Tactical/Emergency Vest Setups
OP, how's your physical shape?
Speed and ability to withstand long distance marches is as important as well equipped backpack/vest.
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The whole goal here folks, is if the SHTF, you want to blend in. You want to be the ones the "bad guys" look at and go "ehy, he is no threat". Stand out and you become target #1.
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What exactly do you anticipate on happening where you need to go door to door with vests and such? Unless you're on the offense, you most likely wont be needing to go door to door, car to car, sprinting. lol
Sorry, just a funny mental image.
when the day comes and a real shtf situation comes ill be watching for the morons with more tactical gear than common sense. ill be helping myself to what i need. you want to fly under the radar,not draw unwanted attention to yourself.
plain black backpack,concealed weapon and a handful of other items.
plain black backpack,concealed weapon and a handful of other items.
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Mission dictates gear selection. Everything is METT-TC dependent.
As far as a First Line loadout, you should have the 3 basic essentials. Ammo, IFAK and Hydration. All the other crap can get stowed in your Third Line gear.
As far as a First Line loadout, you should have the 3 basic essentials. Ammo, IFAK and Hydration. All the other crap can get stowed in your Third Line gear.
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Being prior service (especially in a combat arms MOS) would give someone a good advantage over the general population. Most infantrymen are pretty good at land nav, setting up ambushes, trauma care, patrolling, etc. Those skills will definitely come in handy. But just keep in mind, you will won't have a squad supporting you in a SHTF situation. Better work on your INDIVIDUAL skill sets and train accordingly if you'll be operating alone or in a small team.
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Situational combat tactics.
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when the day comes and a real shtf situation comes ill be watching for the morons with more tactical gear than common sense. ill be helping myself to what i need. you want to fly under the radar,not draw unwanted attention to yourself.
plain black backpack,concealed weapon and a handful of other items.
plain black backpack,concealed weapon and a handful of other items.
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Full on Katrina(say, a 8.4+ earthquake) type situation. Somthing where there is no law inforcement what so ever, and riots/looting is going on. If I have to move my loved ones out of the area I am not going to hesitate to drop anyone that even looks like a threat.
Situational combat tactics.
Situational combat tactics.
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I don't intend for my vest to be used for long term. My intention is for it to be used for short term as a quick and easy means of protection until order can be restored. May be against the law to use such high cap magazines and weapons, but I will deal with the consequences after the emergency has subsided.
My vest is easy access for me as is my backpack that is loaded with MREs, medical supplies, water filtration, etc. My backpack contains the emergency items. The way I have it set up is perfect for me to provide protection if needed and continue to be highly mobile. Like I said, I don't intend for it to be used for long term, My vest is what I use for protection for the time being.
Thanks for your constructive criticism guys and gals.
My vest is easy access for me as is my backpack that is loaded with MREs, medical supplies, water filtration, etc. My backpack contains the emergency items. The way I have it set up is perfect for me to provide protection if needed and continue to be highly mobile. Like I said, I don't intend for it to be used for long term, My vest is what I use for protection for the time being.
Thanks for your constructive criticism guys and gals.
versus and enemy with unknown size and strength.Going attacking hostile person or group is more dangerous than avoiding contact altogether.