Ozzy Fudd Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) before the anti rambo brigade start im not trying to be a mini rambo, this is a serious post!! so does anyone wear a webbing kit when going shooting? me and my mates were talking about the summer time and the (hopefully) warm weather we'll be going hunting in. our usual method is to park the car at the edge of our permissions then walk around the fields all day, settling down at the odd spot every so often for a while if it looks promising, etc. depending on which permission were at we could walk for anything up to 10 miles without revisiting the car (though were only maybe 2 mile from the car at furtherest point), so we usually carry everything with us, up to 100 shells each, all the usual bits and bobs (knife, binoculars, water bottle, etc) and the gun itself. in winter time its not much of a problem, we dont carry as much ammo, dont walk as far, dont need as much fluids, etc, plus theres plenty of pockets in the combat jackets to hold everything, but we ran into a few problems last summer, namely trying to carry everything without tiring ourselves out. so we started talking about using old army webbing kits this summer; last summer we tried using ruck sacks, but they were awkward when crossing ditches and stuff, constantly having to re adjust them, take them off to climb fences, etc. also the stuff wasnt easy to get to in a hurry, we were all wearing lightweight camo gear so there wasnt as many pockets available weve worked out that one of the large webbing pouches will hold 150 shells, and a combination of small magazine pouches will hold everything from knives and binoculars to lighters and packets of cigarettes . you can stick a water bottle on your belt, everthings handy around your waist and the weight is shared between your waist and your shoulder. we need to do something as alo of our permissions are inaccessible expect by foot (or helicopter), plus last year richie nearly fainted as i said im not playing at being rambo, itll only be worn well away from the public (cos i know ill look like a ***), just wanted to see what you guys thought Edited March 26, 2009 by babbyc1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think there is a dedicated chest rig for fox lamping being made by a firm in Colchester. It was being tested by Robert Bucknell a few months ago. It had large pockets for two 12v 7ah batteries, a Lightforce 140, several SA80 magazines etc. The back was mesh with no pockets, to allow the wearer to drive unimpeded. If you're interested I can find out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Chest webbing is the way to go, a long time ago when I served in Ireland thats all we used to wear unless we were out overnight, its lightweight has enough pouches for what you need and should do the trick nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 ive got my dads old chest rig from his time over here, its one like this i didnt think it wouldve held all the kit but ill take a look at it again tonight, might be an idea, wouldnt look as conspicuous as a full webbing rig cheers lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think there is a dedicated chest rig for fox lamping being made by a firm in Colchester. It was being tested by Robert Bucknell a few months ago. It had large pockets for two 12v 7ah batteries, a Lightforce 140, several SA80 magazines etc. The back was mesh with no pockets, to allow the wearer to drive unimpeded. If you're interested I can find out more. sorry baldrick meant to say any info on that rig would be great thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 ive got my dads old chest rig from his time over here, its one like this i didnt think it wouldve held all the kit but ill take a look at it again tonight, might be an idea, wouldnt look as conspicuous as a full webbing rig cheers lads There are many styles, mine was different than that, have a search of the net i am sure you will fidn something suitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 ive got my dads old chest rig from his time over here, its one like this i didnt think it wouldve held all the kit but ill take a look at it again tonight, might be an idea, wouldnt look as conspicuous as a full webbing rig cheers lads Im wearing the exact same rig in my avatar! Perfect webbing imo for driving a vehicle. Would have thought one of the mag pockets would be ideal for carrying a lamp battery the rest pellets/bullets etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I had a artkis chest rig for sale on here before and thought someone would of bought it for this exact use but it sold else where and didnt have the pouches at the back so it made driving easyer. My only concern when whering Ex millitary kit is what others would think if i was spotted or how it may be misconstrued by a muppet or even plod if they got called out. I wouldnt want to be mistaken for weaing a explosive vest or anything sinister. Esp as my permitio is a millitary base and airfeild. But webbing is a great idea and am suprised it hasnt caught on sooner ! but still horses for corses ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Vests like pictured are ok but hurt your back if loaded and you walk a long way, they where made for N Ireland for drivers. the newer vests are ok but you can't lie prone properly. The belt webbing is best and you can just put pouches at the side if you need to drive. If you don't like camo colour buy then older green stuff it's cheaper anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've been thinking about a tactical vest as used by most plod, seems to have loads of pockets, is realatively light weight and has a mesh back, so shouldn't be too warm in the summer. Seen plenty on she bay for £30-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Im wearing the exact same rig in my avatar! Perfect webbing imo for driving a vehicle. Would have thought one of the mag pockets would be ideal for carrying a lamp battery the rest pellets/bullets etc. ive used the chest rig in the past when out with the ruger 10/22, but for a shotgun i didnt think it would be big enough to hold a lot of cartridges, but suppose i could stick the cartridge belt on anyway. plus with the shotgun i dont need to lie prone or anything. kingo ive been thinking about the chest rig i have and its not identical to that pic, the one in the pic looks a bit heavier, and the pockets rech further up the side straps, ill have to look at it again tonight (been ages since ive looked at it tbh). also, dad always referred to it as an ops waist coat if that makes any sense to you? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've got an old one of those vest left from Ireland if anyone wants cheap I'll look it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 dont know about the chest rigs,but i use british army gas mask bags ,can either be worn as a shoulder bag or a belt pouch,large enough to get a couple of rabbits and a pigeon in[wear two or three on a belt to carry more],available in DPM or drab olive and only cost £4-6 each depending on condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 ive used the chest rig in the past when out with the ruger 10/22, but for a shotgun i didnt think it would be big enough to hold a lot of cartridges, but suppose i could stick the cartridge belt on anyway. plus with the shotgun i dont need to lie prone or anything. kingo ive been thinking about the chest rig i have and its not identical to that pic, the one in the pic looks a bit heavier, and the pockets rech further up the side straps, ill have to look at it again tonight (been ages since ive looked at it tbh). also, dad always referred to it as an ops waist coat if that makes any sense to you? cheers Mmm with second thoughts and after getting my old chest rig out of the attic in think the mag pockets would only take the smaller sized lamping batteries ive not used mine for years as for lamping ive a deben battery/belt kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi For days out walking and carrying camera, binoculars and other necessities I use a "pistol belt" combined with a yoke which looks like a pair of braces, all obtained from USMC of Portsmouth. On the belt are a selection of army suplus and dedicated gear pouches, these can be varied according to what I am carrying on the day. Pouches can be arranged in front and behind and the yoke takes the weight off the waist area and spreads it to the shoulders. Easy to put on/take off, comfortable and adaptable. Plus cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Mmm with second thoughts and after getting my old chest rig out of the attic in think the mag pockets would only take the smaller sized lamping batteries ive not used mine for years as for lamping ive a deben battery/belt kit. if you are after carrying lamping batteries,they fit with room to spare for extra kit in the gasmask pouches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 HiFor days out walking and carrying camera, binoculars and other necessities I use a "pistol belt" combined with a yoke which looks like a pair of braces, all obtained from USMC of Portsmouth. On the belt are a selection of army suplus and dedicated gear pouches, these can be varied according to what I am carrying on the day. Pouches can be arranged in front and behind and the yoke takes the weight off the waist area and spreads it to the shoulders. Easy to put on/take off, comfortable and adaptable. Plus cheap! thats what id been originally thinking of, i have an old webbing kit (type 54?!) up stairs, yoke, webbing belt and two double mag pouches on it, could hit a few more puches and stuff too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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