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Posted: 9/11/2024 10:12:10 AM EST
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For sure, many ways to run radios. After fiddling about, I am back to running a radio in a small pack (aka assault pack). I am definitely going back "old school" on this, so this may or may not be for you.
On "slotted" hardware. Yes, it is probably not as strong, and yes, it MAY stretch and fail, but, the question is, would it hold up under "normal" use? My best guess is yes. Will probably being testing that out soon. I have swapped out hardware on several packs and will do the same on Diz rigs. Testing out durability, not to mention NIR capabilities. |
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Posted: 9/12/2024 10:30:37 PM EST
[#2]
Lol…… ghetto sewing alert.
So, maybe I drank too much coffee today, but what we have here is two “toggle straps” and a surplus M14 mag pouch. Lol  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 7:43:31 AM EST
[Last Edit: Paulie771]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jharpphoto:
Looking for suggestions on how to carry a radio on the DZ rig? Hoping to avoid dedicating one of the rigs pouches to the radio. This doesn’t leave much real estate for the radio. There is the harness but not sure how the radio would fit on the harness. I’m sure some of you have recommendations for radio carry with the DZ rig or similar, right? I posted this when I first set my Diz rig up. I'm using an Ex Umbris pouch for my AR152. It is mounted on the back side of the rear most left hand mag pouch. When carried, I have a Disco32 flexible antenna that I weave through the back panel. 
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Posted: 9/13/2024 8:09:52 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Paulie771: @jharpphoto I posted this when I first set my Diz rig up. I'm using an Ex Umbris pouch for my AR152. It is mounted on the back side of the rear most left hand mag pouch. When carried, I have a Disco32 flexible antenna that I weave through the back panel. https://i.imgur.com/qbPUtRE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/F5xDapB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/baiuOGH.jpg Thanks for sharing that link. Radio pouch looks good. Does the material have any flexibility? I'm concerned it is a little small for the brick of a radio I have (Harris XG-100P). |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 8:52:04 AM EST
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that is how i generally wear the radio on my rigs. it may be worth to drop it down and have it more dangling to avoid pack pressure on the top buttons and the antenna base, depending if and what pack is used. Also depends if the radio needs to be accessed often or not.
many years ago it was a popular solution mounting it horizontal on the back, even high behind the neck over a small pack.  I think it is still a nice option to have a radio on the shoulder/chest/underarm/front when its commands are readily accessible (or a remote control unìt like the KDU), expecially for a civilian. |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 9:01:23 AM EST
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Interesting solution. You would have to have some sort of very flexible antenna to get it vertical, having a horizontal antenna, talking to vertical antennas does not work well at all.
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Posted: 9/13/2024 9:40:45 AM EST
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jharpphoto: Thanks for sharing that link. Radio pouch looks good. Does the material have any flexibility? I'm concerned it is a little small for the brick of a radio I have (Harris XG-100P). |
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Posted: 9/13/2024 11:03:58 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Paulie771: I would say no. It is a tight squeeze for the AR152. Have to really push to get it in the pouch, and I would like to put it in a zip lock bag or something to water proof it a little. I think I've got an extra I can send you to try out if you'd like. thanks so much for the generous offer to send a pouch out for me to try. I measured my radio against the Baofeng AR152 and the measurements are the same. I feel pretty confident the radio will fit the pouch. Thanks again sir. |
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Posted: 9/19/2024 11:37:36 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Paulie771: @jharpphoto I posted this when I first set my Diz rig up. I'm using an Ex Umbris pouch for my AR152. It is mounted on the back side of the rear most left hand mag pouch. When carried, I have a Disco32 flexible antenna that I weave through the back panel. https://i.imgur.com/qbPUtRE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/F5xDapB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/baiuOGH.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Paulie771: Originally Posted By jharpphoto: Looking for suggestions on how to carry a radio on the DZ rig? Hoping to avoid dedicating one of the rigs pouches to the radio. This doesn’t leave much real estate for the radio. There is the harness but not sure how the radio would fit on the harness. I’m sure some of you have recommendations for radio carry with the DZ rig or similar, right? @jharpphoto I posted this when I first set my Diz rig up. I'm using an Ex Umbris pouch for my AR152. It is mounted on the back side of the rear most left hand mag pouch. When carried, I have a Disco32 flexible antenna that I weave through the back panel. https://i.imgur.com/qbPUtRE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/F5xDapB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/baiuOGH.jpg I run my team radio (UV-5R) in a similar manner on my DZ rig. My AR-152 is on the side of my patrol pack for back to base comms. I'll try to get some pictures when I get a minute. |
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Posted: 9/22/2024 9:28:51 AM EST
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A surplus shop near me still has euro surplus for very cheap and along with some Pieces i already had at home i assembled this. I envisioned a rig with pro-mask, radio and pistol which standard plce type rigs like the dz Rig are not conducive to.
