Running all your gear on your belt?

[Rabbit]

I'm no geardo - but to the OP - "First Line Kit" is exactly the term you are searching for, give that a go on google and several good posts and links will come up even from some of the users on here previous posts about the exact same thing.

I've recently started building my own for an upcoming game, i've purchased the Eagle Industries War Belt in Multicam - lots of molle real estate and extremely adjustable. I like to wear it high around my waist as opposed to my hips - it leaves a lot more functional movement room, especially for games in the winter where you're usually wearing a big jacket (hence the reason i'm trying out a belt)

Edit: Build it based on your functionality and what you can access very quickly under pressure. I am a FIRM believer in functionality and efficiency over dressing up and prancing around like its cosplay.

[nstahl.19]

For snipers it's understandable, you want to keep your mags lower and off to the side because you're often on your belly.

Imo the best way to run mags is with a plate carrier in the kangeroo pouch. I have a couple different kinds of PCs and with the famous 6094a you can't go wrong.

Basic setup for me is 3 or 6 mags in the kangeroo pouch, depending on the game/event, plus one in the gun. 2-3 pistol mags with kydex inserts on your reloading hand side, 1-2 smoke grenade pouch on the side as well, and a radio in the cummerbund or in a mbitr pouch, a hydration pouch on the back. I find a radio a little uncomfortable in the cummerbund since the "a" is pretty small and snug on me. Basically I keep the mags right in the front at the chest. From there it's a short and fluent motion between transactions.

The only things I'd keep on my belt would be a pistol, maybe pistol mags, dump pouch and a utility pouch. I used to have one of those Molle assault belts, didnt really like it so I sold it.

[K3vX]

Well, thanks for the great feedback

Since the general consent seems to be that I need to try things, I will try to do my build like that. If I don't like it, nearly all the gear can be used in conjunction with something else.

So, let's say I build it, the first line kit only loadout.

I need a good belt, of course. The HSGI seems promising.
I need (want) a harness with it. Is the condor one good enough, or I should shell out the extra money for a HSGI one?
I need some pouches. Will the X2R-TACO hold two PMAG 30G (G36 one) mag? Or should I get something cheaper like a Condor Double Stacker M4 Mag Pouch?

Thanks.

[nstahl.19]

Yup your on the right track with those pouches, you could also try some of these fast mag pouches.

http://www.ebairsoft.com/emerson-em6...am-p-6024.html

The real ones are 30 bucks. I have some or the repros I linked to and they work great with p mags. You could shake it for days and they wont come out.

[McCrea]

Since you run g36 mags check out the tasmanian tiger pouches at surplus pont rouge, they are made for g36 mags

For the belt I have an hsgi one, so if you want to see how it looks like we can arrange something

As for the harness, hsgi sells mostly suspenders but condor makes a good harness

Let us know if hou have other questions

[-Trooper-]

I like running a belt rig. It takes off some the weight from my chest rig.

I run a HSGI battle belt with cobra belt, 3 HSGI pistol tacos, 2 HSGI rifle tacos, dump pouch, radio pouch and my secondary.

[Jimski]

these are my kits
the dump pouch and the 'stuff pouch' travel from one belt to another.I often modify the kit during the OP also, to adapt.
these are cheapo old school belts bur Molle are much much better, mostly because stuff doesn't slide along a Molle belt.Here I have to tie pockets together to keep them in place.

[scubasteve]

Keep it simple. I have a chest rig just so I can carry spare mags for team mates multitools loadsers batteries etc. I use my ballistic belt for my spare 249 box and pistol mags. Light easy to move and fast.

[Thenooblord]

I just wear a leather belt...

[K3vX]

I'll update some questions I had before.

Will TWO G36c PMAGS (This) fit into this: http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/prod...2R-TACO&cat=34
I think they are thicker than the standard Pmags, but maybe they fit?

Which pouch will fit two of them ? What do you recommend?

Also:

Should I save money on the Condor Harness or buy the real HSGI one?

Thanks.

[McCrea]

The should fit into TACO pouches, they fit about any mag...
The HSGI Harness is of better quality.... buy real buy once