Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I know there's quite a few Norwegians running around the forum these days, but I'm particularily curious about the gear and loadouts of you fortunate few foreigners that are Norwegian gear as well I do realize there was a N-gear discussion thread back in the days, but methinks the gorgeousness deserves a picture thread of it's own. To kick it off; My M2000 uniform and M04BA body armor carrier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robinio Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Couldn't we just have, "Your/A Country's Gear Thread"? so people from bla bla bla could post pictures of not only Norway but maybe Sweden, Finland, Germany, China... Good knows but why not? Because if people are going to post only Norwegian gears people will do other countries such as those I just mentioned? Then there will be hundred of threads... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panzergraf Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well, we already have threads for DPM, ACU, Flecktarn and lots of other stuff, so why not? I'll try to take some pics when I get my stuff, working on a cheap old-school kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I made a European Loadouts Thread ages ago, but hardly anyone was interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Awsome kit, I have wanted Norwegian kit for a long time but have yet to find it in my size or in my price range. What kind of armor carrier is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 is it possible to buy this in the uk? I saw a couple of chaps cutting about in it but they had actually been in/were from norway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingmob3 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ohh, sechs. I'll post pics of my AG3-F1 when it gets back to me! KM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Robinio: No, if you want a "post anything" free for all, you have the "Pics of your gear" thread. navymp28: It's the "old" issue M04BA carrier with "3-lock" webbing on the front. Can't make out who produced it, the labels have faded too much, but I would -guess- it's Cato Ringstad. And indeed, it's rather expensive (about £100 retail for a new M2000 uniform), but it looks so damn good, I think it's worth it Ingo_Sleeps: No, if you find any stores selling "norwegian" pattern stuff abroad, chances are it's replicas, to put it nicely... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panzergraf Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Replica Norwegian gear? Never knew such things existed I know asmc.de has some genuine issue winter-underwear, like brynje and ullfrottè, and besprotection.de sells a plate carrier in Norwegian camo: http://www.bestprotection.de/Shop/catalog/...products_id=264 Never seen body armour like that in use, though. But since the armour plates are in fact real Level 4 plates, I doubt it's a replica. Oh, and M2000 can be had cheaper too, Pkekyo. I was helping an American over at Militaryphotos.net by buying and shipping some Norwegian gear for her, and I found a complete set (jacket and trousers) of M2000 for only 750 NOK (slightly more than 100 USD, by todays rate). The jacket was originally intended to be a slightly used one, but they'd ran out of those, so I got a new one for the same price. Otherwise it'd have cost 850. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingmob3 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 http://www.combatkit.net/ Does items in both Norwegian woodland and desert FYI. I do not have any experience with them, from what I've read the owner is from Norway, but has the gear made in the Czech Republic, before it comes back for QC. KM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) The Combatkit gear is of great quality, I've got amongst other things the dropleg dumper. The downside though; the shipping charges are borderline insane... Edited February 11, 2009 by Pkekyo-Nor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I just picked up another M2000 at the post office It's Cato Ringstad made, and the Navy version of the Norwegian desert camouflage uniform. I got it second-hand (doesn't look like it though), and has some quite nifty modifications compared to other M2000s I've seen, but they look so good imo it has to be a tailored job; doesn't seem like a personal raidmod so to speak. Nifty unseen features include: - Zipper AND button closer of the shirt - All pockets of pants and shirt modded with velcro, though also retaining the button closure - shock cord to tighten up the pants over/around the shoes (could be user added, not sure) - belt loops are made using the same webbing as is used for the waist-tighteners - shirt cuffs have velcro tightening - some funky looking loops made out of webbing that I've never seen the like of before, but seems to be for adding suspenders. Pictures: The whole thing, with the M04BA over Belt loop webbing, additional loops and rear pocket velcro mod: Shirt's zipper+button closure and chest pocket velcro mod: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) In an article in the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten's web edition last Friday, a video and a few rather interesting pictures of the Norwegian OMLT (Operational Mentor and Liaison Team) forces in Afghanistan were published, and frankly has made Norwegian kit quite a bit more interesting for some people. (Translated:)Firearms practice on a field cluttered with old tanks by the Afghan Army camp in Meymaneh. Cpt. Ola Krekvik shows an afghan how to handle the weapon of the Norwegian soldiers. The main goal of the Norwegian soldiers is to form relations with their Afghan colleagues. The lad on the left is wearing dessies, a SL6004 and the new M07 MOLLE body armor and plate carrier with seemingly proprietary Norwegian pouches. The lad on the right is running what I guess is a MAR CIRAS in MJK(?), a scrim-scarf painted MICH 2002, MSA Sordins, MS2000 strobe, IR tabs. From right to left on his CIRAS; at