AZN KID Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I also want to know if the EPC is an acceptable type of plate carrier for this loadout or should I sell it for a different plate carrier? As for a BDU pattern I think I'll go with raid modded DCU's and throw my ranger green EPC over it for the time being. Thanks for the help so far guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomicaardvark Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I also want to know if the EPC is an acceptable type of plate carrier for this loadout or should I sell it for a different plate carrier? As for a BDU pattern I think I'll go with raid modded DCU's and throw my ranger green EPC over it for the time being. Thanks for the help so far guys. Should be the Eagle Plate Carrier with Cummerbund, not the Plate Carrier - never seen the latter in use with SF. A Maritime CIRAS is also another viable option, but more bulky (and expensive); Paraclete is used sometimes as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MI2 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) The RBAV-SF is also replacing the CIRAS IIRC due to BAe Eclipse winning the SOCOM contract for them. Edited January 14, 2010 by MI2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MI2 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 By the way, might be good to get a thread started in the Gear Discussion section for Army SF? So we dont clog up the pic thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AZN KID Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Should be the Eagle Plate Carrier with Cummerbund, not the Plate Carrier - never seen the latter in use with SF. A Maritime CIRAS is also another viable option, but more bulky (and expensive); Paraclete is used sometimes as well. Â Â Thanks I keep forgetting to say thatmine is an Eagle Plate Carrier with cummerbund. I'll start an Army SF gear discussion thread so I don't clog up the picture thread. Edited January 14, 2010 by AZN KID Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Kinnaird Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I also want to know if the EPC is an acceptable type of plate carrier for this loadout or should I sell it for a different plate carrier? As for a BDU pattern I think I'll go with raid modded DCU's and throw my ranger green EPC over it for the time being. Thanks for the help so far guys. For an SF kit, you would want a khaki EPC, not Ranger green. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Got these from MP.net, they have hi-res too. Â Â I like the strobe attachment system Edited January 14, 2010 by ThaFlash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Those pics are awesome. Does one of the guys have a OPS Core lid? Or is it just a 2001 with those side rail thingy's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Things I noticed which haven't been talked about here: OPS Core Helmet Paraclete SOHPC Maritime CIRAS MK.12 Mod.0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I thought that PC was a DBT. Don't SOHPC's have buckles on the back of the shoulders and a different C-bund attachment system? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) I don't have a picture of the back yet (I'll get one once I get home, or later in the weekend), but you can kinda see the back of the shoulder straps here: Â The back of the cummerbund is also a tell tale sign, with the weaving attachment and black elastic. I could be wrong, but that looks just like what I have. Edited January 15, 2010 by ThaFlash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matfar Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 On the operator, It's a HPC, not SOHPC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) I'm talking about the dude in multicam. Edit... More pics. Shoulder Straps: Â Rear cummerbund, I don't have enough weight on there to stretch them out so I had to really pull but you can see the attachment and elastic: Edited January 15, 2010 by ThaFlash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Kinnaird Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) I'm talking about the dude in multicam. Edit... More pics. Shoulder Straps: Â Â Rear cummerbund, I don't have enough weight on there to stretch them out so I had to really pull but you can see the attachment and elastic: If you are talking about the guy in the 2nd pic, that is an HPC. You can tell because it doesnt seem to have a drag handle, and on the shoulder pads you can see the velcro on the back, and that would mean the plastic ring connectors are on the front (whereas on the SOHPC, they are on the back). Â But very nice SOHPC you got there. Â I have seen other pics of SF guys using them, if any one wants ill try to dig them up. Â I thought that PC was a DBT. Don't SOHPC's have buckles on the back of the shoulders and a different C-bund attachment system? Are you by any chance thinking of that one plate carrier that PJ's are often pictured with these days? If so, I know what you are talking about and it isnt a SOHPC. Edited January 15, 2010 by Sgt. Kinnaird Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MI2 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) Here's the loadout I'm planning, comments/critiques/advice appreciated. How does it look?: Headgear Gentex ACH - Norotos 1 Hole Mount -ACU cover -Surefire Helmet Light ESS Profile NVGs (Tan) -EI Goggle Cover, Lined Comms 1st Line EI IER Belt  2nd Line (Khaki) BAe Eclipse RBAV-SF BAe Eclipse SAW pouch EI 100rd SAW pouch BAe Eclipse Large Utility Pouch BAe Eclipse Admin Panel BAe Eclipse Hydration Pouch BAe Eclipse Radio Pouch  Miscellaneous Belleville Boots (not sure of exact model) BHI Nomex gloves Propper ACUs Edited January 15, 2010 by MI2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Kinnaird Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Id spray your MICH/ACH and add velcro rather than an ACU cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 If you are talking about the guy in the 2nd pic, that is an HPC. You can tell because it doesnt seem to have a drag handle, and on the shoulder pads you can see the velcro on the back, and that would mean the plastic ring connectors are on the front (whereas on the SOHPC, they are on the back). Â Yeah, you're right about that. He does however have the SOHPC (style) cummerbund, wish I could see the front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Kinnaird Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 He does however have the SOHPC (style) cummerbund, wish I could see the front. How so? To me the the HPC and SOHPC cummerbunds from the back view look indistinguishable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 The hpc has no elastic on the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrewLawson Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Are the guys in multicam above DEA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 US SF has been seen in Mulitcam as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Kinnaird Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) The hpc has no elastic on the back. Are you referring to that black elastic on the cummerbund?  If so, it actually does   You can see it in there, although it isnt as visible as in the other pics because there is no weight to stretch it out. Edited January 15, 2010 by Sgt. Kinnaird Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Sandman Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) Picked up a helmet for my SF kit, I painted it and wanted input, I will get retetion straps for the goggles and the Flakjaks will be swapped out for ESS goggles. I will also be getting a differnt chinstrap. Input??? Â Â Â Edited January 15, 2010 by Ghost Sandman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mysl1 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Are the guys in multicam above DEA? EOD http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9751/091201a5864h017.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThaFlash Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Are you referring to that black elastic on the cummerbund? If so, it actually does   You can see it in there, although it isnt as visible as in the other pics because there is no weight to stretch it out.  Wow, they have definitely changed that design since I had mine. Mine had no elastic on the cummerbund and the hook on the front was positioned differently; it had a vertical seam instead of the horizontal one. Mine also had unpadded shoulders.  Did you purchase yours retail? Does it have side armor pockets? Is the internal cummerbund elastic as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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