Plate carriers and battle belts

DarthRevan · Sep 20, 2014

Hey there, Civilian here.

im looking at options for maximizing a functional bug-out/shtf rig and I was thinking about pairing a belt with a plate carrier.
I figured you folks would have the most practical input at to a good mix.
Id like to go with six AR mags, about three pistol mags, place to mount a pistol holster, and I'm open to any other ideas for extra pouches and the like.
Is there already a good system or will I need to piece one together?
Look forward to the ideas.
Thanks.

Also, I will have a seperate bag for food and major medical supplies.

Deleted member 12999 · Sep 20, 2014

See the tactical gear mega thread for:

much discussion
very multicam
such tactical
wow

DarthRevan · Sep 20, 2014

Ahh, no, I'm good with multicam. Haha

jhagberg88 · Sep 20, 2014

Id recommend a LBT6094 for a plate carrier. If you can fit an HSGI padded belt under the carrier id go with that as well.

frenchman · Sep 21, 2014

Plate carrier=5-600 rounds of ammo. When SHTF, choose wisely.

DarthRevan · Sep 21, 2014

ity

frenchman said:
Plate carrier=5-600 rounds of ammo. When SHTF, choose wisely.

Are you referencing dollar value or weight?
To me the investment is worth both.

Sprocket · Sep 21, 2014

frenchman said:
Plate carrier=5-600 rounds of ammo. When SHTF, choose wisely.

Are you receiving or kicking off?

Hustler One · Sep 22, 2014

frenchman said:
Plate carrier=5-600 rounds of ammo. When SHTF, choose wisely.

Put 500-600 rds of ammo on a plate carrier and let me know how shooting and moving goes.

frenchman · Sep 22, 2014

DarthRevan said:
ity
Are you referencing dollar value or weight?
To me the investment is worth both.

Weight. I'd rather move quick, if need be. The 600 additional rounds don't belong on your rig. 4 mags on your battle belt, T-ring adapters, and a pair of suspenders for weight distribution, 1 spare mag for your sidearm, primary knife and a multi tool in pouches. I'd mount my IFAK on the front strap of the suspenders so I could reach it with either hand.
I'm not a fan of the plate carrier concept. YMMV.

Hush · Sep 22, 2014

If your emergency means getting away fast, a plate carrier is probably unnecessary.
Some people have to move TOWARDS the sound of gunfire.

(not YOU, the generic you)

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Duxprep · Sep 22, 2014

If someone is shooting at me I'd want a PC. Yes its heavy and can be bulky. Pay the coin for lighter plates and don't put a bunch of crap on it. I have three mags on my PC nothing else. Try going prone with double stack mag pouches ... Everything else is on my war belt

whacko · Sep 22, 2014

CTsupra said:
Put 500-600 rds of ammo on a plate carrier and let me know how shooting and moving goes.

the basic load of 210 was enough! 500-600 yeah not gonna happen

whacko · Sep 22, 2014

Hush said:
If your emergency means getting away fast, a plate carrier is probably unnecessary.
Some people have to move TOWARDS the sound of gunfire.

(not YOU, the generic you)

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Lots of "goodness" in this post. If it is SHTF and I'm on my own with me and mine.......plate carriers are the least of my worries.......yes I'd be armed but that weight that plate carriers use would be better suited for food and supplies. Again.....if I'm on my own I'm going away from the sound of the guns with me and mine not toward it and I'm avoiding contact at all costs. My fire arms are with me for last resort.

jhagberg88 · Sep 22, 2014

whacko said:
Lots of "goodness" in this post. If it is SHTF and I'm on my own with me and mine.......plate carriers are the least of my worries.......yes I'd be armed but that weight that plate carriers use would be better suited for food and supplies. Again.....if I'm on my own I'm going away from the sound of the guns with me and mine not toward it and I'm avoiding contact at all costs. My fire arms are with me for last resort.

working out regularly with said plate carrier can alleviate the whole weight problem. I workout regularly with my plate carrier and aid bag, i have the 2 regular plates and the 2 side plates from AR500 in my 6094.

DarthRevan · Sep 22, 2014

Are ESAPI the highest rated type of plate?

JCV · Sep 22, 2014

frenchman said:
Weight. I'd rather move quick, if need be. The 600 additional rounds don't belong on your rig. 4 mags on your battle belt, T-ring adapters, and a pair of suspenders for weight distribution, 1 spare mag for your sidearm, primary knife and a multi tool in pouches. I'd mount my IFAK on the front strap of the suspenders so I could reach it with either hand.
I'm not a fan of the plate carrier concept. YMMV.

pics? is this a setup you run?

Hustler One · Sep 23, 2014

JCV said:
pics? is this a setup you run?

What I believe he is talking is about is the concept of first and second line gear. This can turn into a long winded reply so just googlefu.

frenchman · Sep 23, 2014

JCV said:
pics? is this a setup you run?

I am putting it together slowly, as my finances allow. Nothing fancy, colors aren't matching, but it'll work. KISS.

frenchman · Sep 23, 2014

CTsupra said:
What I believe he is talking is about is the concept of first and second line gear. This can turn into a long winded reply so just googlefu.

When it comes to gear, I stick with what I've learned a loooong time ago: live of what's in your ruck, fight with what's in you rig, survive with what's in your pockets. Worked for me.

beaker · Sep 23, 2014

http://www.everycitizenasoldier.org/id46.html

http://www.everycitizenasoldier.org/id12.html

CTsupra said:
What I believe he is talking is about is the concept of first and second line gear. This can turn into a long winded reply so just googlefu.

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