[Shugart]

Going overseas on the 110 Roto, and need help setting up a rig.

So far it looks like they have me slated as a LAV Driver, but who knows. So with that in mind I need help getting the best bang for my buck.

Requirements:

1. Has to be durable as fuck. I don't care if It looks cool, smells cool, and is cool. If this thing doesn't last a week under real conditions, its junk. I don't want buckles breaking off, straps ripping, or key components falling off over time.

2. Storage; Has to carry a reasonable amount. 10 Mags balmed, and preferably 5 boxes somewhere on the rig. 2l Quart, and a 1l Canteen. Pocket for pens and pencils and maps, compass (IT HAS TO STAY DRY!!!). general Utility pouch, for socks and muntions and other little odds and ends. Preferably a place to store a GPS, and a good hunting knife, but not essential as I got lots of pockets.

3. Comfort; mainly, load distrobution. If it can carry an elephant, but it still feels like i'm carrying an elephant, I don't want it. I gotta wear this thing for long periods of time over all kinds of body positions. I like sleeping with my gear on, so if the vest prevents that, means i take it off, take it off, its not on when i need it most.

4. Bells and Whistles; I don't need a vest that turns into a life raft with the pull of a cord. I want something practicle. If its honestly a good improvemnt over other designs, by all means lemme know, but if its just fancy for being fancy, fuck it.

5. Price; not really a major factor as this is something you really can't put a price on. But I ain't made of gold either. Ferraries are nice, but the queen doesn't pay that much.

Sorry if it all comes off like I'm demanding something, but I figure i've come to the best spot for advice. Ya sure I were this shit all day, but know one at work really knows the different options out there. A lot of you guys were these chest rigs all the time in all different types of conditions, so you have first hand account of there function. Maybe you don't use it to its full potentiol, but you use it, I don't.

Thanks for the help.

P.S.

Don't worry about it being a plate carrier. I already got one, and I like it. Makes me feel big!