Light load bearing gear help

Wantabe_Warrior · August 20th, 2011, 15:58

I'm back looking for advice on chest rigs and the like. I've found three options the might work for me.

1. Voodoo tactical Universal Equipment Vest (OD) (http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...nt-vest/black/)
2. Condor Modular Chest Rig 1 (Coyote Brown/Tan) (http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...-1/coyote-tan/)
3. Condor Battle Belt and Harness ( Coyote Brown/Tan) (http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...e-/coyote-tan/ and http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...ss/coyote-tan/)

The MRC1 (RRV) has lots of MOLLE and is like what I already use (CIRAS Land), but I plan on use MBSS hydration backpack using the MOLLE, but the MRC1 don't have any MOLLE on the back. The Battle Belt/Harness is like the lighter ALICE type rig, but I have no experience with that type of rig, so I'm a little if-ee. The Voodoo UEV probably has the most MOLLE real estate, but it doesn't seem right (with lack of a better word) to me.

Eeyore · August 20th, 2011, 16:05

I suggest a Tactical Tailor Mav2. Very light, great mobility. But make sure you get the X harness for it to. In fact I believe there is one for sale in the classified right now.

attack-beaver · August 20th, 2011, 16:20

its light its simple and its idiot proof, its got no molle but with a set up like this you wont be tempted to add more then you really need.

http://www.wgcshop.com/wgc2008/main/...ac&catid=&cat=

Wantabe_Warrior · August 20th, 2011, 16:26

I looked at rigs like that, but it's three times the price and imported from asia. the three options I found are all in Canada (support your local stores) and I'm on a budget.

Trader rating · August 20th, 2011, 16:33

Get a SDS FLC, IMO it's a good rig and it is pretty cheap and good quality as it's USGI.

http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.c...product_ID=249

If you have more money to spend a Tactical Tailor 2 piece MAV with X Harness is something else to consider. If you want more PALS/MOLLE real estate get the center adaptor for it.

ThunderCactus · August 20th, 2011, 16:40

http://www.ur-tactical.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=29

it also comes in coyote brown

Wantabe_Warrior · August 20th, 2011, 18:04

Thanks for all the options, and I guess it's my fault, but I was more looking for "If you had to choose, which one would you choose?" type of thing. I know, kinda spoon feeding, but I'd rather not have to buy five or more rigs to finally find one that's 'perfect' or at least a great base. By the way I AM trying to borrow and try different types of rigs.

Spike · August 20th, 2011, 18:22

1) real gear, not made for airsoft
2) Canadian made
3) holy good price, batman!

http://www.cpgear.com/StoreBox/vest/8068_0.htm

Wantabe_Warrior · August 20th, 2011, 19:06

Holy good price, Batman, Indeed. I'm looking at the M-2010 Split Front MFR-10 and the M-2010 Shoulder Harness if I can jump on this deal in time.
EDIT: It's ordered, can't wait, first piece of real and quality equipment.

Wilson · August 23rd, 2011, 02:07

This one WILL serve, but I'm partial to the rhodesian rig you linked earlier (#2 in your original post, the Condor) as I have used it before and still have members on my team that employ it. You can't go wrong with Condor or Pantac - even though they reproduce popular designs instead of really innovating on their own, I would still trust my life to their products.

the_griffinator · August 24th, 2011, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike

1) real gear, not made for airsoft
2) Canadian made
3) holy good price, batman!

http://www.cpgear.com/StoreBox/vest/8068_0.htm

Ugh... that is a good price. I ordered one lol. was gonna get a two piece MAV eventually, but this will serve the same purpose. Thanks for the link!!!

5kull · August 24th, 2011, 09:09

@Wantabe_Warrior, of the three you suggest I use the battlebelt. At that price you cant miss. I looked at the other vests but wanted something more open so I chose this one:
http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...e-carrier/o-d/

Sometimes I use both together, sometimes just the battlebelt.

AngelusNex · August 24th, 2011, 10:29

If you want light weight avoid molle, there is allot of extra weight in molle gear just from the ability to remove pouches.

FOX_111 · August 24th, 2011, 10:49

I think the extra weight of MOLLE gear is waranted by the extra versatility of the rig.

It's not like it's 15 pounds anyway.

2lbs compared to maybe 1lbs max.

bean · August 24th, 2011, 10:55

http://762tactical.com/chest-rigs.html Great company and they will custom make you a chest rig if you want. I got a custom one and am extremely happy.

