equipment help (vest + leg bag)

[Weasel]

Hi,

for my next trekking/backpacking tour I am searching for

1. a vest with pockets, but it has to fit under the straps/belts/braces (don´t know the correct word for it) of the backpack/Rucksack. I´m not sure if such a vest exists.

2. a leg bag. I never bought any military equipment so I don´t know a internet shop where I can buy some. A german/european shop would be great.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

[Jippo]

I wouldn't buy in Europe with the dollar we have. European shops are more expensive anyway, and now...

I think vest you are looking for is as light and thin as possible since you are not carrying any heavy ammo with you. I take it you are also not going to crawl too much? :)

Here is a very light one, probably ****ty quality but the price is right. :)

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept%5Fid=2009&sku=VEST%2D108&imgid=&mscssid=XF7VW2ANR28D8M4XD6JH69HNEKE3DUN6

I have some gear from Blackhawk, and I like those. They are also for very rough use. Their utility vest could be what you are looking for, depending on your structure it should ride high enough to go over your ruck's belt:

http://www.lightfighter.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=675

I like this drop leg pouch, very good quality. Holds a e.g. gas mask and handcuffs (in small front pocket) nicely, spacey.

http://www.lightfighter.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=865

There you already have two stores you can visit, but see also these:

http://www.1stoptacticalgear.com

http://www.optactical.com/


-jippo

[Weasel]

Thank you very much. :hug: woot

It´s true, I don´t want to carry any ammo and I am not going to crawl. :P

The first mesh vest seems to be useful. The second one seems to have too thick pouches, I think.

Thank you once again for your help.

[Digital Marine]

YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY AMERICAN!! :lol: p-) muwahahaha! woot

[Weasel]

YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY AMERICAN!! :lol: p-) muwahahaha! woot


Thanks for your statement. Now I am sure not to support the Dollar. p-)

[Digital Marine]

YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY AMERICAN!! :lol: p-) muwahahaha! woot


Thanks for your statement. Now I am sure not to support the Dollar. p-)

nah seriously dude... check this out...
take this...
http://www.softairshop.de/index.php?sid=6b85806b324b1db6a38f12ce43843fff&cl=details&cnid=6254193bfd65d7ef3.66935988&anid=e8e41ab7f69d57143.84864737

and this..

http://www.softairshop.de/index.php?sid=6b85806b324b1db6a38f12ce43843fff&cl=details&cnid=6254193bfd65d7ef3.66935988&anid=e8e41ab7bd3561159.32942835

and u have a big ole' bag on ur leg ;) and its a german site p-)

[tenda]

all the link's are goo and optactical it's one of the best...!!!! ;)
in italy you can try here : ;)
http://www.arcoefrecce.it/softair/category.asp?ID_categoria=55

[Weasel]

Entry in the captains logbook: Even Dutchies can be useful.

Thanks, DigitalMarine. I try to find some civil versions or simply black ones because I don´t want to look like a freetime warrior. :P

[Digital Marine]

Entry in the captains logbook: Even Dutchies can be useful.

Thanks, DigitalMarine. I try to find some civil versions or simply black ones because I don´t want to look like a freetime warrior. :P

They sell black ones ;)

[Weasel]

Entry in the captains logbook: Even Dutchies can be useful.

Thanks, DigitalMarine. I try to find some civil versions or simply black ones because I don´t want to look like a freetime warrior. :P

They sell black ones ;)

I know. :hug:

But they don´t have delightful reflecting thingies like this one:

http://ku****ani.com/pro/0htm/bag_img/k3511.jpg rofl

or nice little red straps like this one:

http://www.alink.com.hk/images/press%20release/mammut%20in%20Oriental/0703uwda01p2.gif

[tenda]

Entry in the captains logbook: Even Dutchies can be useful.

Thanks, DigitalMarine. I try to find some civil versions or simply black ones because I don´t want to look like a freetime warrior. :P

They sell black ones ;)

I know. :hug:

But they don´t have delightful reflecting thingies like this one:

http://ku****ani.com/pro/0htm/bag_img/k3511.jpg rofl

or nice little red straps like this one:

http://www.alink.com.hk/images/press%20release/mammut%20in%20Oriental/0703uwda01p2.gif
...very specops...!!!!! ;)

[Digital Marine]

you can sew that on p-) besides... military gear rocks more than civilian garbage :D

[Weasel]

you can sew that on p-) besides... military gear rocks more than civilian garbage :D

I tried military stuff as well. For longer trips military equipment is much too heavy and uncomfortable. ;)

[Digital Marine]

you can sew that on p-) besides... military gear rocks more than civilian garbage :D

I tried military stuff as well. For longer trips military equipment is much too heavy and uncomfortable. ;)


Probably European equipment p-)

[Weasel]

you can sew that on p-) besides... military gear rocks more than civilian garbage :D

I tried military stuff as well. For longer trips military equipment is much too heavy and uncomfortable. ;)


