Light & Fast - Scout LB kit, Gen 1 thru 26

British Tactical Webbing Hippo Belt 3 Molle Rows in Full Multicam
Three versions available: 2, 3 or 4 rows of webbing. This is the 3 Row version.
https://www.britishtactical.com/webbing-hippo-belt-3-molle-rows-in-full-multicam/

MTP MOLLE Platform Belt - 3 Rows
https://www.militarykit.com/products/molle-platform-belt-3-loop-mtp?variant=42895328848

 

YES please, I think it will help me do a lot less guessing!

 

no prob , I'm running an extra trucking route today/Friday, I'll get it heading your way this weekend

 

yea that's absolute insanity pricing at $128 USD for a single canteen pouch.....

that's literally $220 CAD after exchange rate / duties.

I did email VELSYS and inquired what happened ...... waiting for response

 

I was going to order a couple of days ago, but dragged my feet, SUPER BUMMER! There is NO way I'm going to cough up that much for a couple of pouches. That said I did order 2 GP pouches before they jack up the price on them too. I sent them an email about the RECCE Radio like you have. Multicam is out of stock and I asked if they will make it again. I kind of dismissed your write up on it till I was looking over the other pouches and trying to decide what else. We don't have Grizz in Michigan, but we do get some big black bears in some areas. I never really considered bear spray and how to carry it before now. While most of the time I wouldn't be concerned about bears, an open pocket & closed pouch would be very handy to just drop gloves, face mask, skull cap, etc. while on the move. I think that's the big advantage of pouches, having the stuff you need accessible instead of buried in a pack. Been hot in MI for the past couple of days, so I'm waterproofing gear tomorrow before the temps drop like a rock next week.

 

Save yourself the hassle of VelSys and get a FHF GEAR laser cut bear spray holster. Only takes up one column of Molle, weighs nothing. And they got loads in stock

https://www.fhfgear.com/products/be...-holster_color=multicam&lang=en_CA&quantity=1



they also make a bigger one for Nalgene bottles. Takes two Molle columns. Weighs literally nothing

 

That's a good idea. I already have a holder similar to that for water bottles.

I intent to replace this with a canteen and pouch, so this will be free to repurpose.

 

I had looked at this belt also and wondered if it would be good.
I finally had the Light Bulb Turn ON , I only plan on carrying the OSNI & Poncho in the rear buttpack. I've been having a hard time finding Any buttpack big enough to work, but WHY do I even NEED a buttpack? I thought I would stuff the buttpack with the Osni and lash the poncho on top if needed, but if I just use a compression bag for the Osni and strap both on directly to the belt, I don't Need a buttpack, I can then use Any belt because the slots don't need to line up with pack webbing. Sooo, is there a disadvantage to just strapping them directly to the belt?

 

Ordered a Field Pack Training Woodland, on the theory of stuffing the pack.
IIFS Field Pack
NSN : 8465-00-935-6825
Made of Cordura.
9.5”H x 10.25”W x 6.25”D = 608 CI. 9.5x10x6=570 CI.
10 W, 10 H, 6 D
>>Dimensions & volume vary depending on vendor sites.
https://www.loadup.com/us-military-alice-field-butt-pack-new.html




Another idea that may have a benefit is a US Army Vietnam M1967 sleeping bag carrier. Could wrap at least part way around the Osni to secure it.
One of the things I have overlooked is the weight of the buttpacks compared to just strapping it on. Don't know if I can justify the larger pack (Fire Force) with all that MOLLE webbing that probably won't be utilized.

 

That's the beauty of Molle/Pals grids & pouches - grown up Mechanical Lego

 

Going to try the Field Training Pack first. If it's not big enough, I'll order this one.

US Military Issue Woodland Camo Molle II Sleep Carrier
15 × 10 × 9 in. ~ 1,350 CI.
20 ounces

 

Stay tuned for photos of the Light & Fast Scout Rig, Generation 26

modern version of the classic PLCE / Vietnam era kit

i got the rig down to just 2lbs (empty weight), could potentially get it down to 1&1/2 lbs with some fabric removal



pics coming this weekend.

 

your stuff doesn't get stolen every night?

(I'm used to East Van - leave nothing in the trucks, leave the doors unlocked, bolt / chain the hood so the battery doesn't get nicked)

 

Spent this week fixing up a cargo trailer and securatizing it so my son has a chance to keep his stuff when he goes tent camping. He tells me stories all the time about how bad it's getting out there. Hope he's wrong! Used to go camping on state ground and nobody messed with your stuff, but that was in the past.

 

That's a good idea for keeping a bag with you!

 

Light & Fast SCOUT RIG - Gen 26 - a tribute to the Vietnam era PLCE rig - with very modern materials / laser cut fabrics, bleeding edge fabrics

32 OZ empty weight

PipsqueakTheHousePanther photobombing / mauling me looking for catnip treat

- Tardigrade Tactical Infantry harness
- BlueForceGear BELTMinus V3 webbing
- BlueForceGear large utility pouch
- BlueForceGear BooBoo pouch X 2
- Templar Gear medium pouch
- FHF Gear canteen pouch X 2
- FHF Gear bear spray lite pouch

added after weighing the rig empty :

- Cammenga tritium compass & pouch
- Seychelles filtration canteens x 2





field test this weekend, a fast and light rip thru the woods, with my Snugpak Patrol Poncho, Perseverance Survival Woobie hoodie, the Scout Rig , dried meats & cheese for sustenance