Gear loadout pics and descriptions

[mildot]

Thanks for the review, I like the camo and I think it works well in your AO. I really dig the SCAR Hvy as well. BTW on the sizing for the shirt, I'm a 2XL depending on the company? Did you feel the shirt was "over sized" as well?
Cheers

[Alpha-17]

Thanks for the review, I like the camo and I think it works well in your AO. I really dig the SCAR Hvy as well. BTW on the sizing for the shirt, I'm a 2XL depending on the company? Did you feel the shirt was "over sized" as well?
Cheers

Slightly, but not to the same extent. I wear size L t-shirts, and size M BDU/ACU tops. I went with a M combat shirt, and it fits fine, though I do like tighter fit on Combat shirts vs t-shirts.

[Hank6046]

As for the gear (ya know, the point of this entire thread), the kit mostly worked as intended. Few points:

The Good
The plate carrier was as comfy as possible, and played well with the battle belt. I had no issues getting to anything on the kit, or moving around in it. I liked having the option of putting my field top in the AVS zip-on pack when I put on the combat shirt, so that concept seems sound. One thing that I was worried about was the relatively small and thin Tight Chutes sling replacing my V-Tac slings. It worked fine, though I do miss the ability of the V-Tac to be over tightened.

The Bad
The ACH and my Walker's didn't play well together. I really couldn't stand how tightly compressed my head felt trying to wear both of them. This seems especially odd since I've worn both together before around the house, but no matter what I tried, nothing seemed to make it work. Definitely something to work on, and maybe even consider a high cut helmet. I'm resistant to those, because I don't want to give up the extra side pieces, but may have to consider it. The other issue I ran into was using the zip on pack to hold a CamelBak. It was advertised as holding one, but it would not fit for anything. I'm going to have to figure that issue out, or I'll have to abandon the zip-on panel, or go without a hydration bladder.

Awesome pics and overview. Thanks for posting them, its motivating to see and get your perspective.