Tactical male Big and Tall.

[Exile]

So I have been trying to find a good vest to adequately hold all my equipment. I go from store to store but the damn vests are either too short or they don't fit. I have a piece of shitaki vest that I use because no other vest will fit me. I guess I have a weird body type, as my chest and shoulders are wide but I am also tall. I wear a XXL/T sized shirt if that is any kind of help to my conundrum. Anyway, what I am asking is if anyone knows any kind of vest that will fit my body type? I only need to carry 6 M4 mags, 2 frags, a flashbang, and 4-6 shotgun shells.

Here is a style that I like a lot. Would this fit me?

[Great Troub of Troubistan]

A Large RAV will fit most of men, if you can get your hands on one. Other then that, most chest rigs can be adjusted to fit you.



Edit: I felt it was necessary to tell you that I almost typed "A Large RAV will fist most of men."

[Exile]

Woah, Troub! That was the fastest response I have ever gotten. You goin for a record? I have nothing else to say. Anyway, I was just looking at Ebaybanned and I stumbled upon this little beauty. What do you thinkl?

ebaybanned.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=1566&osCsid=8057378f3c66c63c70d312cb7da5bb25

[Zorak]

How big are you, really? What's your height and coat size? I'm 6'2", and at my heftiest I was at 246.5 lbs, maybe a 48L coat, and I had no trouble fitting into a Tactical Tailor modular vest or a SOTech Callahan. The vests, in particular, would be almost certain to fit you. I have so much extra nylon that I had to roll it up and tape it to keep it from snagging on stuff.

I'd suggest describing particular items, not styles. Two carriers might look similar in photos but be several inches off in fit.

Which reminds me, you might also want to mention whether your budget will cover real gear, or replica gear. Posts like mine, while well intentioned, can't help you if we're only recommending gear that's out of your price range.

[Exile]

Ok, Zorak. Thanks for your input. My budget is around $200 and lower. Thus, I am looking for replica gear. I am 6'6 and 320lbs, anyone who knows me knows that I'm built like a house. I don't really know that much about gear. I have been playing for a good while now, but I have never really cared about gear as I invested most of my money into my gun. But now that I have more stuff which I need to cary, I need a rig which can stand a bit of abuse while keeping my stuff safe.

[Great Troub of Troubistan]

I'll send GBiscuit your way.

[Shadow (314)]

Wouldn't just a large bandoler work for carrying only what you described? It wouldn't be a full vest, but would be really adjustable and still have enough places to store mags, some shells, and some a few other small items.

[Gentner]

Mongo, your best bet may be to try PanTac's Weesatch. For your size, it may be the better route and it also comes with built in mag pouches so you dont have to dick around with having to buy multiple mag pouches, especially if you have multiple AEGs. Its fully adjustable and you can pick them up for fairly cheap. Airsoft Smith carries them in Tan, Ranger Green and OD for about $90 shipped and as of now, there all in stock.

Khaki
www.airsoftsmith.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_77&products_id=914

OD
www.airsoftsmith.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_77&products_id=913

RG
www.airsoftsmith.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_77&products_id=1549

MC (Downside its $109)
www.airsoftsmith.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31_77&products_id=1423

If the Weesatch isnt your thing, Airsoft Smith has some other Plate Carrier's in multiple sizes availible on their site. Hope it helps.

[Zorak]

Mongo, that budget, managed judiciously, should get you a good-quality US-made platform and a decent selection of replica/airsofter pouches. What I would do, in your shoes, is get someone to actually take some measurements (chest, waist) and find a US-made plate carrier or chest rig that you like. Send the measurements to the vendor and ask them to confirm that it will fit, or if it won't, if they can whip up something that will. For most designs, making them fit a larger person just means they need unusually long nylon straps or shock cord webs, so it's not like you're asking them to make something brand new out of raw nylon fiber.

I know this plan will cost more than buying a pure replica setup, but it has two obvious plusses: You get something that's sure to fit, and you get something backed by a US manufacturer, which usually means a lifetime warranty.

Edit: I wouldn't recommend a bandoleer setup - I can't imagine a way to keep one from flopping around, and that's never a good thing.

[Rogue1]

Mongo, I just got one of these: www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_96&products_id=4637 I have not combat tested it yet but I'm 6'/225 pounds and it fits me with a lot of adjustment left over. It holds 12 M-4 mags and has a rear panel to mount a Hyd. pouch/pack of your choice. I normally buy TT gear and other high end stuff and this was my first venture into the replica gear. It seems to be very well made for the low pricetag. ;D

[Exile]

Thanks for everyone's help with my issue. I will be sure to do a bit more research into what my options are. I feel as though I should take Zorak's advice and try to contact some vendors to see if a custom fit is possible. Once again, thanks to everyone who gave their input.