Gear loadout pics and descriptions

[unclerandy]

Can anyone tell me if this will fit over soft armor vest if I add one at a later date?

[YO_Doc]

Can anyone comment that has owned both the Mayflower APC and the TAG Banshee?

Looking for pros/cons of each

First and foremost I am a civilian. This will be used for training classes primarily along with a second line battle belt(not sure which yet).

I'm a mid-light athletic build 5'11", 160lbs with a 38" chest.

We are very close in size, I'm 5'10, 155 with a 40" Chest. I have been running a medium APC with medium Paraclete SOF plates and backers for 2 years now. The rig has been through several rifle classes, in and out or trucks and on many long hikes in the 8000 to 10,000 foot elevation range. I like the ability with the swift clips to drop my chest rig or quickly change from a 5.56 load to a 7.62 load out. The rig carries well on it's own, but late last year I added in a Crye blast belt with the STKSS and this differently improved how the whole system carries. Along with this addition it removed a lot of stress from my lower back, which was my goal, as I have 2 herniated lumbar disks. All in all this system is comfortable to wear for days on end and not kick the crap out of my back.

Down sides. The top of the front plate will chafe the top of my sternum . I have thought about adding 2 small foam floats to either side of the front plate to fix this, but I have not gotten around to it. It is just a very minor annoyance for me. This could be caused by a sharp curve at the top of my plates. Going with an aramid backers may also reduce this problem as IMHO aramid vests are more squishy for lack of a better term than laminates. Or not using a shirt with a zip front fixes this issue for me as well.

I would buy this plate carrier again, with out hesitation.

[kaltesherz]

Can anyone tell me if this will fit over soft armor vest if I add one at a later date?

Yep, many people do, at least when we were using IBA's and IOTV's, but I'm sure you could with PC's

[unclerandy]

Gutshot John;
Are you left handed shooter?

[Jeffu]

Ares Gear Ranger Belt
Griffon Industries Kydex holster / Mag Carrier / Light Carrier

Strider DB Tanto
Nighthawk 10-8 Enforcer
Wilson Combat 47D
Surefire E2DL

[Wake27]

Ares Gear Ranger Belt
Griffon Industries Kydex holster / Mag Carrier / Light Carrier

Strider DB Tanto
Nighthawk 10-8 Enforcer
Wilson Combat 47D
Surefire E2DL

EDC setup?

[norbis]

Can anyone tell me if this will fit over soft armor vest if I add one at a later date?

Yes, I have a buddy that wears this same set-up stand-alone and/or over soft armor and/or over a plate carrier or a combination. It seemed to be more work than its worth to me but he likes it because he can use the same setup in just about any situation.

[unclerandy]

Yes, I have a buddy that wears this same set-up stand-alone and/or over soft armor and/or over a plate carrier or a combination. It seemed to be more work than its worth to me but he likes it because he can use the same setup in just about any situation.

Thanks for the input.

[ap1220]

Ares Gear Ranger Belt
Griffon Industries Kydex holster / Mag Carrier / Light Carrier

Strider DB Tanto
Nighthawk 10-8 Enforcer
Wilson Combat 47D
Surefire E2DL

Nice, very simple and effective. I gotta ask though, what's with the pink on the inside?

Does it make it easier to see for reholster?

Artist's choice?

Something different?

[Junglist]

Fairly certain that is red.