Mega chest rig/vest/RACK/LBE thread. Post all queries here.

[1911-a1]

You can use the rigs in other ways too - http://www.makeyourowngear.com/Artic...709352&pid=460

[therifleman]

Thanks for the link Vince.


I'm in the process of doing business with that Canadian guy. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

[Jass]

Hey Guys, Im making myself ready for deployment and Im now looking for a good vest ore chestrig.
I wil be driving an armored vehicle on deployment (eather YPR 756 ore Bushmaster). So I think a Chestrig will be better choice, keeping my back clear and give me space to move..I always used the standart Opsvest, but it sucks when you are. I also need to take consideration that Im going to walk alot of patrol, where I wil carry a vest.

So any recommandations?

If its Desert/DPM/OD and I can put M16 magazines init. Im happy.

thank you in advance

[ProPatria]

I think it will all depend on how much and what you have to carry. If you have to carry 10 mags, grenades, water, map, medical gear etc. I would recommend the Warlord V2 or the Warrior R.I.C.A.S Compact. Or you could piece together your own rig, it all depends on what you want and need.

[Gungnir]

I recommend a plain/blank system and you purchase the pouches etc.

I have the Rhodesian Reconnaissance Vest (blank)
-1x IFAK (unit issue and mandatory)
-4x 3-mag pouches (USUALLY, 2x pouiches for ammo, 1x pouch smoke grenade, 1x pouch NODs)
-1x SAW Pouch ("Leaders Pouch" - notebook, map, protractors, map pens, smart cards (IED, Language, 9-LINE), meal replacement bar, batteries [surefire, AA], small binos)
-2x flash bang pouches (1x GPS, batteries, 1x flashlight, batteries)
-MBITR pouch
-compass pouch (compass)

Everything I need. If I need hand grenades I still have room to attach 2 grenade pouches. Except for the IFAK which is unit issued, the other pouches were bought new or used from surplus store... or acuired. It works well. And not at all a gucci set.
I thought about removing the two center 3-mag pouches and putting in 2x 3-mag pouch, the one that 3x mags next to eachother left-right. 2 of those pouches on top of eachother.
However, I am comfortable with my set up...

I do have a SpecOps Over Armor Vest... what I used before the RRV. Also blank and had the same pouches. And if i wanted to go back to a vest, I could and use the same pouches.


The problem I see or at least for me, no matter what system you have (I've used or tried on)... it is bulky due to the body armor.

[nougabol]

TT MAV's are pretty good and cheap

[scttgillies]

If i was to buy a new one, i would go with artkis, only cause my chest rig i have had for 19 years is an original Artkis 7 pouch from Op Granby. But as a driver i would sack the idea of a vest or chest rig and go with a battle bag. Probably the blackhawk one, but decent ones can be bought in theatre for 10-20 bucks.

[MikeSierra151]

Diamondback Tactical also make two or three different models of there Low-Vis racks. I had the one that holds six mags. The only thing I didnt like was it didnt have tie downs on the straps.

[jsb]

Give me a pm back.
Oldskool army dude.
jeroen

[Roy Batty]

As a driver I would'nt worry about a rig. You'll never wear it.

[Jass]

Thanks for all the nice replys peaple!
Im lining up what I do need and dont need, Il post my choose later one.
The Battle bag scttgillies posted looks very intresting!
Il talk with the other drivers what they think about it.
Annyone know where I can buy a cheep "riflestock" magazine pouch,
Could realy use on of those also.

Thanks everybody!

As a driver I would'nt worry about a rig. You'll never wear it.

You should have a word with my co, we are all expacted to wear it.

[Roy Batty]

Just got back from Afghanistan and my LAV driver wore his vest once in 10 months man. As for the KAF-sack (mag pouch) it's usefulness depends on your weapon system. What type of rifle do you carry?

[Leaper]

just got back from afghanistan and my lav driver wore his vest once in 10 months man. As for the kaf-sack (mag pouch) it's usefulness depends on your weapon system. What type of rifle do you carry?

if its desert/dpm/od and i can put m16 magazines init. Im happy.

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[Niels]

Annyone know where I can buy a cheep "riflestock" magazine pouch,

http://www.countrystore.nl/main.php?...5a19143e4926bc
Or
http://www.countrystore.nl/main.php?...4116273e91e4d8

[Roy Batty]

A short list of weapons that can share the Stanag mag system:

Armalite AR-18/Howa Type 89
Beretta AR70/90
Beretta ARX-160
Beretta Rx4 Storm
Bernardelli VB-SR
Bofors Carl Gustaf Ak 5
Bushmaster M17S
CETME Model L
CIS SAR-80
CIS SR-88
Colt M16/Diemaco C7
Colt M4/Diemaco C8
Daewoo K2/Daewoo K1
Daewoo K3
FAD assault rifle
FAMAS G2
FN F2000
FN FNC
FN Minimi/M249 SAW
FN SCAR
Heckler & Koch HK416
Heckler & Koch G41
Kel-Tec SU-16
IMBEL MD2
IMI Tavor TAR-21
Kel-Tec SU-16
Kel-Tec PLR-16
Khaybar KH2002
LAPA FA-03
Magpul Masada
Magpul PDR
Norinco CQ
Pindad SS2
Norinco QBZ-97
Remington Model 7615P "Police Patrol Rifle"
Robinson Armaments M-96 "Expeditionary Rifle"
Robinson Armaments XCR
SA80
SAR-21 (export models)[5]
SIG 556
Steyr AUG A3 (through conversion)
T2 MK5 rifle
Type 65
Type 86
Type 91
Ultimax 100
XM29 OICW

So it is not safe to assume that he carries an M16 varient. If he does, however, and it has a telescoping stock the "KAF-sack" can interfere with the charging handle and the forward assist of that rifle.