I seem to remember one (or more) of our members here recommending a bandolier, like the Blue Force Gear one, instead of some sort of chest rig. I don't remember the argument for it, but it seemed logical at the time.Originally Posted by theJanitor
I seem to remember one (or more) of our members here recommending a bandolier, like the Blue Force Gear one, instead of some sort of chest rig. I don't remember the argument for it, but it seemed logical at the time.
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I'm thinking of a scalable, easy to throw in a pack, versatile unit to carry a couple of rifle mags and maybe TQ/meds. Mostly in a lo-vis, under a jacket, role. I have a Unity Clutch, which works well, too. I have a battle belt that can support a rifle/pistol. I also have hard and soft armor, which are both slick, and maybe could utilize the placard type versatility of these systems.
So, as a non-LE civilian, I'm just looking for better ideas and seeing what others are doing with theirs
Never seen those before, but I got on the email notification list.
You can definitely get by with something like the Bank Robber under a jacket with mags and a TQ, but once you start adding Danglers and Donglers or whatever they're calling them for IFAKs I don't think that is really gonna be feasible under a jacket.
Med kit necessities are individual/family dependent once you get outside of the things to stop bleeding. Inhalers and epi pens are must haves for us so it just works better to have all the med stuff in a small backpack.
Something like a sneaky bag is also worth considering. I don't use mine much, but I think it's a well laid out bag to pair with a rifle.
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Timely thread for @Duke to come in and show us his recent work reloading from a bag.
I have a Ferro Chesty. It's got a couple of BFG Ten-Speed Dapper Pouches slapped on the front - https://www.blueforcegear.com/single...n-speed-dapper - Holding two spare mags for the Rattler. /End
No other kit, nothing else hanging off of it. It slides into the computer storage compartment of the backpack holding my Rattler. If I have time/ability/etc, I could pull it out and put it on. With the two Dapper pouches on it, it's low profile enough to fit underneath my summer-weight concealment vest and certainly under any winter jacket.
I'd be interested in this, as well. I've been reconsidering the Bump in the Night Bag concept lately. Although I have the standard LARPy battle belt and plate carrier setups ready to go, I think the idea is more practical and flexible in the context of home defense when something is going on and no violent threat has been identified, but you still want to be prepared without drawing unnecessary attention.
An RDRgear.com chest rig has been on my wishlist for a bit. It's esentially a spiritus with divided front pouch. But unless I'm planning to get into 2 gun matches, or take a rifle course it isn't likely to really get used. It just doesn't fit in my most likely defense scenerios. But I still would like one for the range and preparedness in general.
I have the Eagle and yep that Grunt Gear one looks real similar! Never understood why the Eagle was discontinued -- I LOVE mine! Looks like Grunt has 2 less PALS row on the wing panels to get that tapered line, and then no Kydex inserts?
I got the Eagle before plate carriers were as much of a "thing" as they are now, so I suppose in that regard it's lacking, but for me I just use it for fun gun game stuff so it's perfect.
The bag is only okay imo. If it’s all you had itd be okay but it’s slow and awkward compared to some other kind of system
Active shooter bag is much more storage than use imo
BTW: I went through pretty much every micro rig on the market circa June 2020.
And basically came to the following conclusions:
The "modularity" of most rigs is overblown for a dude who doesn't move between a plate carrier and low profile regularly.
I went with the Chesty for one main reason it's basically just a loop Velcro field with straps attached. And Dapper pouches are just hookside pouches. If I hadn't had Dappers on hand, the Underground Partisan Chest Rig seems like the best deal out there for a simple low profile micro rig.
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