I was able to put two utilities, with a Little extra wiggling i could have put a third, but if i done my math right that should be balanced. Mostly plce items, radio pouch Is dutch for the rt9100 and i was able to put a dutch 5.56 pouch in front of the holster. That pouch however Is underwhelming as it's too soft for my liking, may be suited for the ifak insert. Holster also could have a flap but all the right ones he had didn't have It. He gifted me a left handed One with It, i Guess i May reverse the snaps if i'd need it.  The belt pad Is i Guess an Aftermarket non mesh One i picked up from the belt pads bin, It has metal snap closure for belt loops, but i picked up a issued mtp one too just in case. I had to shock cord all the pouches from the inside too for a more stable rig as expecially the Dutch ammo pouch/holster/canteen pouch connection Is weak due to the way the First two fasten to the belt  It still Need tweaks and a field/range test, but just picking It up empty makes me appreciate the dz Rig more  . There's space between the ammo pouches and the gas Mask bag to put a Blade which i forgot to put up in the picture.
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AK, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2024 1:17:04 PM EST
[#11]
The red bungy is an interesting addition.
I bought a 3 pack of those belt pads. None of them were mesh and all three were different shapes and all three had different attachments for the belt. |
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Posted: 9/23/2024 2:26:23 AM EST
[#12]
I only had that red Bungee at home, i Will invest in some 3$ camo One. Tying pouches together Is of Paramount importance (on the inside non elastic cord Is good too)
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2024 9:57:26 AM EST
[#13]
I think the dirty red bungie gives it a pretty unique look.
I'm not sure if it's that I actually like it, or if I'm waiting for you to post some bedazzled smocks next.
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Posted: 9/23/2024 10:17:12 PM EST
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
[#14]
Jayjays style “bum roll” for the DZ rig.
Used a Molle II waist pack……. Can be had for like $12 from surplus shops. I did not modify it at all, just stowed the main straps in the built in pass through provided to stow them by design. So it can still be detached and used as a waist pack. I already had my attachment straps made, from attaching the molle II assault pack to my Eberlestock ruck. Mocked up at home, needs field testing, but feels good so far.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2024 12:20:17 AM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Jayjays style “bum roll” for the DZ rig. Used a Molle II waist pack……. Can be had for like $12 from surplus shops. I did not modify it at all, just stowed the main straps in the built in pass through provided to stow them by design. So it can still be detached and used as a waist pack. I already had my attachment straps made, from attaching the molle II assault pack to my Eberlestock ruck. Mocked up at home, needs field testing, but feels good so far. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0309_jpeg-3330828.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0312_jpeg-3330829.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0310_jpeg-3330830.JPG There ya go. Perfect example of how to integrate the MOLLE buttpack as a bum / poncho roll. You can dye them super easy to a decentish OD or brownish color if you want to get rid of the ACU. There are still some woodland ones floating around too. And multicam. But the ACU ones are cheap. |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2024 12:52:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Jayjays style “bum roll” for the DZ rig. Used a Molle II waist pack……. Can be had for like $12 from surplus shops. I did not modify it at all, just stowed the main straps in the built in pass through provided to stow them by design. So it can still be detached and used as a waist pack. I already had my attachment straps made, from attaching the molle II assault pack to my Eberlestock ruck. Mocked up at home, needs field testing, but feels good so far. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0309_jpeg-3330828.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0312_jpeg-3330829.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0310_jpeg-3330830.JPG This is a great use of the tranny straps on the DZ rig. Are those the only straps attaching it, or is it secured to the yoke or somewhere else somehow? |
