I'm seriously thinking about getting involved in the sport, at least on an entry level. And while I've got some equipment, there's still more that's needed.
Rather than a belt for carrying magazines, I'm looking for is a tactical-type vest, that's good enough for something more serious than paintball play, and durable enough for carrying actual weight from loaded magazines and such when running and crouching. It doesn't have to be heavy-duty milspec ready, but it'd be nice if it can stand up to semi-rigorous use without the stitching coming apart due to possible sharp corners on actual equipment. I'm open to suggestions, but I have a few that I'm looking at as possibilities for starting out.
The first options is the UTG 547. The advantages it has is relatively low price, and comes equipped with a duty belt, holster, and enough pouches to hold eight rifle magazines, and up to six pistol magazines, as well as internal pockets and several other pouches for other gear, and is available in multiple finishes. The disadvantage is that there's not much flexibility for loadout options as everything is attached.
The second option is the Condor cross draw vest. Largely the same, but it looks like it holds two fewer rifle magazines, and has quick release buckles across the front zipper.
The third option is the Condor modular vest. The disadvantage is that it's only available in black as best I can tell, and is nothing but the vest, meaning you have to spend extra money on all the pouches, belt, and whatever else you want to attach. The advantage is that is has MOLLE webbing almost all over the entire front and back of the vest, meaning that it can be configured in almost whatever fashion someone wants it to be, for as light or as heavy a loadout as desired, and able to be modified if certain stages require it.
Rather than a belt for carrying magazines, I'm looking for is a tactical-type vest, that's good enough for something more serious than paintball play, and durable enough for carrying actual weight from loaded magazines and such when running and crouching. It doesn't have to be heavy-duty milspec ready, but it'd be nice if it can stand up to semi-rigorous use without the stitching coming apart due to possible sharp corners on actual equipment. I'm open to suggestions, but I have a few that I'm looking at as possibilities for starting out.
The first options is the UTG 547. The advantages it has is relatively low price, and comes equipped with a duty belt, holster, and enough pouches to hold eight rifle magazines, and up to six pistol magazines, as well as internal pockets and several other pouches for other gear, and is available in multiple finishes. The disadvantage is that there's not much flexibility for loadout options as everything is attached.
The second option is the Condor cross draw vest. Largely the same, but it looks like it holds two fewer rifle magazines, and has quick release buckles across the front zipper.
The third option is the Condor modular vest. The disadvantage is that it's only available in black as best I can tell, and is nothing but the vest, meaning you have to spend extra money on all the pouches, belt, and whatever else you want to attach. The advantage is that is has MOLLE webbing almost all over the entire front and back of the vest, meaning that it can be configured in almost whatever fashion someone wants it to be, for as light or as heavy a loadout as desired, and able to be modified if certain stages require it.
