Lerch Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Different name from the original, but since that one has gone wild and rampant past the 100 page mark, consider this the Mk.II <img src="http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> To get started off, I unpacked my small pack of my kit for the range today and here's my raingear. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/Black_Hawk_169/DSC06994.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> Yep, that's right, Canucks wearing DPM at work...don't get me wrong, I like CADPAT too, but when they won't issue me proper raingear (I have feckin' green garbage bags issued) I go for the next best thing <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> So I have myself a Goretex jacket and trousers that I wear under my regular combats in the field. Perfect for when it's nippy out or pissing down rain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 While we're on the subject of posting loads of random kit draped all over your bed: Snap lerch. Have been orienteering/raft building and the like all day (on RAF time and money of course) hence the current state of my bedspace. Also: Quite the opposite of gucci, however for £20 I can guarantee you won't find a harder wearing or warmer jacket than one of them big buggers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mabbz Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Love the silver shadows CK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Eh, seriously don't knock silver shadows man. Those have served me faithfully since day 02 at Halton, seen more PEd lessons than I'd think to count and going strong. In all honestly, as long as you get a good fitting pair and lace 'em up well they're quite comfortable and very light weight, I've bought trainers that cost a hell of a lot more than a pair of silver shadows would in a shop and they've not been anywhere near as good. I'd wear them more but you instantly suffer -50 street cred points whenever you're seen in public with 'em on unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Jon Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) I only have 25 street creds and i just realised that you have two Mk. 6's Also, what are the issue gloves like? i might get myself some if they're nifty. Edited February 11, 2009 by Mr. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've got a pair that I bought about 8 years ago, still solid, very few knicks and still waterproof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Eh, seriously don't knock silver shadows man. Those have served me faithfully since day 02 at Halton Which was 5 minutes ago by the sound of it. Lerch: You wear the Gtex under the normal jacket? That's bold Is it the newer style jacket or the older one? The newer is a better colour match and has a rank tab on the front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Which was 5 minutes ago by the sound of it. Don't go getting all jealous just because you've got no hair left old timer. Annoyed at the cold giving you jip in that dodgy knee of yours? Don't worry, the nurse will be around with your meds soon no doubt, then everything will be fine. But yeah, it was actually, precisely 5 minutes ago, amazingly quick they give out these 3 bladed propellers now-a-days. *snip* Oh look, someone's done something ever so highly original and posted up a picture with some big brightly coloured letters on because that's apparently 'internet cool' and means you 'win'. Have a coconut lad, bloody well done. Seriously, what do you know about me? Edited February 12, 2009 by CKinnerley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Lerch: You wear the Gtex under the normal jacket? That's bold Is it the newer style jacket or the older one? The newer is a better colour match and has a rank tab on the front. I've been wearing it underneath so far, no problems yet and the BSM hasn't ripped me a new one so I'm G2G And it's the old one that has no pockets, just the reach-through zipper. Most of the time when I'm in the field I've got atleast my tacvest on, so any pockets would be wasted anyway. I'll keep wearing it until I can get my new raingear from the QM... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 CKinnerley: yes, verbally assaulting them will definitely help the situation.... Will everyone kindly shut the flying *fruitcage* up and leave it? Let's get back to the DPM. - The DPM goretex stuff, how is it in regards to durability? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 CKinnerley: yes, verbally assaulting them will definitely help the situation.... Will everyone kindly shut the flying *fruitcage* up and leave it? Do you not think that's being just the tiniest bit hypocritical? - The DPM goretex stuff, how is it in regards to durability? It's pretty damn tough, I've worn the suit (jacket and trousers) for days on exercise in fairly rough woodland leopard crawling and monkey running without problems. It's basic, not terribly breathable and only one layer (literally just the g-tex material, no comfy lining or anything) but then again it's designed to go over CS95, will absolutely never let a drop of water through and dead easy to clean when you get it muddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 While it is fairly tough and it is waterproof, the material is not good compared to the likes of the German waterproofs. It is noisy even when worn underneath a smock and unless the weather was really genuinely terrible, I'd not bother wearing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 To be honest 90% of the time in the field you never catch me wearing Goretex!!! i prefer to make sure i wash my kit in a good waterproofing stuff and then when soaked or back at the FOB, i will simply sleep in me dry kit or just change if i am that bad. Goretex i find just annoying and it does make me sweat alot more. The only time i do wear goretex is around camp/barracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Here is my combat kit mav assault vest. This will be changing soon again as i prefer open top ammo pouch's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I've looked at/considered the combat kit stuff many many times, never actually taken the plunge though; always looks solid enough and quite well designed but a bit over-priced. What do you think about their stuff? Pouches in particular, I quite fancy getting a plain OD vest and then using pouches with different camo patterns on them depending on which camo I'm wearing at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I think that lot cost me a ton so not to bad and its to my taste. i have had it a year now and used for work heavly and is holding up well. As that picture was taken when i first got it. And CK when will you need a Tac Vest surely you would be better armed with a Brew and nice comfy seat and a sign saying closed on your armoury it seems to SOP in most of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Well, you know if I worked in an armoury that might apply, but sadly despite trying my very hardest to get in to one I'm stuck somewhere else for now; somewhere we actually have work on all the time and never ever get away early on a Friday (unlike the entire rest of the air force). Not what I signed up to the RAF for I tell you, too many not enough I blame the AFCO, lying b******s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Try joining the military instead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 You shoulda gone Army then...we tend to browse the rule book with a pint in hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'll have none of this "military" nonsense thank you very much, I'm a technician for goodness sake, such talk aggrovates the heart condition I picked up from all those kebabs. Now where's my tea and XXXL wallet the safety equipment lads were making for me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rbarnes182 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 British Animal Mother! Not much DPM but I had to post this pic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mabbz Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) sorry for the the poor quality of the pic. Kit list: Special forces bush hat CS95 light weight jacket (shirt) CS95 Combat trousers PLCE All arms assault vest. Molle Drop leg holster Working Dress Og belt Patrol boots (though you cant see them) Il have some game pics hopefully next sunday! Mabbz Edited February 21, 2009 by mabbz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 British Animal Mother! Not much DPM but I had to post this pic! So ally, it hurts. Makes me feel like the fat crab I am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-MOOSE- Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Wow, and I think the M249 is heavy, at least for the fire power it has. I couldn't imagine carrying that around but it sure packs a hell of a punch! My dad says that its one hell of a beast and he would never want to go up against it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 The only downside I found with the GPMG is deploying the bipod quicky and handling the ammo. Since the Gimpy doesn't mount a box you're stuck with wrapping the belts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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