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What hydration system?

I purchased a 3L ACU digital camo pattern Camelback on ebay that had been DRMO'ed from the military. It didn't have a bladder so I purchased a seperate 3L bladder. Total cost of about $22.00. Better than half off the cost of new.

I put that together with an ACU Molle Load Carrier Vest and added a few different types of Molle pouches. A double clip pouch, 12 shot SG shell carrier that I can use for the 12 or fill it with 30-30 shells, GPS pouch and one medical pouch that I use for snacks and misc.

I bought a couple of the pouches from one of our local Army/Navy Surplus stores but still had to pay full price for others because I could only find them new. It turned into a nice rig that covers just about any need I have for a days worth of hard terrain. I use a couple spots on the shotgun shell carrier for extra batteries for my Garmin GPS. I need to add one more small pouch for my flashlight though.

The only surprise is how much the various Molle pouches cost. Sheesh. The double clip Molle pouch I use for my Walther clips was like $22.00 itself. I think the pouch for the GPS was just about the same.

I looked at buying a fully populated Load Carrying Vest with multiple pouches but the pouches supplied just weren't what I wanted for the type of equipment I carry for a full day. But it's still great gear though.

Paul
 
Paul, I've looked into putting my own together vs. buying a modular rig already set up.

Buying new, its hard to say which way is better from what I've priced.

If youre able, I'd like to see wwhat youre using!
 
I'm rocking the 5.11 Rush 24 and Rush MOAB 10. They don't come with bladders so I picked up a few CamelBack bladders. The Rush 25 holds a 3.0L and the Rush MOAB 10 holds a 1.5L. A note on the MOAB 10, for whatever reason the pass through for the hose is in a spot where if you are using the sunglass pouch it's hard to get your glasses out due to the hose passing right over it. Not a deal breaker, but something you should be aware of. The two bags attach to make a larger pack. I've been using the MOAB 10 as my everyday carry bag as it has a hidden conceal carry pocket that lets you swing the bag around to the front of you and quickly draw a weapon. Defiantly worth checking out if you like sling type packs. My Rush 24, I absolutely love. No complaints what so ever.

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Lets see, these are the pieces I have. Everything bought off ebay or my local Army/Navy Surplus store that I could just because I'm a cheap B. Everything is in ACU digital camo. Other camo patterns are available of course. Your local Army/Navy Surplus store is usually very competative with their pricing. On par with ebay when S&H is considered sometimes.
The last bag could have been an ammo dump bag or whatever size meets your needs but keeping my rig balanced was a consideration. It's obviously not for everyone. But it works for me.
I've thought that maybe a crotch strap might be nice but the few times I have had it out in the field it really didn't seem to be a conseration.

1 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/PACK133-1.html the Camelback Hydration pack
2 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/TAC066-1.html to hold the bottom of the camelback to the vest in back
1 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/251158712019-1.html for my extra pistol mags
1 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/MOLLE307-1.html for shells and batteries
1 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/MOLLE341-1.html for my GPS (not the exact one I have but you get the point)
1 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/251158631R131-1.html the vest itself
1 ea - http://cheaperthandirt.net/MHR403-1.html for snacks and misc

And last night I bought that Flashlight Pouch for my Cree Q5, 5 Mode, LED 400 lumens flashlight ( I had a battery last ten hours continuous. Amazing flashlights that could easily save your life in a bad situation. Only 5" long and very light weight.)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Newest-CREE-LED ... 19c1f5f661 the flashlight
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320735340291?ss ... 1439.l2649 the flashlight pouch
That's about it.

Paul
 
Re: Condor Outdoor: Shotgun Reload Pouch

This is the 2.5 liter hydration pack I picked up locally for $33.95. Once the vest arrives, the hydration pack will be mounted to the back...





The shoulder straps are removeable to allow for MOLLE attachment...





Water Hydration Carrier

Description :

- 2.5 liter Bladder included.
- Additional shoulder straps included

Size : 17" x 8" x 3"

Available Colors : O.D., Black, Coyote Tan, ACU

...and this one is already available in A-TACS!

 
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Obvious I like ATACS if you haven't figured out from some of my pics.

I have several of these stand alone carriers myself in different colors/camo patterns but this is currently the one I utilize the most.

Also have several of the Camelbak Omega 100oz bladders. IMO Camelbak are the only bladders that are good to go. I've tried other off branded ones before and they either spring a leak, or have a funky taste after a while in the bladder. They also tend to be less forgiving if you don't clean em correctly like you should. The Camelbak ones are good to go and well worth the extra coin you spend on them, either as a complete combo or just the bladder itself for someone elses hydro carrier. Since ATACS isn't offered in an official Camelbak carrier yet I have to use someone elses.

BTW, you will usually see me sporting a Camelbak just about everywhere I intend to be outdoors for an extended time. Camping, fishing, hiking, disc golfing, shooting, even mowing the lawn. You name it and I'm probably wearing one. I live in South Central Texas. Especially in the summer time its brutal here being outside in 100 plus degree weather. Hydration is crucial. I've been a heat casualty in the past. Going to the ER to be pumped full of IVs is no fun ever. Ever since that incident you will almost never see me outside without one. Great investment if you haven't ever considered one. Just don't cheap out, get the original Camelbak bladder if you do.
 
Ok, guys, no raucus laughter, K? I carry two 2-liter sodapop bottles full of water. Pretty low-tech. I see this thread has been dormant for going on 5 years, but it's still a good subject. We all need water.

Back in the 50's, hiking with my dad, later with my friends, over long stretches of the Appalachian trail and it's side-trails, everybody carried a couple of USArmy surplus steel (or later, aluminum) canteens with the handy-dandy cook-pots in canvas covers. Every time we crossed a stream, we'd drain at least one of the canteens, fill up from the stream, and drop in a couple of halazone tablets. ...You know the water that drains from your washing machine, the first tubful with the detergent and a little bleach? Well the halazone-impregnated water tasted like that tub-water smells. We gagged...but we never fell foul of giardia, so I guess it worked. Man, were we happy when we came to a protected spring, when we could dump all the canteens, rinse, and fill up with un-halazoned water.

Then for a few years I carried a hydration pack I inherited from a buddy who'd been a ground-pounder in Vietnam, he'd carried it all over that country. It wasn't Army-issue, but he said a lot of guys had carried them. Sometime in the late 70's it developed leprosy...sadly, I buried it with full military honors.

Since then, I've carried a couple of 2-liter pop bottles. That's enough water for my dog and me for a full day's activities. The trick is, you don't fill them all the way. Leave about 8 oz of air, then squeeze the bottle until the water almost comes out, then tighten the cap firmly. That way they're sort of "squishy", and can fit around other items in your pack. Yeah, I have to stop and fish out a bottle when we're thirsty, but I'm truly an old far...farmboy. I have time. I'm not in a situation like, "grab-the-baby-and-the-butter-churn-and-try-to-beat-the-fire-to-the-top-of-the-ridge!!!" I can live without an instantaneous mouthful of water.
 
In all my years of off road racing we used camel back bags. In the pits, the crew could swap out for a cold one from the cooler quickly why we got fuel. Had the hose enter the helmet just off center in the front. Worked for me for a long time.
 
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