Army and Marine Corps TAPS kit Upgrades

In this video I run through the upgrades I made to my army and marine corps issue TAP chest rig. Enjoy! And stay tuned for more through break downs!

[@Kriegsbeil5577]

12:37 For anyone reading this who wants to make their own dangler pouch and doesn't want to spend the $$$ on the Spiritus Systems TAP Upgrade Kit, you can spend $35 and buy the T3 Gear Utility Pouch LC which has MOLLE channels and straps which will work with the Tactical Tailor MALICE clips, or you can use ITW male buckles and then put QASM female buckles on your TAP for attachment points. I use this method and now have my dangler pouch as detachable.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

That’s awesome!

[@CivilAffairsChadwick]

How did you set up the female buckles so that it dangles?

[@reyvan3806]

Nice rig expecially considering that you had to build it out based on TAPS. I really appreciate how you've managed to make it balanced/ symmetrical. It's not some much an aesthetic consideration but if a rig is unbalanced wearing it all day causes some serious back ache!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thank you!

[@EquipaPatriot]

Excellent! I'm a militiaman with one of two of my state's militias. The TAPS is what I chose to carry my loadout due to it's price and modularity. My problem has been figuring out how to set it up for my job as reconnaissance in my group. Additionally, I've had problems with donning and dothing the rig with a H-harness, as well as figuring out the best setup that would work well with a FILBE without interfering with the shoulder straps. Your video is an excellent reference point.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@richardreser150]

I appreciate this video. Upgrading my issued TAPS to make it more effective. I love you show it as an infantryman. Thanks, and take care.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Glad I could help!

[@damiongraham8496]

These are infinitely better than we at the CAF are issued. Just bought one for work.

[@jonathan35pink]

Very informative. Loving the EDIP on the kit.

[@bigoz7]

You truly built this rig up Nicely using genius ideas thanks for sharing!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Awesome rig set up! This inspired me to get a TAPS rig from ebay. Got a good used one and am in the process of setting it up. Thank you for posting this video! Skal!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@FinallyMe78]

I bought a TAPS after I got out. I was never issues one, or any MOLLE. I was issued ALICE LBE and the LBV thing. If I was still in, and I had a choice, I would only run the TAPS with 6-8 mags and put nothing else on it. I would use a belt and suspenders for the rest. Put the TAPS over the suspenders. Having mags on your chest is nice. I don't understand having everything else on your chest. Love the mods you made. Great job!

[@CR-wy5oi]

Probably to reduce the straps. Belt suspenders + TAPS suspenders/harness + pack suspenders is a lot of crap to have around the shoulders in my opinion

[@FinallyMe78]

@@CR-wy5oi I agree. I would probably attach the TAP to the suspenders. Or figure out some other way to reduce the number of straps.

[@Hamish-f4b]

The Tea Party and now the far right wing in general are deeply connected with advertisements for expensive "survival food", over-priced gold coins advertised as investments, tactical everything and snake oil treatments for ailments. It's a rip-off industry for machismo types.

[@jovenalasis4468]

For modifications that do not cost as much as a Spiritus Systems TAPS Upgrade Kit, this is good.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Necessity is the mother of invention

[@beaubooker433]

Really great Video. Very impressive how well thought out your setup has gotten from basic TAPS rig. I have had to use other sources as well to find a rig that works for me. Ferro Concepts, Spiritus, Blue Force gear, even a Mil Spec Monkey pouch from Tactical tailor. My only regret for my setup is that I dont have the extra slots/space for 2 canteens that you do. Again, very well done and thought out. If I was your Company Commander, I would make your rig suggestions sop! Much more practical then just running a Vanilla issued setup!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@saltydriver3722]

Thank you for passing the knowledge. Good luck.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@outlaww48]

This is solid thanks

[@juweikwen4030]

Leveraged on the US FLC combat vest, attached with 2x Tripple M4 magazine pouches (Left/Right front end each, ACU) + 2x 1Quart USMC 1 QT MOLLE ACU CANTEEN COVER Carrier Utility Pouch with 2x Nalgene Oasis water bottles + 1x rear-side admin pouch (ACU) to form cheaper 1x Day pack for hiking.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

A great video, I like your setup, using the KiSS principles.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@gatorhkman]

Excellent info, thx

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@zeke2095]

What would be a good upgrade from this? I like how mags can insert right into the taps, Parashooter is kinda like this, but doesnt have the inside zipper which I like.

