Yawns Wants A Semi-Budget 'Rig'!

[Yawns]

The absolute cheapest option is P58 webbing (think Falklands era)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-set-British-Army-issue-58-pattern-webbing-/251613814679?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item3a955a1f97

usually a tenner will get you a full set and you can then customise to your needs.

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The word 'Webbing' sends shivers through me.

I think I'll keep the Mini MAV concept,

Thanks for the idea though, Seems like a nice cheap place to start an 'older' loadout

 

[Yawns]

Nay, the issue ones only come in MTP.

There'll likely be some tan ones made by other companies though, but I don't know much about them. My geardo knowledge extends as far as British issue stuff, and not much beyond lol.

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Well I'm in a tough spot then.

Between you and me; and everyone else reading this. My parents don't want my walking around looking like a soldier, They despise fighting and would pull the plug on airsoft if I were to go about looking like the real deal. Hence why I'm sticking to a 'PMC' loadout. Shirt, Jeans, Tan Rig.

That being said, I don't get how they don't mind me getting guns. Don't want to quiz them on it incase they change their minds ;D

I know Condor Outdoor do Belt Rigs, And I hear little complaints about them. Provided they are >£30, What could go wrong?

 

[Airsoft-Ed]

I have no issue with buying cheap kit, I think there's a lot of difference between cheap guns, and cheap gear.

Cheap guns can definitely be huge, steaming piles of wank. But cheap kit... It just holds your mags... So long as it doesn't unstitch itself by magic, who the hell cares? I have a Viper rig that cost me £35, had it for 4 years and you wouldn't even know it'd been used.

Keep it cheap and cheerful where you can if you're not trying to copy a specific look, I doubt playing airsoft is going to be a hardcore enough activity to cause cheaper gear to combust or anything.

 

[Yawns]

I have no issue with buying cheap kit, I think there's a lot of difference between cheap guns, and cheap gear.

Cheap guns can definitely be huge, steaming piles of wank. But cheap kit... It just holds your mags... So long as it doesn't unstitch itself by magic, who the hell cares? I have a Viper rig that cost me £35, had it for 4 years and you wouldn't even know it'd been used.

Keep it cheap and cheerful where you can if you're not trying to copy a specific look, I doubt playing airsoft is going to be a hardcore enough activity to cause cheaper gear to combust or anything.

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Ed!

I call upon your help again!

I need a cheap, Slim, Small tan backpack. If it has the MOLLE things on the back, even better.

I can use it to put water bottles, A hydration bladder(?) spare BBs etc, Just a dump pouch but less 'temporary storage'

This way I'm not using valuable space on my rig to hold bottles.

Thanks again for all this help, Your a legend.

 

[Airsoft-Ed]

I honestly know nothing about backpacks/rucksacks. I've been wanting one myself for ages, but I've no idea what features to look for or anything.

There have got to be people on here who know more about gear than me, my knowledge is exceptionally limited.

 

[Yawns]

I honestly know nothing about backpacks/rucksacks. I've been wanting one myself for ages, but I've no idea what features to look for or anything.

There have got to be people on here who know more about gear than me, my knowledge is exceptionally limited.

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Fair play, I suppose I'll just have to hop in at the deep end. Wish me luck

Will further my search in the morning, Super tired

 

[team flex]

Hmmm look at some polarstar load out vids on YouTube. They all use hydration/small backpacks

 

[jcheeseright]

A cheap tan backpack is gonna be hard to come by, however you can get them for a reasonable price;

http://www.airsoftsupplydrop.co.uk/store/pantac-mbss-backpack.html

That'll hold very thing you need, combine it with a mini mav with a triple shingle on the front and you're laughing.

 

[Russe11]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DIXI2AG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one of these, very good for the money. Only gripe is the webbing strap belt is a bit short.

Do not fear webbing. Webbing is your friend

Tacticool vests, plate carriers etc. are more customisable but webbing can be customised a fair bit too. The difference is that webbing doesn't get as hot when you run around. I have a molle tactical vest, I much prefer webbing. Once you have it adjusted to fit you, it's much more comfortable. That said, a battle belt and Yoke is webbing, you have been tricked! Muahaha etc. h34r:

 

[airsoftwarrior147]

Jcheese arnt the mbss molle attached? At least all ie seen are anyway.

