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08-12-2010, 01:58

Vests are so-so, ok at best, they tend to hold more than you really want to carry. I stuck with the LBE. On rare occasions, only (1) pistol belt, (1) 1911 .45ACP issued weapon. Several mag pouches (4), for .45ACP. We also wore flight suits for comfort.

In the event we wanted to get close to the ground, we could unfasten the buckle of the pistol belt on the LBE and lay flat. Team Sergeant was big on being comfortable, but dis-liked our unfastening buckles. When pulling a wounded buddy to cover, one tended to "undress" the fallen by pulling the gear off his body.

When not wearing a LBE, my jungle gear consisted of a stabo extraction rig, pistol belt, (4) M-16 mag pouches with grenade flaps removes, (2) 1 qrt canteens, butt pack, with second butt pack secured above, (TM gear, misc. medical, easily shared). On my body regardless of other gear, I carried (2) compasses, (1) small, flat Santo, the other, US Army issue. I carried jungle penetrating flares, IR chemlights, small, prep'd on a string, (1) MRE meal broke down in pant cargo pocket, (in three seperate portions), map of area, a portion of VS-17 panel, (4) M-16 mags in other pant cargo pocket, secured as to not rattle. Shirt, always tucket in pants. Field jacket liner or sweater was my only warm gear. Insect barrier for face carried in shirt pocket. Gloves, leather, always on.

Over my shoulder I carried a claymore pouch filled with hand grenades, (2) smokes, usually white and a PRC-90 radio.

In the event I lost my ruck, I was at least combat effective for a few short exchanges, or better yet, light enough to E&E quickly. I tended to also keep gear that was easily shared by others without having to stop, remove ruck, dig around awhile, reload, move out.

Hope this helps.

08-12-2010, 01:58	#3
wet dog Guest Posts: n/a	Vests are so-so, ok at best, they tend to hold more than you really want to carry. I stuck with the LBE. On rare occasions, only (1) pistol belt, (1) 1911 .45ACP issued weapon. Several mag pouches (4), for .45ACP. We also wore flight suits for comfort. In the event we wanted to get close to the ground, we could unfasten the buckle of the pistol belt on the LBE and lay flat. Team Sergeant was big on being comfortable, but dis-liked our unfastening buckles. When pulling a wounded buddy to cover, one tended to "undress" the fallen by pulling the gear off his body. When not wearing a LBE, my jungle gear consisted of a stabo extraction rig, pistol belt, (4) M-16 mag pouches with grenade flaps removes, (2) 1 qrt canteens, butt pack, with second butt pack secured above, (TM gear, misc. medical, easily shared). On my body regardless of other gear, I carried (2) compasses, (1) small, flat Santo, the other, US Army issue. I carried jungle penetrating flares, IR chemlights, small, prep'd on a string, (1) MRE meal broke down in pant cargo pocket, (in three seperate portions), map of area, a portion of VS-17 panel, (4) M-16 mags in other pant cargo pocket, secured as to not rattle. Shirt, always tucket in pants. Field jacket liner or sweater was my only warm gear. Insect barrier for face carried in shirt pocket. Gloves, leather, always on. Over my shoulder I carried a claymore pouch filled with hand grenades, (2) smokes, usually white and a PRC-90 radio. In the event I lost my ruck, I was at least combat effective for a few short exchanges, or better yet, light enough to E&E quickly. I tended to also keep gear that was easily shared by others without having to stop, remove ruck, dig around awhile, reload, move out. Hope this helps. Last edited by wet dog; 08-12-2010 at 02:02.