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Load-Out / Loadout Picture topic

Here’s my current loadout, 

Full kit List for Those Interested:

Uniform:

MOD Issue, Trousers, Combat, FR, With Removable Knee Pads, For Aircrew-MTP,

MOD Issue, Shirt, Hot Weather, Under Body Armour Combat Shirt, FR-MTP,

MOD Issue Brown Bates Patrol Boots

1st Line Gear:

TMC 1.75” Ranger Green Shooters Belt

Esstac Kywi Single Shorty Mag Pouch-Multicam,

Osprey Mk.IV Pistol Magazine Pouch-MTP,

TMC SPS 5.56/7.62/MBITR Pouch-Multicam Arid,

Warrior Assault Systems Small Horizontal Utility Pouch-Multicam (Modified),

Blackhawk Serpa Glock 17 Holster

2nd Line Gear:

TMC Velocity Systems Scarab LT Replica-Multicam,

TMC Velcro Triple Mag Insert,

TMC Square Utility Pouch-Multicam Arid,

Warrior Assault Systems Gen1 MBITR Pouch-Multicam,

TMC CP 330D Style Single Mag Pouch-AOR1,

Emersongear TACO Mag Pouch-Ranger Green.

Helmet:

Mil-Tec MICH 2000 Replica-Sprayed

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Looks pretty well adjusted, which is a rarity.  Get a standard non-FR issued UBACS if it's still warm when your local re-opens though or you'll die of dehydration ?

 
TheFull9 said:
-Looks pretty well adjusted, which is a rarity.  Get a standard non-FR issued UBACS if it's still warm when your local re-opens though or you'll die of dehydration ?
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Yeah thanks, I've got a couple of the non-fr ubacs', I'll keep the fr one for cold/er weather and the others for hotter games. 

 
Kevin moulding said:
That Vietnam loadout is superb.not sure bout the jeans tho?
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TheFull9 said:
Looks pretty well adjusted, which is a rarity.  Get a standard non-FR issued UBACS if it's still warm when your local re-opens though or you'll die of dehydration ?
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And then go for the hero sleeves and you've pretty much got the whole look nailed down, right?

 
I mean it's cool and practical to roll the sleeves either to the elbow or at least partially when it's hot vs cinching them closed around the wrist, way more air flow.  The look of not-collapsed-on-the-floor is the one I'd recommend though.  It just always sticks in my head that almost bob on 2 years ago from today I was at a small site with temperatures much like they are now (peaking over 30) and 2 guys turned up in all black gear with PCs, then I'm pretty sure they drank either nothing or coffee/energy drinks and both feinted in the safe zone shortly before lunch.  I was there in a super thin MC combat shirt (i.e. light colours) with a small chest rig and thin coverings all over much to protect myself from the sun, still sweating lots but drinking loads of water, the occasional bite of a cereal bar, felt warm but fine.  Not saying this is anyone here but it was an eye opener to how unaware folks sometimes is when it comes to being out in climates they're not usually in.

 
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Agree completely. Wouldn't even consider wearing a Plate Carrier for any activity without a Camelbak also, almost regardless of the weather conditions. It's amazing how quickly you can dehrydate on a day like today.

 
TheFull9 said:
I mean it's cool and practical to roll the sleeves either to the elbow or at least partially when it's hot vs cinching them closed around the wrist, wat more air flow.  The look of not-collapsed-on-the-floor is the one I'd recommend though.  It just always sticks in my head that almost bob on 2 years ago from today I was at a small site with temperatures much like they are now (peaking over 30) and 2 guys turned up in all black gear with PCs, then I'm pretty sure they drank either nothing or coffee/energy drinks and both feinted in the safe zone shortly before lunch.  I was there in a super thin MC combat shirt (i.e. light colours) with a small chest rig and thin coverings all over much to protect myself from the sun, still sweating lots but drinking loads of water, the occasional bite of a cereal bar, felt warm but fine.  Not saying this is anyone here but it was an eye opener to how unaware folks sometimes is when it comes to being out in climates they're not usually in.
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People are mostly stupid. Mostly.

 
TheFull9 said:
I mean it's cool and practical to roll the sleeves either to the elbow or at least partially when it's hot vs cinching them closed around the wrist, wat more air flow.  The look of not-collapsed-on-the-floor is the one I'd recommend though.  It just always sticks in my head that almost bob on 2 years ago from today I was at a small site with temperatures much like they are now (peaking over 30) and 2 guys turned up in all black gear with PCs, then I'm pretty sure they drank either nothing or coffee/energy drinks and both feinted in the safe zone shortly before lunch.  I was there in a super thin MC combat shirt (i.e. light colours) with a small chest rig and thin coverings all over much to protect myself from the sun, still sweating lots but drinking loads of water, the occasional bite of a cereal bar, felt warm but fine.  Not saying this is anyone here but it was an eye opener to how unaware folks sometimes is when it comes to being out in climates they're not usually in.
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This has been a bugbear/argument of mine probably for 19 of the 20 years I've been playing, my first year I felt the need for all the kit, soon realised that actually most is unnecessary, especially wrapping yourself in layers of all covering tactical nylon, & ditched most of it.

Back then I was a lot fitter, but still found myself dripping before the safety briefing finished, & even now you look around the average safezone & there'll be some guys who aren't at their peak, maybe overweight, mature in years, generally unhealthy, or maybe a combination of all of the above, but their loaded up like their off to war for the next few weeks, not bimbling around a few a acres of land for the next 40 minutes.

& While their carrying everything bar the kitchen sink, the one thing their often lacking is fluids, "cos waters heavy innit" ffs.

I've seen loads drop mid game because of this mindset, & im surprised there's been no fatalities in the summer months (that I'm aware of ?)

 
Now that my ghillie is complete, I've finally fully done what will be my primary loadout (above my M14 loadout I posted previously, which is my secondary if I need the semi-auto ROF).

I love this loadout because it's super lightweight. The ghillie, as you can see, is built on a mesh base that only covers my back, allowing it to be breathable. Outside that all I'm carrying is the belt kit and the VSR, both of which are lightweight. In total, all I carry around are the VSR, ghillie suit, belt kit including P226, 4 spare pistol mags, 3 spare VSR mags, 1 spare CO2 bulb, water canteen (full). Usually wear this over a simple OD shirt and pair of trousers (because I like the PMC look, so no camo patterns!)

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TheFull9 said:
I mean it's cool and practical to roll the sleeves either to the elbow or at least partially when it's hot vs cinching them closed around the wrist, way more air flow.  The look of not-collapsed-on-the-floor is the one I'd recommend though.  It just always sticks in my head that almost bob on 2 years ago from today I was at a small site with temperatures much like they are now (peaking over 30) and 2 guys turned up in all black gear with PCs, then I'm pretty sure they drank either nothing or coffee/energy drinks and both feinted in the safe zone shortly before lunch.  I was there in a super thin MC combat shirt (i.e. light colours) with a small chest rig and thin coverings all over much to protect myself from the sun, still sweating lots but drinking loads of water, the occasional bite of a cereal bar, felt warm but fine.  Not saying this is anyone here but it was an eye opener to how unaware folks sometimes is when it comes to being out in climates they're not usually in.
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Yea, Im always amazed at all day MilSims in the Southern US in late August, or really Autumn in general... Its not uncommon for me to drive out onto the field at ENDEX and pick up heatcas guys who are having trouble making it back to camp... Heck I almost never run long sleeves anymore, and I had Roman make me some short sleeve combat shirts so I can stay bougie yet cool.

 
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