S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Loadout - Easy or Difficult?

[TacMaster]

I might have a bash at a Stalker loadout. I have an old NATO M65 cut cold weather jacket that could work pretty well for it

 

[Hav0c]

I might have a bash at a Stalker loadout. I have an old NATO M65 cut cold weather jacket that could work pretty well for it

Are they hooded or not?

 

[TacMaster]

Yeah, it's got a hood zipped away into the collar:

 

[Hav0c]

Yeah, it's got a hood zipped away into the collar:

Sweet! That means all I need now after that are knee pads, gas mask and some pouches for AK mags once that gets purchased.

 

[TacMaster]

Sweet! That means all I need now after that are knee pads, gas mask and some pouches for AK mags once that gets purchased.

Glad I could help

 

[Hav0c]

Struggling to find a jacket for this impression guys.

The M65 jacket is a decent option, but I'd like something a bit more Russian.

What do you think about a KZS or KZM suit and only use the jacket?

Or even if any of you know where to get a Gorka jacket on its own?

 

[Zak Da Mack]

Have a look on 'Russian Military Airsoft Loadouts UK' Facebook page and I believe someone is selling one on there reasonably cheap. If not, try EBay or soviet-propoganda.com

 

[Happy]

If you're after Russian gear try Frontoweic - Polish so the prices are dirt cheap. Even including postage.

Like I said previously - I run a kzs jacket as part of my loadout, will try to get pics up if this thread is still active when I get back home.

 

[SuicidalBarrelRoll]

Why not wear full on Ukranian underpants?

'Cause Chernobylfallout

 

[Hav0c]

Why not wear full on Ukranian underpants?

'Cause Chernobylfallout

If that wasn't a "dad" joke then I don't know what is. *facepalms*

But anyway... I may have found an extremely cheap solution to the load bearing problem I've been facing with this loadout. Basically an old Swedish webbing set (£12) with one of those quad AK74 pouches - I think they're around Afghan War period? - which are from eBay at around £20. What I was thinking of doing was moving the two pouches which come with the web set to one side and having the mag pouch on the other to give the "scavenger" look.

Webbing: http://www.goarmy.co.uk/combat-gear/tactical-vests/swedish-army-vintage-webbing-system-prod

Pouch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Russian-Soviet-Canvas-AK47-AK74-Magazine-4-Mag-Kalashnikov-Belt-Pouch-Bag-/131298410337?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item1e91febf61

EDIT: May have also now found the perfect jacket for this loadout. It's some cheap, unbranded, china-made jacket with a hood, but I'm undecided on OD or Khaki for which would look better as a S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?

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[Ian_Gere]

OD, IMO.

That pouch is a Soviet VDV (paratrooper) mag pouch. It is belt mounted on simple loops, so unless you do some stitching you will not be able to swap it for 1 of those Swedish pouches - it would have to go on the belt. I'm not so sure the Swedish gear is really the way to go - it looks to me as if those front pouches form part of the load carrying harness, so the straps may be too short to attach to the belt directly.

If you like the look of that Soviet style you could go with the full on RD-54 paratroopers kit, or a Soviet portupeya, which is the faux leather (pu coated canvas) Y-strap and belt.

 

[TacMaster]

OD. Looks darker and works with the Marked One artwork in the conversation screen in game.

 

[Hav0c]

If you like the look of that Soviet style you could go with the full on RD-54 paratroopers kit, or a Soviet portupeya, which is the faux leather (pu coated canvas) Y-strap and belt.

Yeah, I want to try and get as many opinions as possible on this impression as I haven't actually played the game myself, only watched a few gameplay video's.

The RD-54 pack and that Portupeya belt & braces combo seems like a fabulous idea but how much would it all actually cost as I'm on a bit of a budget.

 

[Lozart]

Yeah, I want to try and get as many opinions as possible on this impression as I haven't actually played the game myself, only watched a few gameplay video's.

The RD-54 pack and that Portupeya belt & braces combo seems like a fabulous idea but how much would it all actually cost as I'm on a bit of a budget.

