I'm looking for a belt for work. I did some research and they recommended Blue Alpha Gear. I'd like to know which models they recommend and the differences between the battle belt and duty belt, and which models you recommend. I edited my question now. I carry a holster, handcuffs, pistol magazine holders, and an IFak on my belt. I really need a belt with the Molle system. What other belt models do you recommend?

just started larping what color should i pair the gear with?

Got a new couch happens to go with the ARP

Yo. I've been thinking about getting some BALC cut 3A soft armor panels, but everywhere I look they're like $300 per panel. You folks got any recommendations for affordable but reputable sellers? I wouldn't mind buying lightly used panels either, but I can't find much on Ebay. Preferably I'd like to spend maybe $150 per panel.

Found it odd that they had a Romanian rifle but guess theyre poorly funded. Zyn factory is safe…for now.

Following up on my last post — I want to expand on why this is such a big deal for P365 owners. I came across this comment and felt it was important to share here to bring more attention to it, just in case.

If the striker foot shears off, the P365 will fire uncommanded. Unlike Glock and other designs that machine the striker safety into the body, SIG chose to put the safety catch point right on the edge of the striker foot. That means if the striker foot fails, there’s nothing stopping the striker from moving forward and setting off a round.

What are you guys using to add binocular pouches to your chest rig? I am tired of having a chest rig over my chest rig jist for binoculars lol.

I'm using Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 10x42

what i want if possible something even more durable, with that same colar design it doesn't need much of fancy features just follow the similar design and be super durable with no too high cotton content (48%)

DM Mepc DA Hurricane DA Warhawk Modular Belt (with my pog reservist issued ahh pouches) Eberlestock FAC Track Perun X16 11.5 OKC Spax

Reject pistol - Embrace Spax

The jacket looks cool and want to know where to get it

My roommate (m30) had this gifted to him by a family member, he's not into guns whatsoever and has it on a nerf gun lol. I told him those kinds of sights are worth hundreds. After looking at some pictures online with Google lens, I see that the cutouts for the up/down adjustment are never oval and that they are circular which makes me think it's a clone or something. What do you think? (Also it says "f" on the other side but no other writing whatsoever, and looks like it takes a c123 battery)

I always see people saying visible lasers are only useful for the niche of shield users, so okay, what if you DO have a shield? Or will this get me kilt in da streetz.

Yes that is a fin grip, yes I am aware of how stupid california gun laws are.

My original Autism Alice was good but I realized with Milsim West coming to my city finally that now would be a good time to make sure I actually don’t want to kill myself while wearing it for 40 hours.

(1st pic = pic 1, 2nd = pic 2, etc.)

Pic 1. Basic layout is the same with some QOL upgrades for starters I got Tactical Tailor Universal mag pouches to make it easier to reindex mags for faster reloads, padding by swapping from the FLC belt to the USMC Sub belt and adding a sternum strap to the modded TAPS harness to help prevent shifting.

Pic 2. Starting off from the left side of the belt you’ve got 3 of my $ mags total, followed by 1 of 2 TQs then 1 of 2 Nalgene pouches, the one in my left has a lighter with ~5 yards of duct tape and some flameless ration heater (mainly for the magnesium) and my repair buckle/strap kit for repairs

Pic 3. Admin pouch and Compass, the admin has the “boo boo” bag, city map, black/red/grease pen combo, a whistle, folding knife, F rod, head lamp, and multi tool. (Obviously I’d be wearing the watch)

Pic 4. Sawyer mini, state map, neck gator, paracord, and a spare pair of glass because I’m blind. (in the butt pack I also typically keep a field stripped MRE and a rain/wind top but had been recently using both so they weren’t in the pic)

Pic 5. IFAK (2 gloves, pair of chest seals, 2 quick clot gauze, Mylar blanket, roll of med tape, 4” bandage, and a nasopharyngeal with some lube. Next to that is HSGI med pouch that I use for radio and shears.

Pic 6. Other Nalgene pouch, 2nd liter bottle, this one has water purification tabs and spare batteries. It’s hard to see but attached to this Nalgene pouch is the antenna for the radio and a Mora kniv.

Pic 7. Better view of the Mora, 2nd TQ, 2 set of 3 mags.

Pic 8. Is for anyone who is having problems with sagging of mag pouches up front. I got some nylon MOLLE straps in place of the hard plastic malice straps and got swift clip to attach the harness straight to the mag pouch eliminating sagging, total life changer!

Pic 9. Another look at how I mounted the modded TAPS harness to the Sub Belt, added shoulder pads, the sternum strap, ranger beads, attached my shoulder PTT.

Hope this helps inspire anyone in building out their kit! This has been my loving passion project for about a year now, my next edit is gonna be finding a better buttpack as it’s a tight squeeze with everything in it currently and it doesn’t fully seat around every thing stored in it.

I’m so tired of seeing people ask what else do they need. So I’ll give you a basic packing list that applies across the board. These are the baseline items you need to have in or on your second line be proficient in to be able to navigate, coordinate and survive. I will provide links to some items as well.

