What plate carrier/rig do you use?
 

Not sure if this thread was already started or not but i figured id ask as im on the hunt for a new rig.

Im selling my Ciras maritime in favour of something a bit lighter and more mag capabilities. Ive had my eye on a Wasatch by HSGI but recently found a rig called the callahan/hellcat that seems to be the best of both worlds. So, on that note, post up what you use and why, pics would be great too

Thanks
Dave

I have this (in khaki) and love it! Not only is it light and easy to set up, it's made by Eagle and very nicely priced.

http://www.sealsactiongear.com/catal...?idProduct=428

I also ditched a ciras for something lighter and am currently using a wasatch. I really like it. I'll take some pics when I get home

i love the ciras land for all the room, but now im useing an eagle pc to be a little more streamline, im thinking about getting huangs gunvest clone though

With Wasatch and Weesatch, I really recommend trying one before buying (with mags involved). The integrated mag pouches aren't for everyone, as they play a big part on the fit of the rig.

after bieng issued the current CF tac vest i discoverd one thing i hate vests that arent modular, that said for airsoft i bought a ciras and fell in love with it i have the abbility to put what i want where i want it!!

http://www.1337tactical.com/uploadfi...0625160601.jpg

Wasatch in OD.

Weesatch, actually. Pantac/Phantom copied the Weesatch and mislabelled it as the Wasatch.

I got a HSGI Wasatch. It's a nice rig if you wearing it over armour. If you use it by itself, buy some replica plates or you'll find it a little sloppy.

Get the Tomcat version of the Callahan. Very nice kit.

I'm using the Eagle RRS-V Rhodesian Recon vest right now. I kind of like to wear or follow what the real SOF uses.

-Point Blank EOTV in CB
-British Army Osprey MK2
-SAAV M83 Assault vest (the issued not the chinese crap)
-Arktis 40Commando chestrig
-Australian army DPCU belt kit

On really really hot day where shades can't be found I really like webbing and smaller rigs like Arktis whereas big bulky vest will only get me heat stroke.

Blackwater B.A.S.

Cheap little china made rig. Holds 8 M14 mags and a radio and I clip a dump pouch on the side.

I hold another 5 mags in my pants and switch out when I get a chance.

Simple and it works, less then 60$ spent.

Eagle Multicam Platecarrier with wrap-around Cumberbund... Envy me:D

thats wht im rocking right now. i dont see whats so special about it tho

everyone and their grandmother has a CIRAS

Wasatch all the way =) And yes either wear it over armour or buy fake plates makes it much comfier and nto as sloppy.

same thing as a ciras just no poofy shoulder pads =P

:D
 

This is what Im carrying!

Sorry for the Crappy Pixs.

Eagles CMS-PC
Eagles Mag, Admin, M203, Radio Pouches
Hsgi Double double mag, EOD/Half Eod pouch
PACA body armor

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Point blank OTV, but its a toaster oven when the sun comes out, so i use a camelbak delta-5 in the summer.

Just received my 1000D CIRAS from Huang! SOOO NIIICEEE! But damn so hard to adjust...

yea im definately lookin for something light for the summer

Quoted for truth, I wore an IBA with groin/neck/throat and kevlar inside everything, it was a 24hrs game, at night I was very comfy looking other almost freezing, then in the day I wanted to die... Thankfully I had my FLC in teh car :D

ACU OTV outer plate carrier, waterloo region police E.R.T. carrier and a black hawk plate carrier.

I wear one of those Parklands CADPAT Paintball vests that A&A carries. It's been heavily modified though...like, REALLY heavily modified to better suit it's new life as an Airsoft vest. Currently carries four G36 Magazines, 2000 round BB bottle, 470 round Speed Loader, 2500 round G36 C-Mag, Small First-Aid pack, spare Battery, Discharger, and there's still plenty of space to stick more pouches. Just need to have Velcro hooks on the back and it'll stay nice and tight.

I wouldn't recommend one of these though. Such a pain in the ass to get up to par with other rigs. If you're willing though, mine turned out awesome. Just takes some time and effort.

eHobby Chest Rig. 8 M4 Mags, battery pouch, and a spare pouch for bbs, etc. Internal pouch carries my motorola and map. $30 plus shipping. Very simple and works wonders.

After dealing with the CF issue tac vest and switching to a CP Chest Rig for real life, I'd never wear a vest again.

Chest rigs FTW!