least 6x mag shingles (TT?), a large radio pouch, (possibly this TT pouch), stacked frags, a smoke pouch, and finally a canteen pouch. I'm assuming there's an IFAK somewhere under his left arm. His HK416 is set up as what seems to be a DMR with a Magpul CTR stock, Bender short dot scope, vert-grip, harris bipod and possibly a surefire light? can't quite tell. SOP on painting the HK416 seems to leave the picatinny rails black. ------------- This lad is running the M07 body armor carrier, a plain tan MICH 2002 and a camelbak reservoir. The NVG Mount seems to be attached with the retention strap that crosses the helmet over and attaches at the lower back. ------------- (translated:) Aided by an interpreter, Cpt. Gaute talks to the inhabitants of Meymaneh. He makes sure to emphasize that as soon as the Afghans are capable of dealing with their own security issues, the foreign soldiers will be returning home. M07 body armor carrier with seemingly proprietary Norwegian pouches, MS2000 strobe, what seems to be the Norwegian M2000 RIPSTOP uniform. Any ID on his Radio pouch and headset? -------------- Video link (Norwegian audio) ** Video, photos and quoted text credited to Aftenposten and any other copyright holders. ** Not only does these new photos show a new and "cooler" side to Norwegian loadouts, but it should also make it quite a bit easier for foreigners to be able to build a plausible kit without having to shell out too much money in more or less desperate attempts to get more or less unattainable items... Oh, yeah... I'm sorry for the triple-posting, but you lot will have to start contributing too Edited February 15, 2009 by Pkekyo-Nor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frakk2k Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Nice pictures! Can one assume some troops might be using CB/Tan Mar CIRAS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Well, that MAR CIRAS looks to me like it's MJK, so you can get one of those for OMLT atleast. And there's no secret that FSK forces has used the CIRAS in various setups and situation either... I might check back with some photos of this later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frakk2k Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Excellent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Man M2000 looks so sick, I really want to get some to start a Norwegian A-Stan look. I have the tricked out G3, Tan Ballcap, PRR, and other assorted goodies. All I need is the M2000, Armor carroer and an issued tacvest. I love this kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frakk2k Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 They have the green uniform on http://www.game-on.no/webshop/index.php?cPath=141 at least. The desert uniform might be a bit harder to get hold of.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'd suggest you stay away from game-on.no, heard alot of stories about them not being able to deliver at those cheap prices which has resulted in people getting just about jack *suitcase* out of the deal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 In regards to kit, I tend to stay away from impressions, but I also like to stay within the realm of what's plausible... Most important thing is that I like it myself, however Now this one is pretty plausible; gloves, uniform, kneepads, dropleg dumper, sidearm, Wasatch, pistol belt, shemagh, rifle, goggles and lookalike helmet is all used by Norwegian forces... - M2000 woodland uniform - Issued pistol belt with: --BHI Serpa dropleg holster --EI RLCS Slung Weapons Catch --IFAK pouch --HSGI Triple Pistol Magazine Pouch --Combat Kit dropleg dumper --Maxpedition RollyPolly --Chemlights - Kneepads - MICH 2001 w/accessories - HSGI Wasatch - Guide assembly gloves - USP .45 - Shemagh - HK416 -------------------- Now this one is a bit more 'out there', but I still like it. MP7, ballcap, M04BA, pistol belt, sidearm, gloves, shemagh, PRR and uniform are all used by Norwegian forces. - M2000 Naval dessies - Issue Pistol Belt --BHI Serpa dropleg holster --EI RLCS Slung Weapons Catch --IFAK pouch --HSGI Triple Pistol Magazine Pouch --Maxpedition RollyPolly --Guide assembly gloves - M04BA - EI RLCS RRV - HSGI Modular PistoL Magazine Pouches - H&K MP7 - H&K USP .45 - Marconi PRR --Bowman headset - Shemagh ---------------- Oh, yeah. Excuse yet another double post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 That's a nice looking cammo pattern there, and wonderful kit. Mind if I ask if you know anywhere that sells that internationally? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 The camo? No, not really... You could email Cato Ringstad (manufacturer), you should find their adress at www.cato-ringstad.no Your best bet, however is most likely to try grabbing a pair off a Norwegian airsoft forum, I'd suggest www.airsoftguns.info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I believe some reference pics are in order; The Telemark Battalion during exercises near the city of Mazar-e Sharif in Northern Afghanistan. - Aftenposten.no NORSOF Operators from FSK/HJK training for a deployment to Afghanistan The Naval EOD unit is one of the units in the Norwegian military that has been on most operations abroad, as well as always being occupied in mine clearing and ordinance disposal ops along the Norwegian coast, both land based and as part of MCT's on mine-sweepers. Most of these pictures are from their deployment to Afghanistan in 2001, with the rest being training and ops in Norway. Part of the unit is currently stationed in Iraq as part of the Norwegian engineer squadron in place. - Marsuitor, MP.net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 A couple of AG3-F2s from Afghanistan, I believe they belong to TMBN, but feel free to correct me AG3 with a DMR setup in Afghanistan, sourced in some news article KJK - The Norwegian Coastal Ranger Command, to the best of my knowledge the only unit with the G36 as it's main battle rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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