Gear Queer Thread - /GQ/

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My favorite

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where do I find these pants?

pattern looks to be something called SPLAV Tiger but I could be wrong

>>32502788
I like that thing a lot. Who makes it?

>>32502798
Good trail pack.

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Snowshoe Hike Gear Prep.

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>>32502817
Goruck

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>>32502829
Nice, might have to pick one up as a truck/light range bag.

>>32502855
he returns, dubs bless him.

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In the market for my first plate carrier. Should I buy my exact size, or do I want it a little roomy to accommodate for the plates?

Also, does anyone know anything about British Osprey gear? I've seen some vests floating around online.

>>32502788
What do you carry around in that?

>>32502825
Snowshoe WV by chance?

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>>32502896
2017 will be a good year

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>>32502922
Dub teledubbies confirm.

>>32502914
Whatever I need it to that fits

When I was in college I used it daily as just a book/laptop bag. It's big enough for a change of clothes and toiletries so I've used it as an overnight bag many times. I've used it as a dayhike bag countless times, but never an overnight camping bag, although it may be possible in warm weather. It's also my go-to for a carry-on and has been to multiple different countries with me. I occasionally use it as a range bag to hold magazines and ammo. I bought it as a dayhike bag but I've used it for all sorts of different stuff.

memz lelele XDDDDDD

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>>32503000
Not just any memz, but dank ones.

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>>32502917
Nah, Washington State.

>>32503033
Those snowshoes must be super high quality to keep all of your body mass above the snow, omnifox.

>>32502788
>>32502829
I like the look of Gorucks but the useless front pocket and ridiculous fake special forces cult thing they've built around it really put me off.

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>>32502752
>/gq/ approved LBE
http://pastebin.com/8wjMuz3w
>/gq/ approved Radio Equipment
http://pastebin.com/xrsR6Mtm

Can we expand on these already? Maybe leave armor up to legit professional lists but winter wear, packs, and eye/ear pro all deserve a list imo.

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>>32502946

>>32503076
>useless front pocket
Not entirely useless but yeah you're pretty close. I keep a backpack rain fly in mine, along with a couple of ziplocks for things like my wallet and phone for waterproofing. Ziplocks are actually great for quick and dirty waterproofing.

Anything that goes into that pocket needs to be able to be flat. It's more about the looks than anything.

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>>32503069
30"ers with 4" tails. I am 250lb geared up. I mean, yeah I am fat, but least I am workin on it.

Its cool though.

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>>32503118
>2017
>Still posting anti-Kryptek Filipino cartoon memes
At least you're consistent.

>>32502803
The pattern is called Kamush, ANA and SPLAV are the main companies that make things in this pattern.
Grey shop has a few things in Kamush

>>32502906

Never ever buy a PC too big for your body. Loose goose plate carriers look ate up as fuck. Nothing says 'I don't know what the fuck I'm doing' like a loose goose plate carrier that you need to adjust every few minutes cause it's flapping in the wind like a goats asshole.

i wear medium regular uniforms and wear a small vest for reference. i recommend getting a vest custom sewn for whatever plate size suits your body type, or doing the whole 8x10 plate front and 10x12 rear deal.

I don't get the point of "muh military green" gear. Why wouldn't you get a normal looking backpack that's weatherproof (some school bags offter this) instead of this meme tacticool green shit? Isn't the point to try to NOT look like you're LARPing in the woods and to, you know, blend in better to not draw attention to yourself?

>>32503263
>Isn't the point to try to NOT look like you're LARPing
no.

>>32503263
You don't have to worry about how you look if people can't see you.

Camo helps

>>32503263
>if you don't look cool, what's the point?

>>32503263
Assuming you're talking about the pack I have in these pictures, it's a general use range/truck bag. I've got everything from plain old jansport looking packs top big ass trail packs. Use what works, that 5.11 came to me as part of a trade and has served its purpose well. Wouldn't be walking around the city or taking it on planes though. Assuming you've got a PC, chest rig and/or rifle on with it, the pack isn't going to do much as far as standing out goes.

A pack is actually on my list of things to get. Any recommendations? I've heard good things about Maxpedition and Grey Ghost Gear.

>>32503313
A "pack" could range anywhere between a camelback hydration bladder carrier and an 85L exterior frame alpine backpack. You're going to have to be way more specific as to what you need out of the backpack.

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>>32503313

if you got the iraqi dinars, my personal rec is a eberlestock

i've owned 3 assault packs and eventually i ended up sticking with the G1 little brother which can integrate into the whole rucksack package if you have even more iraqi dinars to afford that as well

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Alright guys, the order has been placed! Cryefires are coming. I've sent out emails regarding some... extraneous circumstances. But it's happening.

>>32503343
My bad, should have thought about the ambiguity there. Just a 3 day pack that I could wear with a PC. I will need a big ruck eventually but those tend to be pretty expensive right? At least the ones that are worth a shit.

>>32503263
>Isn't the point to try to NOT look like you're LARPing in the woods

No

Not in the slightest

I am looking for a transport bag to carry plates + helmet setup. Less tacticool the better

>>32503350
Carrier in the photo?

>>32503349
That's not too bad price wise and would go with my gear. Is it /comfy/ with your PC?
Also
>Red Man
Muh basketball American, I'm a fan of the Golden Blend myself. Tastes like summer and raisins.

>>32503403
At this point the words
>LV-MBAV
are going to become a fucking meme.

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>>32503172
>2017
>still wearing retaded meme camo
At least you're consistent.
quite the hypocrite

>>32503425
This is why I was so hostile last thread.

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>>32503425
>>32503445
Got you

>>32503442
>meme camo
Not even sure what that means tbqh famalam. It's brown, green and tan. Got it for a good price 2nd hand. Camo autists are terrible people.

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>>32503458
>being autistic about gear - totally fine
>being autistic about camo on that gear - terrible person

>>32503033
>>32502825
what's that backpack's name?
is it light and small enough?

>>32503458
Maybe I'm just retarded but there's basically no difference between camo's usability other than colors. Pattern hardly seems to matter but I cpuld2be totally wrong...

Moreover Camo autists are really more just camo hipsters. Anyone who bitches about camo almost always bitches about popular camo's, or new camo's that no one's used yet but have been hyped up.

For the sake of buying gear for civilian and hobby use just pick a fucking color set and any pattern will work it literally doesn't matter.

