So I'm interested to see what everyone's perspective on this is. Now I have trouble daily with my "Oh shit kit" setup. I don't fully subscribe to the WROL or end of days stuff. I don't prep, but I have battle rattle setup for something should it happen. My issues boil down to wanting balance, but also enough ammo. I know as a single man, or even with my wife who has her PC and stuff also, it's the evasion/movement is life principle. So I'm starting to favor the plate carrier (TYR PICO) with 4-5 mags, and 2 on the battle belt for rifle, and 3 pistol mags on the battle belt. With one in each gun making 7-8 rifle mags (5.56) and 4 pistol mags (9mm or 45 based on how I feel). Which should be plenty, and also give me enough movement. But I also don't want to run out of ammo. I don't plan on getting into a fire fight, but if it ever did happen, I'm wondering what the magic number is. My duty assignments keep me in urban areas for the most part, so I have to be able to see myself out of a range of issues that could happen, but more than likely won't.
I know loadouts are based on the mission, but I'm looking for the most balance hoping never to have to use it. And yes I am factoring the additional junk I keep in the admin pouch, knife, light, multitool and blow out kit.
Just wondering what everyone else is running and if anyone has been successful with a kit setup over a long stretch of time. I know some dudes run 3 rifle mags and 2 pistol mags, and I know other's tend to run what they did in the Military when they get out, which is a full assault load, plus more because they've been in firefights.
Thoughts?