Resposting with suggested changes. Wanting to get the conversation back towards the gear as
@chasnojm
Are there any good threads on radios? Explaining different models and companies, how and what works and why.
Plate Carrier Set Up
$1,427 to $1,469
before Plates & Radio Pouch
Projected 25 lbs. in total for PC set up
References:
Carrier $400
Scarab DLX
https://www.velsyst.com/scarab-dlx.html
$400
Other Carriers like the JPC 1 & 2 and the Standhogg from First Spear were discussed. I, so far, have decided to stick with the Scarab DLX for the weight savings primarily. All of them, from what I can find, just as durable as each other. The First Spear has great cummerbunds, but I’m replacing them with the Arbor Arms system anyways, so it became mute.
Armor $235 + plates
Looking at multiple plates from AT, Shotstop, Velocity systems and more. No decision atm.
https://store.atarmor.com/default.asp
https://www.shotstop.net/rifle-plates
https://arborarmsusa.com/product/frc-kit-rs-tubes-2/
$235
Faster replacement cummerbund. Specifically, the cummerbunds with First Spear Tubes. These may not be as strong as the Cobra Buckles, but they’re almost as fast, have less dead space for cummerbund mounted items to be closer to the front.
Magazines $63 to $105
Esstac 5.56 Kywi single shorty for front, right side and low.
https://www.esstac.com/product-page/5-56-single-kywi-shorty
$23
OR
Esstac 5.56 Kywi triple shorty for front and center
https://www.esstac.com/product-page/5-56-triple-kywi-tall-shorty
$65
Depends on freedom of SOP with unit/whether this is a work or personal rig and the chance of severe firefight(battle of Wanat, FOB not fully set up)
Blue Alpha Gear low profile double for right side, towards front.
https://www.blueforcegear.com/ten-speed-double-m4-mag-pouch.html
$40
Medical $410
titan tactical Front and low
http://ethostactical.com/product/elastic-tourniquet-holder/
$17
Contained kit bag with fabric scissors back, to the right and low to be clear of the rifle sling.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...RNJLW&linkId=c9c0759754529eabe3899ebc3c83764a
$65 with extra + $12 for NAR Gauze
NAR Shear Scissors
https://www.amazon.com/North-Americ...ue+sc,sporting,194&sr=1-7-catcorr-spons&psc=1
$15
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
CAT Holster
https://www.narescue.com/c-a-t-holder
$78, buy 4(this is also for war belt and other kits)
Storage $319 + Radio Pouch
AWS Yote bag for storage of anything necessary.
https://www.awsin.com/proddetail.asp?prod=50657
$183
Spiritus Systems Recovery/Drag Handle developed with DARCI
https://www.spiritussystems.com/recovery-handle/
$65
This will simulate the Sprint, Drag, Carry from the Army rn.
Ferro Concepts push to talk retainer Everywhere
https://ferroconcepts.com/collections/hardware/products/ptt-retainer?variant=22545814020
$15
Admin Pouch, Front, on the top.
https://www.blueforcegear.com/admin-pouch.html
$56
Radio Pouch for future radio. Placed on left side, in the front.
https://arborarmsusa.com/product-category/comms/mrp-accessories/
Less than $20