New rig but with a problem

[STRIK3]

If you're running a chest rig, I might recommend getting a bladder you can dump at spawn and strap a couple cheap surplus USGI canteens to your belt. For me, at least, I prefer to minimize weight with chest rig kits and distribute weight as low as possible. Mags on my chest, water and snivel gear on my waist. You'll have enough water to hold you over on the field and a plentiful reserve back at respawn, you'll be dead often enough at your typical game where hauling 2 liters of weight on your shoulders isn't really necessary.

*Note that this is based on my own personal experience and the amount of water I need to consume in a hard day's play. Your results may vary.

[Hamster]

It looks like you have two seperate straps both with clips on them. You then tuck them under your rig and connect them. Is this correct?

Yeah, basically. All the straps and stuff go under the rig the way i do it.

[Kilo]

Give me back those SERPA belt loops, scrub.
Also, that's my JPC & First Spear Pads. Keep your grubby hands off them.

Kevin has them. WHy does Hammy have your JPC?

[Tankwitch]

If you're running a chest rig, I might recommend getting a bladder you can dump at spawn and strap a couple cheap surplus USGI canteens to your belt. For me, at least, I prefer to minimize weight with chest rig kits and distribute weight as low as possible. Mags on my chest, water and snivel gear on my waist. You'll have enough water to hold you over on the field and a plentiful reserve back at respawn, you'll be dead often enough at your typical game where hauling 2 liters of weight on your shoulders isn't really necessary.

*Note that this is based on my own personal experience and the amount of water I need to consume in a hard day's play. Your results may vary.

I'd prefer to have some canteens on my belt. But I can't seem to find canteen pouches that are meant to be on a belt. I could only find Molle canteen pouches which are no good for belts.

[Jester316]

Le google be your friend: http://www.loadup.com/us-1-qt-canteen-p ... -good.html

[NFS_Shadow]

To atest to the effectiveness of a water bladder (camelback) as before stated it does provide a nice cooling effect with the fact that you have almost 2 liters of water with you everywhere. I was recently on a long roadtrip and since there was nowhere else to put my plate-carrier i wore it the entire way. Seeing as it was about 90 some degrees i was very appreciative of having a large pack of cold water on my back. I've also put my condor (same as hamsters it looks like) through some pretty rough stuff and it's never leaked or been anything but fantastic in every situation. Just get whatevwer camelback type pack as said and wear it over your chest rig as said. Who knows you might find one you like that also provides you with a place to store your bbs and such.

[Ivan Daylovich™]

Every bladder I've owned has leaked. I just wrap them in a trash bag now. I think this would also keep it from leaking it the bladder burst.

[Junto]

Never had a bladder burst or leak on me in the field. Usually, I find leaks after they've been stored/taken out of the pouch for a while, and those were all the cheapy Condor bladders.

[Orwell]

I'd prefer to have some canteens on my belt. But I can't seem to find canteen pouches that are meant to be on a belt. I could only find Molle canteen pouches which are no good for belts.

Have you been to any surplus stores ever? Or Andy and Bax, which sorta counts. Also, search for ALICE Canteen Pouches. Google will help.

[NFS_Shadow]

I'd prefer to have some canteens on my belt. But I can't seem to find canteen pouches that are meant to be on a belt. I could only find Molle canteen pouches which are no good for belts.

Have you been to any surplus stores ever? Or Andy and Bax, which sorta counts. Also, search for ALICE Canteen Pouches. Google will help.

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If you need canteens go to sgt. Gators in boring oregon. He has around two huge crates of old canteens all of them ALICE compatible.

[Jewish Ninja]

Gators has them for $3. They had some 2QT ones as well if you want just one.

Personally, I wouldn't use a canteen on a belt unless its attached to a ALICE or MOLLE belt. It will not be very comfortable on a riggers belt.

[Tankwitch]

I think Jewish Ninja is right on this. I have a modern tac-belt. Alice gear looks like it'll just rip me up.

[STRIK3]

Double AK mag pouches will hold 12 oz. disposable water bottles quite nicely as well and can multitask. I wear a duty belt with MOLLE pouches attached, I've had no comfort issues, but as I've said, your results may vary.