>>32503485
This tho. I never got this either.
Shit on Condor and airshit but otherwise a plate carrier is a fucking plate carrier. It holds plates and has molle, just don't spend a fuck ton on one unless you know that you want a specific one.
Same thing with most gear...

>>32503536
>Shit on Condor and airshit but otherwise a plate carrier is a fucking plate carrier.
That's basically the consensus, tho.

>>32503516
It is a Red Rock Assault Pack. I like it quite a bit, compact and light.

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>>32503456

>>32503485
Are you implying I'm autistic about gear or condone shitting on someone's choice of kit? I don't. Being autistic about camo is generally cringe-tier faggotry though, especially on small pieces of kit that make absolutely no difference.

>>32503518
I'm no camo expert but I tend to agree, people just no-life it with this stuff because it gives them something to bicker about though.

>>32503406

you can mod it however you want to make it more comfortable. The shoulder straps are detachable to mount to a PC or a rucksack frame / gun scabbard, and there's room for a hydration bladder and all that nonsense. It will also accept ridiculously large hip belts if weight distribution is a problem for your back.

>>32503458
tbhq I only hate on it because it's ugly as hell

Anyone have any experience with Kifaru packs?

>>32502825
>>32503033
what's the purpose of a MOLLE pack if you're not going to attach some sick ass pouches on it?

Eberlestock with built-in scabbards have horrendous sway due to the nature of the pack separation. Also, made in China and brought back for a 20000% mark-up in price. Also, 1000d use, so they are heavy as fuck, and they don't even use Cordura. Literally fucking retard shit. 500d Cordura is 2x bombproof what Glen uses.

>>32503969
This, might as well get Flyye repros made of 1000D.

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>>32503425
>are going to become a fucking meme
implying it wasn't already.

day 1 of USSOCOM issue it becomes a meme.

Is it possible to make KYWIs retain less?
I have some in my rig that retain just fine but pull out like butter.
I just bought a double mag tall esstac pouch for my belt and the KYWI inserts make it almost impossible to pull mags out without lifting my belt.
Do I just need to break them in? Tighten my belt? It already seems plenty tight as is. Maybe the short ones would work better?

>>32503969

my eberle is infact probably vietnam slave labor made, and the 1000d they use is more of a water-resistant ripstop material than a heavy duty cordura that's bombproof just by feeling it's texture

i only own the g1 so i cant say if the other packs are worth the dime, but i literally see zero point in anyone having a 1000d cordura nylon pack unless they are going to use it as a shooting mat or going on a deployment

>>32503838
I don't oper9 hard enough sadly.

So I got multicam pants, jacket, and plate carrier. I finally need a battle belt for reasons.

However since it'll be first line id want to be able to wear it with regular clothes.

Should I get the belt and shit in multimeme or go for od

Since I prefer to cosplay and don't actually own any guns I'm still wanting to look somewhat /fa and am not sure if an od belt would look weird in a sea of multicam

>>32504384
leave...and never come back

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awwwww yeah

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dat LBT, embarrassingly the only gear I own. I'm getting a chest rig or battle belt soon in the event of a natural disaster/shtf

What camo goes with Italian vegetato? I have a blouse and pants, but the pants don't fit well. Considering multicam

>>32504626
Spaghetti and red wine.

Anyone else besides Skellington have Arcteryx gear? Looking at getting their Drac softshell or one of the others if the Drac isn't worth the money.

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Are Oakleys a meme or is there a reason they're used so often by service personnel?

>>32504701
I heard their M frames where the shit.

>>32504701
Overpriced but they are quality stuff. Service personnel discount has something to do with why you see them in the field so much, but you wouldn't be making a bad buy if you have the money.

>>32504664
Arcteryx is great, just extremely inflated on the price front. If you have the cash then get it. I tend to step down in cost and pay the still-inflated price of entry for Patagonia gear, which has served me well across many a mountain range.

>>32504701

they count as eye protection and are generally not as retarded looking as the ones we're issued

if plastic is your dig, go for it. otherwise i'd look into Randolph Engineering and check out their military aviators, i had mine for 7 years. They went to Lousiana shitswamp all the way to death valley and back to arid texas heat, barely any scratches on the outer lenses even after the nose pieces melted off from the heat of the sun

ironically i lost them during a land navigation course which bummed me out cause they were the best damn shades i ever had

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>>32504664
>softshell
Gay

>>32504786
Where are you hiding at, Coney?

>>32504801
My fellow bike thief
I had one pair lasted me 4 years lost them and turned around and bought 3 more the collection ended up lasting me 11years but lost them in a move
some of the best damn sunglasses I've owned.

>>32504635
Har har, but for real.

Is a Smersh rig good? I like the way they look, and I like how battle-belt-ish they are. However, $200 would be a pretty big investment and step up from my FLC

>>32505131
it's alright but it's a bit dated

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>>32505131
I bought smersh to be rusfor while playing airsoft. It's a dated design. the bandage pouch is kinda small. the pouches are YUGE. the grenade pouches will probably go unused. It has a buttpack, which sucks for vehicle use. they increase your width, doors can be harder to deal with. A bitch and a half to adjust. Id pass

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>>32505131
its a updated alice LBE system. i like mine alot, buy im a big fan of LBE's over plate carriers cause im a big guy

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>>32504929
No u

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>>32504701
>he doesn't wear ballistic polarized Frogskins.

>>32504664
Atom SV and RHO reporting in. They both p great.

>>32505718
Does the SV have more insulation than the LT, or is it just built more durable?

>>32505736
SV has 100g coreloft vs 60g coreloft in the LT. Picked it up at a LEAF closeout sale for $150. Highly recommended, use it daily without issue.

>>32504384
Snake Eater Tactical or Stormrider Gear make pretty fashionable EDC/Riggers belts. Tons of options as well

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>>32502857
meh, as a goruck owner the whole brand is a meme

if you want a goruck bullet ruck just get a Hill People Gear Tarahumara, the suspension is actually good, comes with wand pockets for bottles, and it's modular so you can take the straps off and use it as an additional pocket on their other packs.

>>32505830
The strap system isn't even working well in that pic. Look at how it's bunched up at her lower neck. Those types of straps never work well on packs.

What goruck do you have?

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>>32503239
sizing your plate carrier off your clothing is retarded, just size the plates first and choose the appropriate carrier size from that. I'm a textbook medium regular at 5'11", 32" waist, 32" inseam, and I wear medium plates.

>>32503313
Mystery Ranch, Hill People Gear

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I've been a little geer-queer for this bag, lately. What does /k/ think?

