I built out a LBE using an old surplus USAF 9019a molle h harness. Very similar to the 34 alpha. But it had elastic bands holding the molle panels together which is nice. It allows more flexibility while breathing. And is extremely comfortable
Good info, how does the knock off material look under IR vs the genuine spiritus material? I ordered a knock off to try out after seeing your first video to see if the split rig is right for me, depending on how it holds up and how it looks under IR I may just keep it. It’s hard to drop $400+ on a chest rig nowadays.
Some of the more expensive amazon brands that make the copies actually use IR complaint material, or at least they claim they do but I'd like to see that too lol.
Honestly I doubt it'd wash out all that much, if at all. I've seen all sorts of knockoff Cryes and garbage amazon gear under NIR and they don't wash out as you'd think they would. A lot of the comparisons you will see online show these fabrics being blasted with very high luminance. And when subjected to such treatment of course they'll wash out. Also considering his rig is in ranger green there is no pattern to maintain. I recommend viewing a recent video put out by the channel Dirty Civilian, in which they compare many different brands and patterns of knockoff uniforms. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/lZH-UDpCU2w/w-d-xo.html
Looks good, one big thing to consider with cheaper gear is how it looks under IR, night vision is becoming ever more prevalent and cheaper materials will glow under night vision.
Great video. 56 SBCT by chance? The pouch on the right side of the belt you couldn't remember is the mutant. Great pouch, I also have the knock-off. Covered the Velcro kinda like you did and carry my nvgs in it with an old Eagle Ind UCP insert. I have the Spiritus JSTA Pouch, I did have to buy the inserts separately. The pistol insert was sewn so tight, the only thing I can carry in it is a small flashlight or folding pocket knife, and the stitching on the pouch itself started ripping just trying to decide how and where I wanted to mount it.
@@brianweidler4636 56th indeed! Thank you for remembering that pouches name! The knock off jsta pouch’s mag inserts are very nice, I had no problem fitting in pmags or glock mags.
You must be a big dude, I can't even get my LBV and 34a to sit tight in against my body with all the straps tightened down. Might have to try that padding trick to make it fit more snug.
@@legiopavornocturnus I’m 6 foot and 185 lbs. when I don’t have mags in the interior pouches it does fit a little loose. The padding helps in the absence of mags
I don’t know if anyone want to use rhis idea I use but I buy hook and loop panels and install them on all my pouches after I’ve glued on some magnets inbetween the sandwiching the hook and loop panels. That way I’m not making noise when opening my flap pouches.
@@mrmellow9 ah yes, my bad. I got them here: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806446229836.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.6a1a448dku5dWt&browser_id=ed5661b164f24229876cc1476879c208&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=vpohnxkwicaagwoj1927eae7d611e55e8d8724ecdd&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2131.61%2118.97%21%21%21222.74%21133.64%21%402103244b17287022175525249ecb77%2112000037880168626%21sea%21US%216134777917%21X&algo_pvid=bdb1412d-4b51-427b-bb38-fd3bdf5fa361
Awsome video :) may I ask how many ML is the titanium cup? Thanks in advance I find that to be an amazing idea to pair it up with the nalgene bottle :)
Pretty sweet. Had you considered a Nixieworks LFR Buttpack & Harness in lieu of the LBV Kit? I'm considering something akin to this but that buttpack looks tiny!
@@graysonstephens I like the LBE and butt pack because it is smaller. I find that if you have something real big, you’re more likely to try and fill it with unnecessary stuff.
@@PA_LF True. I'm attracted to the idea of having a daypack's worth of volume (20-25L) in my LBE, but I have to carry further sustainment in my pack either way.
Certainly looks legit, as long as it carries well and is robust enough to withstand the rigor. +2 on the IR issue, but if this is your personal rig, not a real concern.
Those are some pretty low profile straps, maybe you can run them under the plate carrier? I've heard of guys in Ukraine wearing battle belts like that. It seems like it would distribute the load more properly through the straps and allow the belt to sit on your hips more naturally.
@@ry3713 so I am in no way an expert on this but I have used the taps rig. I will say that I do like its ability to attach directly to a plate carrier or be work as a chest rig. They’re cheap and combat proven. So if you want to be able to swap between armor and not, I think it’s good. But the winner for me is the cost. Cons are really limited to the amount of gear you can put on it. For longer ops you’ll need a ruck. Like I said in the video, if you’re in a vehicle, chest rigs are great.