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Posted: 9/24/2024 3:22:08 PM EST
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cap6888: This is a great use of the tranny straps on the DZ rig. Are those the only straps attaching it, or is it secured to the yoke or somewhere else somehow? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cap6888: Originally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Jayjays style “bum roll” for the DZ rig. Used a Molle II waist pack……. Can be had for like $12 from surplus shops. I did not modify it at all, just stowed the main straps in the built in pass through provided to stow them by design. So it can still be detached and used as a waist pack. I already had my attachment straps made, from attaching the molle II assault pack to my Eberlestock ruck. Mocked up at home, needs field testing, but feels good so far. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0309_jpeg-3330828.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0312_jpeg-3330829.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0310_jpeg-3330830.JPG This is a great use of the tranny straps on the DZ rig. Are those the only straps attaching it, or is it secured to the yoke or somewhere else somehow? Just the two straps I showed, buckled into the DZ rig. Feels nice and secure. No movement jumping up and down. Eta; i cant remember if I made those straps or if they are left over from Alice upgrade kits from OV Innovations. Either way, simple little straps. https://ovinnovations.com/products/alice-buckle-kit |
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Posted: 9/24/2024 4:37:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: marnsdorff]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Just the two straps I showed, buckled into the DZ rig. Feels nice and secure. No movement jumping up and down. Eta; i cant remember if I made those straps or if they are left over from Alice upgrade kits from OV Innovations. Either way, simple little straps. https://ovinnovations.com/products/alice-buckle-kit You could probably incorporate a little circle of shock cord in there to make it ride even better. So that you can slightly over-tighten it and make sure it stays perfectly snug. But seriously, whether you attach it to the tranny straps buckle or if you don't have a DZ Rip, you can rig up something similar to one of the D-Rings - the ones above the ammo pouches or whatever - to do the same on a set of PLCE or whatever. It's basically what I did with mine, but I used shock cord instead of webbing. Ran it to the rearmost of the D-rings over my ammo pouches (I have an 8 point harness vs. the 6 point on the DZ Rig) The bum roll / poncho roll is a LEGIT upgrade. Even if it's the MOLLE buttpacks being used. It acts like a mini-assault pack, letting you carry rain gear or whatever. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2024 6:20:33 PM EST
[#19]
A case can always be made for a little snivel gear and a few extra rations. Those waist packs are darn roomy.
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Posted: 9/24/2024 7:19:38 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: A case can always be made for a little snivel gear and a few extra rations. Those waist packs are darn roomy. And they mate well with packs, you can throw them under lids or cinch them down on the sides or between pockets or whatever on packs. Their shape lends well to that. They are pretty handy little things for the money. |
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Posted: 9/24/2024 8:19:09 PM EST
[#21]
My diz rig arrived. My use case is more hunting/camping/bushwacking, but I wanted to be able to have a modular system that could scale as I needed it, mostly because I wanted to tier my gear out. I know this topic has come up a few times in various threads, but this one seems to be the catch-all.
