Wraith18A Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Nice pics man and be safe over there. How do those Caimans ride? I spent most of my time in the FP Cougar and 4X MRAPS. I always thought the Army's 4X Caimans looked top heavy as all hell. But I did dig the *suitcase* out of that hydraulic rear door. Does anyone have any experience with the GEN III ECWCS stuff at all? I noticed the Level 4 stuff looks like the Patagonia Slingshot Level 4 jacket. I know the ACU LV4 ECWCS was made by Patagonia but not sure on the OCP stuff. I am asking because I managed to score a nicely priced Level 5 set and want to get the Level 4 for spring time games here and early fall but I am not cure what size to get. The Level 5 stuff fits like BDU's or has in every other LV5 set I have had and Large Regular was the name of the game for me. But the Patagonia Slingshot LV4 I have is sized smaller than MILSPEC standard as in a Large Slingshot fit more like a medium and an XL was more like a large. So anyway I guess my point is can any one confirm the fit of the OCP Level 4 top? When we were doing Convoy Security (when I had my Caiman), they ride like Caddies... literally. Very smooth, even when going over crazy bumps. A nice ride, easy to maintain (not that I was doing any of that... nooooo), so much space in the back. The hydraulic doors are indeed awesome. As to the fit of the ECWCS, it really depends what you're wearing it over. Towards the end of the deployment, it was getting cooler so I'd be wearing my Level 4 alot, especially on missions when I'm sticking my head out the turret, but I'd only wear my combat shirt underneath it, which was a good mix for me (as an M-R-sized guy). Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks for the info Wraith18A. Was that a M-R wind jacket you wore? Also I never really used helmet covers I always rolled with my lid kryloned and called it good it was SOP so what the hell is that flap on the back of the MICH Cover for? Link to post Share on other sites
pkm200901 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 to hide commo wire for an ach commo set. it's an archaic design feature that usually just takes up space. Link to post Share on other sites
Wraith18A Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yeah, the jacket I wore was a M-R. Heck, that jacket was nice... really liked it. Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 to hide commo wire for an ach commo set. it's an archaic design feature that usually just takes up space. Thanks for the info, that has been something I have wondered about for a while now..LOL. Yeah, the jacket I wore was a M-R. Heck, that jacket was nice... really liked it. Hmmm...okay then that sounds as if the sizing issues may have been exclusive to Patagonia's Slingshots then. Do you think you could have worn a level 2 grid fleece top comfortably under it? Link to post Share on other sites
Wraith18A Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Yes, and one could even wear the level 3 fleece under it as well... that's the original intent of the windbreaker (other than to keep the wind out), it keeps you warmer when the fleece is enough weight, but the wind cuts right through it. Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Okay cool thanks for that. I am going to go for a large regular then should be my size. Link to post Share on other sites
Tichinde Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Some better photos as requested : Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 My Army kits from this weekend. Played the last match in silkies it was stupid hot and humid all day. It was worth the possible nut shot. Link to post Share on other sites
Wraith18A Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hey, MP, seriously, call Kenny Loggins 'cause you're headin' to the Danger Zone... On a more serious note, that's awesome. Looks like all those pictures from A-stan of the guys on the wire who are in their boxers. Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 From an event here in Japan this past weekend: Link to post Share on other sites
mosman76 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 hello there, I'm trying to assemble an US ARMY ACU load out, which is the standard body armour for the GI's? can anybody suggest a good replica for my target? thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Navymp28, that looks like a really fun environment to play in. Mosman76- The whole thread is full of info, how about searching a little. Link to post Share on other sites
Kanian Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 You also live nearby an Airbase according to your location. I'm sure there's a few American airsofters who would be willing to help you out with information. Since I'm one of them, IOTVs are the standard for body armor, I believe PANTAC makes a decent replica in UCP, as well as MC if I recall currently. I'll edit in a link real quick. EDIT http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Combat_Gear_Vests_Pantac_IOTV_Improved_Outer_Tactical_Vest_Medium_ACU.htm There you go, I'm sure you can find one cheaper than that somewhere with some searching, you could most likely find a real one for that price to. Link to post Share on other sites
mosman76 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 You also live nearby an Airbase according to your location. I'm sure there's a few American airsofters who would be willing to help you out with information. Since I'm one of them, IOTVs are the standard for body armor, I believe PANTAC makes a decent replica in UCP, as well as MC if I recall currently. I'll edit in a link real quick. EDIT http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Combat_Gear_Vests_Pantac_IOTV_Improved_Outer_Tactical_Vest_Medium_ACU.htm There you go, I'm sure you can find one cheaper than that somewhere with some searching, you could most likely find a real one for that price to. thanks for the info Kanian, I bought the pantac IOTV which in Italy is very cheaper than the link you posted, is at my home already and it's very nice stuff, here we go with pics: p.s. do you play with anybody around Aviano? Link to post Share on other sites
Kanian Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Looking good man, I'm glad you were able to get it cheaper than Redwolf, almost 300 USD for a repro IOTV was NUTS! PS PM sent Link to post Share on other sites
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