[@aaronkeener95]

Links for the adapter straps?

[@almartin9500]

Semper Fi Devil Dog! 81-93 1st Force Recon Desert Shield/Storm

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

Me too DAWG!!!!!!! CAMP Geiger 2nd Recon. First in Last out and that ain't no Joke Devil!!!

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

The Dawgies down the road at Lejune we're MAAAAADDDD at US boy I'm here to tell ya!!! Semper FI DEVIL!!!!!

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

If your running a dangler go bigger. We figured out in the lava dogs that you could put a claymore or tripflares in there and they even the weight out in front of the taps. When we hit the beach, we get our claymores out of the danglers and trade em out with more frags and starter belts. It works good and less likely to drowned in the surf. Im a weak swimmer so thats somwthing i have to cocider

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I actually don’t like big danglers. They get in the way of my legs.

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

I heard that Devil!!!!! Their good for Claymores. Or even a smaller sapi plate. I used to run a 100oz source bladder as my dangler. I pretty much just ran it sideways. Now the pen flares we mounted to the guns and our helmets with the larues

[@Cajun-Commando]

Would the Haley X-Harness work well with this? Given the positioning of the snaps I’d think so.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’m sure it would work, I think h harness carry the weight better though

[@JavierHuenqueaoMoreno]

That's a nice config for the motorized infantry, can you send the pouches you are using in this video to set mine please

[@personalaccount8914]

Do you think it could be practical to wear a tactical belt in conjunction with your TAPS? If i dont put anything big on the back of the belt, it can work with a ruck, and having the belt would allow me to reduce the bulk on my TAPS.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Personally, I wouldn’t like to do that. The whole reason why I have so much on my chest rig is because I don’t wanna wear a belt, so I have nothing inhibiting my rucksack hit belt.

[@Kriegsbeil5577]

It's strange how you and I have almost the same setup. I'm Army Infantry and run my custom TAP in this manner: From left side of TAP Canteen Pouch - TT 1V Pouch (for eyepro case) - Admin Pouch - TT Double Mag Pouch - T3 Gear Upright Utility Pouch (for PVS7 NVG) - Tourniquet pouch - TT Multi-Tool Pouch We both have a canteen on the end, admin pouch in the center and then 2-mag pouch to the right of the admin pouch

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Solid setup

[@JEJAK5396]

+ Kriegsbeil Dang! I didn’t know the Army was still issuing PVS7’s!

[@Kriegsbeil5577]

@@JEJAK5396 I meant PVS-14, lol. I had PVS-7's back in 2002, ha ha.

[@JEJAK5396]

@@Kriegsbeil5577Haha, yeah the 7’s sucked!

[@xusmico187]

give a link to the gear

[@stonekyle24]

Alright boss, I have two TAPS (one as a standalone and the other on a Pc) I’m building out right now. And taking everything you’ve said into consideration and mimicking a lot of this. I do have a question though, how did you add the bungee for the mags? Do you sew it on? I watched this originally just for that and when you went on to your next mod my heart sank haha

[@TheGruntPerspective]

All I did was run shock cord through the top row of molle on the front of the tap, and then through the molle that sits above the center 4 mag pouches. Works pretty good 👍🏻

[@luischavez1701]

Does anybody have any good recommendations for admin pouches? I’m the guy who sticks everything in mag pouches or my ruck and I think it’s time to improve my life.

[@iliyapesic]

At 6:00, I can't find these online or on eBay. How did you get them?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I just looked but I can’t find them anymore

[@user-bm2nq7kv9p]

i cant find anything for the eagle adapter straps anyone able to chime in with a part number or a link?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I haven’t seen any of them on eBay for quite a while, I just sold my two extra sets that I had as well

[@12chuck0351]

For the life of me, I can't find the adapters you used for the top harness buckle. A link would be so very much appreciated.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I haven’t seen any on eBay in a long time man, sorry about that

[@Paulie771]

If anyone can find a source for these, I'd like a couple of pair as well. I have the same problem as described in the video w/ the female buckles for the harness.