I wanted: Chest rig with immediate stuff, that can be used when I just want it, but can clip to the rest of my system when I want more pouches. A small bag - again to carry stuff like jackets, rain gear that can be easily detached and carried on its own, with the chest rig, or the full kit without excess bulk. Not fitting my hammock and quilts into this one, but as a mini pack, it’s panned out well. Belt kit with water, cooking, food stuffs, extra meds, radio, electronics, shelter. So far I’ve landed on a kifaru steelhead chest rig and “bane” backpack to clip onto the diz. I wasn’t happy with conventional “tactical” chest rigs didn’t have enough real estate for survival, hunting, and general woods items. I think the steelhead is a really nice blend of both. I wrapped a 1” buckle around some bungee and then looped it through the d ring upfront to act as a tie down for the bottom of the chest rig. I put 1” split buckles on the front of the diz rig harness so it clips in. The tranny straps I put into the bane and so it attaches down nicely. It has just 1” webbing for straps, so they actually disconnect and stuff into the pack nicely too. Haven’t had a chance to take pictures and upload, but will if someone wants to see how it all works. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2024 9:28:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By na1lb0hm: My diz rig arrived. My use case is more hunting/camping/bushwacking, but I wanted to be able to have a modular system that could scale as I needed it, mostly because I wanted to tier my gear out. I know this topic has come up a few times in various threads, but this one seems to be the catch-all. I wanted: Chest rig with immediate stuff, that can be used when I just want it, but can clip to the rest of my system when I want more pouches. A small bag - again to carry stuff like jackets, rain gear that can be easily detached and carried on its own, with the chest rig, or the full kit without excess bulk. Not fitting my hammock and quilts into this one, but as a mini pack, it’s panned out well. Belt kit with water, cooking, food stuffs, extra meds, radio, electronics, shelter. So far I’ve landed on a kifaru steelhead chest rig and “bane” backpack to clip onto the diz. I wasn’t happy with conventional “tactical” chest rigs didn’t have enough real estate for survival, hunting, and general woods items. I think the steelhead is a really nice blend of both. I wrapped a 1” buckle around some bungee and then looped it through the d ring upfront to act as a tie down for the bottom of the chest rig. I put 1” split buckles on the front of the diz rig harness so it clips in. The tranny straps I put into the bane and so it attaches down nicely. It has just 1” webbing for straps, so they actually disconnect and stuff into the pack nicely too. Haven’t had a chance to take pictures and upload, but will if someone wants to see how it all works. Any reason you went with the Kifaru over one of the HPG kitbag options? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2024 9:34:23 PM EST
[#23]
Yea, belt kits, with or without the mag pouches, make a pretty good little 'minimalist' hiking rig. Carry water, emergency stuff, and some snacks. Maybe a rain jacket or something.
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Posted: 9/24/2024 10:10:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Any reason you went with the Kifaru over one of the HPG kitbag options? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Originally Posted By na1lb0hm: My diz rig arrived. My use case is more hunting/camping/bushwacking, but I wanted to be able to have a modular system that could scale as I needed it, mostly because I wanted to tier my gear out. I know this topic has come up a few times in various threads, but this one seems to be the catch-all. I wanted: Chest rig with immediate stuff, that can be used when I just want it, but can clip to the rest of my system when I want more pouches. A small bag - again to carry stuff like jackets, rain gear that can be easily detached and carried on its own, with the chest rig, or the full kit without excess bulk. Not fitting my hammock and quilts into this one, but as a mini pack, it’s panned out well. Belt kit with water, cooking, food stuffs, extra meds, radio, electronics, shelter. So far I’ve landed on a kifaru steelhead chest rig and “bane” backpack to clip onto the diz. I wasn’t happy with conventional “tactical” chest rigs didn’t have enough real estate for survival, hunting, and general woods items. I think the steelhead is a really nice blend of both. I wrapped a 1” buckle around some bungee and then looped it through the d ring upfront to act as a tie down for the bottom of the chest rig. I put 1” split buckles on the front of the diz rig harness so it clips in. The tranny straps I put into the bane and so it attaches down nicely. It has just 1” webbing for straps, so they actually disconnect and stuff into the pack nicely too. Haven’t had a chance to take pictures and upload, but will if someone wants to see how it all works. Any reason you went with the Kifaru over one of the HPG kitbag options? Yup, Hill People Gear is pretty much the standard for that style chest rig. However, also the only one I have ever owned. So, I have nothing to compare it to, |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2024 10:19:12 PM EST
[#25]
I've got the HPG Gear one too. I like it. It's the only one I have to compare too.
