tactical vest

Draco · June 4th, 2007, 01:18 AM

Which is a good vest for bug out bag?

azchevy · June 4th, 2007, 01:28 AM

I bought a level 3 molle vest with plate inserts. That way I have bullet protection and molle tabs for carrying mags/flashlights/etc.

Geronimo45 · June 4th, 2007, 01:32 AM

By vest... do you mean a vest like the 5.11 model - reasonably normal looking, but can be used to carry a lot of spare mags? Or are you talking about bullet-resistant vests?

fed_wif_a_sig · June 4th, 2007, 01:51 AM

Ya are we talking balistic vest, assault vest or a carry all vest.

Balistic vest - best out there is Safariland Cover 6.

Assault vest - Blackhawk or Eagle

Carryall vest - 5.11 makes a good one that has mag pouches hidden and dosent make you stand out.

If your not a LEO and just packing a bug out bag vest, I'd go with one of the 5.11 ones as you can load them suckers down and carry a whole lot of stuff. US Cavalry sells two that are very well priced. Their Forager Vest dosent have as many pockets, but its served me well for about 15 years (http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7616) and their Safari Travelers Vest is very similar to the 5.11 one but about 1/3 of the price (http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=5659), and has worked and still does duty in my deployment bag since 1999.

Draco · June 4th, 2007, 02:02 AM

yes something on the order of 5.11 lots of pockets for gps, cell what have you.chest holster

Geronimo45 · June 4th, 2007, 11:00 PM

The 5.11 is probably a good choice. Tons of pockets... and they come with a 'back-up-belt' system that lets you carry a holster inside the vest itself. The company makes pretty good products.

Thumper · June 5th, 2007, 05:16 PM

If you go here: http://aramark-uniform.com/wgweb.dll

Do a search for "5.11 Vest"... $39.99!

Jamie Young · June 5th, 2007, 05:37 PM

Woolrich Elite Vest

So many pockets that I have to remember where I put everything.

plblark · June 5th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Young

Woolrich Elite Vest

So many pockets that I have to remember where I put everything.

all that and a good retailer too. Seriously folks, give the woolrich stuff, and Mr. young's store (rogueelite.net) a look. He's good folks and great to deal with.

goawayfarm · June 5th, 2007, 08:14 PM

I use a Filson hunting vest.

June 4th, 2007, 01:18 AM	#1
Draco Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Prescott Valley, Az Posts: 117	tactical vest Which is a good vest for bug out bag? __________________ It is not wrong to be Right An apeaser is a man who hopes that the crocidle eats him last

June 4th, 2007, 01:28 AM	#2
azchevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanfront Property Posts: 506	I bought a level 3 molle vest with plate inserts. That way I have bullet protection and molle tabs for carrying mags/flashlights/etc. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."- Edmund Burke

June 4th, 2007, 01:51 AM	#4
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,369	Ya are we talking balistic vest, assault vest or a carry all vest. Balistic vest - best out there is Safariland Cover 6. Assault vest - Blackhawk or Eagle Carryall vest - 5.11 makes a good one that has mag pouches hidden and dosent make you stand out. If your not a LEO and just packing a bug out bag vest, I'd go with one of the 5.11 ones as you can load them suckers down and carry a whole lot of stuff. US Cavalry sells two that are very well priced. Their Forager Vest dosent have as many pockets, but its served me well for about 15 years (http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7616) and their Safari Travelers Vest is very similar to the 5.11 one but about 1/3 of the price (http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=5659), and has worked and still does duty in my deployment bag since 1999. __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

June 4th, 2007, 02:02 AM	#5
Draco Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Prescott Valley, Az Posts: 117	yes something on the order of 5.11 lots of pockets for gps, cell what have you.chest holster __________________ It is not wrong to be Right An apeaser is a man who hopes that the crocidle eats him last

June 5th, 2007, 05:16 PM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	If you go here: http://aramark-uniform.com/wgweb.dll Do a search for "5.11 Vest"... $39.99! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 4th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#3
Geronimo45 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 93	By vest... do you mean a vest like the 5.11 model - reasonably normal looking, but can be used to carry a lot of spare mags? Or are you talking about bullet-resistant vests?

June 4th, 2007, 11:00 PM	#6
Geronimo45 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 93	The 5.11 is probably a good choice. Tons of pockets... and they come with a 'back-up-belt' system that lets you carry a holster inside the vest itself. The company makes pretty good products.

June 5th, 2007, 05:37 PM	#8
Jamie Young Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 499	Woolrich Elite Vest So many pockets that I have to remember where I put everything. __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!! RogueElite.net

June 5th, 2007, 08:14 PM	#10
goawayfarm VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 2,282	I use a Filson hunting vest. __________________ Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.-Seneca "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

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