the Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

[Dr. Evil]

Factor in your A.O. and what you will want for camouflage.

AO? Because of lead time looks like I will look towards the Shellback. Ships within 24 hours. Shellback Tactical Rampage 2.0 Active Shooter Kit with Level IV 4S17 Plates Is 7.2 lbs that much different than 6.2 lbs when all is said and done? (Per plate)

 

[Edwardteach72]

AO? Because of lead time looks like I will look towards the Shellback. Ships within 24 hours. Shellback Tactical Rampage 2.0 Active Shooter Kit with Level IV 4S17 Plates Is 7.2 lbs that much different than 6.2 lbs when all is said and done? (Per plate)

Area of Operations.

Like you probably wouldn't want a ranger green in Arizona. And desert tan may not be your best choice for the wooded area of Washington state

 

[Dr. Evil]

Area of Operations.

Like you probably wouldn't want a ranger green in Arizona. And desert tan may not be your best choice for the wooded area of Washington state

Any color recommendation for Ulster County NY lol? What about the weight difference I noted above?

 

[Edwardteach72]

Any color recommendation for Ulster County NY lol? What about the weight difference I noted above?

Me personally I am a fan of
Multi cam
Ranger green (can always spray other colors on if needed but meh)

And lastly

Gods Plaid.... m81

I also love tiger stripe but probably not best for the N.east

 

[Dr. Evil]

Me personally I am a fan of
Multi cam
Ranger green (can always spray other colors on if needed but meh)

And lastly

Gods Plaid.... m81

I also love tiger stripe but probably not best for the N.east

No black?

 

[Edwardteach72]

No black?

Black works. And actually probably better than most people think.. but personally not a huge fan.

Pretty much everything I'm doing for my Larp kit is multicam just because of how wooded NY is, and it can kinda work well in urban environments

 

[GOPerfect]

Is vest color strictly personal preference or is there a particular reason why someone would want one color over the other? For example, black over ranger green or coyote.

I do black, because I do black.

No rhyme or reason. I like the look of black. Most of my cloths are black.

 

[Catskillkid]

I do black, because I do black.

No rhyme or reason. I like the look of black. Most of my cloths are black.

So proud of you GOPerfect. Look how woke you are. Black is king is it not?

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

Any color recommendation for Ulster County NY lol? What about the weight difference I noted above?

Deep dark blue would probably be safe in Ulster

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

 

[Dr. Evil]

Just ordered this in multicam. Should ship tomorrow. Shellback Tactical Rampage 2.0 Active Shooter Kit with Level IV 4S17 Plates

 

[GOPerfect]

Just ordered this in multicam. Should ship tomorrow. Shellback Tactical Rampage 2.0 Active Shooter Kit with Level IV 4S17 Plates

Did you order a hanger??

Very important

 

[Catskillkid]

Did you order a hanger??

Very important

Why? Does it need to be hung when not in use?

 

[GOPerfect]

Why? Does it need to be hung when not in use?

Yes and no. A normal hanger will not be strong enough to hold the armor.

Keeping it hug up will protect it from ground moisture, dust and floor debris. I have a hanger in my basement for it to hang on, but, most of the time, my vest hangs from a hook in my truck.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Did you order a hanger??

Very important

No.

 

[Rocpo]

Just lay it flat somewhere then. I only use a body armor hanger at work to leave my shit in my locker. My home stuff just lays flat.
I don't think my closet railings would hold up to adding a heavy set of plates, carrier, mags and IFAK.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

The plates can keep the carrier standing upright. If you're worried about moisture put it up on a table.

 

[Dr. Evil]

The plates can keep the carrier standing upright. If you're worried about moisture put it up on a table.

Or, get a dehumidifier.

 

[Dr. Evil]

BTW, is this a decent IPAK kit? https://www.amazon.com/EVERLIT-Emer...+kit+multicam+molle+multi,aps,221&sr=8-4&th=1

 

[FrankenCub]

BTW, is this a decent IPAK kit? https://www.amazon.com/EVERLIT-Emergency-Military-Tactical-Response/dp/B07F1LDVV9/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3BJMUHRXJ4LTH&dchild=1&keywords=ifak+kit+multicam+molle&qid=1604981292&sprefix=ifak+kit+multicam+molle+multi,aps,221&sr=8-4&th=1

Can probably put one together yourself with better stuff cheaper.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Can probably put one together yourself with better stuff cheaper.

What would you include in your pack?

