Frosty_Bear
Regular Member
I haven't purchased any of this yet. Looking at purchasing this in roughly a year or two. Obviously some items will probably change given that timeline. Looking for advice and feedback. I tried to have locations in the titles of items to help visualize the system, as it all is supposed to work together to build efficiency.
This is designed to work with a belt that has 2 additional 5.56 magazines. 7 magazines + 1 in the gun = 240 rounds.
Principles behind the build:
* Stay low to the ground in the prone(no double mags up front)
* Ounces = lbs, keep that weight off
* Keep at least 2 tourniquets up front for self use
* Side plates are a good thing
* Keep each item multicam if possible
* Maximize mobility
* Every TQ will have a holster of some kind for general and UV protection
* Speed in use and access(shorty mags and TQs up front)
* Right side clear for handgun draw
* Noise Discipline(I should be able to shake like a leaf with only the sound of fabrics rubbing)
References/Inspiration:
The build has clear differences from each of the above though. Such as Garand: esstac shorty's over talls, Lovell: Placement of the admin pouch, Blowers: Types of mag pouches.
Carrier:
Scarab DLX
https://www.velsyst.com/scarab-dlx.html
$400
Armor:
Velocity Systems Armor Plates
Front
https://www.velsyst.com/esapi-level-iv-stand-alone.html
$????
6.25 lbs.
Sides
https://www.velsyst.com/7-62x39-api-bz-multi-hit-stand-alone-rifle-side-plate.html
$???
2.6 lbs(both)
The above alone: 14 lbs.
Cummberbund:
https://arborarmsusa.com/product/frc-kit/
$235
Faster replacement cumberbund + side plates
Magazines: $110
Esstac 5.56 Kywi triple shorty Front
https://www.esstac.com/product-page/5-56-triple-kywi-tall-shorty
$70
Blue Alpha Gear low profile double left side over the side plates.
https://www.blueforcegear.com/ten-speed-double-m4-mag-pouch.html
$40, This allows my non shooting hand to replace empty mag pouches in the front with full mags.
Medical: $335
titan tactical Front and low
http://ethostactical.com/product/elastic-tourniquet-holder/
$17
Contained kit bag with fabric scissors Right side, rear
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...RNJLW&linkId=c9c0759754529eabe3899ebc3c83764a
$65 with extra + $12 for NAR Gauze
NAR Shear Scissors Behind the admin pouch and in the IFAK.
https://www.amazon.com/North-Americ...ue+sc,sporting,194&sr=1-7-catcorr-spons&psc=1
Buy 2, $30
CAT Tourniquet Front, left and right
https://www.amazon.com/North-Americ...industrial&sprefix=nar+,industrial,152&sr=1-2
$148, buy 4
TQ Holster Front, left and right
https://www.amazon.com/NAR-C-A-T-To...Y76JN2GAXT1J&refRID=3PTQ37QSY76JN2GAXT1J&th=1
$75, buy 3(this is also for war belt and other kits)
CAT Holster Front, Left and Right
https://www.narescue.com/c-a-t-holder
$78, buy 4(this is also for war belt and other kits)
Storage $376
Haley strategic flatpack Back
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...77YF4&linkId=0bf0efd24f02c57ddb1abcfdf0015029
$135 This has compartmentalization and I can wear it very flat. This matters for my mobility.
2 Drag Handles Back, slightly left and right. I want it where if only one can be pulled, it isn't dragging my body canted too much.
https://www.amazon.com/5-11-Tactica...d=1552198792&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1-fkmrnull
$70
This will simulate the Sprint, Drag, Carry from the Army rn.
Qore Cold water pack 2 liter Back, under plate
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JXYF6D2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A1YQVTJL6DOHGI&psc=1
$70, I like camelbaks, but they're sometimes difficult. This appears to provide additional capabilities in keeping water warm in cold weather, keeping myself cool in the heat and providing protection from plate deformation(at least when frozen).
Ferro Concepts push to talk retainer anywhere and everywhere necessary
https://ferroconcepts.com/collections/hardware/products/ptt-retainer?variant=22545814020
$45, get 3
Admin Pouch Front, top
https://www.blueforcegear.com/admin-pouch.html
$56, small and well compartmentalized.
Spiritus 3 fold shoulder cover (cord management)
https://www.trex-arms.com/store/spiritus-systems-lv119-trifold-shoulder-cover/
$20, I want that cable management.
And throw in some patches with my name and blood type, whatever that'll be, on the front and back.
Some specific/starter questions:
* What am I forgetting? Capabilities, gear, etc.
* Are there better product solutions for the specific roles of those selected?
* Does anyone have experience with the Scarab DLX?