Rifle mags minimum 7 + 1

RANGE R CARD : https://www.blackhillsdesigns.net/product/range-r-card/

MANUAL OR FIXED RED LAMP: https://princetontec.com/product/quad-tactical/?srsltid=AfmBOopZco4ocCJT24da9dVj0PapXLI1z4Fie15b1-tjpkNEpY-HQ7yd

SEALED MAP CASE : https://rainetacticalgear.com/products/jumbo-map-case?variant=34885214208153&country=US&currency=USD&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18826663808&gbraid=0AAAAACpyMPTaXOMQDRGkutCaPDk1OKnI0&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwtDN_7deM3iMXhyjbqrIL6CmtOoojXrZQ8X4naop_tlcrKvL2-eu-hoCFqkQAvD_BwE

https://battleboard.us/products/waterproof-map-pouch?variant=92998762522&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20373617736&gbraid=0AAAAADEkgQWnbPHjLuWwpf-Id6_-zqMqn&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwqmG41DuAoEQrMlYbCNtaoUULRXkhurCCiSdMLS7i6wrS3CWZkVCXhoCa2kQAvD_BwE

THREE SEPARATE MAPS: One within 100 miles (this is more for understanding all reasonably local msr, asr and non paved routes), 25 miles, and another within 3 miles of your home. These are interchangeable but I would keep the 3 mile map on your 2nd line. The rest can go in your pockets or bag.

PACE COUNTER: you can make you own or find them on Amazon for cheap they don’t need to be fancy

PARACORD: https://www.paracordplanet.com/550-paracord-spools-olive-drab/?sku=250%20X%20PAR-OLVDRB-&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=190647685&gbraid=0AAAAADxNUUMqDmnI-pMWrvQJXMKeyJiY8&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwl4V_A424ZTGvlIm7HZc7YpwwEASk6eOF3TcO92Rlariedbebjv0tBoCryoQAvD_BwE

TAPE: https://www.breacherstape.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=BT730MG-2-OD

USED CREDIT CARD: works great for wrapping tape. You don’t need a specialty tape board.

MED SHEARS: https://rescue-essentials.com/north-american-rescue-trauma-shears/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=50-0490&utm_source=localiq&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tritechforensics_pmax1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18095533092&gbraid=0AAAAABnQ-IkxXa5hNmqCUIOOLzvnuCv_Y&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwu5a9sHswZ3tU5ba4sA2ebToHXB9_1viTkf6u-vTpS7kJomZ6gpoahoCJsIQAvD_BwE

SIGNAL MIRROR: https://www.amazon.com/Jetec-Survival-Reflective-Technologies-Backpacking/dp/B08W46K3T5/ref=sxin_32_sbv_search_btf?content-id=amzn1.sym.ebdac7c0-e71d-4c3b-8e2c-059636d9993e%3Aamzn1.sym.ebdac7c0-e71d-4c3b-8e2c-059636d9993e&cv_ct_cx=signal+mirror&keywords=signal+mirror&pd_rd_i=B08W46K3T5&pd_rd_r=a0c1365a-73df-4e89-8a1b-a2c2fbefaf88&pd_rd_w=8LGmr&pd_rd_wg=J9isN&pf_rd_p=ebdac7c0-e71d-4c3b-8e2c-059636d9993e&pf_rd_r=3J07S2D9S8E8DGYN4Q1J&qid=1757272469&sbo=9ZOMT9Jm0JH%2Ft%2BWi68iDSA%3D%3D&sr=1-1-3bb2315b-f120-40bb-95a3-315d464ca631

WHISTLE: https://thenativesummit.com/products/titanium-emergency-whistle?variant=46333113434352&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15703144484&gbraid=0AAAAADCGq60_DuPrDynDVoX21axu4bFDY&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwmol1H84E4gnHN3T4MDqLBC7lIxm2Ef7DZDicy5plN4R71ugput7uBoCFbYQAvD_BwE

LENSATIC COMPASS : https://www.rei.com/product/652898/suunto-mc-2-g-mirror-compass?sku=6528980011&CAWELAID=120217890000798903

BATTLEBOARD MAP TOOL : https://battleboard.us/products/map-multi-tool?variant=45568935428331&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21858985191&gbraid=0AAAAADEkgQUQrfblGCo2DMmQqLT-hB91C&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwjnpJPN-0D6FzgxXqNcSBmT_b_yzzalTNnq5y1_fYbZk3uyk-JAa6xoCLDcQAvD_Bw

BATTLEBOARD PROTRACTOR: https://battleboard.us/products/map-protractor?variant=34932396556439&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21858985191&gbraid=0AAAAADEkgQUQrfblGCo2DMmQqLT-hB91C&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwhegnRYcM7Rh7rzt0-CUkP1XDR2q5yxXm6OikaBynFwGah9_w1ElRBoCjnMQAvD_BwE