[@thecrimsonidiot8135]

Whats the pouch you use for your dangler? I wanna nab me one

[@TheGruntPerspective]

www.tacshield.com/product-page/operators-admin-pouch

[@Ski082382]

I'm having a hard time finding the eagle industries snap buckles. Do you have a link?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I do not, I haven’t seen them for sale in a while, you could always use repair buckles!

[@chipoc4917]

So you mentioned on your belt video the importance of frags, and utilizing dedicated frag pouches for their intended purpose. Yet, you don't include frag pouches in this layout. Since you also said that you don't wear the belt with your chest rig, what is your frag solution in this configuration?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

So my solution for frags in this situation would be replacing the admin pouch on the front with frag pouches. That’s a dependent thing of course though, it was more important that I had the ability to carry the map gear and other items in the chest rig. I know that’s not really a solution that’s perfect but that’s what I came to.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

That or putting frags inside the double mag pouch

[@chipoc4917]

Yeah, compromise and prioritize. In your role, map is more important; joe needs the grenades more than you. Back in the BDU and ALICE days, we could shove extra frags in our lower blouse pockets. Not sure why they got rid of those pockets on ACU. Great presentation. Thanks for putting in the effort.

[@jimmymartino5433]

@@chipoc4917 They moved them to the arms, as I understand it, the kidney pockets weren’t very accessible, if at all, with a PC on

[@thathackerguy117]

Do you have a link for the side buckles? I can’t find them anywhere.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

If you hit up @brokennvg on instagram he might have some, he was making them for a whilw

[@AQ.Gimpalong]

Do you have a link/source for the Eagle MAP adapter straps?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I just looked and couldn’t find any either, sorry man

[@AQ.Gimpalong]

@@TheGruntPerspective No worries. Thanks, dude. Keep up the solid content.

[@Little.R]

The shock cord on the body straps is big brane.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching! I stole it from somewhere. I don’t remember where though

[@Little.R]

@@TheGruntPerspective Appreciate the vid. Really interesting to see how MIL loadouts vary and differ from civvie loadouts.

[@highlyalloyed9296]

Man is there any way you can give a part number for those eagle industries adapter straps? Trying to find just one set to replicate what you got here, and just can’t find them at all on eBay with the name you provided for them

[@Cajun-Commando]

Yeah, I’m having a hard time finding them too.

[@highlyalloyed9296]

@@Cajun-Commando it’s like he made the video and everyone bought them up lol

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I think that’s what happened, I can’t find them anymore eithwr

[@highlyalloyed9296]

@@TheGruntPerspective got an extra set you can sell?

[@aidenjames2899]

how would you carry para flares?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

The pop flare pouch use to be in place of there the ifak is currently

[@highready3962]

What kind of pouch is the on the wearers right, next to the canteen pouch?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

That’s a eagle industries 100 rd saw pouch I use with an insert for my NVG’s

[@highready3962]

@@TheGruntPerspective How’d you get that buckle on there?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@highready3962 it’s just a repair buckle attached to the loop, as for the male side it’s a length of webbing ran under the back of the pouch attached to the molle on the chest rig its self

[@lonestarpiper4917]

Really wish i could find those Eagle adapters. They seem to have dried up... Im having the same issue with my TAPS loosening.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

BrokenNVG on instagram makes reproductions

[@lonestarpiper4917]

@@TheGruntPerspectiveAwesome! Thank you so much for the heads up brother!

[@streetgangtm]

Does your custom h harness setup allow it to ride higher than the standard harness?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah it rides pretty high, i basically never used the standard harness though so I don’t know how much higher it would be. The harness does a lot for a lot of adjustment though

[@streetgangtm]

@@TheGruntPerspective that’s good to know, the stock harness adjusted all the way up has the panel centered on my belly button, can’t even remotely run a belt with it

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@streetgangtm the taps harness is abysmal

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

DAAANNGGGG DEVIL!!!!!😳😳😳😳. NO RETENTION ON THEM RIFLE MAGS? DID YOUR SQUAD LEADER SMOKE YOU GUYS UP????

[@TheGruntPerspective]

They have inserts in there, they hold them very nicely

[@dylanterrian3612]

Does anyone have a link for the adapter straps? Or another option similar?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

BrokenNVG on instagram makes a reproduction

[@dylanterrian3612]

@@TheGruntPerspective Bless up! Started my TAPS journey this week. Your kit is legendary.