Never would have guessed

The thing with STALKER is that very little of the gear they use is blatently "soviet". There's no Gorkas that's for sure. Have a look through the Stalker Wiki http://stalker.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_armors and the Stalker.pl facebook page https://www.facebook.com/StalkerPL?ref=ts&fref=ts for pointers.

If you're going for the cheap/easy route then an M65 (in tan if you can find one) and a pair of blue tracksuit bottoms would be the quickest way to get there (although the Bandit jacket in game is supposed to be leather but similar in style to the M65).

Not to say you can't have fun with it and do a "post apocalyptic Russian" loadout, just that STALKER has a very specific look.

 

[Hav0c]

I'm actually almost there with the generic look once the essential items of clothing are ordered.

I will probably also buy the Portupeya that Ian linked and that AK belt pouch and with the retro military type backpack I have already should be on the way.

I had a quick read through the STALKER wiki and I need to source some Loner patches now, anyone know where to get them?

 

[Lozart]

I had a quick read through the STALKER wiki and I need to source some Loner patches now, anyone know where to get them?

ebay

 

[Ian_Gere]

I bought a skull patch that is from stalker a while ago but ive just had a search in my email and i cant find the receipt so i'm afraid i cant remember where i got it from. I suspect it was one of the bigger Russian equipment sites though: soviet-propaganda / sovietarmystuff / soviet-military but it could have been somewhere like airsoftpeak.

If you find MCG The Gaol on fb they are having a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. weekend soon so you should be able to find out by asking on their group page.

 

[Unrustle_Thine_Jimmies]

Hav0c if you want to go the M65 route I'd recommend the Austrian Surplus M65 jackets. Goretex lining on them and heavier cotton than their counterparts,also abundant in Ukraine so can be accurate to Stalker lore if you will. Cheap too,got mine for 20~ euro or so,the go for less than 30 pounds in most surplus stores. Couple with some decent tracksuit bottoms or baggy jeans or work jeans and you can get started on an accurate look. Should match well with the rest of the kit you plan

 

[Hav0c]

Couple with some decent tracksuit bottoms or baggy jeans or work jeans and you can get started on an accurate look. Should match well with the rest of the kit you plan

The thing is though, I would just look like your average hire player at my site if I wore tracksuit bottoms, as that's all the hire players seem to wear when they turn up.

Also, I'm not going for the bandit look, in fact I really dislike the bandit look as it is just the generic 'russian/eastern bloc baddie' look.

 

[Unrustle_Thine_Jimmies]

The thing is though, I would just look like your average hire player at my site if I wore tracksuit bottoms, as that's all the hire players seem to wear when they turn up.

Also, I'm not going for the bandit look, in fact I really dislike the bandit look as it is just the generic 'russian/eastern bloc baddie' look.

True enough. I personally like the look of experienced Loners,If I had the time and money I'd definitely make a SEVA suit. Looking back at your start on Page two it looks very good as a base already. A satchel bag coupled with either an ALICE rig,or one of like some of these rigs here should really bring it up to look good

http://az321826.vo.msecnd.net/6296bc8112c245309be1258f3a08eb6a/Images/Products3659-500x500-108844.j Nice and low profile- Often used by Stalker cosplayers since it like to cling to you more keeping a low profile which makes it more accurate to the characters in the games

http://www.operator7airsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Vodoo-Tactical-Chest-Rig.jpg - Could look good if you want to go for the Military Stalker look or Duty and Freedom troops from Clear Sky onward who use Berill 5M suits

http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/images/2660.jpg - Could do for a loner looks or military look again,if worn nice and high- But wear all these rigs how you see fit,character models in Stalker can look pretty silly with all the rigs tight up to the chest and uncomfortable for some IRL

Often the chest rigs seen in Stalker seem to cling to your abdomen area and be looser and bulkier up top at the chest. Don't forget the obligatory GP5 or GP7 Gas mask which you can stick onto one of your shoulders for the look. Also,patches! Find which faction patch looks the best for you and get some made for you.

EDIT: Went on Paint.net and mocked up a very quick sketch of a concept of kit on your current Stalker base. I'd say your base kit is top notch for a loadout