>>32505131
what blu said >>32505336
It's good for light infantry work and going prone and that's just about it oh and good luck find a pack lol.

>>32505912
You'll look like a metrosexual faggot and your wife's son will respect you less.

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>>32504664
I have a Gamma LT in their civilian lineup. It's pretty good.

>>32505853
GR0, it rides like a fucking brick. Anyways do some research about the hill people gear stuff. I know some people who've even swapped their kifaru straps for hill people gear and never looked back. This pic isn't the best representation of how the straps ride.

>>32505336
Oh, you already found out why I hate the smersh system huh?

You tried at least. Shits just not as good as other counterparts.

Anyone using a Vertx EDC Commuter bag to carry an AR pistol?

>>32505966
Checked and rekt, anon. ty

>>32505990
Do you have the pack high enough/straps tight enough? It's meant to ride high and tight. I've never had any issues with how my GR0 feels except when it's loose and hanging low. This means it gets pretty sweaty in hot weather though.

I'd have to try the HPG straps to become a believer, I'm skeptical as it is. I have been interested in their products for a while though.

>>32502855
What's the point of the cast-iron plates? Are they bullet-proof?

>>32502829
What's the point of the cast-iron plates? Are they bullet-proof?

>>32506161
On their website? They're just for weight if you want to do one of their stupid "BUD/S for a day" tough mudders.

>>32506143
Yes, I cinch that bitch down as hard as I can. Still rides like shit. The frame sheet is useless since if you put anything in the laptop pocket it just becomes a flat piece of plastic, and if you don't put anything in there, it doesn't contour to your back in the slightest.

Also yes the padding design is stupid and sucks in the heat.

There is no reason to buy Goruck while Mystery Ranch exists. Their packs cost the same or less and have better suspension, plus they're actually used by SOF guys.

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>>32506245
>Mystery Ranch
At the risk of sounding like a faggot, Goruck or Myster Ranch for freerunning?

>>32506272
>>>>>freerunning

>>32506302
Yes, I un-ironically train you faggot.
Good luck when you wanna be an urban operator.

>>32506313
I seriously hope you're just pretending to be the other anon

>>32506410
Freerunning is the application of military obstacle course training to the actual world. What's wrong with it?

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>Goruck discontinued the stealth line
>I got a SD-25 on close out sale for $80

>>32506441
Running O courses in the military is not like a huge fundamental skill. It's a reasonable way to shake out your gear and see if stuff is going to flop around or fall off, but many times what you're doing isn't directly applicable to combat.

This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kttDFskTsOA&feature=youtu.be) kind of stuff is what's really useful in urban warfare. Being able to get onto roofs or higher floors without having to take stairs or elevators is key.

>>32504774
>>32505718
>>32505990
Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna get a Drac in the grey
>>32505870
Good stuff thanks

>>32506471
Hmm. Might start an urban warfare thread later.

Movnat if you're interested in gear-free climbing.

Do I post /GQ/ Issue one in this thread or start the next?

>>32506777
Post it already, triplets

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>>32506819
Here we go
Happy New Years boys

>png is 5 MB
Enjoy the Jpegs

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>>32506844

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>>32505870
on that note, what carrier size should i go for if i get 10x12 sized plates? they seem to sit between medium and large carrier sizes, since 10x12 isn't a standard sapi plate size.

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>>32506852

>>32506862

informative but your camo is a ugly shit

>>32506272
I strongly suspect a bong is behind this post.

>>32506862
>>32506852
>>32506844
Enjoying so far.

>>32506920
That's all for this month. Each month I'm making a cover page and then a two page interview, if you have ideas for other pages I'm open to suggestions

>>32506844
IT WAS ARMY AND I DIDNT QUIT BASIC REEEEEE ;_; you did good

>>32506956
kek, thanks lad

>>32505505
basically this. it works nice for both ar and ak cause the pouches are so big
>>32505966
oh, its a good rig. but I'd go for my carrier

>>32505996
Im still using it for bbwars. no need for arnor or real medical

>>32506856
10x12s change is size a lot too. mine are smaller than mediums

>>32506964
You better pick out stupid shit I say and make fun of it every issue.

>>32506974
I'm not entirely sure if it is or not but I think its not meant to go over a PC system but honestly I like it with a PC. Though I realized on me it doesnt work with a full size PC i'd need to pair it with a smaller one. Either way I don't like smersh for the reasons you stated. It feels like something you'd assault a village with 5 other guys on a line and not go door to door with. Just my thoughts on it.

still selling somebody plis buy.

>>32506985
Oh I will hahaha

>>32506989
:333 XDDDDDD I can finally kill the name/trip Johnson and change it.

>>32506934
>plate carrier/battle belt/gear piece of the month
>history of X
>a section about guns
>reader mail

>>32502660
Cinch the cord? Like tighten it and tuck it under so it looks like the picture?
Also I'd probably unpick the velcro (hook & loop) patches on the shoulders (unless I find some meme patches. I could salvage a MTP Aus flag from my enlisted mate [spoiler]I was enlisted for a while too[/spoiler].
I'd also get rid of the centre rank slide (I'd literally never put anything on it)

>>32507003
>>plate carrier/battle belt/gear piece of the month
I like this idea, might make a belated one this month for the LV-MBAV Meme Carrier
>>history of X
Maybe, seems like a lot more work and copy paste and Graphic design
>>a section about guns
Possibly
>>reader mail
I like this too

>>32506974
you think i would be safe with a medium carrier then? i was also considering a crye jpc since they have those for $235 on crye's website, but i dont know if thats a good deal or not since i cant find them anywhere else. jpcs have always been cool in my book and i've always wanted one.

hello friends.

i was out practicing mag swaps today with my
BCM ar15 and my HSP chest rig.

im gonna be honest i had major issues getting snagged up on the magazine retention bungies.

do you guys think its worth having the added retention of the bungies or am i better off going with something like taco pouches with no top bungies?

essentially is it worth the added retention if you get snagged on shit while practicing

>>32506852
Why is an army cadet talking like he's ex-SF?

>>32507077
Bungies on top are fine, just leave them slid over to the side of the mag and voila, no more issues.

I detest the HSP as an overcluttered mess which people usually buy without knowing what they want to put in it, and then filling it out with junk because nature hates a void. I hold firm that Haley is trolling people by selling operator branded shit he knows mall ninjas will gobble up; he's having a laugh at us.

