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*I apologize in advance for the cell phone quality pics*

Well here's my newest vest I got at the local army surplus for $25. I bought the dump pouch at a flea market between Carrollton and Bremen for $8.



And wearing it (I would have thrown on my Multicam or my OD Flight Suit but I've been studying for an exam I have for my EMT class all morning so I didn't feel like getting it all out)

Final IOTV set up for Deployment.

Sexy.

Is that a Modular Assault Pack on the rear?

Edit- just saw the camelback badge.

Its a Camelbak MULE. Which is basically camelbak's version of the MAP. I did have a MAP on in earlier versions, but it sits too low because the IOTVS have a stupid setup.

I did say final set up, but the mule attachment method is still in the trial runs. I may get a swift clip kit for it, or i may just keep the grimlocs for it.

Final... Brother I changed my setup about 3-5 times in Country. I started with everything attached, but had to change that cause it is tight up in the gunners hatch. Then I realized I was carrying too damn much on me and move stuff to my RAID.

Good luck brother. Stay as safe as you can.

TQ's...where are they? Remember, 1 is none. 2 is one. Get them out where you can reach with either hand...quickly.

Yes, I know this will probably change once I get there, although I have found this to be fairly low profile so far, even the Med kit isnt that bulky. I rather like my current set up, it feels very comfortable to me.

Got one tourniquet that is going to be accessible via a tourniquet now pouch on top of the IFAK. Got another one that is going to go on the right side. Also carrying an AB wound Israeli in that MULE, as well as Two SAM Splints.

If I'm not grounded, hand in all of my late school-work and catch a ride, I'll be rolling with the Georgian Team at SOCO. More specifically, I'll be following my friends in the S-S-U, being my first big OP and they were at OP: Venom so they know the field. I've supplied two of their members, Zero and Fuzz, with 3 color DCUs. I'm also lending Bassman, if he goes, some DCUs and I myself will be donning a full set. This is what I'll be totin' (if I go):




Sorry about my barrel disappearing into oblivion. My room has bad lighting.







Or maybe my "cut-down" boonie:


If you were wondering what's in the pouch strapped to my leg:

And yes, only now do I realize my finger is on the trigger. Don't hate. I'm just killing invisible bad-guys with invisible bbs that feed from an invisible magazine. While the weapon is on safe...


Before anyone flips out: I know I can't wear a gas mask as face protection. I can't even see without my glasses so don't expect to see me wearing it on the field. It was cheap and awesome so I bought it.

And Break it down!

3 color DCU BDU Jacket. I have the sleeves rolled up in the "Marine" fashion like they used to be able to do. Note: I usually don't roll them up this way; I was just in a hurry. I usually fold them up "Army" style, where the camouflage is on the outside and you can pull them down really quick in case of a NBC situation.


3 Color DCU Trousers




I must chose one. I like the convenience of having better visibility with the "cut-down" boonie but I prefer the look of the full size boonie. Both are marked with a peace symbol on the front and my call sign- Hippie, on the back.


M17A1 Gas Mask with "Drop-Leg" Carrier, Black "Military Style" Goggles and GS/FRP-1 Pilots Summer Flying Gloves AKA Nomex Flight Gloves. Pretty Simple and common stuff.


Possibly the lamest webgear set up ever. I admit it: It's BAD. Consists of:
M1956 Suspenders, Regular (I wear a long, hence the reason my belt sits at my belly button and not where I want it; at my waist-line)
M1956 Pistol Belt, Horizontal Weave
M1942 First Aid/ Compass Pouch
Scope Case, Unknown nomenclature

I want to hit up the Army-Navy store just once more to pick up one mag pouch, a pair of suspenders that fit, a butt pack and a whole lotta canteens + covers. I have no ride and I gotta buy other stuff, mostly for my new G&P M16A1. I can go with what I have though.

I don't have A picture of my boots 'cause I was wearin' 'em. I swear they aren't interesting and I know you guys don't care anyways.

If you're wondering why I'm not wearing the flak jacket you see in the background of some of the photos, it's because it's an Extra-Large and I wear a medium for everything. That's why the BDU's look a tad big too. Those are a Large Regular and I'm a Medium Regular.

We're moving and I can't find the 3 Color DCU Camelbak I know my dad has. I've seen it and that's what I'll carry water with.

Hippie I have used 550 cord to extend suspenders on LBE and it works good. Placing the cord in the back to get the strap to sit better in the front. just my 2 cents aslo I think it is a good start. looks good

I'll have to see If we have any 550 chord. I was considering doing this until I can replace them because the rear straps are shorter than the front because they're supposed to attach to the top of a butt-pack. I was just worried that having an extra connection would allow the belt greater movement both up-and-down and side-to-side.

I have a lot more gear. I can pull off about four more good looking loadouts by just switching uniforms and hats. I just want to get to SOCO and roll with the other Georgians, hence the DCUs. If my dad goes through his closet, more than likely he'll dump all of his BDUs and DCUs as well as his old PASGT helmet (he's also got an unused MICH 2002 still sitting in the box it came in. I mean come on! I'm sittin' right here!) at my door. He no longer uses any of it, only his ABUs and sage green boots. If I find anything around the house, all I have to do is ask. It's awesome.

I started another thread in Tactical Gear. It has some of my gear that I have modded (mod'd?). Go check it out!!! If someone knows how to move it over here, let me know.

"My Modded Gear"

updated

looks like the water bladder might be sitting kinda low in the second pic

just some kid wrote:looks like the water bladder might be sitting kinda low in the second pic

its like that, idk why.

You haven't threaded your MOLLE correctly.

magpul molle speed threader....

Also looks like you need to tighten up the shoulder straps. Do that, and it will raise your front/rear panals, which will also....raise the bladder carrier.

allright it fixed thanks for the help!

Looks like your getting a good start towards things man.

Twitch wrote:Looks like your getting a good start towards things man.

Thanks man im getting there.

Update on kit, check my previous post to see it

Its really coming together well man. A few more pouches and it will be pretty legit.

Not really a loadout, but a new piece of kit none the less. I believe some might find it interesting, some might find it cool. Who knows.

I present to you the proclaimed lightest chest rig in the world




Did I mention that its reversible from Coyote Brown to Multicam



Tactical Tailor Fight Light Triple M4 Mag Pouch and Tactical Tailor Fight Light Enchanced Admin

Makes me crave a JPC...

What rig is that?

I have beaten the man who has everything cool to something cool. I feel accomplished