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-TT Multi-Purpose Pouch
-TT Zipper Utility Pouch X2
-HSGI Grenade Pouch X2
-HSGI Pistol Mag Pouch X2 (not pictured)
-Camelbak MULE on the back

I don't have my replica plates in the vest because I have training plates in my frag vest. It fits nice and snug over the soft armour and plates.

I love my CIRAS Maritime Version in Multicam. It's hefty but having done Vietnam airsofting the last 3 years and wearing an era frag vest around on hot stinking days the CIRAS feels just fine. I like it's modular design, adjusting is a pain but once you get used to doing it and what sizes you need (Trust me mark the straps inside with a sharpie) it's a breeze, and it just looks nice.

For those that have the wasatch vests, what size of plates fit?
More specifically,
Medium : http://cgi.ebay.com/SAPI-REPLIC-plat...QQcmdZViewItem

Or large: http://cgi.ebay.com/SAPI-REPLICA-pla...742.m153.l1262

I have the large ones and they fit in the wasatch nice and snug.

Currently running with;
-British S95 PLCE Webbing (full load and 40mm panel)
-NZ 2000 Minimi Vest

Thinking about getting another Osprey like I used to have, but only if I can get one or two UBACS to go along with it.

for me, it was the only one in north america that i coudl find in stock out of all the online stores.

Wastach all the way. I like the movement it allows for unlike the CIRAS.

Running an HSGI Weesatch....fits nicely if you have plates in, but going prone is a bit of a bugger....also the lack of real estate on the sides kind of bugs me. But overall its a nice rig, light and to the point..no fluff. Good if you are always on your feet and like to move around.

Might switch over to a CIRAS towards the end of the month just for something different though, i like things nice and snug...

I have been using a Paraclete HPC with cummerbund since last summer. Lightweight, not bulky at all and well... It's a solid piece of kit. Not as ''fashion'' as most players use, but it works wonders for me and that's the most important. I'm also going to try using it in conjonction with a combat belt this season, in order to be able to get as lightweight as possible if need be.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9236/1000244hs9.jpg

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-Paraclete HPC w/Cummerbund
-DBT short AR15 singles X4
-DBT AR15 singles X2
-DBT Tiered double mag pouch X2
-BHI radio/GPS pouch
-Paraclete upright GP pouch medium
-DBT Assaulters belt
-TAG Hydration Carrier

10-4 on that one frenchy lol. at ks2.5 i had my ibh and it was an oven lol, but a night it was great, i just turtled inside it and was good to go lol. i used my cras at ks3 and it was fine, but more bulk than i wanted compared to my ibh, so this year i got an eagle pc, but really its just a small order ciras. dunno cant find anything that i like, i might try a wasatch next, or the gunvest clone.

Fantom Wasatch here (OD) lots of room and very comfy.

this might sound stupid,

but does anyone use the old ALICE and pretty much any sort of webbing?

Me and Lerch, that's about it I guess :D

As far as chest rigs go I'm using a tan HSGI Warlord V4 and the SKD Tac Eagle universal chest rig in OD. My bigger rig is an Eagle land Ciras in CB.... go me !

the funny thing is i was thinking about you guys while writing that.

Condor Multicam operator vest ftw.

Eagle Rhodesian ftw!

I still use the stuff from time to time especially when its really hot out or i know that i am going to be doing alot of running. Its a good kit to have.

I havent worn a whole "rig" in months. Ive been playing with just a belt and thigh rigs.. Less hot, more agile. So belt rigs, ftw.

Arktis 1600 vest DPM, Molle vest woodland , Molle ACU, ACU chest rig,Marpat chest rig, alice gear.

I wear this
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...g/DSC00260.jpg

Except now it has khaki stripes on it (solid black sucks for camo)

Well after lots a looking and hunting around i ordered a Eagle Plate carrier w/ removable cumberbund. Price was great, lots a real estate aswell as room to lighten it down if i need to, Also, Wasatchs are out of stock in Canada right now it seems so atleast i know this in tan will show up pretty soon.

hsg denali cad
warlord cad
wasatch cad
cp gear modular belt with lobster dump pouch cad, and eagle drop leg in cad
hsg denali multicam, blackwater belt tan and eagle drop leg in multicam...
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some kinda flecktarn rig that i found at GORILLA SURPLUS in van, and an awesome lightweight 7 pocket vest available at warcraft hobbies...
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...airsoft019.jpg

wasatchs are readily available from daves surplus in new west minster bc.

i was there recently and they have a bunch.

i tried, unfourtunatly not in the colour i wanted so they helped me pick another rig, great guys to deal with