[@Barnes-ml9wg]

Sportsman guide has new USMC Taps rigs for $13. $27 with shipping and tax+ you get 3 months of buyers club Edit: i think that was a black friday deal. They are $22 currently. Still a steal for a new TAPS

[@TheGruntPerspective]

At that price you could really get a lot of bang for your buck

[@M240D]

Thanks for that tip! Just checked, and they're backordered, but I can get a couple for the price of one based on current ebay prices

[@andresvalentinesantos8746]

how many inches is your harness. trying to decide 2" or 3" from mayflower tacticle

[@TheGruntPerspective]

The one in this video is a 2 inch, I have the 3 inch as well, it’s nice for dispersing the weight

[@andresvalentinesantos8746]

for a 5'6 165 lbs dude wearing about 35-45 lbs. a 3 inch would be better?​@TheGruntPerspective

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@andresvalentinesantos8746 really up to you, the 3 inch one is kinda sticky on my uniform which bugs me sometimes. I usually use the 2 inch nylon one

[@andresvalentinesantos8746]

@TheGruntPerspective which one would you say is more mobile meaning which one let's you move your arms better. I don't wanna buy both harness and have to return and all that jazz 🤣

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@andresvalentinesantos8746 the standard 2 inch

[@jonathanmena883]

Links for adapter straps?

[@benjaminaustin7055]

Spiritus systems

[@MrSwccguy]

Oh the TAPS with mod is a very viable solution. But there is better

[@bryansmith94]

What h harness is that

[@TheGruntPerspective]

It’s from a mayflower chest rig

[@swervswerv9938]

How heavy is it?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Quite heavy, probably around 20 lbs loaded

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

How do they hold up to the Pacific oceana Salt Water Devil? Do you recommned em?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

They seem to hold up fine! Just make sure you do that fresh water rinse after

[@animalbeast6564]

Gerdo

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I believe you meant to say geardo

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

Ive lost only one in the landinf teams and im pretty sure the Platoon Commander stole it cause he lost his

[@jarhead3038]

water weight. The weight and desire for it. What if ya have to roll with those jugs on ? interesting thou. 0811.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Gotta have it though

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

Hey Marine!?!?!........wheres your Kabar!?!?!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ovalattitudefromouterspace8106]

ok hear me out, i have an idea for enemy tanks and snipers... picture little round mirrors with four foot stems, thin that you could stab in to the ground.. .in Ukraine soil, if an enemy fires at it with a cannon or what have you he gives away his position not only that it covers your real snipers and lets them know if they are in danger. i'm brad moody from hagersville thank you for your service

[@TheGruntPerspective]

It could work🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ovalattitudefromouterspace8106]

if i only had accecss to the tactics guide i could improve it i have been inquiring about an emp round behind tracers even in hand helds@@TheGruntPerspective

[@ovalattitudefromouterspace8106]

Or you could make them round or hexagon to reflect the sun from multiple angles and in illumintation@@TheGruntPerspective

[@justinc411]

Can't find those fucking buckles anywhere.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Broken NVG on instagram was making reproductions for a while

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

If we wohld have done that in Golf company 3/3 we would have been screwed and i mean it. Wven the whores in Honolulu would have screwed us. Dang i dont like that Devil were brothers in battle

[@RickSanchez167]

The Taps is such trash, literally 40 dollar Condor chest rigs are better 😂. I used a Blue Force Gear Chest Rig most of my time in

[@TheGruntPerspective]

It’s not that bad with some upgrades, but the point of the series was for guys that are required to use the TAPS.

[@elmSTREETnasty]

Canteens on a chest rig 🤣 that's some pog shit right there!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Negative brother, you are pog shit

[@chucksneed3339]

I can’t find those assault pack plate carrier adapter straps anywhere

[@TheGruntPerspective]

A company just started making them. Called brokennvg taps buckle kit

[@chucksneed3339]

@@TheGruntPerspective thanks for the reply. Where is his store? Can’t find it anywhere.

[@mack9107]

Where can the EI buckles be found. Not seeing them on eBay.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@mack9107 brokenNVG on instagram makes reproductions