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Posted: 9/24/2024 10:23:58 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Any reason you went with the Kifaru over one of the HPG kitbag options? A few factors once I think about it. The 1” buckles primarily. I have a pile of them and wanted to jerry rig things around and mix and match stuff. I also liked the size and depth of the steelhead. Brand loyalty, no matter how misplaced may have factored in too. I have a shape charge that I absolutely love. No knocks against hpg, I just had no experience with them. …And the kifaru was on clearance, in multicam, along with the bane. Dealing in the Canadian ruble puts a damper on shopping. |
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Posted: 9/24/2024 10:33:48 PM EST
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By na1lb0hm: A few factors once I think about it. The 1” buckles primarily. I have a pile of them and wanted to jerry rig things around and mix and match stuff. I also liked the size and depth of the steelhead. Brand loyalty, no matter how misplaced may have factored in too. I have a shape charge that I absolutely love. No knocks against hpg, I just had no experience with them. …And the kifaru was on clearance, in multicam, along with the bane. Dealing in the Canadian ruble puts a damper on shopping. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By na1lb0hm: Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Any reason you went with the Kifaru over one of the HPG kitbag options? A few factors once I think about it. The 1” buckles primarily. I have a pile of them and wanted to jerry rig things around and mix and match stuff. I also liked the size and depth of the steelhead. Brand loyalty, no matter how misplaced may have factored in too. I have a shape charge that I absolutely love. No knocks against hpg, I just had no experience with them. …And the kifaru was on clearance, in multicam, along with the bane. Dealing in the Canadian ruble puts a damper on shopping. I am currently reorganizing gear for winter, and once again convincing myself that there is some magic item I am missing. Kifaru Doobie or HPG serape. Both great companies. Luckily they are pretty pricey, so I am holding off until I make up my mind. The old USMC “poncho liner” is getting wore out. |
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Posted: 9/24/2024 11:29:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: I am currently reorganizing gear for winter, and once again convincing myself that there is some magic item I am missing. Kifaru Doobie or HPG serape. Both great companies. Luckily they are pretty pricey, so I am holding off until I make up my mind. The old USMC “poncho liner” is getting wore out. I have one of the Kifaru woobie's that they used to make with the hood and such similarish to the HPG one. I also have a Kifaru sleeping bag. And a HPG Serape. If I had to choose between the Doobie and Serape, I'd take the Serape. It's just more multi-purpose than the Doobie. I like the fabric that the Kifaru ones use better, but the HPG isn't bad, and it just does more. |
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Posted: 9/25/2024 3:11:50 AM EST
[#29]
Regarsing the waist packs i hadnt still tried to rig One to the dz Rig, i would probably add atleast another point of contact around the middle. Dragon supplies bum Rolls have 3 point of contact, jayjays has 6.
I also found that those guys make Aftermarket molle waist packs in other colors (Tiger stripe and Ranger green for dz rig owners). https://thunderheadoutfitters.com/thunderhead-waist-pack/ |
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Posted: 9/25/2024 11:28:01 AM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By marnsdorff: Yea, belt kits, with or without the mag pouches, make a pretty good little 'minimalist' hiking rig. Carry water, emergency stuff, and some snacks. Maybe a rain jacket or something. My default desert hiking rig was a Brit P58 set. The ammo pouches hold Nalgene bottles perfectly, and there's plenty of room for gear for a day hike. Also room for a holster, and my upper body was free to ventilate. |
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Posted: 9/25/2024 12:13:11 PM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joeviterbo:
Regarsing the waist packs i hadnt still tried to rig One to the dz Rig, i would probably add atleast another point of contact around the middle. Dragon supplies bum Rolls have 3 point of contact, jayjays has 6. I also found that those guys make Aftermarket molle waist packs in other colors (Tiger stripe and Ranger green for dz rig owners). https://thunderheadoutfitters.com/thunderhead-waist-pack/ |
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Posted: 9/25/2024 5:03:47 PM EST
[#32]
Got my Crossfire CF1 in the mail today, and took the LTAS baguette off it, and put it on the DZ harness. Dyed the UCP waist pack with a random amount of apple green, dark brown and dark green left over from other projects.
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AK, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2024 6:10:37 PM EST
[#33]
That seems to work out pretty well. The setup and the dye job.
