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The mag pouches with energy drinks in them really ties it together
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I'm wearing a version of that shirt now. About to go hiking.
How the hell these boys think about body armor?! If you want it, practice with it, I got no beef. But fuck me. A gas mask and extra filters would be far more practical for SHTF (shit hits the fan) scenarios.
For those not in the know, the lower half is rigged for 8x, 30-round rifle mags. Top half, can't say exactly, 4x pistol mags? I carry a shit knife, monocular and compass up front. Use those daily.
I walk the neighborhood woods with 20lbs. of gear (largely beer!), got first-aid/emergency gear out the ass (because I'm usually alone). But for a fire fight? Whatever pistol I've been proficient with lately (and works at night) and an extra mag. I usually carry 16-26 shots. If I'm in trouble that requires more? I'm fucked, or fucked up.
And for the "you don't need a gun" haters, I've encountered bears, panthers and gators. I've also encountered far more worrying animals.
Exercise while wearing a gas mask is how you build strong lungs
Don't use the good filters though. Filters don't usually clog with particulate, it's usually all the water vapor from your breath. They get moldy.
The cheapest filters also restrict the most airflow. So for best results buy the crappiest filters that will fit in the mask. Leave them out in the open in a cool dry place to outgas and then they should last a month or so for training.
You are correct, horse_battery_staple
Wow, that sounds just like the password for my luggage!