Assault Vest

[Stupot]

I used to have the Viper South African Assualt Vest but sold it to buy plce yoke webbing as it is alot more comfy to wear with a rucksack and you can actually reach all the pouches with dislocating your shoulder lol.

 

[Forest fella]

I think Vest's are a Great alternative or addition to your kit,I have got some funny looks well out in my local woods whilst wearing it though,Maybe to Rambo looking,bar the Muscles and Weird face,lol

 

[Stupot]

I think Vest's are a Great alternative or addition to your kit,I have got some funny looks well out in my local woods whilst wearing it though,Maybe to Rambo looking,bar the Muscles and Weird face,lol

Haha yeh I always get asked if I'm from the nearby Army Foundation College. I often look up to see a startled face as I trunch past with my kit.

 

[deeps]

I think these people give them away free and nobody takes the pi55 when you wear them.

http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/ta/default.aspx

wonder if they do them with a Ray Mears logo ??

 

[ScarletPimpernel]

I think these people give them away free and nobody takes the pi55 when you wear them.

They just shoot or throw stones at you instead.

 

[Ogden]

For some years I had a BH Tactical EOD vest. Now it is a BH Modular vest. We tried to carry the whole equipment with the vest, but it is uncomfortable. I removed all the webbing on the back side to save weight. I prefer to combine it with a backpack.
In the Modular vest: knife, goggles, compass, mosquito head net, med pack, gloves, fire starter, spoon, light, whistle, Camelbak and a snack; There is a Nylon cover for the knife etc., so you dont see any of the equipment (and the cover is civilian green).
I like the vest because of the Camelbak (I put it into the top lid of my backpack while walking, or in front of my belly if the backpack is too heavy). And I personally hate jackets or smocks with many pockets. Imho carrying a vest is much more comfortable.
Second reason: one of the pockets makes a great arm-rest for long distance walking.

 

[saddle_tramp]

I use an old arktis chest rig for non stationary fishing, but i cut off the shoulder straps, and added a wider belt so effectively its like a huge multi-pocket bum bag.

 

[Minotaur]

I do like the webbing style systems.

My Day kit is based around Alice webbing.

I am going to make one of the more modern hip pad belts for it.