Chest Rigs | Patrol vs Minimalist

[@danielhiginbotham1026]

What you carry on the range isn’t about what you need and it definitely isn’t about comfort. It’s about getting reps wearing what you would use in the scenario you are training for. Train the way you fight.

[@rooftop_komplex]

@@danielhiginbotham1026 mission drives gear. How many people conus are doing extended patrols? I’d say not many if at all. So most people training with minimalist equipment for quick “hits” is a more likelihood than 2-4 day extended patrols. I agree train the way you fight. But if your mission doesn’t require extended patrols, does it make sense to train such?

[@tomarmstrong4761]

Part of the "should I wear a chest rig" discussion for me involves whether I want to be really obvious about having that kind of stuff showing. Personally, I'm more inclined to be protecting the medics (or helping them) than anything else. Yes, part of that is having some goodies to feed the pew-pew. But, frankly, I'm more likely to have a low-key pack carrying supplies for medics and keeping an otherwise low-profile persona myself. YMMV Having been around a "civil unrest" event that lasted months (2020), I was safer NOT wearing a lot of obvious weaponry, but carrying stuff that implied I would help folks who were dealing with heat exhaustion or relatively minor injuries or even dealing with (against Geneva Convention) tear gas.

[@rooftop_komplex]

Some valid points and that really dives into mission sets. If your mission is to act in a first responder capacity then a full extended patrol rig makes no sense. In an urban area like you’re talking about it would make zero sense to have full kit on making you and obvious target. But if your in the rural areas where there isn’t many people around and you have to move on foot, then something like the mayflower may be worth a look. IMO.

[@mccjoe01]

Load out for what "could" happen. Chances of resupply in the civilian world are slim. Set up a "range rig" for range use.or a battle belt. Side arm dump pouch 4 to six rifle mags and pistol mags.

[@rooftop_komplex]

This is exactly what I was talking about. Gear for specific mission sets. Range time at your local shooting range doesn’t really need a full extended patrol setup.

[@ARguy2007]

Hey, nice vid

[@rooftop_komplex]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Ronin-wi5dd]

You can never have to many rounds in a fire fight, but what are the chances of ever being in one 🤔

[@rooftop_komplex]

Exactly the likelihood of ever being in a conus civil unrest event is so small.

[@mccjoe01]

Damn dude! ..can you breath in that rig?

[@rooftop_komplex]

It’s supposed to not let you breathe right?

[@brucechynoweth]

Nice vid, maybe practice speaking without all the Ums...and Ums...ahhh. I like the vids, just work on your speech patterns...Peace out...

[@rooftop_komplex]

I know…I’ll have to work on editing those out for future videos. Glad you like these ones so far.

[@DD_Dietriech]

Don't be human with honest thoughts and opinions. I gotcha, Boss.

[@marknorwood7521]

Yeah, 2 mins in and I'm done.😒👎