Are battle belts, chest rigs and such overrated?

[bumpus]

I know a guy that just bought this for $15 US. He's not going to get the plates for it overseas though, He'll get em here.

 

[Flopsweat]

I know a guy that just bought this for $15 US. He's not going to get the plates for it overseas though, He'll get em here.


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I don't know what exactly to expect for $15, but it ain't much.

 

[AshWilliams]

I have a Strike Hard chest rig loaded up with various sundries as my bump in the night kit, but having read an article by John Mosby I'm now wondering if a battle belt would be a better fit for this role.

 

[Camelfilter]

I have a Strike Hard chest rig loaded up with various sundries as my bump in the night kit, but having read an article by John Mosby I'm now wondering if a battle belt would be a better fit for this role.

"Bump in the night" vs "repel boarders"...

Which one is quicker, for you to get to & to put on. ...& to put on well?

 

[dangerranger60]

I do not own one yet - it's something I continue to procrastinate for whatever reasons. (Money cough cough)

However, I'd rather be able to toss a vest on and have extra mags, light, pistol and other things I might need for a home invasion then trying to stuff a couple mags in the pocket of my sweats…


In regards to the quote above:

When I am out of town and hiking in the woods I always take a long gun with me - if the city folk are uncomfortable with that then they can go find the closest safe space but I've been out in the boonies all of my life and from experience I am more worried about people then animals.

If someone thinks I'm LARPing it really makes no difference to me, I'd rather be safe.

I have an over the head [and one shoulder] holster with a couple mag pouches, a flashlight, and an old pair of slippers hanging in my closet. it's my bump in the night kit. no matter what I'm wearing this holds the basics. and no need for a belt.
A vest might do the same for you. DR

 

[Knobgoblin]

Bunhuggers and a claw hammer.

But somebody needs to be making earthquake levels of noise or I'm going to just keep sleeping.