Favorite Vest?

KBarlow · February 22nd, 2013, 20:28

Please include brand name and model number.

In the market for a new vest, and I'm looking for educated opinions. I've owned a few in the past. Some clunky surplus thing, a made in China CADPAT RRV, and a Multicam CIRAS. I found the chest panel on the RRV to be a bit high on my chest, and it hit my neck when I crouched down. The CIRAS was too much vest for airsoft, considering there is no need for strike plates, and I found the adjustments to be excessively complex; requiring the whole vest to be opened up just to make a small adjustment.

What do you guys think?

KBarlow · February 22nd, 2013, 20:35

My old vests.

The Chad · February 22nd, 2013, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

Big fan of the Tactical Tailor MAV 1 and 2 piece with X Harness.

2nd that.

Zack The Ripper · February 22nd, 2013, 22:28

I run the multicam CIRAS (not sure which brand.. 0_o), great, comfy carrier as I don't use it with plates. Adjusting is a bitch though. Still think it's a great vest in my own opinion.

bizkilter · February 22nd, 2013, 22:44

Tasmanian Tiger chest rig mk II. I've had this one for a couple of years now and love it. It's light with tonnes of real estate. It can easily fit 8 pmags in the mag pockets, the upper flap can fold down and it has an inner pocket for a plate or sidearm. The side pouches fit my tools and refreshments perfectly.

KindT · February 22nd, 2013, 22:47

I bit the bullet and went to an all molle (vest+belt) platform. It wasn't cheap but the customization makes me smile all the time.

Danke · February 22nd, 2013, 23:10

Vest, plate carrier, chest rig, or belt kit?

KBarlow · February 23rd, 2013, 00:31

Sup Dan? Anything really. Kinda leaning to the conservative end of the spectrum.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/FLYYE-Lightwe...item4d080d31d0

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CONDOR-MCR5-M...item417060aae8

Wendigo · February 23rd, 2013, 00:40

When I ran a chest rig (I use a 249 or RPK alternately now) this was my favourite:

http://www.condoroutdoor.com/cs_modular_chest_set.aspx

Simple, and fairly lightweight.

oniwagamaru · February 23rd, 2013, 00:41

I dont know why no one suggests this but if you want simple, go with a FLC. theyre cheap but theyre good. theyre not L33T and high speed and shit but they are moddest and effective.

I went the other way though and got me a SORD plate hanger. a triple mag pouch by eagle and a canteen with a kangaroo hydration on the back and thats it. May add more to it though.

Short Round · February 23rd, 2013, 01:01

Hardpoint CAPM - "Core" Assault Plate Manager

Or Shellback Banshee

mcguyver · February 23rd, 2013, 01:23

HSGI Warlord. I have had the V2 and V4. I prefer modularity, so I have stuck with the V4.

I had a Denali years ago that had the extraneous frag and 40MM pouches removed. Loved that rig.

A Warlord lathered in Tacos is the ultimate. Took me quite a while to gather up all of them.

OM3GA · February 23rd, 2013, 01:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizkilter

Tasmanian Tiger chest rig mk II. I've had this one for a couple of years now and love it. It's light with tonnes of real estate. It can easily fit 8 pmags in the mag pockets, the upper flap can fold down and it has an inner pocket for a plate or sidearm. The side pouches fit my tools and refreshments perfectly.

Ditto to this. I absolutely love my TT MK II chest rig. It is close to perfect for the way I like to run my gear not to mention it is affordable for what you are getting. Two other similar rigs that I really like are the BDS Tactical V-OPS rig and the HSGI Weesatch.

The Cool thing about ordering a rig from BDS is that you can customize them and pick the exact options you want in the configuration you want.

There are also quite a few plate carriers that have come onto the market that I really like the looks of. My favorite being the Crye JPC and the new Crye Adaptive vest system.

thpethalK · February 23rd, 2013, 01:51

I second the vote for the 6094...just waiting until a pile of money falls in my lap for a real LBT

Danke · February 23rd, 2013, 03:43

If it was me,

http://www.flyyeindustries.com/Artic...sp?ProdID=0639

or

http://www.ebairsoft.com/skirmich-ju...am-p-5986.html

Still running with a M4?

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February 22nd, 2013, 20:28	#1
KBarlow attention whore wants a custom title. Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kamloops, BC	Favorite Vest? Please include brand name and model number. In the market for a new vest, and I'm looking for educated opinions. I've owned a few in the past. Some clunky surplus thing, a made in China CADPAT RRV, and a Multicam CIRAS. I found the chest panel on the RRV to be a bit high on my chest, and it hit my neck when I crouched down. The CIRAS was too much vest for airsoft, considering there is no need for strike plates, and I found the adjustments to be excessively complex; requiring the whole vest to be opened up just to make a small adjustment. What do you guys think? __________________ Airsoft Kamloops Last edited by KBarlow; February 22nd, 2013 at 20:36..

February 22nd, 2013, 20:35	#2
KBarlow attention whore wants a custom title. Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kamloops, BC	My old vests. __________________ Airsoft Kamloops

February 22nd, 2013, 22:28	#4
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	I run the multicam CIRAS (not sure which brand.. 0_o), great, comfy carrier as I don't use it with plates. Adjusting is a bitch though. Still think it's a great vest in my own opinion. __________________ Guardians of Asgaard Last edited by Zack The Ripper; February 22nd, 2013 at 22:30..

February 22nd, 2013, 22:47	#6
KindT Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton	I bit the bullet and went to an all molle (vest+belt) platform. It wasn't cheap but the customization makes me smile all the time. Last edited by KindT; February 22nd, 2013 at 23:57.. Reason: added info

February 22nd, 2013, 23:10	#7
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Vest, plate carrier, chest rig, or belt kit? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

February 23rd, 2013, 00:31	#8
KBarlow attention whore wants a custom title. Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kamloops, BC	Sup Dan? Anything really. Kinda leaning to the conservative end of the spectrum. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/FLYYE-Lightwe...item4d080d31d0 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CONDOR-MCR5-M...item417060aae8 __________________ Airsoft Kamloops

February 23rd, 2013, 00:40	#9
Wendigo Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	When I ran a chest rig (I use a 249 or RPK alternately now) this was my favourite: http://www.condoroutdoor.com/cs_modular_chest_set.aspx Simple, and fairly lightweight.

February 23rd, 2013, 00:41	#10
oniwagamaru Occifer Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Some hole in the middleo' nowhere	I dont know why no one suggests this but if you want simple, go with a FLC. theyre cheap but theyre good. theyre not L33T and high speed and shit but they are moddest and effective. I went the other way though and got me a SORD plate hanger. a triple mag pouch by eagle and a canteen with a kangaroo hydration on the back and thats it. May add more to it though. __________________ Is you Morgan Freeman? Lord_SEX is my Lord... Sex Beef Jerky Dealer? REGULAR GUY Certified Level 34 Autosniper *μολών λαβε*

February 23rd, 2013, 01:01	#11
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	Hardpoint CAPM - "Core" Assault Plate Manager Or Shellback Banshee __________________

February 23rd, 2013, 01:23	#12
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	HSGI Warlord. I have had the V2 and V4. I prefer modularity, so I have stuck with the V4. I had a Denali years ago that had the extraneous frag and 40MM pouches removed. Loved that rig. A Warlord lathered in Tacos is the ultimate. Took me quite a while to gather up all of them. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

February 23rd, 2013, 03:43	#15
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	If it was me, http://www.flyyeindustries.com/Artic...sp?ProdID=0639 or http://www.ebairsoft.com/skirmich-ju...am-p-5986.html Still running with a M4? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

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