Shao14 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Good ol LBV. Do people still use this? Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Yeah a few, I was actually issued the exact same vest in Infantry School. Link to post Share on other sites
Kerbdog Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'm still using my LBV as well, its got great mobility making those crawls through thick brush a heck of a lot easier. Link to post Share on other sites
overide85 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 hahah my unit issued me that vest before i deployed here but i bought my own gear instead Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) I just hate having the canteens on the sides because whenever i would dive down i would land on the canteens and nearly break my damn hips. I hate web belts lol. Also the vest is not very practical, the magazine pouches are in horrible spots. Actually now that i think about it i was issued the same vest at my current unit (shows how much ive seen it, i bought my own pouches) Edited April 9, 2006 by Milla Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Heh, I guess you weren't issued a hydration pack? I guess this is just issued to the soliders, but nobody actually uses it, and they all go buy their own gear? Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 No we were issued hydration carries and canteens. Link to post Share on other sites
overide85 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I got issued one of those BHI hydrastorm packs which promptly broke within a month, so i bought my own camelback Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Looks good doc, if a bit odd with nothing over the body armour. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LJ wanted to see what it looked like, a sort of 'patrol' look. I'm his dancing DPM monkey, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 What boots are they? Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i got a 90's SEAL impression, so the LBV suit that well Link to post Share on other sites
Tef Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> strangely the well-taken photos are those without guns... well done mate Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Blouse your boots (or roll them, 2 times first and than blouse them) they are too low. Link to post Share on other sites
BARsrule2 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 My pants are worn like that too, but only becuase I wear hiking boots and they don't have a very high ankle Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 lol, got ya. Thats a good enough reason Link to post Share on other sites
Trasher Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's a nice looking CIRAS there. Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 It certainly is my good friend, and a very comfortable one too Link to post Share on other sites
chillindrdude Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 lookin good catch22! just need to get some kneepads! Link to post Share on other sites
BARsrule2 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 PPM Assaulter Link to post Share on other sites
Catch22 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Boots are bloused. I just prefer them low. Also no need for knee pads. I have foam inserts for the trousers. Link to post Share on other sites
chillindrdude Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) Doesn't the radio REALLY get in the way there? Nice gear indeed - the pics make it look like a Ranger Green carrier, though! I like the sling, by the way. It looks like the BFG CIRAS sling I just got, spreading the weight down your back as well as on your shoulder(s). Good ol LBV. Do people still use this? *photo* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Heh, I guess you weren't issued a hydration pack? I guess this is just issued to the soliders, but nobody actually uses it, and they all go buy their own gear? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I run one in greenside games - nice and flexible and holds the mags I need. I've dummy-corded a Camelbak Storm to it and it fits the need perfectly. Interestingly, they are still used by soldiers, if rarely. I assumed the same, but saw a couple being used in Baghdad during the time Gunner Palace was filmed. The guys were using them over OTV armour carriers (Interceptors). Edited April 11, 2006 by HaVoC Link to post Share on other sites
chillindrdude Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) not at all. although i wasn't sure until i shouldered my AEG. the butt stock sits about 0.3 meters to the left of the radio next to the strobe pouch. i am a 'lefty' that sling cost me about 4 bucks to make. gotta love that! i actually wanted a CIRAS, but just couldn't justify it.... Edited April 11, 2006 by chillindrdude Link to post Share on other sites
chromenewt Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Sweet pics people! A few questions; 1) Foam inserts for BDU trous... where can I find more info on this? Can I use them in my current keks or do they need pockets on the inside for them? 2) Where did those that have the really cool tags on their kit get them from? 3) How do you tie a shemagh round your head for the middle-eastern look? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Link to post Share on other sites
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