Sonny Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 New Eagle chest rig, planning on using this weekend. Eagle Chest Rig, Universal/SKD Version Eagle Canteen/GP Pouch Eagle single pouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I need some help. The only way I can and will carry water is with a Camelback. But no matter what I do I cant wear my chest rig (Arktis) and Camelback without something being annoying. How can I set it up so I can wear both comfortably? Integrate them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WL-Matt Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) How adjustable are the Arktis Classic chest rigs? I'm a small guy, but I really want one I'm 5'10" and 130 lbs, they can fit a anorexic emo to a "Peter Griffin". Agent: I have no idea how I could though. Edited April 23, 2009 by WL-Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WL-Matt Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Double post Edited April 23, 2009 by WL-Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reincarnation... Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 WL-Matt@ maybe you could tell us what chest rig model you have and what Camelbak system you are currently using... but it pretty much the same idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Just picked up my brand new Combatkit chestrig... got it at one third price even Superb piece of kit, shame I'll never use it Edited April 23, 2009 by Pkekyo-Nor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Why? (Also: I had their website bookmarked on my last computer... but that one died before I got this one, so I don't know what their website is. Any help would be appreciated.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 well, http://combatkit.net/ would be the international one. I got called up and offered the rig by Combatkit Norway I only need it for a single picture tbh (ref: Norwegian Gear thread), and have no other real use for it... might end up using it every now and then just to justify my purchase though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I need some help. The only way I can and will carry water is with a Camelback. But no matter what I do I cant wear my chest rig (Arktis) and Camelback without something being annoying. How can I set it up so I can wear both comfortably? When I wore a cross-back chest rig (Arktis, among other custom makes) I usually put the Camelbak on first and then the chest rig overtop. This way the Camelbak isn't going to shift around, and it's not a *badgeress* to take off (clip clip and pull away). The shoulder straps should cross above the Camelbak when you wear it properly, so it's not going to ride up and you can doff your rig but keep your hydro on when cooling down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WL-Matt Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 When I wore a cross-back chest rig (Arktis, among other custom makes) I usually put the Camelbak on first and then the chest rig overtop. This way the Camelbak isn't going to shift around, and it's not a *badgeress* to take off (clip clip and pull away). The shoulder straps should cross above the Camelbak when you wear it properly, so it's not going to ride up and you can doff your rig but keep your hydro on when cooling down. Ohh okay. I've tried wearing it like that but I guess i had the camelback to high since the straps cross over it making the vest loose. The vest I have isn't a true Arktis though, mine doesn't have buckles so I have to loosen it to take it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 well, http://combatkit.net/ would be the international one. I got called up and offered the rig by Combatkit Norway I only need it for a single picture tbh (ref: Norwegian Gear thread), and have no other real use for it... might end up using it every now and then just to justify my purchase though... That doesn't even make sense. Why buy something to use once for pictures. seems like a waste of money. Unless you sell it to me for half price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Foxhound Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I agree. Personally, I think that's something that gives airsofters a bad name. Imo, of course, do what you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azulsky Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBojangles Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 You DO know that some airsofters collect, right? What's that involve? Yup, you guessed it, never using weapons or gear. It's all for show. A lot of hobbies are like that... It doesn't give airsoft a bad name... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 It's really just a side-project for me to do a small impression whilst waiting to finish my RLCS rig, this chest rig will most likely be sold off again if my team doesn't find a dessie area to play at I'm definitely bitten by the collector's bug (ref: my RLCS rig, expensive piece of *suitcase*), but I intend to use my gear at one point or another, this stuff is too expensive to just sit on a shelf. I have to admit it's bit of a waste though, thus why I'll send it off for someone else to enjoy sooner or later You won't get it for 1/6th price (your stated half), Crunchy, but I can keep you in mind when I decide to part with it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Finished my MAV: Left side. x2 AITES M4 doubles x1 AITES M4 shingle x1 AITES 9mm triple x1 AITES Canteen Right side. x2 AITES M4 doubles x1 AITES M4 shingle x1 Eagle Frag x1 AITES IFAK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Foxhound Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Eagle Chest rig cb, with Multicam gadget pouch and 5.11 water bottle pouch. Glued velcro on the pistol mag covers,glue kinda leaked a bit, will fix later. Edited April 28, 2009 by Mr Foxhound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CapaciousZepher Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ELCS. - CapaciousZepher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Oh, it is... Between myself and the previous owner it's gotten a work out. Kind of odd, but does anyone know an off-the-shelf hydration carrier, preferrably JUST a carrier, no backpack, which has quick release buckles on the shoulder straps? Don't have the 0990 that is designed to go with this, but I do want to have a hydration pack on. *edit - *DOH!* Forgot the HSGI offering. Just picked one up off of OPTac. Did this end up working? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Yep. Had to mod the male buckles to fit though. In the end I just ziptied the Hydrastorm to it and sold the back panel - it was way too bulky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gigueand Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Question for all you chest-riggers. I've noticed that many of you (Agent Hunk I've noticed in particular) carry water attached to your rigs. Does this cause the chest rig to bounce or move around a lot? In addition, you all might be able to point me in some new directions. I'm looking into the possibility of going with a chest rig and I've got some requirements that need to be met. 1. Rig must be able to carry water - I use a Maxpedition mini rolly-polly to carry my nalgene. It attaches with one malice clip. 2. Rig must carry at least 8 magazines. 3. rig must have space to attach a large medical pouch, or some such, to be used as a dump pouch. 4. Rig must not bounce around unduly. 5. Rig needs to be adjustable enough for my frame (5'6" 135 lbs) 6. Rig must not have any back attachment points. For example, the X-harness has that bit of PALS attached to it so you could mount something up high on your back. I'm not interested in carrying water there. I want everything to be on my front from center of chest to running under my arm pits. 7. Rig must be affordable (say $60 and under not including pouches) Edited May 17, 2009 by Gigueand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Buy a used 1961 varient, Pantac makes one around that price point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'd still consider a MAV with x-harness. It's alot more comfortable then the straps. I've never has an issue balancing it with water but I usually run Bbs and an IFAK on the opposite to counter balance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That's the only thing you gotta remember is to balance it over. What I used to do with my British chest rigs was have a 58 bottle on one side with cup, and a mess kit and FFD on the other side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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