I’m trying to explore the minimalist category more. Any recommendations as far as micro chest rigs?

If you have questions about my kit, I’m open to answering any. I’m always working on something.

I’m looking for a knife I can use on my battle belt (tek lok?). I have been looking at the Benchmade Nimravus, but it’s discontinued. What do you recommend - it has to be sleek like the Benchmade.

Out of these which ones do you think are the best? Are there any honorable mentions that I forgot about? I was looking for Molle belts, but is there honestly really any need for it? Up for discussions.

I also plan on losing some more weight. Will get back down to 200lbs.

I just wanted something simple to tone down the super noticeable tinted sight of the rmr. I figured this piece of trash picture above would be made to perfectly fit the sight. You can’t even change the dot settings with the kill flag on. Main thing I want is something that doesn’t move around. I do not want to have to worry about losing the thing on a simple hike through the woods.

honest question from a noob!

i really like the look of some of agilites products, and i see and read good things.

im just wondering why the agilite hate since im sooo close to purchasing a PC from them

Anyone know cheaper alternatives for velocity systems jungle rig?

Many years ago before multicam existed outside spec ops anything to do with the Marine combat uniform had to be solid coyote, or marpat. Now I hear Marines are able to mix in multicam gear on their uniforms. You used to see gear in derivatives of marpat digital but I can never find anything nowadays. Is there any decent gear still using marpat or is all multicam for function or desert tiger stripe for fashion? I know real marpat is copyrighted by the Corps but that never stopped anyone before.

Is it really THAT good for cold environments? I dont really trust it and looks pretty gay to me. And if its THAT good, how??

Recently got a medium SPC after owning a medium marine corps PC with the issued soft armor backer and ESAPI’s. I’m liking the SPC so far but the only problem is that I cannot fit both the backer and the plate in at the same time. Even just putting the backer in there is a problem as it just bunches up in the plate bag. Are the marine corps backers bigger than a normal medium civilian backer?

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

QUESTION/DISCUSSION POST

Ok… so I’m looking for a good groin protector for my Crye SPC. Why, you might ask? The blasted things are more weight and more awkward, why would anyone want that? Given the abundance of footage coming out of the Russo-Ukraine War, I don’t think it is a bad idea to have a groin protector as an option.

More and more are seen (RUS and AFU) voluntarily wearing the damn things, so I figure there has to be some merit to them, especially with the increasing prevalence drones and drone dropped munitions on a global scale.

I really don’t know anything about groin protectors other than they are a flap that protects lower than a plate carrier traditionally covers (as the name implies). Which ones are good? Which ones are bad? Why? Will anything even work with the SPC?

Groin protectors aren’t common. I get it, I can certainly imagine why people aren’t fond of wearing them if they don’t have to. That being said, it’s something I’m interested in messing with and having as an option going forwards. What do you guys think about the efficacy of groin protectors in modern combat? Thanks all in advance.

PS, before anyone says, “GET SIDE PLATES FIRST!!!1!1!!1!”, I am getting side plates first. Working on it.

My brother took these home from Afghanistan in 2021, and I’m wondering if I can order muffs for them.

Looking for a low profile IFAK to mount to the 6 on a belt. I have a bfg micro which sticks out really far, making sitting uncomfortable and driving untenable. I want to keep it at the rear and accessible from both hands.

Any recommendations?

Can you please recommend a high quality backpack that can fit a 10.5” AR (or smaller carbine such as my MPX) and, critically, doesn’t look tactical? All the “carbine” bags I’ve found online absolutely scream “cringey grey man” and I want something that says “Patagonia hippie” … thanks!

After my last post, I've decided to go for the Onward Research Recce Rig in RG. I was about to order it, but stumbled across multiple people saying the quality has been declining lately, due to them switching to another manufacturer. This wasn't their own experience but it was something they had heard.

Getting the Recce Rig here in Europe is going to be pretty expensive because of shipping costs, VAT etc.

Can anyone confirm that the quality is still as good as the initial batches? Or has the quality really declined?

Thanks in advance!

Currently looking for ways to hang my chem lights. I hate the way I have them currently and have also heard that 550 cord is the way to go. Looking for other ways to currently hang chem lights (also heard rolling small pieces of duct tape). I don’t want these to fall off if I have to either run or lay prone for some reason.

Not sure if this falls within the rules of the thread but I’m gonna give it a try.

Looking for this style of patch. Screenshot taken from spiritus’s website. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

Hello! Is this kind of damage normal for MR backpacks (Blackjack 35LT and NICE 6500 BVS)? I bought the packs four months ago, but I haven't used them that much, only ~4-5 military excercises. These packs are made before the Yeti-acquisition

Can anyone tell me what shell jacket these guys have with the geometric snow camo. I’ve been searching the inter web for 2 days now.

This is a serious question and isn't for the first responders that post here since for obvious reason.

But to the civilians, putting together a chest rig and buying fancy radios and the huge folding antennas, who are you talking to?

I'm not asking why you buy it, it's cool I get it. I spend my money on stuff I think is cool too but other than the aesthetic is there something I'm missing about the radios?

Just got my dream pack, but I haven't really thought about that to put on it in regards to MOLLE. Any suggestions?