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Post by samfisher on Mar 22, 2012 10:56:05 GMT -5
I'm a fan of the MBSS style plate carrier as it gives you back MOLLE panel for hydration carrier, which I think is better than wearing just a backpack style with straps when you've got a chest rig on.
The Condor one is pretty decent and low cost at around $35.00 or so. I'd much rather go with a Pantac of Flyye copy of the MBSS though, but then you're talking about twice the money of the Condor unless of course you can snag one used.
For color I think the most popular right now is Tan/Khaki frankly and I'd seriously consider it in your color options. I'd avoid ACU or Black unless you're going for a specific look.
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Post by Gimpalong on Mar 23, 2012 10:47:44 GMT -5
I like all of those, I just don't have the money to buy that. Plus on top of that I would have to buy pouches and stuff. Right now I just don't have the money. If I get this job soon enough, I will probably get a RRV. What would be a step down from the RRV, let's say under 50 bucks? We all have budgets in which we have to operate and that is totally understandable. The thing you do not want to do is buy something cheap just because it is cheap and you "need" to have it. Condor gear is hard wearing and fine for airsoft, but it does lack some of the "fit and finish" of the nicer Pantac, Flyye replicas. I've always been told to "buy quality or buy twice." You can buy quality real steel gear from companies like Tactical Tailor, ATS and Diamondback Tactical for fairly low prices. You can buy cheapish replicas of very expensive Crye, Eagle, etc gear from Pantac and Flyye. Like almost anything in airsoft, if you're willing to forego instant gratification, save a little bit more cash and have some patience you can come out of the experience with gear that is going to be good for the long haul. You always have to keep in mind, however, that if you buy something cheap, like a replica RRV, and hate that style of gear and want to get something different then you're not out much cash. So cheap gear does have some benefits, especially if you're relatively new and haven't had exposure to a lot of different plate carriers, chest rigs, etc.
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Post by TheLocal on Mar 23, 2012 17:11:28 GMT -5
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Post by Krutch on Mar 23, 2012 18:27:56 GMT -5
I still use an MPS every once in a while. They work decently once you figure out how to configure them. Here is a pic of mine for reference. I dont run it like this any more, but this set up worked ok.
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Post by TheLocal on Mar 23, 2012 18:30:39 GMT -5
Mine has my 6 AK mags in it, so its a little wierd for those, but it works. I like the way your pouches are set up. Is that a admin pouch on the chest?
I don't have any money for pouches right now so it's all stock. For now that is, until I get the money.
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Post by Krutch on Mar 23, 2012 18:38:06 GMT -5
Yes its an admin pouch, it is actually too big to fit properly so it sometimes could interfere with reloading, and the molly was off so it had to also be zip tied down. The other pouch is an EMT pouch, and then a duel pistol mag pouch in a terrible position. The pistol mag pouch does not work where it is because to reload you would need to reach across your stomach under your weak hand. Very unconventional.
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Post by TheLocal on Mar 23, 2012 22:21:55 GMT -5
Yeah the pistol pouch isn't to convenient, I have a drop leg holster with a built in mag pouch. My other mag will probably go into the Velcro in the front, at least until I get my mag pouch. I really like those admin pouches, I want to make my own patch or something cool to put on it. I also need a hydration bladder, those you can find at Walmart.(:
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