NEW AND STERILE IFAK INSERTS AND SYSTEMS: DO NOT BUY USED

https://rescue-essentials.com/deployment-trauma-kit-ii-dtk-phokus/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=30-1930&utm_source=localiq&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tritechforensics_pmax1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18095533092&gbraid=0AAAAABnQ-IkxXa5hNmqCUIOOLzvnuCv_Y&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwv6WmGsISMePi9QJlyNUUkWw9wR-O9-wQpbedWIvRfOLZjLQUxWQgxoCM8YQAvD_BwE

https://www.aptusdesigngroup.com/products/ifak-refill-kit

https://www.chinookmed.com/01237/ifak-insert-kit.html?child=01237REF&source=froogle&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21316406087&gbraid=0AAAAAD9ONB8I4pmUDsehpzA_udSO2HVAN&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwhQUkQAuU-no_RakjyyZpdIX0H_bXn7OsLYvY494LKPOw_PWrW9P1hoCW4AQAvD_BwE&template=

https://www.narescue.com/military-products/casualty-response-kits/supplemental-ifak-resupply-kits-gen-2.html

WATER DECON KIT: https://www.spiritussystems.com/cana-provisions-water-decon-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOooayfaCx4AYwPYEmTEFKpBJvg3wKSoHfYgQhKaIJVGx2NOrMsmZ

NALGENE: https://nalgene.com/?adgroup&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11206973263

RESTRAINTS : https://www.galls.com/asp-tri-fold-restraints-10-pack?PMOPV1=BLK&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wp__galls__pmax__g__main__v2&utm_id=21520664141&ad_group_id=&ad_group=&ad_id=&ad=&placement_id=&utm_content=--&utm_term=----&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21514465803&gbraid=0AAAAAD-WE4GSWjqGc5Hr1KOQ22W-C1U59&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwrDddh4BCqSp5kIo4ARFgFBf-ma7gifngTuTfDxS-JNmtvkOzlaUKRoCC-0QAvD_BwE

WRITE N THE RAIN NOTEBOOK AND PEN

7-9” PRY BAR

MULTITOOL: https://www.basspro.com/p/leatherman-wave-plus-multi-tool?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CHunting%7CHunting%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19856022628&gbraid=0AAAAAD1TgtcXi-XpDTWhTfmqHKFBNG63A&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwuL8YoKumawm8oChiTeLGNwu5TllcD1MEdnvFoSjeJN4gxZ2bbMASBoC5icQAvD_BwE

Hey everyone so I’ve been searching for gel cups after using these for the first time in an actual tactical environment the heat set in quickly, the ear fatigue wasn’t terrible but I’ve heard gel cups are superior to standard cups and with the weight of the walkie talkie attachment I figured they’d help. Any suggestions?

P.S. the walkie talkie attachment is the shit for close quarters squad radio management, one side fireteam, once side command with earpiece worked pretty well. The only downside is when people are talkie that active hearing cuts out only trade-off for an affordable dual comms set up.

Been building out a go-kit and looking for a good backpack, but haven’t gotten to researching yet. Offered a guy on marketplace $50 for this, new, and he accepted. Good deal? Anyone have it and know if it’s durable and strong enough to even bother with? Totally open to alternatives if there are CQ issues with this one.

If you have money for kit, you have money for training. "Recce" and "direct action" aren't just kit lists, take classes.

I've seen enough footage of guys packing on as much armor as they can. I understand why, it makes sense. But I have to wonder, is this going to be the future of things? And if so, what kind of evolutions to armor do you think we'll see as a result?

I got this sling for free today, I recognize the logo but know nothing about it

Was originally thinking about a 1650, but based on people's pics, I'm wondering if that's enough space for the following:

• a loaded medium PC, preferably two
• a helmet, preferably two
• a loaded battle belt
• boots
• two ARs (separated is fine)
• 30 cal ammo can
• nods
• Avon c50
• room leftover for miscellany

https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/transport-case/protector/1630 (38 gal volume)

https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/protector/1650 (23 gal volume)

So I'm on marketplace and I see a shellback banshee 2.0 for sale. Dude selling for $75. I already own a plate carrier but I wanted to see if this one is worth picking up. Lmk your thoughts

Wondering if anybody has experience with the AGM RATTLER-C V2. I’m thinking about purchasing one but looking for others opinions.

I’m having a hell of a time picking out a pair of glasses because I’m stuck with needing prescription lenses. Unless I go pirate, I’d end up sending a pair of Gatorz to Outlaw either way, so the question I then have is which brand I should go with and just leave it at that.

Oakley SI has several things I like. Shocktube’s one that stands out pretty well. Gatorz is going to be cheaper, even after getting aftermarket lenses. Outlaw has their own line but they’re less well known and expensive to boot.

Alternatively, what’s going to be the easiest way to just order some polarized prescription sunglasses rated for ANSI? I don’t want to get screwed by the local eye care places, I’m not doing that again.