You could have the looks at the likes of

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005MYAYNC?pc_redir=1408095646&robot_redir=1

There's this one aswell but it's expensive and out of stock

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Combat_Gear_Hydration_Backpacks_Bottle_Pantac_Molle_Rattlesnake_Hydration_Backpack_Cordura_Khaki.htm

 

[Airsoft_Mr B]

If you're still interested in a belt rig I'm not sure of anywhere you can buy the Condor ones...there's this as an alternative but it's a bit more expensive.

http://www.tactical-kit.co.uk/blackhawk-enhanced-molle-padded-patrol-belt-41pb-7011-p.asp

 

[Russe11]

They may have molle, but if it's a belt with supporting shoulder straps, that makes it webbing. I think I may have had some sort of point to make, that webbing doesn't always mean uncomfortable ill fitting, rubbing stuff?

 

[Airsoft_Mr B]

Jcheese arnt the mbss molle attached? At least all ie seen are anyway.

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http://store.specwarfare.com/en/flyye-mbss-hydration-backpack-olive-drab

http://www.ebairsoft.com/modular-assault-pack-hydration-p-6433.html

I'm not sure if all manufacturers include shoulder straps with em, but these have so you don't need to attach it to MOLLE.

 

[airsoftwarrior147]

Yeah I saw after I carried on looking actually , but I'm on my phone so can't edit

 

[Yawns]

Wait, Which one do I want for M4 mags?

This:

http://www.tactical-kit.co.uk/tactical-tailor-556-triple-mag-panel-20rd-10039-6495-p.asp

Or This:

http://www.tactical-kit.co.uk/tactical-tailor-556-triple-mag-panel-30rd-10037-1742-p.asp

One is shorter than the other, Didn't know by pictures alone which fits in which

 

[airsoftwarrior147]

First one looks to have pmag "vn" style mags in, but I'm are the elastic would stretch to proper sized mags.

 

[Mr Monkey Nuts]

Something to bare in mind with the Mini Mav is that although it has a small footprint, its still designed for adults, and 'murican adults at that. If it does adjust to your child size then you will have a LOT of leftover straps dangling flapping and getting in the way.

And although the mav is a very good bit of kit, it lacks the refinement of many others, the straps are simply straps, if you load it up heavily they do dig in, and they do have a habit of riding up with a good tug.

I think you will struggle to find reasonably priced water bottle holders, and if you do they will be very bulky to have on your chest. The current fashion are for camelbacks which again is excessive for a 40 min airsoft game.

I like to keep about 1500 bbs in a zipable baggy, rolled and tied with an elastic band in my thigh pocket. If you have bbs jingling in a bottle you may as well carry an air horn and neon sign telling everyone where you are.

For two mags, a chest rig seems excessive personally, even a Mini Mav. I have had a lot of success with two fast mags on my trouser belt at my left hip. You can get them for about £15 delivered from ebay.

Backpacks can be had on ebay for <£20, but quality is hit and miss. you will be looking at spending over £100 for a decent one, but if you look after a cheep Chinese clone it could serve you well.

If i'm honest a belt kit does sound exactly like what you need.

Just my 2c

And yes its the tall, 30rd one you need.

 

[Yawns]

Okay. Fair enough. I'll cave.

Are there any TAN belt rigs that don't need dungaree-like straps to stay on? Like attachable to my trousers or similar.

Still getting a backpack though.

 

[TacMaster]

The MAV's shape is held better if you have a triple mag pouch/3 singles on the front. I have a single and a double open topped pouch with my Admin panel on the front keeping them rigid, and the panel's pouch is also good for speed loaders.

I also wear a camelback with a 3L bladder which lasts me all day.

I think you'd be much happier if you used a yoke on a belt rig as it distributes the weight of mags, water bottles etc between your hips and your shoulders. The battle belts have a tendency to slip down without them.

I don't think there are any battle belts/belt rigs designed to be attached to trousers, as users would generally want something that can be taken off quickly without fiddling around with their trousers.

 

[jcheeseright]

normally you won't catch me recommending this sort of thing... but it seems it's gonna fit your requirements more or less perfectly:

http://www.ebairsoft.com/dmittsu-chest-p-7221.html

that'll carry EVERYTHING you need, and it's less than £30