Probably European equipment p-)

You always turn it into policy. :bash:




p-)

[Digital Marine]

Jup ;) p-)

[Weasel]

Jup ;) p-)

Damn you. I hope for you not to meet me in the wilderness. p-)

[Digital Marine]

Jup ;) p-)

Damn you. I hope for you not to meet me in the wilderness. p-)


Pffft...., ill notice you from miles away.. with the reflector thingies and stuff... p-)

[Weasel]

Jup ;) p-)

Damn you. I hope for you not to meet me in the wilderness. p-)


Pffft...., ill notice you from miles away.. with the reflector thingies and stuff... p-)

You lucky guy. *sharpens knife* p-)

[Digital Marine]

Jup ;) p-)

Damn you. I hope for you not to meet me in the wilderness. p-)


Pffft...., ill notice you from miles away.. with the reflector thingies and stuff... p-)

You lucky guy. *sharpens knife* p-)


Jup... *locks and loads his imaginary M16A4 p-) *

[Weasel]

Jup ;) p-)

Damn you. I hope for you not to meet me in the wilderness. p-)


Pffft...., ill notice you from miles away.. with the reflector thingies and stuff... p-)

You lucky guy. *sharpens knife* p-)


Jup... *locks and loads his imaginary M16A4 p-) *

Makes more sense:
Jup... *locks and loads his real Supersoaker.

"We need waffles, lots of waffles." :P

[M1A2U2]

Damn you really do hate the US weasel...what else can you do when you come from a country who hasnt done **** for the world.

[Digital Marine]

Damn you really do hate the US weasel...what else can you do when you come from a country who hasnt done **** for the world.


:lol: :lol:

[Hawkeye]

Damn you really do hate the US weasel...what else can you do when you come from a country who hasnt done **** for the world.

Damnit you must be one of the biggest jackasses of the entire forum :roll:

[Sabre]

Weasel:

I think the vest Idea is good, I was thinking about using one next time I go off on a civvy holiday. Let me know how it works if you do use one.

I'm not so sure about the leg bag though. If you're not careful, it could end up being very annoying and could cause sores from rubbing/bouncing as you walk.

[M1A2U2]

Damnit you must be one of the biggest jackasses of the entire forum
Do you know how to say something without sounding like a 4 year old shooting out lame insults

[Hawkeye]

Damnit you must be one of the biggest jackasses of the entire forum
Do you know how to say something without sounding like a 4 year old shooting out lame insults

Says the master of constructive posts :roll:

[Sabre]

Now, now, children. Play nicely.

[M1A2U2]

Says the master of constructive posts
how bout u grow some balls and responf ot my arguments

[M1A2U2]

I know youre pissed off because we freed so many people from torture chambers in iraq and your country also hasnt done ****.

[Dennis G]

Jippo, why would you give him a link to lightfighter? :cantbeli:

[tenda]

Jippo, why would you give him a link to lightfighter? :cantbeli:
........ ;)
http://www.lightfighter.com/

[Scottie]

http://www.combatkit.net

very good!!

[-=P=-]

Gentleman

I would like to buy a really good backpack, from Blackhawk Industries. Since a European asked here, I also will do that and don’t start a new thread.

Which online shop is the best one ? Some say Lightfighter is good but others say they make sometimes problems.

Is here a European or anyone else who know how high the tax from America to lets saaaay Germany is ? Would there be any extra costs or only tax and shipping.

Please answer to someone from Europe who still respect the worth of American gear p-)

PS: Anyone here with experience on the Blackhawk airborne X-3 RAPTOR Pack ? I expect the best ;)

[RGRBOX]

Go to www.kifaru.com pricey but some good stuff.

[-=P=-]

Good stuff yes but, with import tax the costs can get really high I heard.

Could an European tell me what costs comes with an import from America ?

I'm also new on credit cards, you someone say if the money in euro is automatically changed into USD if sent ?

I heard here an import tax of 13% for Germany, but the normal tax in Germany is 16%. Is there anything else beside that tax and make Lightfighter really problems these days ?

Thanks

[Howitz]

what exactly are you looking to carry in the vest? I don't have many things I need very quick access to while backpacking. Compass/map in a small pouch on the hip belt and maybe a knife, anything more annoys the hell out of me when hiking with a pack..

[RGRBOX]

Good stuff yes but, with import tax the costs can get really high I heard.

Could an European tell me what costs comes with an import from America ?

I'm also new on credit cards, you someone say if the money in euro is automatically changed into USD if sent ?

I heard here an import tax of 13% for Germany, but the normal tax in Germany is 16%. Is there anything else beside that tax and make Lightfighter really problems these days ?

Thanks

I just received a box from the states yesterday, They charged me Import Tax for the value and the weight. this tax depends on what kind of material it may be..example, nylon imported into CH, cost 10.--Chf per Kg plus 7.6% TVA for the value...