darkchild130 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Got to try on my mates Mk7 the other day was comfy, but i still think it should have been made with the US MICH style pad system instead of the Mk6A mesh suspension system. although i do like the double pop stud on the chin strap instead of the old 1 pop stud. Grim Pad systems were trialled but they absorb sweat and become a hygeine problem after a couple of days hard work. The next gen helmet is looking at having a pad system with the pads covered in leather. The double popstud was brought in to assist with donning the helmet with a respirator (instead of using elastic/keyrings like we used to) Darkchild Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Almi Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guardsman Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 some pics of me and my team from this weekend; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Has to be said, cut down jungle hats are the way forwards (referring to first picture, guy on left). The big floppy hats look silly when pulled forwards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guardsman Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Has to be said, cut down jungle hats are the way forwards (referring to first picture, guy on left). The big floppy hats look silly when pulled forwards. funny you should say that, the poor guy got pleanty of stick from us about his floppy lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Haha, he deserved it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shardik Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 So thats what it is...I was wondering what sort of head gear he had on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signal319 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 (edited) Guys, quick question - I believe I may have the wrong sized smock. Having never been measured and issued with gear (that's the cadet forces for ya) I've never had the right size kit. I am 178 centimetres tall and very skinny with a 28 in waist. No idea what my chest size is and I'm pretty certain it's rather small. I have a size 180/104 smock (sounds sensible to have the 180 if I'm 178 cm tall rather than to have a 170) - and yet the bottom of the smock comes down halfway below my map pockets on my combat trousers. The 170/104 smock comes down to just above the map pockets - which I am told is the correct fit, but I'm not certain of that. I thought smocks were meant to be monsters. http://rugbyaircadets.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=98187450 - I'm the bloke second from the right in the bush hat with the massive smock lol. Is this how the new(ish) smock (Smock Combat Windproof, Woodland DP) is supposed to fit? (edited for spelling) Edited September 14, 2010 by signal319 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Way too large, looks like a dress! I'd say that the guy 3rd from left has the right size smock, he looks like a *rickroll* though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signal319 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Fair enough Oh well at least the 180 shirts fit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piesoft Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Daft question, but do brit issue bush hat's have floppy brim's out of the packet, or semi stiff like some American ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 We rock floppys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Came across a load of MTP CS95s lying around a survival equipment bay at one of the flying squadrons here today. Funny stuff, exact same cut as CS95 which does look quite strange when you first lay eyes on it, really subtle difference from multicam until you really do look up close; extremely thin material too, hopefully it's just deceptively strong, although it's for wearing in the desert so the lighter weight the better I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guardsman Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 to signal319 thats how i wear my smock in the field, nice and long with non of the ties or elastics tied or tightened. don't look at it being wrong, consider it ally! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ging_thats_me Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I Agree with Guardsman.. Allyness ftw. Also...Don't Forget the Radio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Indeed, allyness ftw. However, its not 1995 anymore and a giant smock is about as ally as wearing tropics in the snow, ie pointless. Actual combat has taught us that we need kit that fits properly, your better off just wearing a shirt as it integrates better with armour/load bearing gear. Darkchild Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ging_thats_me Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I agree with that concept, except myself and Signal are both cadets, so we don't wear armour at all so we wear smocks in the field more often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bando Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 wtf is allyness? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Angel- Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 A none specific term for "cool" gear that makes you look quintessentially british. http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Ally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scuffer Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 and this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawk3366 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 my latest loadout loosely based uksf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boomheadshot (infidel) Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 From operation black diamond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greywolf_ita Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 from one of the last games... kitlist: dpm s2000 smock issued windproof rip-stop trousers dpm tas operators rig meindl desert fox 7 year old mask cyma ak74 the pouches from left to right: issued ddpm utility pouch issued ddpm small utility pouch 5.11 double magazone pouch od tas admin pouch tan issued ddpm canteen pouch issued ddpm magazine pouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) Irish DPM Grim Edited October 3, 2010 by Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 from one of the last games... kitlist: dpm s2000 smock issued windproof rip-stop trousers dpm tas operators rig meindl desert fox 7 year old mask cyma ak74 the pouches from left to right: issued ddpm utility pouch issued ddpm small utility pouch 5.11 double magazone pouch od tas admin pouch tan issued ddpm canteen pouch issued ddpm magazine pouch Nice setup, but it needs a lid! Get a boonie on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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