Pdubyuh Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I finaly broke and ordered http://lbxtactical.com/collections/assaulter-uniform/products/glacier-grey-uniform a set of this, i'll pop a quick review if anyone is interested. Does anyone know of a grey plate carrier that I can pick up for an ACM price ? all the ones i've found tend to be RS and what with all my other airsoft and real life expenses getting in the way I cant really splash out £300 on a plate minus as much as i'd love to ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 How cheap is cheap? 5.11 do a grey chest rig for $85 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Cheap is £10 DPM from a tatty surplus shop to me. $149.99 is about three loadouts . Still looks nice. 'FireKnife' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azubi Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I've been eyeing up that LBX uniform. So want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'd say under £100 but as cheap as possible really I was hoping for TMC or one of the other Chinese gear makers to have jumped on the "new black" bandwagon and started copying stuff in grey. I did look at the 5.11 Tactical TacTec Plate Carrier in Storm Grey its $185 which is about £105 ish but if the gits in customs catch it i'm sure the price will go up! maybe time to contact ones friendsin the US lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 You'd be surprised how "grey" some FG kit is, especially ACM stuff. Worth a punt if budget is a big factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-MOOSE- Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 The FG gear offered by TMC looks to be incredibly grey. You should look into a few of their rigs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhe4d Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 LBT MAS Grey kit. LBT-6094B SlickLBT-1961A LBT-2595D w/ assorted pouches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Ok cool I did look at FG stuff on EB but wasnt sure how gray it was I think the local shop has some TMC stuff so i may pop in and have a butchers thanks for your help guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Well The LBX Glacier Grey Uniform has just arrived and from the quick look and try on (thank god everyone in my office knows my crazy foibles!) its a really nice set quailty looks great sizing is generous so win win so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Was checking out their VFC HK416C GBBR and came across this: http://www.bunnyworkshop.com.hk/airsoft/Combat-Gear/Combat-Gear-Vests/skirmich-jumper-plate-carrier-p-6323 Looks grey enough to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 That does indeed look pretty darn grey cheers bladerunner! I'm going to have to wait til payday end of the month anyway so I'll keep that in mind , I have to admiit I am leaning towards a plate minus at the mo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Ebairsoft have that in stock as well. But with different pouches it seems.. http://www.ebairsoft.com/combat-gear-vest-c-62_27.html They also have the same one, but a bit more expensive. Though no postage fees so it's swings and roundabouts. With the same pictures as bunny interestingly. http://www.ebairsoft.com/skirmich-jumper-plate-carrier-p-6323.html As a side note when you look at the pictures of the rig on a mannequin with a OD green jacket on you can see it's not too grey unfortunately. Edited July 3, 2014 by DeltaZero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yeah it varies from picture to picture just how grey the FG looks I'm sure if you put it on with a grey top underneath it'd look more Grey, but its my Birthday next month so if i wait till payday at the end of the month and make subtle suggestions to the missus who knows what I could wrangle lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Haha good call. You're probably right it will reflect what its next to I would imagine. Considering picking one up for myself. I need a new light weight rig would do the job and be cheap! Though the BFG PlateMinus 1 is staring at me begging me to purchase! Edited July 3, 2014 by DeltaZero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yeah i know what you mean I do keep looking at them,... and the grey Naga hoodies! I'm a bit anal when it comes to guns matching loadouts, so to break the mold i've ordered an Scorpion evo so i though i'd do a bit of a grey/urban/scifi style loadout to go with it as it doesnt really have a strict loadout to go with it like a MK18 and SEALs etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Put this here then seeing as we're talking about it. Wouldn't ever skirmish in it but larding about in the SZ looking like a poser is my main concern. Also got the Atom LT Hoody in 'Tungsten' a little while back, which isn't a LEAF thing but there's basically no colour difference from Wolf and I needed outer garments without arm velcro. That thing is toasty as *fruitcage*, much like the MSM RAW hoody it defies physics quite frankly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Taking my all grey loadout to Longmoor this Sunday, even though I signed up for the black team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Some of my winter hiking gear, 30+ c right now so on hangers. Naga hoody, Alpha LT jacket, and Drac pants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shardik Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 You'd be surprised how "grey" some FG kit is, especially ACM stuff. Worth a punt if budget is a big factor. The TMC FG JPC pretty much Is grey to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 The TMC FG JPC pretty much Is grey to be honest. Shhhhh dont tell me that, that ruins my excuse to buy a Plate minus !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 And mine!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
titchikov Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Bit of a weird one, I need some work trousers, with integrated kneepads, so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone and get something I could use for airsofting. Ideally they'd be grey, which is why I'm asking here. Any ideas chaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Do you want hard knee pads like crye trousers or will soft inserts do? if soft inserts will do I would recomend the LBX glacier grey kit I got the full set and its really nice, http://lbxtactical.com/collections/assaulter-uniform/products/glacier-grey-uniform or http://www.hueys.co.uk/epages/es151784.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es151784/Products/%22LBX%20Assaulter%20Pants%20GG%22 if you want UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Only potential issue I see with this idea will depend on what your day-to-day is. Most tactical gear is made from thin fabrics which really aren't hugely tough in the grand scheme of things, there's an emphasis on range of movement and minimal weight rather than longevity. Airsofters often just see a high price tag and assume any given piece of apparel must be invincible, fact is a cheap pair of jeans will out last a set of Crye G3 combats. My issue coveralls these days are grey but I wouldn't dream of wearing LBX/Arc'teryx in their place because even being made of a quite resilient denim they end up full of holes/rips, fading out where they've worn thin and covered in paint/grease etc. I'd imagine some of the options out there aimed at builders and the like would be better for work then you'll have something like the LBX still in good condition for airsofting, or for a lot less money (but less tactical) get the Craghoppers in grey. As I say though all depends on the exact job at hand. Edited August 7, 2014 by CKinnerley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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