>>32506985
well, I hate room clearing. MOUT is fun fucking training, but after getting lit the fuck up so many times all I can think of is how badly I dont want to do it irl.

>>32506777
Do me.

>>32507039
what will happen with a medium jpc and a 10x12 that is really 10x12 is stretching and premature wear.

>>32507169
give email

>>32507171
yeah, thats what i was worried about. if i go by sapi plate sizes, most mediums will be 9½ x 12½, which will make a 10x12 kind of a tight fit. i thought about sizing up to a large, which is 10⅛ x 13¼, but i'm worried about the plate kind of bouncing around loose in the carrier if i went that route.

>>32507169
You're irrelevant

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>>32507005
>Cinch the cord? Like tighten it and tuck it under so it looks like the picture?
You know it.

>I'd also get rid of the centre rank slide (I'd literally never put anything on it)
I've used them to hold my TQ when wearing my vest over the smock or my headphones when I'm hiking in civvie mode.

>>32506844
>Ranger Green or OD How many different shades are on Trllz kit?
4 or 5 last I checked, this is Great btw

>>32507191
[email protected]

>>32506856
your best bet is to contact the manufacturer of the plate carrier, tell them which plates you want to use, and get their recommendation. some companies' medium plate carriers will hold 10x12, others are too tight.

>>32507077
Honestly they're fine if you're not being spastic. I had similar issues at first but ironed them out. If you loosen the bungees slightly or break them in so they don't put so much tension on the mags that may help a little as well

>>32507112
yeah, fuck the stuffit pouch, what a fucking cancerous design that was

>>32507249
Thanks
>>32507311
I'll send the questions in a bit

>>32507479
I want to do one for anon, the pics will be my usgi mags in plastic grocery bags

>>32507497
That's fine, gonna do an issue with a few anons in it at some point. Leave an email

Would it be ok to un-stitch velcro patches from fabric, or would it leave a big square of tiny holes?

Looking for a lightweight MOLLE belt rig, will only be putting a couple of 10rnd mags, a knife, torch, and multitool on it.
Any recommendations?

>>32507708
Depends entirely on the fabric, it will almost certainly leave an outline of holes initially, but fabrics like a cotton weave would probably mesh back together after a bit, whereas twills and synthetics might not be so forgiving.

>>32507837
USMC Eagle belt. Cheap, decently durable.

>>32507859
50/50 Poly cotton?

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So my /gq/ buddy picked up a 5.11 LBV. How is it? I've worn surplus LBVs before and I liked them for what they were. A little floppy fi not worn properly but otherwise not bad. I have some 5.11 stuff, mostly pants, and a combat shirt and it's pretty good stuff. What do you guys think of the 5.11 LBV?

pic related

>>32507112

Yeeeep. Main reason why I'm personally going for either some molle chest rig, or more likely, the Spiritus Micro rig. Those are still slim-ish while still letting you stay low profile.

>>32505830

I want one bad as an EDC/schoolbag, but I can't currently justify spending $100+ on a pack that I can't put a schoolbook in, unless it looks deceiving. Down the road I'm planning on buying the Umlindi/Recon belt, and mating a Tara on top for woods trips, but it'll be a while. Does anyone here have a tara and happen to be able to fit books inside of it? It certainly looks large enough, it's just the center zip that I think would block access for hardcover books.

>>32507864
Was looking a little more lightweight. Maybe just one row of molle?

>>32506147
The fuck are you talking about?

What's the most civilian, but still tactical colour? Is is khaki, or is multicam fine? I don't want to look like a faggot at the range

>>32508317
For what? A carrier, rig or belt?
>>32507947
Basically a FLC

>>32508546
Australia so no reason to ever own a rig :(
>yeah bro I have a (empty because armor is illegal here) plate carrier for my bolt action, what about it?

Would just be a belt with a couple mag pouches, multitool pouch, torch pouch, maybe one admin pouch, and maybe a fixed blade.

Also clothing.


I also like OD/Ranger green, and Wolf Grey seems cool too

>>32508603
Khaki is probably fine for a belt. If the person is going to gripe at you for a khaki belt with mag pouches they are going to gripe at you regardless.

Fixed blade at the range is a little autistic

>>32507947
a vest that takes up too much surface area = shit-tier ventilation and garbage adjustment.

Inshort I don't like it, the design isn't good.

>>32508629
I was more referring to what I'd put on the belt. I would only take a fixed blade out (and torch and admin pouch), if I were going hunting, or at least to a rural area to shoot.

>>32503172
That backpack is legit shit.

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love the khard 45.
>>32508603
Khaki, or even a brown.
seriously duluth makes some decent pants

>>32508690
I am a big fan of FDEish softshells.
I was thinking of getting a Multicam milsurp smock because they're cheap, and from experience, I love smocks.

>>32505776
Literally not even close to what I asked

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>>32508728
yeah softshells are pretty awesome, and arcteryx makes this awesome colour called crocodile that I'd look into.

>>32508777
>arcteryx makes this awesome colour called crocodile that I'd look into.
+1

>>32508777
>>32508827
I'm outside US, and Arcteryx is already quite expensive.
On that topic, can you guys give me a brief power rankings for tactical clothing brands? Maybe like 5 brands you trust?
Same for pouches and rigs.
Would appreciate if you have the time

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what socks, shirts, and underwear do you use?

I usually stick with cotton t shirts, ex offico underwear, and fox river socks

>>32508884
Tesla skin tight layers. Tops and bottoms makes for best.

>>32508884
Soffe shirts
Thermal underwear
Duluth boot socks
>>32508864
Arcteryx, LAPG, Crye, TAD, 5.11

>>32508884
Fox river socks are decent.
If my boots get soaked through, I wear Seal Skinz. Cannot rate Seal Skinz highly enough as a waterproof sock.

>>32508884
some synthetic variant, lululemon makes some GOAT ones for everyday use.
underwear is again wool/synthetic layers (mypakage, Arcteryx, Soffe)
merino wool socks (wigwam, smartwool)
>>32508864
clothes
Arcteryx, Tyr, Crye, TAD(old stuff), US surplus.
pouches/Rigs
Haley Strategic, Perroz Designs, Ferro Concepts, Tyr, HSGI

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MR ASAP

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I just bought a bladetech leg holster setup from amazon

How badly did I fuck up?

>>32508884
random cotton shirts, British Coolmax shirts, german tropic shirts.
Underarmor underwear or soffe silkies
smartwool, darn tough, Bridgedale

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>>32508658
Yeah, that's kinda what I thought when he told me he got it. He's got it all loaded up and he'll bring it out next time we go innadesert.

