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are any of the guys you know using the belt and Aero pack? If so how do they like it?
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TrueNorth Aero-Vest Experiences?
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Ok - here goes:
The left panel (worn on my right side) has a map(s) and waterproof ICS 214 (logbook) in the main compartment.
The small upper pocket has an extra radio battery, some AAA spares and a signal mirror tucked behind the pocket.
My compass and whistle are on a lanyard girth-hitched to a D-ring on the front of the pocket, and tucked behind
the big pocket below it.
That big pocket is actually 4 pockets: the slot behind it, the main pocket contains lots of gloves, from poly-pro
liners to full leather, there is also a vertical slot that contains nitrile gloves and CPR mask. and on the front is a
smaller pocket that contains a dozen AA batteries.
The small pocket on the side is my pantry: Snickers (of course!) and other food bars.
The slot pocket behind is my trash.
Attached to that panel is a pouch for air ops equipment (goggles, flight gloves, hearing protection, etc.), and also a
bag with 50 of 1 tubular webbing with a variety of carabineers.
An accessory bag clipped to that bag contains everything needed for a hasty rappel. 50 of para-cord allows for
retrieval of the tubular webbing (among other things).
A flashlight and folding saw are also clipped to it, as well as a GPS on the shoulder strap.
Whew; this is getting long-winded
Ok, on my left side the main pocket contains a heavy duty space blanket, my Bullet-proof Cape (a visibility panel
that clips to the shoulder straps), head-net and a rain flap for my helmet.
The small pocket has grid ribbon, waterproof notebook, pen/pencil, band aids and moleskin.
Behind the big pocket is a wire antennae, there is also a loop for the tri-link of the integral shoulder harness.
Inside is mountain money (TP), polypro shirt, neck-gaiter, balaclava and insulated hat.
The outer pocket has DEET and some 12-hour light sticks.
There is also a gear rack (plastic tube-covered webbing loop) on which I keep a prusik and a couple carabiners.
The empty area above the pockets allows me to clip a Strobe light , and monocular.
Oh, and a bandana sweat-rag
On the shoulder is a Yaesu VX-7R.
A modified M-16 ammo pouch protects my crack-berry in the field, and a pouch with a military surplus poncho
and several pre-cut lengths of para-cord hangs behind my hip.
On back is a 100 oz bladder, and food bag for MREs, etc., and a first aid kit in a waterproof bag hangs out too.
Various other bits can be added, including a butt pack, lumbar pack, or even a backpack
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gruntinhusaybah,
One of the fellers on the team just got one with a pack and belt, will try to get pics at this weekend's training...
Cheer,
8
The left panel (worn on my right side) has a map(s) and waterproof ICS 214 (logbook) in the main compartment.
The small upper pocket has an extra radio battery, some AAA spares and a signal mirror tucked behind the pocket.
My compass and whistle are on a lanyard girth-hitched to a D-ring on the front of the pocket, and tucked behind
the big pocket below it.
That big pocket is actually 4 pockets: the slot behind it, the main pocket contains lots of gloves, from poly-pro
liners to full leather, there is also a vertical slot that contains nitrile gloves and CPR mask. and on the front is a
smaller pocket that contains a dozen AA batteries.
The small pocket on the side is my pantry: Snickers (of course!) and other food bars.
The slot pocket behind is my trash.
Attached to that panel is a pouch for air ops equipment (goggles, flight gloves, hearing protection, etc.), and also a
bag with 50 of 1 tubular webbing with a variety of carabineers.
An accessory bag clipped to that bag contains everything needed for a hasty rappel. 50 of para-cord allows for
retrieval of the tubular webbing (among other things).
A flashlight and folding saw are also clipped to it, as well as a GPS on the shoulder strap.
Whew; this is getting long-winded
Ok, on my left side the main pocket contains a heavy duty space blanket, my Bullet-proof Cape (a visibility panel
that clips to the shoulder straps), head-net and a rain flap for my helmet.
The small pocket has grid ribbon, waterproof notebook, pen/pencil, band aids and moleskin.
Behind the big pocket is a wire antennae, there is also a loop for the tri-link of the integral shoulder harness.
Inside is mountain money (TP), polypro shirt, neck-gaiter, balaclava and insulated hat.
The outer pocket has DEET and some 12-hour light sticks.
There is also a gear rack (plastic tube-covered webbing loop) on which I keep a prusik and a couple carabiners.
The empty area above the pockets allows me to clip a Strobe light , and monocular.
Oh, and a bandana sweat-rag
On the shoulder is a Yaesu VX-7R.
A modified M-16 ammo pouch protects my crack-berry in the field, and a pouch with a military surplus poncho
and several pre-cut lengths of para-cord hangs behind my hip.
On back is a 100 oz bladder, and food bag for MREs, etc., and a first aid kit in a waterproof bag hangs out too.
Various other bits can be added, including a butt pack, lumbar pack, or even a backpack
----------------------------
gruntinhusaybah,
One of the fellers on the team just got one with a pack and belt, will try to get pics at this weekend's training...
Cheer,
8
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WOW! I'm worn out just reading that! Seems like you keep yours pretty well stocked!
Anybody else carry anything like this? if so chime in
Anybody else carry anything like this? if so chime in