Nice set up, but I tend to stay away from the " chinesium " products. I prefer items made in the U.S., there are brands that offer quality gear at reduced prices [ Spec Ops, US Grunt Gear ] all made in the U.S. I try to get items that are on close out whenever it meets my needs, even those from top makers like BH, Eagle, Tactical Tailor, etc.
Great video, it's always good to see unbiased opinions on knockoff products used in real environments, hope those hold up great in the challenge
@@grim3897 thank you! I’ll be making a video soon detailing the challenge and my equipment
Finally someone reviewing this looks awsome
I built out a LBE using an old surplus USAF 9019a molle h harness. Very similar to the 34 alpha. But it had elastic bands holding the molle panels together which is nice. It allows more flexibility while breathing. And is extremely comfortable
@@JBsX39 nice!
The other spiritus pouch is the mutant i think.
@@lentztu yes I think you’re right
Drop links brother
@@mrboggs96 links can be found in my 34A video in the description
@@PA_LF Many thanks 🫡
Good info, how does the knock off material look under IR vs the genuine spiritus material? I ordered a knock off to try out after seeing your first video to see if the split rig is right for me, depending on how it holds up and how it looks under IR I may just keep it. It’s hard to drop $400+ on a chest rig nowadays.
@@thiccnick277 damn, good question. I hadn’t thought to test that out. I’ll put that in a short soon. Thanks for that!
Thank you! I subbed, looking forward to the short and seeing how this holds up for you in those upcoming courses
Some of the more expensive amazon brands that make the copies actually use IR complaint material, or at least they claim they do but I'd like to see that too lol.
Honestly I doubt it'd wash out all that much, if at all. I've seen all sorts of knockoff Cryes and garbage amazon gear under NIR and they don't wash out as you'd think they would. A lot of the comparisons you will see online show these fabrics being blasted with very high luminance. And when subjected to such treatment of course they'll wash out. Also considering his rig is in ranger green there is no pattern to maintain. I recommend viewing a recent video put out by the channel Dirty Civilian, in which they compare many different brands and patterns of knockoff uniforms. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/lZH-UDpCU2w/w-d-xo.html
@LupusPepe yes, they did a really good comparison on that. Basically it doesn't really matter that much, from what I gathered lol.
Good to see more content. Not enough light fighters around.
@@hoodedhunter731 I hear that
Looks good, one big thing to consider with cheaper gear is how it looks under IR, night vision is becoming ever more prevalent and cheaper materials will glow under night vision.
@@tytly-ro7vt I just did a short video on that. It’s on my channel
Great video. 56 SBCT by chance? The pouch on the right side of the belt you couldn't remember is the mutant. Great pouch, I also have the knock-off. Covered the Velcro kinda like you did and carry my nvgs in it with an old Eagle Ind UCP insert. I have the Spiritus JSTA Pouch, I did have to buy the inserts separately. The pistol insert was sewn so tight, the only thing I can carry in it is a small flashlight or folding pocket knife, and the stitching on the pouch itself started ripping just trying to decide how and where I wanted to mount it.
@@brianweidler4636 56th indeed! Thank you for remembering that pouches name! The knock off jsta pouch’s mag inserts are very nice, I had no problem fitting in pmags or glock mags.
1:25 it's called the mutant pouch
@@dswade59 thanks!
@@PA_LF you got it! I was actually looking at those on Amazon then got on TH-cam and there yiur video was, the algorithm is funny like that lol.
Heard Pennsylvania… I’m about an hour south of Pittsburgh. You close?
@@JBsX39 I’m about an hour from Harrisburg
You must be a big dude, I can't even get my LBV and 34a to sit tight in against my body with all the straps tightened down. Might have to try that padding trick to make it fit more snug.
@@legiopavornocturnus I’m 6 foot and 185 lbs. when I don’t have mags in the interior pouches it does fit a little loose. The padding helps in the absence of mags
I don’t know if anyone want to use rhis idea I use but I buy hook and loop panels and install them on all my pouches after I’ve glued on some magnets inbetween the sandwiching the hook and loop panels. That way I’m not making noise when opening my flap pouches.