I understand what you mean by a vest taking up too much surface area being shit tier for ventilation. I have a bib I use as an admin pouch on my chest rig but at least I can remove it if I get too hot.

>>32509135
Is MGS4 considered retro yet

>>32509149
next year it'll be 10 years old so it's kinda retro

>>32509135
if he's moderately in shape he's going to have one hell of a time not getting that vest to shift and rub his body raw.

>>32508777
You arcteryx shill. I mean they make god tier stuff, don't get me wrong, but it just blows that it costs my arm, leg, and soul.

You're totally right about softshells. So awesome. I was walking home after getting some lunch and it was a nice cold rainy day. It was misting ever so lightly. All the small little droplets sitting on my softshell looked pretty cool. Gotta love waterproof shit. What are some good waterproof pants options? Something I can wear in an everyday kind of scenario but also something good to go innawoods with.

>>32508728
What are smocks for?

Are they weather jackets? Are they for cold?

Why smock and not a softshell? Or is it basically a softshell?

>>32509197
>200 dollar softshell is an arm and a leg
and softshells arent waterproof, they're highly water resistant.

>>32509198
smock is a pattern of jacket.
BreachBangClear did a good write up on the ideas of it
http://www.breachbangclear.com/new-huron-cold-weather-combat-smock/

>>32509197
Softshells are not waterproof by definition. You're fine walking to your car in light rain. Standing outside for prolonged periods of time or in heavy rain and you will end up a cold, soggy, heavy mess.

>>32509166
That bites. I recommended him something similar to my Gladiator for a first chest rig but he went with the LBV.

>>32509149
Please don't consider it retro yet. I was in college when it released. I can't be old enough to have retro games have come out in my second year of fucking college...

>>32509215
sphinx pantsu for less than 300 where?

>>32509197
Look into Outdoor Research for soft-shell pants at a good price.

>>32509198
>What are smocks for?
They're good as a sole means of load carriage.

>Are they weather jackets? Are they for cold?
Typically windbreakers worn over a mid layer or base layer (even just a t-shirt).
Occasionally made rainproof, but usually are just cotton or polycotton.
Probably anything as low as -5 celcius (23 farenheit), but would be uncomfortable past 25 celcius (77 farenheit).
Can be used for colder if you wore some type of base layer (I like merino wool).

>Why smock and not a softshell? Or is it basically a softshell?
Smocks are usually a lot cheaper. A $50 smock will be good, but a $50 soft shell will be shit more than likely.
Smocks have many pockets for load carriage, as mentioned before.

>>32509217
I guess that's true. I have some lighter ones that do get soaked after a little. The particular one I was wearing was waterproofed though.

>>32509250
>waterproofed
Noooooooooo
I don't care how much scotchgard you spray on it, it's not waterproof, and it will soak through eventually. Probably at the seams and zippers first.

We have a distinction between soft and hardshells for a reason

>>32508884
Under armor heat gear shirts and underwear. A1 beyond shirts and long underwear. A couple fox river socks, but mainly darn tough and smart wool.

>>32509290
Fair enough, I didn't scotcgard it though. I got it specifically as a snow/rain jacket. I am probably wrong in the waterproof terminology though, and meant water resistant. My mistake.

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>>32509250
Tactical Assault Gear combat sustainment pack. Got it for $60
this pack has problems.
>the one main compartment is ideally for a 3L water bladder but is a bit big, so there's tons of extra space you cant use to carry all that much.
2 small and one slightly larger compartment on back is gay. 1 small, 1 decent size would of been perfect.

>>32509303
No harm done, and now you know

>>32509326
I knew, just mis-spoke, being a little high will do that. Out of curiosity I did look up the treatment done on my jacket. DWR coated. A bit better than scotcchgard. Non operator jacket too, Northface, got it at Bass Pro on sale a month or two ago.

https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-apex-bionic-2-jacket-nf0a2re7

>>32504664
I have multiple Arcteryx items. Some regular, some LEAF items, it's all very well made, but overpriced as fuck. I only buy that stuff when I can find significant discounts. I personally like TAD gear more these days. The vast majority of their clothing and all of their packs and pouches are US made and of outstanding quality.

>>32509236
surface area, lightweight, and minimalistic are pills seldom swallowed before experiencing the misery of bulky pointless kits.

I'd recommend my friends Chicoms for those reasons.

>>32506504
Try on the Drac jacket before you buy if possible. My buddy got one a few years ago when they first came out and it ran big. He wore a medium in all his other Arcteryx stuff and the medium Drac was pretty baggy on him, like damn near a full size larger.

>>32509352
DWR is good for water resistance, it will wash out over time though and need to be replinished, I think it's done by washing it with a special detergent or something.

>>32509431
>likes TAD more than dead bird
Prepare to catch flak from skeletor

I've had mixed results with TAD, some of their stuff I've gotten has had some obvious defects in the sewing, and a lot of their items seem to prioritize looking cool over actually working well. However I still bought three pairs of their ripstop shorts when they were like 40% off in December, and I'm actually looking forward to warm weather just so I can wear them. Their ripstop pants/shorts are fucking GOAT

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I'm in need of a new jacket, I'm in minnesota and need something fairly heavy, but I don't want it to be some long trench coat. Found this on amazon, not very heavy, but looks p good. What do you guys think?

https://www.amazon.com/CORDURA-Tactical-Military-Waterproof-Windproof/dp/B01JIBT8P4/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_12?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=EQFTAZHW62QKQDSTSR4T

>>32509562
autism/10

>>32509325
I have the Gladiator rig, bought it on clearance a while back for like 60 bucks...
Holds 6 mags (AR/AK) with no difficulty, 3 deep, wide velcro internal pockets, large enough to fit 1911 into.
The back holds 3L bladder just fine, good ducting for tube, all in all, bretty guud purchase, have worn inna woods, inna mountains, inna desert, and it's survived.
It survived a 5 day trek a few buddies and I made into the Jamez this summer, just to see if we could do it... It rained two days, and the other two were 100+degrees...
It got a little sweaty around the strapping, and back, but otherwise was fine.

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>>32509580
come on guy you can't say this isn't the most badass dude you ever seen.

>>32509197
>>32509217
>>32509250

Softshells, and for that matter, hard shells, need to be periodically re-treated with a DWR finish of some sort. Even Goretex shit needs this. Unless the water is beading up on the surface of the fabric, the ability of the Goretex membrane to transfer moisture away from your skin goes way down. Basically if the outer fabric is getting soaked at all, it needs to be re-treated.

