How to attach molle hydration carrier to molle FLC vest?

[brianm423]

Looking for a way to attach the issued molle hydration carrier or a standard camelbak to the issued molle FLC vest. Seeing if they can attach to one another to become one unit instead of wearing the camelbak over top of the vest. Any help would be appreciated.

[wayneard3413]

Well i just hooked mine to my IBA by running zip ties thru the eyelets on my camelback and the loops on my vest... Other guys got the carrier that had molle straps that hooked straight to the vest

[brianm423]

Well i just hooked mine to my IBA by running zip ties thru the eyelets on my camelback and the loops on my vest... Other guys got the carrier that had molle straps that hooked straight to the vest

I'm talking about the FLC vest, not the IBA.

[USMC68]

You can just cut holes in the shoulder straps if you want. That vest is kind of hard to attach things to back. Like wayneard3413 said, zip ties or 550 cord. When I had one I just wore the camelbak over the vest, but I put the front strap underneath the front of the vest.

[brianm423]

I guess I'll just work something out. It's not that big of a deal. I'll just have to deal with wearing the hydration carrier over top of the vest if I really have to.

[bryanleu2002]

I dont know what exactly what camelback you have. Maybe this will help, my two cents... like others have said, use zip ties, 550..



Good luck, these things are custom to your own person likeings..
http://www.combatreform2.com/drink.htm



CAMEL-BAK® AS ITS OWN PACK
The Soldier wearing LBE/TLBV and rucksack plus myriad other strap gear need not have yet another set of straps tangling up his back and chest. The Camel-Bak® shoulder straps while thin and out of the way have running ends that flop around loose. Cut two 6 inch pieces of the drinking tube cover material and slip it on each shoulder strap to act as a keeper for the excess shoulder strap. The shoulder straps have quick release buckles to speed putting the Camel-Bak® on and taking it off. Detach the buckles and remove the bottom strap from the male buckle to slip over the 6 inch drink tube covers, then re-clip the buckle into the female end and re-thread the strap through the buckle.
CAMEL-BAK® ATTACHED TO ETLBV/TLBV

http://www.combatreform2.com/etlbvcamelbak.jpg After extensive field wear the Camel-Bak®'s shoulder straps coupled with the TLBV's, MILES harness and rucksack, rifle sling is too cluttered. Unclip each shoulder strap and route through the rear of the ETLBV/TLBV's top shoulder pads. Place the bottom of the Camel-Bak® behind the butt pack and route the bottom shoulder straps under the butt pack eyelets and clip to the top shoulder straps. Tighten all the way. Your Camel-Bak® is now connected to the rear of your ETLBV/TLBV, eliminating a set of shoulder straps around your arms. It can still be disconnected for wear on its own.

[Sloppy Joe2]

use crazy glue!

[ShakesFIST]

100mph tape and/or 550 cord. If neither of those can't fix something its unfixable.

[seraosha]

100mph tape and/or 550 cord. If neither of those can't fix something its unfixable.

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[winchester_down]

Have you seen these?....

http://www.sordaustralia.com/OTHER/index.php?t=2&c=04&p=1350


I know you might have to attach these somehow but thought you might be able to use em.

[brianm423]

100mph tape and/or 550 cord. If neither of those can't fix something its unfixable.

Yeah, I already thought of 100mph tape. There's nothing it can't fix or modify. I carry a roll in my 3-day where ever I go.

[brianm423]

Have you seen these?....

http://www.sordaustralia.com/OTHER/index.php?t=2&c=04&p=1350


I know you might have to attach these somehow but thought you might be able to use em.

Thanks, I'll look into that.

[JKinnaird]

Have you seen these?....

http://www.sordaustralia.com/OTHER/index.php?t=2&c=04&p=1350


I know you might have to attach these somehow but thought you might be able to use em.
I agree, that might be the best way to go.
Also, brianm243, is there any particular reason why you decide to use the MOLLE FLC, rather than putting your pouches on your IBA? I need some input on that, I am trying to decide wether I should get a FLC, or put the pouches directly to the IBA.

[Sloppy Joe2]

I agree, that might be the best way to go.
Also, brianm243, is there any particular reason why you decide to use the MOLLE FLC, rather than putting your pouches on your IBA? I need some input on that, I am trying to decide wether I should get a FLC, or put the pouches directly to the IBA. depending on your MOS it holds many benifits

dont have pouches getting caught up in the turret

freedom of movement within mechanized vehicles

can wear protective gear without the extra weight of carrying your loadout

can ditch your load in quick time if you are caught up in a burning vehicle.

[brianm423]

depending on your MOS it holds many benifits

dont have pouches getting caught up in the turret

freedom of movement within mechanized vehicles

can wear protective gear without the extra weight of carrying your loadout

can ditch your load in quick time if you are caught up in a burning vehicle.

All are very true. For me, I don't wear the IBA all the time, but still have to carry my stuff. When I do need to wear armor, I can just throw on the vest over top of my IBA and quickly take it off if need be.

[Sloppy Joe2]

All are very true. For me, I don't wear the IBA all the time, but still have to carry my stuff. When I do need to wear armor, I can just throw on the vest over top of my IBA and quickly take it off if need be. exactly the idea.

[JKinnaird]

All are very true. For me, I don't wear the IBA all the time, but still have to carry my stuff. When I do need to wear armor, I can just throw on the vest over top of my IBA and quickly take it off if need be.
thanks,
gotcha;)

[brianm423]

exactly the idea.

But still would like to carry my camelbak along with the vest, without having to wear two things at once. I wish the molle vest had a few attachment points on the back for things like this. I'm leaning towards some sort of mod job with some 550 or 100mph.

[LineDoggie]

Specops brand HUMP is the way to go

http://www.specopsbrand.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=9

[JKinnaird]

Specops brand HUMP is the way to go

http://www.specopsbrand.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=9
that is an interesting product. glad you brought it up.