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TGS
All of my HTC bat-belt components are now disassembled into traditional stand-alone components. FWIW, we stopped issuing the full HTC bat-belt. The current issue still includes the inner/outer HTC Velcro belt system, but it's pretty much settled that attaching your pouches (current issue is both Raven and HSGI tacos) directly to the belt itself is a better option than the bat-belt.
As for concealment, I agree with JDD. A quick-don inner/outer belt setup doesn't conceal nearly as well as actual concealment gear setup directly on a single rigid belt. With the former, I need to wear shirts a size up (noticeably large on me) or use a jacket. With the latter, I can wear my regular shirts. We've had a bunch of guys try to use these setups in a suit, as well, to limited success. The inner/outer belt idea is more for reduced signature profiles as opposed to actual concealment, if that makes sense....so it might be exactly what you're looking for.
In which case, find an inner/outer belt system you like and just put whatever pouches you like best on it. I use the HSGI tacos for that because they're collapsible and less prone to be damaged in our expeditionary mission set....some of the other taco pouches being discussed in another current thread are probably a better option. I personally find the HSGIs to be difficult to re-"holster" your spent or partially used mags when you can't visualize them and are wearing lots of gear, a concealment garment, etc.
BFG Ten-Speed pouches are also very popular as HeyScooter mentioned.
Priorities.
This man gets it.