 

[FrankenCub]

What would you include in your pack?

Chest seals, Israeli bandage, good shears, gloves, quick clot, good TQ (not a cheap knockoff) or 2, gauze.

I'm sure I'm missing a couple things, every time I want to get one together I get more friggin money needing to go put somewhere else.

 

[FrankenCub]

Might be a good one for @pjzwtl to chime in on

 

[Edwardteach72]

QuikClot® Combat Gauze® LE (Z-Folded)

Tailored to the needs of combat, tactical and first responder medical personnel, QuikClot Combat Gauze LE combines surgical gauze with a proprietary hemostatic material that stops arterial and venous bleeding in seconds.

www.rescue-essentials.com

Hyfin Vent COMPACT Chest Seal Twin Pack

The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack gives responders two vented chest seals in a compact packaging for the treatment of penetrating injuries to the chest.

www.rescue-essentials.com

CLEER Medical Trauma Dressing, 4

cpr-savers.com

And only ever use a tccc approved tourniquet.. honestly can never go wrong with the top dog.. Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) Gen 7

Or a SOFT-T Wide... there are a few others that have been added to the list but really hard to beat either of those (soft-t is good for minimal printing)

 

[Dr. Evil]

QuikClot® Combat Gauze® LE (Z-Folded)

Tailored to the needs of combat, tactical and first responder medical personnel, QuikClot Combat Gauze LE combines surgical gauze with a proprietary hemostatic material that stops arterial and venous bleeding in seconds.

www.rescue-essentials.com

Hyfin Vent COMPACT Chest Seal Twin Pack

The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack gives responders two vented chest seals in a compact packaging for the treatment of penetrating injuries to the chest.

www.rescue-essentials.com

CLEER Medical Trauma Dressing, 4

cpr-savers.com

And only ever use a tccc approved tourniquet.. honestly can never go wrong with the top dog.. Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) Gen 7

Or a SOFT-T Wide... there are a few others that have been added to the list but really hard to beat either of those (soft-t is good for minimal printing)

Keep the rec's and links coming.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I would also suggest an extra TQ or two hanging out easy to get to

 

[Edwardteach72]

And if you choose a CAT make sure to buy from a reputable place. There are a lot of fakes and thats one thing you don't want to get a knock off of

 

[Edwardteach72]

Awesome website

Dark Angel Medical - Tactical IFAK and Trauma Kits - Every Day Carry Med Kits

Be prepared. Carry a trauma kit. Stop the Bleed and start the breathing. Every Day Trauma Training and easy to use Trauma Kits and Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK)

darkangelmedical.com

And also

Products With A Mission | North American Rescue

North American Rescue provides the most effective and highest quality mission critical medical products, decreasing preventable deaths in the field.

www.narescue.com

 

[pjzwtl]

Might be a good one for @pjzwtl to chime in on

Hmm looks like you guys already covered it pretty good for what you can get without a script. I will eco the TQ comments don’t get cheap crap. Yea you can get a deal on Amazon or elsewhere for something that looks good but they will likely fail. I carry the CAT at work in the gear, on my belt and have some at home. Chest seals, compression bandages, quick clot and roll gauze. But most importantly learn how to use it. And practice putting a TQ on yourself (hint this is what a cheapo TQ is good for) chest seals can be made and keep in mind the vents on commercial seal can get clogged. Take a stop the bleed class (every gunclub and VFD should hold them) they are basic but show proper wound packing and TQ applications.

North American Rescue is a good source for supply.

Might be a good one for @pjzwtl to chime in on

QuikClot® Combat Gauze® LE (Z-Folded)

Tailored to the needs of combat, tactical and first responder medical personnel, QuikClot Combat Gauze LE combines surgical gauze with a proprietary hemostatic material that stops arterial and venous bleeding in seconds.

www.rescue-essentials.com

Hyfin Vent COMPACT Chest Seal Twin Pack

The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack gives responders two vented chest seals in a compact packaging for the treatment of penetrating injuries to the chest.

www.rescue-essentials.com

CLEER Medical Trauma Dressing, 4

cpr-savers.com

And only ever use a tccc approved tourniquet.. honestly can never go wrong with the top dog.. Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) Gen 7

Or a SOFT-T Wide... there are a few others that have been added to the list but really hard to beat either of those (soft-t is good for minimal printing)

 

[pjzwtl]

Also preserving body heat is key so a survival blanket is good to have even when it’s 80 out.