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Scavenger · July 27th, 2006, 23:15

If you're looking for something light weight and low profile, you can also look into getting some sort of a modular belt. I recently upgraded to a Blackwater I-O Load-Bearing Belt... Got it over at Dave's Army Surplus. The construction really impressed me, its also contoured so it sits around your waist comfortably - a lot better than the regular modular belts that are just flat.

I prefer the belt, as vests dont really work for me all that well, and since i tend to sweat more on a hot day, extra layer of cordura doesnt help - plus there is really no need to carry so much gear around that just adds to bulk and gets in the way. The belt has enough room to carry all the pouches i ever need with room to spare. It works very well with some sort of a hydration pack for long games, since you dont have to worry about how to put it on with a vest.

If you need a holster, you can either get a MOLLE holster that attaches to the belt itslef (TAG makes one, or at least they did, One Shot Tactical had it on their site a while back - maybe PM Farmboy on these forums, he's the guy that runs OST), or some sort of a shoulder harness would work nicely too for this setup (HSGI makes a real nifty one with MOLLE pannels which you can also use for other stuff). This also works by itself as well, as one of the molle panels can hold some mag pouches for your primary. There is a review of this rig on the Military Morons site, under 1st line gear.

Blackwater also makes a Low Profile Rack, which you can get from Daves for just over $100. This holds 4x armalite mags, but it can also hold 2 MP5 mags in each pocket, not sure how big the 190rnd MP7 mags are compared to these. The mag pouch also looks like it can double as a pistol holster. MOLLE on the outside for additional pouches like pistol mag pouches.

If you're looking for simple and light weight, you would probably want to for something modular. Just add the pouches you need and thats it.

July 27th, 2006, 23:15	#12
Scavenger Scatter-Shot Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scarberia, ON	If you're looking for something light weight and low profile, you can also look into getting some sort of a modular belt. I recently upgraded to a Blackwater I-O Load-Bearing Belt... Got it over at Dave's Army Surplus. The construction really impressed me, its also contoured so it sits around your waist comfortably - a lot better than the regular modular belts that are just flat. I prefer the belt, as vests dont really work for me all that well, and since i tend to sweat more on a hot day, extra layer of cordura doesnt help - plus there is really no need to carry so much gear around that just adds to bulk and gets in the way. The belt has enough room to carry all the pouches i ever need with room to spare. It works very well with some sort of a hydration pack for long games, since you dont have to worry about how to put it on with a vest. If you need a holster, you can either get a MOLLE holster that attaches to the belt itslef (TAG makes one, or at least they did, One Shot Tactical had it on their site a while back - maybe PM Farmboy on these forums, he's the guy that runs OST), or some sort of a shoulder harness would work nicely too for this setup (HSGI makes a real nifty one with MOLLE pannels which you can also use for other stuff). This also works by itself as well, as one of the molle panels can hold some mag pouches for your primary. There is a review of this rig on the Military Morons site, under 1st line gear. Blackwater also makes a Low Profile Rack, which you can get from Daves for just over $100. This holds 4x armalite mags, but it can also hold 2 MP5 mags in each pocket, not sure how big the 190rnd MP7 mags are compared to these. The mag pouch also looks like it can double as a pistol holster. MOLLE on the outside for additional pouches like pistol mag pouches. If you're looking for simple and light weight, you would probably want to for something modular. Just add the pouches you need and thats it. __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G = √-1 Smooth Operator Operating Correctly.