, where can I get a solid mid ride holster setup for a 92 compact with a tlr1? Extra retention would be nice too but it's not a deal breaker at this point

  47. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Does anyone know how to order the prescription inserts for 31As?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      re spawn and pick good eyes perk

  48. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    OIF loadout 4 the apocalypse

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Get a haircut hippy

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Rude 🙁

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      decent kit but touch grass and get some outside pics. also yeah get a haircut hippie

  49. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Picked up one of these to develop my sewing skills. Does anyone have any suggested modifications besides replacing the small pouches with molle and replacing the toggle closures with buttons & bungie cord?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Dunking it in disinfectant to rid it of the stinking mildew permeating inside of it.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Oh yeah for sure, it's getting washed.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I've been thinking of modding my type-56 as well. Maybe a rear velcro panel for the option of running a dangler pouch. Also drainage holes at the bottom of the mag pouches, and maybe some loops along the shoulder strap so you have something run audio cables through.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        This is the extra shit I'm forgetting, thanks anon

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Regarding the rear velcro panel, I've read that the combined thickness of the mag pouches and the main canvas body of the chest rig will be too thick to run through a conventional sewing machine without disassembling the mag pouches. I wonder if it would expedient to instead epoxy the velcro to the back of the rig, and then additionally hand stitch the velcro to the chest rig along the four vertical columns that bind the mag pouches to the chestrig

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Get a sail-rite sewing awl. For one project it'll be annoying but fine.

  50. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    What’s a good molle dangler pouch? Trying to get one for my P84

  51. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    rate my gear

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Imagine spending your money to larp as some low teir government worker who spent 20 years and $6.8 trillion dollars losing a war to a few goat frickers lmao

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Add a canteen to complement the hydration bladder. And a fixed blade knife for cutting things.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Is that an apu blackbeard flag?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      not enough mags

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >no water
      ngmi

  52. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Looking for a new backpack for day hikes. About 20-25L size, and has to have a spot for a reservoir. Any suggestions on brands to look at that aren't Osprey/Kelty/etc? Here is a photo of a Helikon Tex one that looks about what I want. bonus points if it is woodland camo.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Also want to know this but packs that are similar to crye’s AVS1000 where you can swing it sideways from the back of your PC without detaching the whole thing. But also can be used as a standalone pack.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Hill People Gear has some very good options for day packs like that.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        are they ever back in stock though?

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          I don't know but I live in the same town so I'm obligated to shill for them. I do like my Ute a lot too. In any case, yeah they restock fairly frequently, normally like 2-3 weeks.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            I'll keep an eye out anon thanks.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      LBT, they constantly do 50% off sales and have good packs

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        I'll sign up for their email list too anon thanks. Half off sales I could afford one of theirs after looking at the prices.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Direct Action Dragon Egg MK II

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        FYI Direct Action is not NIR compliant, mine glows badly under NVGs.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          You didn't even read the stated product information... "PenCott™, Kryptek™ and Multicam® camouflages are NIR treated"

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          I feel like you own neither a direct action bag or nods

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I have a mystery ranch in and out, 22l and works fine, milspec monkey has the adapt pack and I want to check that out eventually

  53. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    i need organizer pouches for the following:

    {in brackets is what im currently eyeing}

    EDC
    -ifak and first aid kit {helikon tex mini first aid pouch}
    RUCK
    -first aid kit {helikon tex mini first aid pouch}
    -hygiene {helikon tex mini first aid pouch}
    -general pouch for small stuff to not go everywhere {magpul daka with clear window}
    -dry bag for socks {osprey dry bag}
    -dry bag for food {osprey dry bag}
    -mesh bag for water filter and dirty water bags
    -mesh bag for wet clothes to hang dry
    -map case {helikon tex map case}
    -ruck liner{osprey dry bag pack liner}

  54. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Imagine if the happening truly happened and you're walking around with 30k worth of gear and equipment.
    You would be a walking piñata of fancy wartime goodies asking to get ganged up on by people armed with Brazilian makeshift scrapguns

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      >implying brazillian piñata pirates will have NVGs
      >implying i would be doing anything except hunkering down during daylight hours for this exact reason

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >hunkering down during daylight hours
        thats the problem, you're gonna need to sleep eventually and you'll be mostly helpless from an ambush at that time especially if your position is spotted by others who were following you interested in those thermals you brought with you.
        bring no more than what's necessary and nothing too flamboyant regardless of how tacticool it make you look, anything overly fancy or expensive will just put a bounty on you.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Idiot larp frick there will not be bandits roaming around places bounty posters on trees for other peoples gear. On what planet would someone see a heavily armed group of people and think “yes, let me risk being shot to fricking death by messing with these dudes” rather than choosing to go after one of the thousands of other households that are not well armed? Life isnt a video game, you dont respawn, you dont intentionally go after other people knowing they are armed to the teeth and will probably kill you. That is the absolute last people you would want to frick with.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            my point is the more decked out you are on expensive looking things the more "richer" you look, so the more criminals and armed gangs will want your "riches".
            go out on some 3rd world country dressed in some suit or business wear (can be cheap synthetics as long as it looks valuable) and see how long it takes before criminals try and rob you, the same will apply when a country is on a crisis and things have delved into a cesspool.
            I'm not saying that having shit like thermals or night vision is moronic, just keep these things stored somewhere safe and quickly accessible for when you need them. keep things simple
            the trick to surviving is to not draw too much attention to yourself, there WILL be people who are more than willing to risk their lives just to take your shit and use it for their own malicious intents.

