I'm looking for tactical gear such as belts, holsters for pistols/tactical magazines, pants, shoes, backpacks, vests, etc. What brands and style do you like? Can you explain why you like each piece of gear. Which local stores carries them?

I'm not trying to look like this guy but it would be nice to know everything.

Depends on your intention.

If you are looking for a rig just for fun, go with brands like VISM or Condor; no sense in buying high quality stuff if it is just a hobby.

If you are looking for some serious operator gear, I highly recommend Tactical Tailor. A lot more pricey, but probably the highest quality stuff you can get for the price. I paid the price to swap out my issue gear for TT gear, as well as some improved gear, and it was probably the best investment I made prior to Afghanistan.


For specific gear, the choices are influenced by a lot of factors: weapon system, intention, preference of mobility:security:firepower, etc.

If you can give me an idea of what you are working with, I can try and let you know what I would do in your situation.

Here is some threads from another forum that will give you some ideas of different gear load outs and their reasoning behind them.

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=39159

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=214

Here is what I am currently running for the HDF shoots.
-High Speed Gear (HSG) Suregrip padded belt w/ duty belt
-(2) HSG Double Decker Taco pouches
-(1) HSG Pistol Taco
-Unknown drop pouch (will be replaced with Blue Force Gear drop pouch)
-Safariland Holster

Can you be more specific with your weapon systems?

What type of rifle/pistol?
Steyr Aug magazine which look just like the AR ones/1911 or glocks

How much ammo?
Two magazines for rifles and two for pistols

What type of accesories?
I really don't know what else people but on their belt or body

Will you wear body armor?
Most likely not

@Imku, thanks for posting a clear photo of that belt.

I was trying to get ideas form Dirtylickins about a belt vs a chest rig. That belt looks simple but functional.

Are there any benefits to the soft pouches vs. the hard plastic ones? They look hard to put the magazines in.

Are there any benefits to the soft pouches vs. the hard plastic ones? They look hard to put the magazines in.

Same here? What are the pros and cons for the chest and belts? I was thinking the belts flop around more when you run but chest style is bulky and top heavy.

Same here? What are the pros and cons for the chest and belts? I was thinking the belts flop around more when you run but chest style is bulky and top heavy.

is the store at windward city shopping center still open?

place closed down.  i walked by there last month and place was empty.

Same here? What are the pros and cons for the chest and belts? I was thinking the belts flop around more when you run but chest style is bulky and top heavy.