>>32509603
the fuck is the net for? to contain the autism?

>>32509603
I can safely say it's not. Please don';t ever wear something like this in public.

>>32509603
WHY DOES HE WEAR THE MASK

>>32509560
>Their ripstop pants/shorts are fucking GOAT
I have ripstop versions of the Force 10 pants and shorts, and now have a set of the recon pants and shorts. They are all bomber, the recons are nice, fit like the Force 10s, but more streamlined and lighter.
I've never personally found any defects in any of my TAD stuff, but I hear they have good customer service. If it's legit defective you should hit them up.

>>32502855
Is this in Utah?

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>>32509673
>>32509628
probably to contain the spaghetti.

>>32509664
Why? this dude gets asked all the time "where he got his jacket?"

>>32503263
Why do you post some variation of this in every GQ thread?

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I love this pack, Flyye ILBE assault pack. Just big enough to carry what I need for a hike or maybe over night.

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i have a bag

>>32509215
>Huron cold weather combat smock. >$1000

That mother fucker better double as a parachute or some shit.

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Heads-up RE: this company. Poland-made, light-weight for what it is, and probably the best option out there atm.

I spent a few days looking for a replacement for my Eberlestock and this is about the crux of what is available for people that put their gear through hell. This is on my short list.

If you want something to sustain you for multiple days; they've got 3 models (each with multiple capacities). "Reindeer", "Wildcat", and "Raccoon".

This is what I'm going with:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2UADQ6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3RZHL09DXQX7Y&coliid=I2NMYR3QILOEUJ

with 2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EVAHNV4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3RZHL09DXQX7Y&coliid=IN13GGN1XWEGP&psc=1
that fit under the side saddlebags (to make it flush looking) Comes out to 92L total (not counting outside mounting options) and weighing in @ ~8 lbs with a fucking actual adjustable torso-size system.

Their website (in polish, but translatable) is shit, but just wanna throw this out for /k/.. This is about as close as bombproof for weight that you're gonna get.

What is a good alice pouch to hold a Baofeng UV-5R? I have been looking at the ALICE DAGR GPS Pouch? Is there any other better options? (It needs to be ALICE thanks)

Thanks

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>>32510513
>ALICE DAGR GPS Pouch

with the extended battery or without?

>>32510558
Without atm, but I am planning on getting one in the future (if whatever pouch I get has room that is)

>>32509702
AZ, Grand Canyon North Rim

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>>32510566
so what i do is clip it to the side of an ammo pouch them put it into the grenade sleeve and put the strap around it and clip it in. or i clip it to the side of my buttpack and its held in place underneath my canteen.

a dagr pouch would work great, another option is a molle gp pouch with alice clips threaded in instead of malice clips.

there are also numerous alice radio pouches.

>>32510587
Oh I see. I cut the grenade sleeves of my mag pouches. Yea I think I will just go down the route of getting DAGR pouch. Cheers m8

>>32508689
why

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>>32510604
http://www.centextacticalgear.com/products/us-military-dagr-gps-pouch-od-green-alice-pouch-5895015213111

this one is pretty cheap. if you checked a surplus store its a pretty common thing for them to have a bucket of random alice pouches for cheap

>>32510611
Yea, my only issue is I live in Aus so shipping is the killer for me.
Love your alice setup

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Bought this after christmas. Got cabelas cards so ended up paying like $75.

Double breast pockets, hip pockets, left shoulder pocket.

Hood rim and back of hood adjustable. Hem adjustable.

Velcro cuffs and pit zips.

Long back. One thing is odd, the sleeve on the top of the hand is slightly long too.

Very light fleece(which I wasn't too excited about when I got it), has turned out to be alright, at least for this weather.

Wore it out hiking in the woods for an hour in slight drizzle/sleet, did not get wet.

Seems pretty abrasion resistant.

Would definitely buy again for the on sale price of 135

http://www.cabelas.com/product/JACK-WOLFSKIN-NORTHERN-STAR-JACKET/2369636.uts?productVariantId=4860160&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04606396&rid=20&gclid=CPWUz_OEo9ECFU5XDQodb84DkQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

>>32510627
Thanks man, i am working on a vietnam era kit now.

Can you fellow operators that own Glocks use any of the magazine extesions? What brand do you use and what has your experience been with them? I'm interested in them but I've heard that they can potentially decrease reliability because your altering the how long the spring sits in the magazine as compared to the factory testing. I've also seen videos where you can't actually get the supposed additional rounds into the magazine, example its a plus three extension but you can only get one or two extra rounds in. Any constructive input is welcome, thanks in advance.

>>32510758
You realize this is GEAR thread, right?

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>>32509431
>Taking anything over Arcteryx
Don't tell Skellington, he'll get mad. I'll look at the TAD stuff as well, a buddy of mine just got a TAD jacket and likes it so far.
>>32509504
I'll see what I can do, afaik REI doesn't stock ANY LEAF gear at all so I don't know where I could try it on in store. Does Cabelas, Bass Pro, or *shudder* Gander Mountain sell Arcteryx?

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This, right here, is 20lbs of steel in 8x 6"x6"x0.25" plates, no, they are not ballistic. See next slide.

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>>32510879
Six of those plates, pictured left, will be inserted into side panel carriers and hung off the shoulder from a pair of drop leg platforms, also pictured left, sourced from voodoo tactical. The platforms have a spacious interior pouch that will probably accomodate an amply sized iiia or lighter soft insert or a trauma pad for rigidity. Also included in the image are sword frogs unrelated to the build.

More to follow when side panel pouches arrive.

>why straight steel?
This is a weight test and proof of concept of a cheap DIY ballistic pauldron against the dedicated HASP shoulder panels and their high-end price point, if it works in raw steel, it works in ar500 memeplates and most certainly works with poly, ceramic, and composite plate formats.

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Where do I get Bane pants???

>>32510999
are you a big guy?

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>>32511006
4u

>>32510999
the same place you get blood diamond pants

jk some googling turned up a website called banepants.com

>>32510913
so it's like a tasset ?

>>32511012
Nice implants, babe, when are you gonna size up to a c-cup and me a handful?

>>32511023
Tassets are worn on the thigh, these are going to be hung off ALICE suspenders like a pauldron, but yeah you can put them back on the thigh like they were designed for and approximate a three-panel tasset.

