Post by drunkonunleaded on Mar 31, 2011 5:26:19 GMT -5
I have an amalgamation of gear here. When I first started picking up gear, I wanted something functional. I was trying to envision what a modern Merc (think Executive Outcomes in South Africa) would employ out in the field. If I wanted to just do a current-day PMC loadout, I would simply wear a black top and some 5.11 pants.
I don't have pictures of everything together yet, but basically what I have consists of Raid-Modded DCUs, and this HSS Plate Carrier in CB with a Condor hydration pack. IIRC, at one time, PMCs in Iraq/Afghanistan were allowed to wear DCUs. This doesn't seem to be the case any longer. The PC, along with my M4, seems a little too "high-speed" for a SAD loadout.
Eyepro are just Flakjaks as of now. I'd like to pick up a set of ESS Turobans or Oakley Fanned goggles. I also have a tan/black shemagh, CB Rigger Belt, and OD Bungee sling. This is all minor stuff I can change whenever. I also have Mechanix gloves in CB & Black, G-Shock, and IR US Flags in Green.
I wear hiking boots almost daily, and my current Columbia hikers are nearly up for replacement. I have had my eye on Danner Combat Hikers for some time now. Possibly by the end of summer. Sawtooths may be more authentic here, but as I wear them everyday, I'd prefer something Gore-Tex.
Another thing is headgear. Where full head/face coverage is not required, I would like to wear a regular cap. I have two new Dyncorp OIF caps, but this does not mean I have to use them. Should I consider a MICH or MICH replica here? Is a cap out of place? Or even a Protec?
As far as a weapon, it is just a basic G&G M4, CQBR-length upper, Madbull body w/Noveske trades and an Eotech 552 replica on top. I'd like to throw on some FDE or Black Magpul furniture on there in the future, and possibly some paint. I was planning on keeping the M4 pretty simple in that regard.
The only other thing I would like to change later on is my comm setup. Right now it is just a basic Cobra FRS. Ideally, I'd like to pick up a GP68 with a Comtac or similar. For now, a decent throat mic for the Cobra would work. The PTT earbuds are just terrible.
So can what I have be made to resemble anything? I understand that what SF/SAD/etc wears out in the field can vary greatly, but I don't want to just throw a ton of shit together. It would be nice if I could work some sort of authenticity into my current kit.
I don't have pictures of everything together yet, but basically what I have consists of Raid-Modded DCUs, and this HSS Plate Carrier in CB with a Condor hydration pack. IIRC, at one time, PMCs in Iraq/Afghanistan were allowed to wear DCUs. This doesn't seem to be the case any longer. The PC, along with my M4, seems a little too "high-speed" for a SAD loadout.
Eyepro are just Flakjaks as of now. I'd like to pick up a set of ESS Turobans or Oakley Fanned goggles. I also have a tan/black shemagh, CB Rigger Belt, and OD Bungee sling. This is all minor stuff I can change whenever. I also have Mechanix gloves in CB & Black, G-Shock, and IR US Flags in Green.
I wear hiking boots almost daily, and my current Columbia hikers are nearly up for replacement. I have had my eye on Danner Combat Hikers for some time now. Possibly by the end of summer. Sawtooths may be more authentic here, but as I wear them everyday, I'd prefer something Gore-Tex.
Another thing is headgear. Where full head/face coverage is not required, I would like to wear a regular cap. I have two new Dyncorp OIF caps, but this does not mean I have to use them. Should I consider a MICH or MICH replica here? Is a cap out of place? Or even a Protec?
As far as a weapon, it is just a basic G&G M4, CQBR-length upper, Madbull body w/Noveske trades and an Eotech 552 replica on top. I'd like to throw on some FDE or Black Magpul furniture on there in the future, and possibly some paint. I was planning on keeping the M4 pretty simple in that regard.
The only other thing I would like to change later on is my comm setup. Right now it is just a basic Cobra FRS. Ideally, I'd like to pick up a GP68 with a Comtac or similar. For now, a decent throat mic for the Cobra would work. The PTT earbuds are just terrible.
So can what I have be made to resemble anything? I understand that what SF/SAD/etc wears out in the field can vary greatly, but I don't want to just throw a ton of shit together. It would be nice if I could work some sort of authenticity into my current kit.