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              and besides, i dont think "people of african american decent" care wether or not you look like a death squad as long as they can sell your shit and organs to buy more crack.

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              >the trick to surviving is to not draw too much attention to yourself
              Again, which is why you do all required movement at night and hunker down during the day. What exactly do you picture going on? Fully geared people just casually walking their dog as the world burns without a care in the world, as if they have a superhero cape on and nobody can touch them? Roaming gangs of peaceful but fiery protesters going around unchallenged and not being killed on sight? Youre trying to prove a point but the scenario you are laying out is ridiculous and absurd. Nobody is going to intentionally pick a fight with the most dangerous people they can find. That would be suicide.

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              >my point is the more decked out you are on expensive looking things the more "richer" you look, so the more criminals and armed gangs will want your "riches".
              or the better decked out you look, being around other similar people, makes you look like you know what you're doing and therefore not an easy mark

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              Motherfricker stop treating real life like a fricking loot pinata a la Dayz you will just get murdered faster than you could blink with that mentality

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Real life isn't Tarkov or Rust moron, no one is like wandering around solo in some hostile world. No happening has ever been like that.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        you better have one hell of a gang then, because i'm coming for those fancy goggles and kevlar laced tactical fingerless gloves of yours once society crumbles (i think they look cool)

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          But what happens when there's a server wipe???

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            >god does a server wipe
            >we all return to the stone age

  55. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    >tfw everything you ordered over the last month comes in on the same day

  56. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    can i use kifaru pullout pouches as dry bags i fi wax them?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      why not just use usgi wet weather bags? similar price, more volume, guaranteed to survive a dunking in the lake, which a waxed pouch wont because of the zipper

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        true

        anyway im in europe so i cant find the usgi bags nor the kifaru bags unless i pay 50 euros for shipping, but i cant find any other bag of the same type, which is strange since its just a cordura bag

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          can you get sea to summit or osprey dry bags?

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Already got 2 osprey dry bags, but the kifaru pullouts were for organizing hygien kit, first aid kit, and random items like cord, lighters, etc, and the big pullout for food, while my current dry bags I use for socks and the other one for food but it’s too small

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              Plus I’m a consoomer and like coyote brown pouches instead of blue ones
              But it seems very difficult to get kifaru stuff in Europe, there’s no seller that has them

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous
            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              I've never put hygiene kit or ifak in a dry bag, or food tbh
              usually just sleep system and clothes and spare ammo/radio batteries
              but I guess some of that is not a concern for a euro

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                i dont put that stuff in a dry bag either, the dry bag is for socks and clothes
                and if you want you can bring guns inna woods, just depends if youre willing to follow laws or not, but at least on multi day hikes it unlikely youll ever make contact with the police

  57. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    is that a sleep system in the lower left hand corner of the OP pic? what's in it?

  58. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    what is a good optic for 308 16"

  59. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    what's the meta on helmets right now?

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      If you are poor then a surplus ACH or ECH. If you are not Team Wendy, Ops Core etc

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        anything wrong with pasgt?

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          weight and not able to mount nods and ear pro without some handiwork? That said unless you are expecting artillery frag and shrapnel a helmet's primary purposes are:

          A) preventing falling debris or head bumps from fricking you up (statistically the biggest threat to your head)
          B) providing a mounting platform for nods and earpro

          The actual bullet resistance is questionable in terms of frequency and survival. IE it happens but it's rare to get a head shot where the armour of the helmet (not just deflection and luck) directly leads to survival.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            pasgt has the cut to fit peltors under, at least it looks like it. why would i spend $300 on a helmet that does the same thing as a $175 helmet, aside from adding a mount point for $10k nods

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      The BK-ACH-HC

  60. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Hey queers. I’m about to order some surplus pants and need a belt to go along with it. I just need something cheap that won’t fall apart that I can maybe slap some stuff on. I’m going to save up for a nicer belt when I get a handgun, (I have two rifles so I’m not noguns) but for now I was thinking about getting this.
    >pic related.
    Do I need to get an inner belt to run through my loops and then attach this to the outside? Are there better options? I pretty much just want to hold my pants up and keep an extra rifle mag or med on it.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      that's got loop (soft velcro) on the inside, so it won't frick up your pants. I use Esstac belt loops for mag pouches, but some guys have broken them.

      pasgt has the cut to fit peltors under, at least it looks like it. why would i spend $300 on a helmet that does the same thing as a $175 helmet, aside from adding a mount point for $10k nods

      Do not pay $175 for a PASGT, it has the garbage suspension system. You can get an ACH for close to that or cheaper. Check ebay often.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        $175 for a PASGT is highway robbery.
        They're worth about $50.
        You can get an E.German m1956 for $80, and those are absolutely better helmets than the PASGT, and they have more historical value.

