Gear Harness...

[hoosierguy]

Have seen some guys post about using a military combat harness to carry their MD gear...I got this today (bought from ebay). Gonna load some of my gear on it tonight. Not bad for $10 plus shipping.

 

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[DEHew64]

That set up is what we called Load Bearing Equipment or "LBE". I always liked mine but in the last 15 years or so the Army has begun using a vest setup. I like the vest better since it spreads the weight out more evenly across your shoulders. This is not a bad piece of equipment at all.

 

[hoosierguy]

That set up is what we called Load Bearing Equipment or "LBE". I always liked mine but in the last 15 years or so the Army has begun using a vest setup. I like the vest better since it spreads the weight out more evenly across your shoulders. This is not a bad piece of equipment at all.

We called it deuce gear in the corps when I was in... Any links to that vest you mentioned?

 

[DEHew64]

I tried finding a link but I can't find what I have at home. I leave NTC (Ft Irwin) in a day or two I'll take couple of pics of what I have and post them here. I still have the Desert Tan one I was issued to wear over my Body armor on my first trip to Iraq but it's in the barn back in Texas. That's the one I intend to use after I retire next month.

 

[hoosierguy]

I tried finding a link but I can't find what I have at home. I leave NTC (Ft Irwin) in a day or two I'll take couple of pics of what I have and post them here. I still have the Desert Tan one I was issued to wear over my Body armor on my first trip to Iraq but it's in the barn back in Texas. That's the one I intend to use after I retire next month.

Thanks! Can you post the official nomenclature? I can Google it if I know what the government has named it :-)

 

[DEHew64]

I will as soon as I get home. I think you would like it better

 

[ClodChopper]

A lot of the newer vests are called MOLLE rigs. They come in a lot of different styles. From a full vest to a belly unit with shoulder straps. They have a woven strapping the is sewn on the outside for attachment points. They make 100's of bags and punches that can attach anywhere. Legitimate units can run you hundreds of dollars when your all done rigging them our.

http://www.opsgear.com/?skipmobile=1

You can get decent rigs from cheaperthandirt.com or try some of the air soft dealers.

 

[ClodChopper]

Check out this link. http://www.opsgear.com/?skipmobile=1

They have rigid belts that won't twist. You can attach various pouches to them. Great thing is, with 1 click, you can drop your gear.

 

[DEHew64]

Try this for a start.


http://west.loadup.com/military/surplus/13291.html

NSN 8465-01-465-2056

Dave

 

[ClodChopper]

Nice site, good gear.

 

[hoosierguy]

Try this for a start.

http://west.loadup.com/military/surplus/13291.html

NSN 8465-01-465-2056

Dave

Great Price too! Thanks

 

[DEHew64]

Did you find what you were looking for? The prices were about right from what I could tell. There is no reason at all to spend more than 30 or 40 dollars on that vest. Some of the other sites were unreal on their prices.

I hope it works for you

 

[hoosierguy]

The pricing on that vest is ideal...would love to see how you have it outfitted. It looks like it would do well in summer heat too...you have any pics of how you have that vest rigged up?

Thanks!

 

[CurlysGold]

Hoosierguy, how did your setup work out? I use an old duty belt w/ two pouches (one for keepers/one for trash). I have enough room for my digger, drywall saw, spare batteries, pepperspray, and my pinpointer. I occasionally carry my handgun. The only time it gets uncomfortable is when I'm lugging out iron while clearing a spot out. I'll snap some pictures to give you an idea of what it looks like...

 

[Frank1960]

I tried finding a link but I can't find what I have at home. I leave NTC (Ft Irwin) in a day or two I'll take couple of pics of what I have and post them here. I still have the Desert Tan one I was issued to wear over my Body armor on my first trip to Iraq but it's in the barn back in Texas. That's the one I intend to use after I retire next month.

I was stationed at Ft Irwin back in 82 and 83 I worked in the hospital ER. I did a google maps look at Irwin a month ago and it has grown a lot since I left there. Is the Hospital still called WEED?

 

[Ca70]

Fairly inexpensive and easy . Most important , comfortable.