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August 20th, 2011, 15:58	#1
Wantabe_Warrior Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dawson Creek, BC	Light load bearing gear help I'm back looking for advice on chest rigs and the like. I've found three options the might work for me. 1. Voodoo tactical Universal Equipment Vest (OD) (http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...nt-vest/black/) 2. Condor Modular Chest Rig 1 (Coyote Brown/Tan) (http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...-1/coyote-tan/) 3. Condor Battle Belt and Harness ( Coyote Brown/Tan) (http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...e-/coyote-tan/ and http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...ss/coyote-tan/) The MRC1 (RRV) has lots of MOLLE and is like what I already use (CIRAS Land), but I plan on use MBSS hydration backpack using the MOLLE, but the MRC1 don't have any MOLLE on the back. The Battle Belt/Harness is like the lighter ALICE type rig, but I have no experience with that type of rig, so I'm a little if-ee. The Voodoo UEV probably has the most MOLLE real estate, but it doesn't seem right (with lack of a better word) to me. __________________ SRC HK416(D10.5) gen.3 pro KJW MEU(SOC) pistol (cansoft) perks: Chairsofter Fortunate Son

August 20th, 2011, 16:26	#4
Wantabe_Warrior Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dawson Creek, BC	I looked at rigs like that, but it's three times the price and imported from asia. the three options I found are all in Canada (support your local stores) and I'm on a budget. __________________ SRC HK416(D10.5) gen.3 pro KJW MEU(SOC) pistol (cansoft) perks: Chairsofter Fortunate Son

August 20th, 2011, 16:33	#5
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	Get a SDS FLC, IMO it's a good rig and it is pretty cheap and good quality as it's USGI. http://www.supplycaptain.com/index.c...product_ID=249 If you have more money to spend a Tactical Tailor 2 piece MAV with X Harness is something else to consider. If you want more PALS/MOLLE real estate get the center adaptor for it. Last edited by -Skeletor-; August 20th, 2011 at 16:35..

August 20th, 2011, 16:20	#3
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	its light its simple and its idiot proof, its got no molle but with a set up like this you wont be tempted to add more then you really need. http://www.wgcshop.com/wgc2008/main/...ac&catid=&cat=

August 20th, 2011, 16:40	#6
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	http://www.ur-tactical.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=29 it also comes in coyote brown

August 20th, 2011, 18:04	#7
Wantabe_Warrior Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dawson Creek, BC	Thanks for all the options, and I guess it's my fault, but I was more looking for "If you had to choose, which one would you choose?" type of thing. I know, kinda spoon feeding, but I'd rather not have to buy five or more rigs to finally find one that's 'perfect' or at least a great base. By the way I AM trying to borrow and try different types of rigs. __________________ SRC HK416(D10.5) gen.3 pro KJW MEU(SOC) pistol (cansoft) perks: Chairsofter Fortunate Son

August 20th, 2011, 18:22	#8
Spike Privateer Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaverbank, NS	1) real gear, not made for airsoft 2) Canadian made 3) holy good price, batman! http://www.cpgear.com/StoreBox/vest/8068_0.htm __________________ I change primaries like other people change socks.

August 20th, 2011, 19:06	#9
Wantabe_Warrior Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dawson Creek, BC	Holy good price, Batman, Indeed. I'm looking at the M-2010 Split Front MFR-10 and the M-2010 Shoulder Harness if I can jump on this deal in time. EDIT: It's ordered, can't wait, first piece of real and quality equipment. __________________ SRC HK416(D10.5) gen.3 pro KJW MEU(SOC) pistol (cansoft) perks: Chairsofter Fortunate Son Last edited by Wantabe_Warrior; August 23rd, 2011 at 13:55..

August 23rd, 2011, 02:07	#10
Wilson Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sudbury, ON	This one WILL serve, but I'm partial to the rhodesian rig you linked earlier (#2 in your original post, the Condor) as I have used it before and still have members on my team that employ it. You can't go wrong with Condor or Pantac - even though they reproduce popular designs instead of really innovating on their own, I would still trust my life to their products. __________________ IN OMNIA PARATUS

August 24th, 2011, 09:09	#12
5kull Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009	@Wantabe_Warrior, of the three you suggest I use the battlebelt. At that price you cant miss. I looked at the other vests but wanted something more open so I chose this one: http://www.surpluspontrouge.com/en/m...e-carrier/o-d/ Sometimes I use both together, sometimes just the battlebelt.

August 24th, 2011, 10:29	#13
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	If you want light weight avoid molle, there is allot of extra weight in molle gear just from the ability to remove pouches.

August 24th, 2011, 10:49	#14
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	I think the extra weight of MOLLE gear is waranted by the extra versatility of the rig. It's not like it's 15 pounds anyway. 2lbs compared to maybe 1lbs max. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

August 24th, 2011, 10:55	#15
bean Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004	http://762tactical.com/chest-rigs.html Great company and they will custom make you a chest rig if you want. I got a custom one and am extremely happy.

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