r/tacticalgear 1d ago

Airborne TAP work in progress.

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I decided to pull the trigger on a Mayflower Velocity System Jungle buttpack in lieu of my Molle waist pack and I’m glad I did. It’s got three canteen pouches of its own plus a roll top under the upper flap.

Two double mag pouches (probably replacing with HSGI double decker tacos), a SAW ammo pouch with 6 thirty round PMAGS, and a dump pouch. Undecided if I’ll trade the dump pouch for an IFAK or put Molle webbing on the assault pack for the IFAK (thinking the latter option).

FYI - This is my work in progress as a minuteman kit but critique away!

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u/Helfort 22h ago

If you don't have an IFAK and TQs accessible, you probably want to "dump" the dump pouch for them. Plus, I'd look at the Flatline Fiber Co offerings. You can get an IFAK, accessible TQ, and a dump pouch to mount under your mag pouches from them. Cool rig otherwise.

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 22h ago

I’m considering a TQ or two on the shoulder straps and really leaning towards the IFAK still on the assault pack.

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u/Helfort 22h ago

I guess would that impact shouldering your rifle? And can you reach it on your assault pack?

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 22h ago

I hadn’t considered that yet. I’ve banged my collar bone with pistol mag pouches there. Hadn’t tested this setup yet, but you’re right, better dump the dump for the IFAK then. 🤣

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u/ifgburts 22h ago

Good to see the m1928 haversack making a comeback

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 22h ago

Similar 🤣

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u/Pretend_Singer274 21h ago

Hot, next question

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u/SunshineCamo 19h ago

I just got my ATAP and I'm at a loss where to start. I've also put my mags all on my strong side but there just isn't enough space for mags and my ifak that way.

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 19h ago

I feel like this is a comprehensive kit for my needs other than some discussion here that’s got me ready to replace the dump pouch for an IFAK.

My right hip is slightly lame (labral tear) from a motorcycle wreck so they don’t feel that bad on my left side, but time in the saddle will tell the rest of that story.

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u/CaveDiver1858 20h ago

Weight is going to be mad lopsided once you put ammo in those mags.

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 20h ago

Surprisingly six pounds on that side is hardly noticeable, but I’m sure it’ll matter in the long run.

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u/Nightmare5169 22h ago

What harness is that?

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 22h ago

What comes with the Airborne TAP

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u/Nightmare5169 22h ago

Oh, gotcha. I wasn’t sure if you had sourced your own. Makes sense

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 22h ago

I hadn’t. This one is actually better than what my USMC TAP had. I had to upgrade that one ASAP.

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u/TacoBandit275 4h ago

Is that the old Eagle H-Harness?

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u/Dr_Phil_McCrevice 4h ago

It’s the harness that came with the A-TAP