@@JuggernautJo magnets 🤯
I have the rig, but how did you manage to get the mutant and the hats pouch in between the large GP pouch and the Nalgene pouch
@@mikethechamp333 treat the molle straps in the back like belt loops and thread the butt pack straps though them.
Found out about this a week late 🤦♂️ are you going to be doing an AAR of this years event?
@@praharin yes I plan to, just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Looks good but price is at high side- LBV Expander Kit , USD $194. Thinking my US-FLC vest there with big "US" tag on it - durable still.
I could not find a link to the knockoff nalgene pouches in your 34A video, do you recall the manufacturer perchance? Love the set-up bud
@@mrmellow9 ah yes, my bad. I got them here:
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806446229836.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.6a1a448dku5dWt&browser_id=ed5661b164f24229876cc1476879c208&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=vpohnxkwicaagwoj1927eae7d611e55e8d8724ecdd&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2131.61%2118.97%21%21%21222.74%21133.64%21%402103244b17287022175525249ecb77%2112000037880168626%21sea%21US%216134777917%21X&algo_pvid=bdb1412d-4b51-427b-bb38-fd3bdf5fa361
Awsome video :) may I ask how many ML is the titanium cup? Thanks in advance I find that to be an amazing idea to pair it up with the nalgene bottle :)
@@badmojo87 750ml
Here’s the Amazon link: a.co/d/6wyKIQv
This cup is the same one sold by Cana Provisions just without their logo
Pretty sweet. Had you considered a Nixieworks LFR Buttpack & Harness in lieu of the LBV Kit? I'm considering something akin to this but that buttpack looks tiny!
@@graysonstephens I like the LBE and butt pack because it is smaller. I find that if you have something real big, you’re more likely to try and fill it with unnecessary stuff.
I have the nixieworks and really like it, have over 70 miles walked this far in it with full 3 days of sustainment and 10 mags. Its great.
@@PA_LF True. I'm attracted to the idea of having a daypack's worth of volume (20-25L) in my LBE, but I have to carry further sustainment in my pack either way.
Also ps wish i could be at the light fighter challenge this year but we should still link up.
Certainly looks legit, as long as it carries well and is robust enough to withstand the rigor. +2 on the IR issue, but if this is your personal rig, not a real concern.
Those are some pretty low profile straps, maybe you can run them under the plate carrier? I've heard of guys in Ukraine wearing battle belts like that. It seems like it would distribute the load more properly through the straps and allow the belt to sit on your hips more naturally.
@@ianslaby5703 that’s very logical thinking, I’ll have to try that out. Thanks!
In your opinion what would be the pros/cons of this over something like a TAP rig?
@@ry3713 so I am in no way an expert on this but I have used the taps rig. I will say that I do like its ability to attach directly to a plate carrier or be work as a chest rig. They’re cheap and combat proven. So if you want to be able to swap between armor and not, I think it’s good. But the winner for me is the cost.
Cons are really limited to the amount of gear you can put on it. For longer ops you’ll need a ruck. Like I said in the video, if you’re in a vehicle, chest rigs are great.
@@PA_LF solid points, thanks for the reply!
great video
@@8sigma8 thank you!
Please link to the products you used for this rig.
@@ProjectPete check out my knockoff 34A video. The links will be in the description.
What ar ethe chances of you posing links to these ouches and such?
@@LocalPrepper links are on my 34a video in the description
@@PA_LF Appreciated.
Fuck yeah!! I’m copying this shit
Nice.
Nice!
neat dude
@@xwinghax thanks dude
Also ps its "mora-knife"
@@woodsrunnersepa I’m an idiot
Nice set up, but I tend to stay away from the " chinesium " products. I prefer items made in the U.S., there are brands that offer quality gear at reduced prices [ Spec Ops, US Grunt Gear ] all made in the U.S. I try to get items that are on close out whenever it meets my needs, even those from top makers like BH, Eagle, Tactical Tailor, etc.
Most Gucci gear is only marginally better than regular gear.
Shitty enough for a sub. Keep it up
@@dmfc1777 thank you! You must be scraping the bottom of TH-cam to wind up here.
Stop buying this shit and just get a SMERSH. it’s the same thing but it won’t cost $500 dollars.
@@alpine7313 this cost maybe $200
I don’t miss a day a week kislux This show..