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In the next few months I'm going to be looking at purchasing some sort of tactical load bearing system. I have a few ideas in mind, but before I bring them up I'd like some input from some of the folks around here. Here are the requirements:
- It must be as modular as possible, preferably using the MOLLE system.
- It must hold a minimum of 9 Mags easily accessible from both right and left hands.
- It must hold a minumum of 2 frags and one smoke grenade
- It must have an admin pouch(s) for a map, suunto compass, "canadian peacekeeper" style FMP, maglight (maybe tactikka?) and an eTrex Vista C GPS
http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexVistac/
- It must hold a minimum of 2 ASP Trifold Restraints in "open" position.
http://www.amronintl.com/tactical/products.cfm?id=2066
- It must hold and protect an AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular with dovetail attached and spare AA batteries
- It must have room and easy access to a PRR
- It must have room for the new CF bayonet and frog.
- It must have a mag dump pouch, preferably the kind that can fold away when not in use (like a Maxmedition Rollypoly? http://www.maxpedition.com/product/product_rollypoly.htm)
- It must have room for a small First Aid Kit, basically something for a field dressing plus some other odds and sods.
- It must have room for a few glowsticks, plus a few other small things.
Releasable armour is not an issue, since I'd have to wear the issued ballistic system. No need for a RAV, CIRAS, or similar vest. I'm right handed, so I'd need the smoke, grenades, dump pouch, and PRR on my left side. I use an issued CADPAT Camelbak for water, and I'd prefer to wear it like a backpack instead of attaching it to the vest/chest rig, web gear itself. A good spot to clip a helmet would be nice too.
A tall order, eh?
I have a good idea of what I'd need to carry, but have very little experience in comparing the quality of various brands. The ICE Tactical Chest Rig System looks like a good base, and the pouches look well designed, but before I drop the coin I'd like some impartial reviews of the gear (I'm looking at you Matt!!). Don't get me wrong, if the ICE guys want to plug their gear they can post away (I'd appreciate any info on any products) but I just don't know anyone personally who can give be an unbiased opinion. Sounds reasonable, right?
Thats all I have at the moment, any help would be appreciated!!
- It must be as modular as possible, preferably using the MOLLE system.
- It must hold a minimum of 9 Mags easily accessible from both right and left hands.
- It must hold a minumum of 2 frags and one smoke grenade
- It must have an admin pouch(s) for a map, suunto compass, "canadian peacekeeper" style FMP, maglight (maybe tactikka?) and an eTrex Vista C GPS
http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexVistac/
- It must hold a minimum of 2 ASP Trifold Restraints in "open" position.
http://www.amronintl.com/tactical/products.cfm?id=2066
- It must hold and protect an AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular with dovetail attached and spare AA batteries
- It must have room and easy access to a PRR
- It must have room for the new CF bayonet and frog.
- It must have a mag dump pouch, preferably the kind that can fold away when not in use (like a Maxmedition Rollypoly? http://www.maxpedition.com/product/product_rollypoly.htm)
- It must have room for a small First Aid Kit, basically something for a field dressing plus some other odds and sods.
- It must have room for a few glowsticks, plus a few other small things.
Releasable armour is not an issue, since I'd have to wear the issued ballistic system. No need for a RAV, CIRAS, or similar vest. I'm right handed, so I'd need the smoke, grenades, dump pouch, and PRR on my left side. I use an issued CADPAT Camelbak for water, and I'd prefer to wear it like a backpack instead of attaching it to the vest/chest rig, web gear itself. A good spot to clip a helmet would be nice too.
A tall order, eh?
I have a good idea of what I'd need to carry, but have very little experience in comparing the quality of various brands. The ICE Tactical Chest Rig System looks like a good base, and the pouches look well designed, but before I drop the coin I'd like some impartial reviews of the gear (I'm looking at you Matt!!). Don't get me wrong, if the ICE guys want to plug their gear they can post away (I'd appreciate any info on any products) but I just don't know anyone personally who can give be an unbiased opinion. Sounds reasonable, right?
Thats all I have at the moment, any help would be appreciated!!