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Posted: 9/26/2024 12:16:39 AM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Got my Crossfire CF1 in the mail today, and took the LTAS baguette off it, and put it on the DZ harness. Dyed the UCP waist pack with a random amount of apple green, dark brown and dark green left over from other projects. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_0319_jpeg-3332454.JPG I like it |
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Posted: 9/27/2024 2:18:59 PM EST
[#35]
Damn that looks pretty good!
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2024 7:55:00 PM EST
[Last Edit: hodgescl]
[#36]
They have belt kits on temu for 30-50$. I wonder how terrible they are…
Looks like a yakeda brand Smersh rig. |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2024 1:15:25 AM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hodgescl: They have belt kits on temu for 30-50$. I wonder how terrible they are… Looks like a yakeda brand Smersh rig. Buy one, tell us. |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 6:11:20 AM EST
[Last Edit: joeviterbo]
[#38]
I am pretty sure those yakeda kits suck and they are currently in use in the field in various warzones.
Bought from Italy from AliExpress or Temu they are around 55/80$. I met them at IWA when they had the booth near the one i worked at. They are a large manufacturing that have lot of customers exp. In Africa. They were giving away backpacks in various camouflage as gifts Slime faide their catalogs. They gave me a weird striped camo One that later i discovered being a Burkina Faso uniform camouflage. I think some french gendarmerie got their low end armor carriers kits as used ones often pop up on various websites. I would be curious to try their laser cut carriers (that are around 120$) as they look good. Needless to Say many of them are in use in ukraine.  This Is the laser cut id be curious to try  Edit: unsurprisingly russian smersh supply has dried out, even russian websites are selling chinese made ones you find on AliExpress. |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 11:01:19 AM EST
[Last Edit: na1lb0hm]
[#39]
Here's the bane (12L-ish) attached on to the kit. I suspect there's still room for a bumroll too. I put a large admin pouch on the front for quick access stuff like toque, headlamp.
Ignore the arrows. It's moose season and I didn't feel like unpacking my bag for the photos.  Split clips on the webbing to easily attach everything:  The bag came with a little waist strap that used buckles through these little rings, so I fed the tranny straps though, and it keeps the bottom of the bag snug and tight.  |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 1:11:41 PM EST
[#40]
For your consideration Solo out of Hereford belt kit circa 2010 that could be uparmored
 The armor part  Solo belt kit from the same era. All variants had two zippered and two flapped utility pouches.  |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 3:19:51 PM EST
[#41]
Interesting video from a new YouTube channel about ways to improve patrolling with thermal drones in the area.
He REALLY impressed me when I noticed that he was patrolling in a Crossfire DZ rig and pack. https://youtu.be/YRofR6tABPQ?si=NqfWc9I3jfA2lwVe |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 3:53:30 PM EST
[#42]
Yeah that was some good info, and for sure I liked his kit as well.
One person commented about the Chinese, with a horde of drones, vs just a few on surveillance duties. So for sure, it's just gonna depend. No easy answers here. But your field craft definitely becomes crucial. Again. |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 4:34:41 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wsix: That seems to work out pretty well. The setup and the dye job. Can confirm the baguette set up that way works out very well. Still allows the use of my CF1 with no issues as well. Very easy set up and adds some versatility to the DZ rig. Very seriously considering attempting to dye some multicam gear and the first one might be the MC waist pack I have. If I can get it close to MC tropic, as I've seen using a mix of RIT green and brown, I'll very pleased. |
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Posted: 9/30/2024 9:03:35 AM EST
[#44]
Hmmmm. That's a very good idea. MC tropic is expensive and hard to get. Although the collectors are probably having vapors at the thought.