* What other references should I look at?
* What questions should I be asking? lol
This is designed to work with a belt that has 2 additional 5.56 magazines. 7 magazines + 1 in the gun = 240 rounds.
Principles behind the build:
* Stay low to the ground in the prone(no double mags up front)
* Ounces = lbs, keep that weight off
* Keep at least 2 tourniquets up front for self use
* Side plates are a good thing
* Keep each item multicam if possible
* Maximize mobility
* Every TQ will have a holster of some kind for general and UV protection
* Speed in use and access(shorty mags and TQs up front)
* Right side clear for handgun draw
* Noise Discipline(I should be able to shake like a leaf with only the sound of fabrics rubbing)
Plate Carrier Set Up
$1,442 – Plates
>$2,945 + Plates
Projected 30-35 lbs. in total
References/Inspiration:
The build has clear differences from each of the above though. Such as Garand: esstac shorty's over talls, Lovell: Placement of the admin pouch, Blowers: Types of mag pouches.
Carrier:
Scarab DLX
https://www.velsyst.com/scarab-dlx.html
$400
Armor:
Velocity Systems Armor Plates
Front
https://www.velsyst.com/esapi-level-iv-stand-alone.html
$????
6.25 lbs.
Sides
https://www.velsyst.com/7-62x39-api-bz-multi-hit-stand-alone-rifle-side-plate.html
$???
2.6 lbs(both)
The above alone: 14 lbs.
Cummberbund:
https://arborarmsusa.com/product/frc-kit/
$235
Faster replacement cumberbund + side plates
Magazines: $110
Esstac 5.56 Kywi triple shorty Front
https://www.esstac.com/product-page/5-56-triple-kywi-tall-shorty
$70
Blue Alpha Gear low profile double left side over the side plates.
https://www.blueforcegear.com/ten-speed-double-m4-mag-pouch.html
$40, This allows my non shooting hand to replace empty mag pouches in the front with full mags.
Medical: $335
titan tactical Front and low
http://ethostactical.com/product/elastic-tourniquet-holder/
$17
Contained kit bag with fabric scissors Right side, rear
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...RNJLW&linkId=c9c0759754529eabe3899ebc3c83764a
$65 with extra + $12 for NAR Gauze
NAR Shear Scissors Behind the admin pouch and in the IFAK.
https://www.amazon.com/North-Americ...ue+sc,sporting,194&sr=1-7-catcorr-spons&psc=1
Buy 2, $30
CAT Tourniquet Front, left and right
https://www.amazon.com/North-Americ...industrial&sprefix=nar+,industrial,152&sr=1-2
$148, buy 4
TQ Holster Front, left and right
https://www.amazon.com/NAR-C-A-T-To...Y76JN2GAXT1J&refRID=3PTQ37QSY76JN2GAXT1J&th=1
$75, buy 3(this is also for war belt and other kits)
CAT Holster Front, Left and Right
https://www.narescue.com/c-a-t-holder
$78, buy 4(this is also for war belt and other kits)
Storage $376
Haley strategic flatpack Back
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...77YF4&linkId=0bf0efd24f02c57ddb1abcfdf0015029
$135 This has compartmentalization and I can wear it very flat. This matters for my mobility.
2 Drag Handles Back, slightly left and right. I want it where if only one can be pulled, it isn't dragging my body canted too much.
https://www.amazon.com/5-11-Tactica...d=1552198792&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1-fkmrnull
$70
This will simulate the Sprint, Drag, Carry from the Army rn.
Qore Cold water pack 2 liter Back, under plate
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JXYF6D2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A1YQVTJL6DOHGI&psc=1
$70, I like camelbaks, but they're sometimes difficult. This appears to provide additional capabilities in keeping water warm in cold weather, keeping myself cool in the heat and providing protection from plate deformation(at least when frozen).
Ferro Concepts push to talk retainer anywhere and everywhere necessary
https://ferroconcepts.com/collections/hardware/products/ptt-retainer?variant=22545814020
$45, get 3
Admin Pouch Front, top
https://www.blueforcegear.com/admin-pouch.html
$56, small and well compartmentalized.
Spiritus 3 fold shoulder cover (cord management)
https://www.trex-arms.com/store/spiritus-systems-lv119-trifold-shoulder-cover/
$20, I want that cable management.
And throw in some patches with my name and blood type, whatever that'll be, on the front and back.
Some specific/starter questions:
* What am I forgetting? Capabilities, gear, etc.
* Are there better product solutions for the specific roles of those selected?
* Does anyone have experience with the Scarab DLX?
* What other references should I look at?
* What questions should I be asking? lol