  61. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Anyone know how to replace the buckle on an ALICE LC2 belt? the rectangular metal bar for holding down the fastener makes it impossible to remove; the button to hold down excess belt blocks the rectangular bar in turn. I don't want to cut it off either if I don't have to but the buckle got fricked.

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Buy another belt they're $15

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Just DIYing cus it's fun

  62. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Are orange tarps standard french issue? You'd think they'd be white.pn4yd

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      I thought this was a picture of a dead wagner group guy in Africa. I remember seeing it in like 2019 (maybe).

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >wagner group
        lol, no
        https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulo_Marer_hostage_rescue_attempt

  63. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    Should I sell my soft armor given to me by my dad for a plate carrier. His idea was for both me and my wife to have something...

    It seems useless except as a last ditch.

    I can just wait a couple months a buy a carrier and plates... not sure I even want this around the house

    • 11 months ago
      Anonymous

      Honestly if you're just a regular everyday average Joe there's an argument in favor of concealable soft armor over overt carriers.

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        Even if you're an infantryman there's an argument in favor of concealable soft armor over overt carriers. Frag causes 80-90% of all combat casualties, and soft armor offers more coverage & more protection against fragments and shrapnel.

        https://i.imgur.com/7HeUtF2.gif

        Should I sell my soft armor given to me by my dad for a plate carrier. His idea was for both me and my wife to have something...

        It seems useless except as a last ditch.

        I can just wait a couple months a buy a carrier and plates... not sure I even want this around the house

        Unless you're running high-end plates in a good carrier that's properly configured, you're probably better off with the soft armor.

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          when I was in the sandbox the main threat was explosives so theoretically we should have all worn every piece of the iotv soft armor, but we all stripped them down to just plates lol

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            This is laziness

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              bro it gets really frickin hot over there at a certain point you gotta pick what fricks you up, shrapnel or heat exhaustion

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          Besides soft cummerbund armor and groin/throat soft armor would you add anything to a traditional minimal plate carrier to scale up for frag protection?

      • 11 months ago
        Anonymous

        >regular everyday average Joe
        Well I have been but now I want to train in kit and a plate carrier feels and looks awkward over the soft plate.... maybe its all in my head.

        But I dont like the idea of any rifle round smoking straight through these

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          It looks like there's a top open plate pocket if you wanted to throw some plates in. I'd keep the vest you have and buy plates and a good chest rig to get what you want affordably.

          • 11 months ago
            Anonymous

            Well I love my chest rig.
            I find the soft armor really comfy
            So I guess I'm g2g. Need to train.

            I just wish the armor had mole or something to attach stuff and not be completely intendent from carrier

            • 11 months ago
              Anonymous

              >I just wish the armor had mole or something to attach stuff and not be completely intendent from carrier
              You know I thought the same thing for a while but after building up a dedicated PC I kind of wish I just went for slick carrier+chest rig.
              Here's an scenario for you
              >Hiking with combat load
              >armor is heavy as hell
              >not expecting contact but want access to gear
              >place slick armor carrier inna ruck
              >hike with chest rig and ruck
              >finish recce shit
              >want to prepare for ambush
              >don slick armor and wear chest rig over armor
              Separating your combat load from your armor has some pretty great benefits and I'd only really prefer a dedicated plate carrier if I needed to don and doff my combat load quickly ala QRF.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Could I use my SPC as a slick carrier or is it too bulky?

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                Just strip it down and manage snag points with tape. As long as it carries armor and you can comfortably wear a rig over it you get what you want.

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                First spear slick carrier is good and cheap

              • 11 months ago
                Anonymous

                I had sort of a similar idea. I've got a slickster I can run a basic load on (3 to 5 mags, ifak, water, radio), a larger lbv88+ALICE rig, and a 6094. I can go anything from
                >no armor full kit (long hike/innawoods)
                >lighter armor and kit setup (QRF)
                >Armour ran slick with lbe for sustainment (innawoods with armour)
                >Full battle rattle 6094 with 10+ mags, sustainment, ifak, and all the armour I want, the works. (Long drawn out fight)

                Way I see it that covers everything from fricking around in the brush to prolonged defense of a position (think peaceful fiery riot at your doorstep)

        • 11 months ago
          Anonymous

          x2 if it cant stop basic 556 im not sure its worth the effort everyone and their mama has a ar 15 or a draco

  64. 11 months ago
    Anonymous

    I need a good ruck between my assault pack and by giga ruck, what’s a good option?
    I’m finding some mystery ranch SATL going from 260 to 350 euros and they seem good

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