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Posted: 9/30/2024 9:25:10 AM EST
[Last Edit: Paulie771]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Diz: Hmmmm. That's a very good idea. MC tropic is expensive and hard to get. Although the collectors are probably having vapors at the thought. Perhaps. They'll be ok. Lol. Here's the video w/ the ratios that gave me the idea. The "green pea" color is what I'm going for I think. I'm not sure how the regular Rit dye does on nylon so might try some small pieces like grenade pouches first. Will also try some of the Rit More Synthetic dye that appears to be more suited to this application:  Rit Dye Multicam (Green Apple and Snow Pea), and Rit Dye MARPAT Desert (Snow Pea) DIY Tropical Camo |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 9:22:39 AM EST
[#46]
Drunk ordered a DZ rig last night as a late bday present
 . Surprised there's no dedicated thread to these. Fell way behind on this thread but browsing it and watching some vids it looks outstanding. Only reserve I have was I'm the dreaded in between size  . 36.5" and going into winter so did the l/xl. When I cut in the spring it might be an issue but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
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Posted: 10/6/2024 9:59:54 AM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenMushroom: Drunk ordered a DZ rig last night as a late bday present . Surprised there's no dedicated thread to these. Fell way behind on this thread but browsing it and watching some vids it looks outstanding. Only reserve I have was I'm the dreaded in between size . 36.5" and going into winter so did the l/xl. When I cut in the spring it might be an issue but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.If you have a 32”ish+ pant size, I dont think the L/XL is a problem at all……. And you get the larger rear pouch. I have let other guys wear my L/XL, that got the smaller size, and they kind of wish they went bigger for that big rear pouch. |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 10:23:29 AM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: If you have a 32”ish+ pant size, I dont think the L/XL is a problem at all……. And you get the larger rear pouch. I have let other guys wear my L/XL, that got the smaller size, and they kind of wish they went bigger for that big rear pouch. Excellent. I've gotten a complex cause it seems like everything is oversized now days. I don't mind if in the summer the pouches wrap a little further around as long as there's adjustment to get the belt snug. You were the one using the velocity harness? I have a TT fight light yoke that I'll rig up for wearing under a carrier or heavier pack. |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 10:30:26 AM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenMushroom: Excellent. I've gotten a complex cause it seems like everything is oversized now days. I don't mind if in the summer the pouches wrap a little further around as long as there's adjustment to get the belt snug. You were the one using the velocity harness? I have a TT fight light yoke that I'll rig up for wearing under a carrier or heavier pack. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenMushroom: Originally Posted By WillieTangoFox: If you have a 32”ish+ pant size, I dont think the L/XL is a problem at all……. And you get the larger rear pouch. I have let other guys wear my L/XL, that got the smaller size, and they kind of wish they went bigger for that big rear pouch. Excellent. I've gotten a complex cause it seems like everything is oversized now days. I don't mind if in the summer the pouches wrap a little further around as long as there's adjustment to get the belt snug. You were the one using the velocity harness? I have a TT fight light yoke that I'll rig up for wearing under a carrier or heavier pack. That was someone else changing the harness. I have only used the supplied harness. |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 1:22:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By marnsdorff: Someone posted this in another thread. Ukrainian troops. Specifically note the belt kit on the guy on the left. Specifically the mag pouches - covered mag pouches, with 2 x quick-access magazines tucked in behind the covered pouch. I'd like to see something along the lines of a ESSTAC KWYI mag pouch set up like that behind a double mag pouch with lid for belt kit. Maybe have it have a 2nd kydex structure around the KWYI insert, so that it always holds it's shape, even after a mag has been pulled out, so that the outer mag pouches won't sag and flop around. Even if done for just one magazine - maybe tucked in behind the rearmost mag pouch on your weak side (the pouch I run my IFAK in) then you would still have access to one quick-access magazine, it would be relatively protected from snagging in that spot, and would give you an extra magazine while you are using up the main pouch for your IFAK. https://p1gtac.com/image/cache/catalog/gallery/gal002-1000x666.png @marnsdorff That's one I tried:   It works pretty well, but you can't really exceed two mags in the outer flap pouches as it starts to stick out too far and gets unbalanced. The ESSTAC pouches are rigid enough to link the flapped mag pouch to the hippo belt. It's nice having those quick access mags running some drills, but still protecting some mags for low crawling in the vines and grass. It worked so well I put a spare mag ESSTAC on my strong side for my pistol. It also helps to push the pistol out a bit. ROCK6 |
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