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Are helmets expensive? Just out of curiosity. IMO showing up with a colander on your head sends a more desirable message.
My vest should have been retired years ago, so I'm shopping. I've been doing some reading, but figured I'd just come here for some advice.
I don't know much about the topic, but I'm really leaning towards a tactical plate carrier for home defense or SHTF. My other consideration is something concealable, but I don't know what the practicality of that would be. With the exception of 2A rallies and the like, would I ever wear/need it?
A plate carrier seems like it would give me more options in a situation where I would really need it and if the SHTF I would imagine it would be what you'd want. I look at it, perhaps wrongly, like a fire extinguisher that I would incorporate into my training but probably never really need.
Thoughts? Experiences? Suggestions? Any particular manufacturer or style I should be looking at? I'm very unfamiliar with the current market.
Thanks!
Any suggestions for the JPC rear zip panel?Or keep it naked & wear a normal pack?
I am likely going to order a Crye JPC today. The 1.0 seems widely available in my size. Looks like if I want the 2.0 I would need to wait a considerable amount of time (unless I get the “swimmers cut”).
since this is my first PC, could someone advise the best course of action for me given the current circumstances? What are the differences between the 1.0 and 2.0 that I should be considering?
As I recall it comes down to a drag handle and customization. The 2.0 has an additional drag/carry handle and zippers on the back for adding/changing zip-on panels. I went with the 2.0 just for the carry handle and to leave the option open for adding a pack later. Downside, the 2.0 doesn't include the front flap ("AVS detachable MOLLE flap," $40).
Evike's 2.0s are currently estimated Dec or Jan shipping depending on the color/size. Do you have plates yet?
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I rather have plates with no PC than the other way around. You can use plates with no PC. Get the correct size plate that you need for your body and then get the corresponding PC.
What are the specs on that if you don’t mind?Just starting with Plates and carriers and will add pouches etc. First aid kit, decent knife, flash light etc.
Shown here loaded with more ammo than I will ever carry. I am thinking about a chest mounted holster. I am not going on maneuvers and if I ever grab this thing it will be because rioting and looting has come to the suburbs.
I will likely order additional plates at some point, but these are Level 4 ceramic rated to take multiple rifle hits up to 30-06 and 5.56 green tips.
Yeah I went with black. If I ever feel the need I can always rattle can it.
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You don’t want rifle mags under your arms like that. Move them to the front, or get a belt to put rifle pouches on. From the little I’ve worn mine I can already tell once you start moving around with it, anything you’d want immediately, you can only really grab from the front quickly. Leave less likely to be accessed stuff for the sides.Just starting with Plates and carriers and will add pouches etc. First aid kit, decent knife, flash light etc.
Shown here loaded with more ammo than I will ever carry. I am thinking about a chest mounted holster. I am not going on maneuvers and if I ever grab this thing it will be because rioting and looting has come to the suburbs.
I will likely order additional plates at some point, but these are Level 4 ceramic rated to take multiple rifle hits up to 30-06 and 5.56 green tips.
Yeah I went with black. If I ever feel the need I can always rattle can it.
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What are the specs on that if you don’t mind?
Is that their Rampage2.0?
Mag carriers and placard are add ons?
Which plates did you end up getting?
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You don’t want rifle mags under your arms like that. Move them to the front, or get a belt to put rifle pouches on. From the little I’ve worn mine I can already tell once you start moving around with it, anything you’d want immediately, you can only really grab from the front quickly. Leave less likely to be accessed stuff for the sides.