>>32511025
>ITT LARPing airsofter gets upset at virtual male rivalry

>>32511012
>>32511016
http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Combat_Gear_Pants_TMC_G3_Combat_3D_Pants_XL_Size_Wolf_Grey.htm


these might work?

>>32511034
for what purpose

>>32511039
>http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Combat_Gear_Pants_TMC_G3_Combat_3D_Pants_XL_Size_Wolf_Grey.htm
sure if you're not gonna be autistic about the details

the real bane pants are modeled after crye's Gen 1 pants, complete with poop zipper

>>32510999
You cant find them, they are Gen 1 Crye pants in black so are the kneepads. Either get a repro or newer Crye pants in black.

>>32511039
>>32511045
Where do people get custom Crye pants? I think a brown pair with black knee pads and black stretchy fabric would look cool anyway.

>>32511038
No, I just like muscular women and his pecs mildly resemble amazon tits, and since a /fit/ woman is hard to find before hitting the crossfit community I've started looking at combat traps. I didn't choose the fetish, it chose me.

>>32511044
Why, for the glory of Satan, of course.

>>32511056
>combat traps
You're literally just gay

>>32511054
You don't only knockoffs, custom patterns and colors come from Crye through contracts in large numbers.

>>32511068
>large numbers
Fuck

>>32511063
I've stopped caring about what it's called, I just know what I like. Deal with it.

Should I get a Team Wendy EXFIL LTP?

>>32511143
no, don't give those libshits any of your money.

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>>32511061
And this is how retarded (I did warn Armorius this project was gonna look retarded) a thigh rig looks when sized for the upper arm, the top strap is almost wedged into my armpit when at the correct height on my shoulder- and, dear lord, all that spare strapping.

>>32511153
And youre gonna put seven and one-half pounds of steel plus backing inserts, plus weight of pouches onto this package? Do you enjoy carrying an extra SAW on each shoulder all day long?

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>>32511210
Heavy foot needs to make a comeback IMO

>>32511242
It makes you look like a street samurai, quick, put one of the frogs on and wear a sword on it. I need an image for research.

>>32508689
I wouldn't take it on the trail but it pulls its weight for a range/truck bag just fine. Some desperate soul had no cash to add in a pistol trade for one of my old rifles and offered it up, I accepted out of charity.

>>32508603
Join reserves.

>>32507479
T R A P S IN GEAR PIN UP FOR FEBUARY

>>32511519
I'm med discharge from ARA and ex-reserve. Reserve a shit.
>here's a rifle from 1998 that's gets 1 stoppage per magazine
>here's a bunch of used web gear from 2002. Don't even think about buying your own you little cunt.
>>muh I understand and comply with the CDF's directive
>Yeah you can go on HAMEL. Just sit in the rear ech for 2 weeks, and don't even see an enemy party even once.
>muh weekend exercises
>muh annual or biannual competency shoot at 100m and that's it

>>32510801
I'm not sure where you could find Arcteryx LEAF in a big box retail store. It would almost certainly have to be a place that caters to the LE/MIL customer. You might try looking at the website and see if there are any places near you that sell it. Or maybe try calling one of the online sellers and ask them about sizing on the Drac.

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Can we post belts?
Just got mine and aside from an ifak, which I already have in my rig, I'm not sure what else to get. Maybe a dump pouch.
I intend to have it for an increased load capacity for my rig or to use it solo at the range.

>>32512725
>belt
>has suspenders

no thats no longer a belt but load bearing gear.

>>32512725
I would get a smaller IFAK for your belt.
A big one in your pack and a small one on your belt is pretty convenient.

A knife, perhaps?

>>32512725
>I have open space on my belt, how do I fill it.

Wrong question.

Instead go out using the belt how you intend to use it and see what gear you are ending up needing handy.

Just because you have the ability to attach a lot of gear doesn't make it mandatory.

>>32512829
>asking people how they setup their belt is a bad idea until you have your belt setup
What.
>Instead go out using the belt how you intend to use it and see what gear you are ending up needing handy.
Is pretty spot on though. If you already have a rig you need to look at what that offers and what it doesn't. Even though you already have an IFAK you can and probably should get another on the belt like anon said.
As far as dump pouches I don't use them but I don't use a belt. I'd imagine trying to index mags under stress a bit more tough than on a chest rig. I am of the thought camp that I am dropping the mag if I need to in a combat situation and I need a fast reload.
But when you have only two mags like you have on the belt you may want an easier way to store mags rapidly.
I would also get a carabiner or something to attach soft things like gloves or what have you.
t. someone who doesn't own a belt

>>32502752
>virginia
Sell me your hk

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>>32506844
>>32506852
>>32506862
i like that

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Got to try out my new HPG m2016 butt pack yesterday. No holster or mag setup on my prairie belt ATM because I was using it as a hiking setup. Really cool piece of kit and pairs well with the Ute pack. On an unrelated note I really want to get some gear from Special Russian Shop but I know some people have had some issues with him. I don't mind a wait but I don't want to get scammed. Any experiences or recommendations?

If we want to go full Roleplaying queers we could get a Discord like that /meg/ thread.

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Has anyone tried Direct Action gear at all? They seem relatively unheard of, and their parent company is Helikon-Tex, a Polish company. Apparently they cater to LE/MIL in Europe but the only feedback I can find in a quick search was from a couple of airsofters.

Pic related is the bag I was looking at.

>>32510758

They're more expensive than grabbing a couple of Magpul or ETS extended mags, both of which work fine.

>>32512725

Do you have a pistol yet? I wouldn't put much on it. There's a video by GarandThumb that I really liked about his philosophy of use. Skip to 15:45 on dump pouches.

also these two:

>>32512829
>>32512925

Gargauntanon do you have all of the previous /GQ/ monthly issues? They're bretty gud, mind dumping them? (Imgur or something)

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>>32512725
With belts it's simple as hell. Find a spot where your hand instinctively goes to for ammo, radio, medical, etc. Don't stick anything over the ass/ center back, use a leg drop square of PALS/MOLLE if you must.


>>32510611
>>32510587
>>32510558
>>32509135
So. radios. You guys seem to run radios in a very ...different fashion. Why is it in everybody's waist and pushing into themselves?

