STILL A WIP! Not quite the full kit but thought I’d show the majority of it off. It’s definitely a budget kit but I like it so far, lots of customization done to most of the gear.

Anyone know what is the significance of the thunderbolt that’s been showing up on a lot of gear patches ect…

M12™ Heated TOUGHSHELL™ Jacket is a jacket I just found, heated by a Miluwakee power source. I was wondering if anyone has experience using these types of electronically heated outerwear? Gloves, hats, jackets, shoe warmers, handwarmers, etc., and if they're viable for tactical uses?

Is the technology far enough along that these devices don't burn out / break / not generate enough heat to be worth the price / hassle? Are you better off just using warmer, higher quality clothing made of materials that are more durable and suitable for tacticalwear? Maybe there's at least 1 jacket on the market that's very high quality with one of these heating elements inside. Is it worth it?

Any recommendations and discussion is welcome!

Anybody else shoot competition? Sometimes I’ll run full kit, some days just a belt. Curious how the tactical / practical minded shooters equip during matches as opposed to the USPSA nerds with the dedicated match belt :p

I know there’s better, but does the ALICE Webbing or pouches still hold and water in today’s preparedness and/or tactical climate? I’ve seen ALICE suspenders still used on MOLLE belts and the ALICE pack used by marines and civilians, any reason to keep the system alive?

Trying to find this plate carrier but haven’t been able to find it anywhere or who makes it

How many of you clear your house like an absolute dork? For me its almost daily. My wife adds the needed stress factor by yelling a bunch of nonsense about “helping with the kids”….Anyways, get your reps in kings💪

Does this fit a gen 3 and gen 5 g17 and can I use a Holosun 509t with it or is it too big

I’ve been seeing people run those smaller backpacks that molle to the back of plate carriers/rigs. If you have one can you tell me how you like it? My main concern is that if you need anything you’re going to have to take off your armor. Why not just wear an assault pack or something instead?

UPDATE: Thank you all tons for the feedback. Many of you have brought me up to speed on these packs uses and needs. I have decided that the Haley Flatpack is the way to go for me. Went from thinking they were silly to realizing the advantages. Thanks all!

They are too small to hold any molle pouch, and there is Velcro inside

Rucking practice, playing with knives, and practicing setting up 10x10 tarp shelter

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!

I'm in the Canadian Infantry, and I'm currently split between finding a good choice to replace the issued day bag the CAF issues. There's nothing wrong with it; it's a good bag, but It's very bulky and doesn't pack well. As well as that, I want to have a bag I can use outside of the military. I was recently looking at the Crossfire CF1, but it's too small for the winter and specialty roles.

I need an Assault Pack that can fill any role in an infantry platoon (Rifleman, Leadership, Grenadier, LMG, GPMG, AT) and that can expand if need be to accommodate for unexpected conditions such as weather, equipment, etc. my requirements are:

• Relatively small; must be able to be stuffed inside a rucksack
• Has a Beavertail (Or is Beavertail Friendly) to shove helmets or just anything in general.
• Modular and versatile and expandable for different roles
  • Can hold multiple 200-round 7.62x39 ammo cans
  • Can hold sustained fire equipment for GPMGs.
  • Can hold 84 mm Carl Gustav Ammo as shown
  • Can hold a M72 comfortably
• Radio & Hydration Compatible
• Compatible with LBEs/battle belts, this is a nonnegotiable
• Ideally Multicam

I am fully aware that a one-size-fits-all approach isn't possible, but a one-size-fits-most is what I am looking for. I am willing to compromise on some of the requirements, but for the most part I do need something along these lines. Budget-wise, I don't specifically have one, as long as it is reasonable for what you're getting.

Many thanks.

Credit: @felipesaldanhaipsc

I bought a brand new Safariland 6354RDS Cordura holster off of marketplace. It's currently multicam, and the rest of my setup is black multicam, but for the price I got it at I couldn't pass it up. So I'm looking to get it matched, but I can't seem to find any solid answers.

RDR Gear does not re-wrap factory wrapped holsters, so they're out, and I really don't want to rattle can it.

I was thinking about using black rit dye. I'm sure the few fde plastic parts would take it just fine, but there's mixed reviews online saying the cordura doesn't absorb the color evenly. I'm not looking to totally cover the multicam of course, just change it from greens/tans to blacks. I'm also a bit concerned that the hot dye bath may warp the holster, or even melt the adhesive on the cordura. What do you all think the best option would be?

Any differences in material, weight, and ballistic properties from the MSA TC2000 and MSA ACH?