UHF/VHF doesn't travel well through water... Like the human body. Get the antenna away from you. Next if you're going to keep it near you, keep the shit in a pocket and the antenna away from your elbows. The only thing you want access to is the radio set itself. You're going to damage the unit by going prone on it, jamming the antenna into the ground breaking he connector, or squelch yourself out by laying on it throwing all the RF into the ground or absorbed by your body. Seriously. On top of that, get a police mike so you're not holding that to your face. If the mic has a light on it, disable the light/remove it.

>>32513334
>UHF/VHF doesn't travel well through water
Correct, but a few inches of body materials worth of water won't really make a difference.

But this post is good.
> get a police mike so you're not holding that to your face
Most people have a push to talk
(If you don't have a push to talk get a fucking push to talk)

Most people run the antennae through molle on the back of the plate carrier if they have a whip. Granted most people buy the radio and that's it, so those people are stuck with the ducky but for their uses I'm sure it works fine but this anon's correct for the most part.

The antenna should come out of your molle a little high if you're running it on a carrier.
>You're going to damage the unit by going prone on it
Doubt it, most good handhelds can withstand being run over by cars so it being in a pouch and bouncing around then you lying on top of it will hardly scratch the thing.

I don't recommend being rough with your radio, but it's not an iPhone and most have a pretty good case.

>>32513051
Thanks senpai
I love that video btw, the french accidently find SFOD-D and the dude has on a tshirt and jeans

>>32513392
I'm more worried about the point of connection between the antenna and the unit. That's a structural "fuck zone". Also antennas have resistors and other shit in there. Bending the antenna can snap the wire and impede transmittal if not increase the SWR... causing your set to reset (internal safeties) or burn out entirely.

co7wt.blogspot. com/2015/12/dissecting-baofeng-fm-v-u-rubber-duck.html

>>32513444
Yeah if you use a whip it should be intuitive but don't let it "whip" around. Not only is it annoying as fuck but you're gonna break the thing.

Get an coax female to male cable and route it to your whip which is tucked into some molle somewhere out of the way (behind you is best).

>>32513334
Do you guys have licenses to use the radios?

I hear the HAMS and FCC are pretty anal about that sort of thing, and what better to raise public opinion than to bust a bunch of "white surpremecist survivalist gun nut terrorists" over radio usage?

Should I wait for the new thread or ask some questions?

Questions would be about what to put in my three day pack. Need a list of sorts.

>>32502752
Post your LV-MBAVs and I'll pick the best pics to be put in the gear of the month belated magazine page. I'm taking 2-4 pictures itt

>>32513731
Most people dont. Most handhelds dont even go far enough to warrant the FCC getting involved. That and some asshat at the FCC or one of their goons has to track you down. Not sure what happens if they manage to catch you inna field with a handheld anyhow.

>>32513745
Wait for a new thread. The end of thread's are wrapping up posts through the middle of the thread.

Speaking of which new thread pls.
Also

USE THE FUCKING OP COPY PASTA

>>32514053
I'll make a new one once we hit bump limit
Need to edit the pastebins soon as well.

>>32514229
You need the radio one edited?

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bump it m8, bump it

>>32514284
That's a big amount of mags

>>32514304
six is big?

>>32514270
I don't know shit about radios so you'll have to find someone for that

>>32514284
fucking canadian gib NODS NOW!!!!

>>32513731
You should be more worried about local HAMmers sticking their stationary rigs up your ass if you piss them off. There's a lot of EW that can go on there and the software on your handset has backdoors any sigint element can use if they track you down instead of the FCC, so I suggest reading up on the vulnerabilities of the system and be conscious of minimizing your air time through ettiquette.

>>32514323
>Indiana state patch
>calls myself StupidHoosier
>Hoosier
>canadian?
wut?

>>32514337
Hoser is a canadian term.
hes clearly confusing it with hoosier

>>32514314
Meant capacity. You have room for 9.

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Eat this bait

>>32514346
Yeah

>>32514337
GIB NODS CANADA NOW!!!!!!!!

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ok listen up gear niggers. i got one of those hsgi dump pouches with vagina opening for christmas. HOW THE FUCK do fold that piece of shit to get it as small as in pic related? it's too stiff to bend like that and i'm afraid of ripping it apart. any advise?

>>32514348
I could actually carry 14 but that would be dumb. I used the double mag pouches for silly shit. Like holding smoke grenades or a soda can

>>32514346
ah ok

Whats a good setup for carrying FAL mags? I know the one chicom works aswell as the SADF rigs but was also wondering if Alice pouches made for m14 mags could fit FAL mags.

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Anybody doing any practice today?

Belt it Eagle Ind., TACOs, USGI IFAK, with the Eagle suspenders. Holster is a short drop from my riggers belt, so it is not pictured.

>>32514358
stop using it.
also isnt that a different model?

New thread

>>32514376
>>32514376
>>32514376

>>32513392
What whip should I get for my uv5r?

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>>32514364
Haley Stategic makes a DC3 Heavy that my buddy uses for his FAL setup

>>32514366
Did that couple day ago.

>>32514372
nope from the product page.
also no i want muh damn dump pouch to look cool on competitions.

>>32504929
your walking sticks are faaaaar too short, poseur.

>>32514393
Not the biggest fan of bungies but how is he liking it?

>>32514350
kek what rig? Seems a little too big to run under a jacket.

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>>32513718
Did you not see the picture of my backpack m1488?

>>32513731
My local arrl branch is doing testing in Feb. I'm passing with at least 28/35 with basic parroting of answers from the online test shit.

Most of y'all with Baofengs can jsut drop the power to 1 watt. Saves battery, reduces risk of SWR overheating, and you don't step all over ham freqs. Stay on MURS and put it on narrowband. Encryption is legal on MURS. I got a raspi that I plan to turn into a home made VINSON unit in my spare time.

>>32513759
They'll send you a letter first. Cease and desist when you get the letter. AKA don't use the radio at your house. Do it out at your paintball/airsoft or innawoods on 1watt.

>>32514329
Backdooring the firmware on your radio... nigger why go through the trouble of that if you can just DF with 2 listening posts with yagis? Next time you wanna talk about EW go read about radio recon first. There's no point in backdooring a chink radio. Now on the other hand, when it comes to p25 radios... they have bugging capabilities built in in case of "theft".

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>>32515164
Doing this again?

>>32515263
Pretty much. I'm just trying to figure out how much velcro or super glue I want to use.

I bought a shitty 12 dollar ABS helmet just for this.

>>32515353
Just use GOOD home depo velcro thats sticky as fuck like I did. Shit is amazing for anything really.

>>32502870

looks mein kampfy

where is it?