As a civilian I use it as s safety vest replacement since the ones provided in my job really suck. I use it to hold my tools, radio and cellphones (personal and company). Since is not safety complaints, I just add some 1 inch wide fluorescent webbing in the front, rear and sides. It performs really well . I can carry all I need and if need to expand I just buy some pouches in Ebay and modify to make it work. wonder why is not more popular as a tool holder/carrier among civilian contractors or technicians who have to carry a multitool or a Fluke tester and few screwdriver around in a factory or processing plant.
I remember when i reclassed to a scout and got set to the Iraqi surge, one of the senior scouts showed me the second configuration on the old UCP MOLLE vest, ever since then i always did that until i got that more high speed MOLLE gear. I rarely bought any non issued Army stuff unless it was to make it more comfortable for me.
I really appreciate you taking the time to make videos on all these different systems. I am former Army and picked up some old kits from surplus that i used to use, but its been so long since I've set one up it's nice to hear someone go through the different options again. I was a POG when I was in, but I am definitely getting more into the kit setups and preparedness as a civilian especially with everything going on lately in cities.
You're welcome! I'll be adding some additional firearms content here in the near future as theres some things that have come up in my gunsmithing classes with SDI that can address and aid the students, school, and industry.
I used to have an old FLC years ago and I set it up like your 2nd configuration so that it would be more like a chest rig. I much prefer the RACK vest when it comes to U.S.-made chest rigs, but for someone just figuring out what load carrying methods they prefer, they could do worse than a FLC ( like spending $30 and more for a Chinese-made Condor chest rig when they could have genuine U.S. military gear for cheaper ;) ). All the mods and configurations you show are better than wearing a FLC as it comes. I liked being able to bridge pouches across the ( always up after upgrade ) zipper so I could mount more gear. I didn't have an issue with the vest interfering with my pistol belt and the stuff on it. I adjusted it to ride like all of my chest rigs and tac vests, with the base of the vest at the middle of my belly button, and I use regular military pistol belts. Cool video, it would have made adjusting everything to my preferences a lot easier. A buddy of mine that was in the Marines finally said "Hey man, want me to show you a much better way that you'll like a lot better?" He helped me get everything just like I like it and I was just starting to really dig it when it got packed into a box among many boxes and I haven't seen it since. After I die, someone will probably find it in my garage in a box under a bunch of junk, still configured like that
I always hated the four straps on mine and now because of you, I’m down to two and can don it like a vest and it’s just as comfortable as before. The solution seems so obvious now but I didn’t realize it until I saw you do it. Thanks!
Wifi permitting with this recent snow storm we'll have the rifleman and leaders flc setup tonight and then ill update the schedule on the website from whats coming out Jan 2022 - Summer of 2022
Thanks, great video. My flc came in up in the second configuration. The belt was sewn in place. I guess am going to keep a buckle back, don't want to start cutting it loose .
Hi! Really enjoyed this content! I recently happened across 3 x Gulf War British (shhhh, I know), Osprey vests with 9 pouches each for $39 ea. I bought two for buddies, and we will set them up like this. I love the suspension from the full netted vest, and extra MOLLE all over the Osprey back. I love getting close to the ground, despite what others say. Being a 48G3 AF, I didn't hump that much after training, but set up with load bearing belt, buttpack, M9 and M4 and small Alice or Recce/LBT pack (to fit over or instead of my Aircrew Survival vest, since it only had kit for 30 min anyway!) in case I got shot down on the helo. As aircrew, we almost always put the MOLLE plate pistol holster just to the left of the midline upper chest, at 45 deg down for access, and cleared the tucked chin, so the M9's hammer wouldn't bite you in the jaw. Rarely ran a drop leg... PJs did though. We trained to reconfigure our ANVIS 4949s to ground config with head straps, cuz we didn't expect to run the flight helmets, or later "Darth Vader" helmets stuck on the ground! Great content! Thank you!!! 🫡
I love them. Have two, one set up for my 5.56 the other for .308. Probably under $50 each with mag, admin, etc pouches. Great for high power rifle competitions, I just throw it over the back of my seat and have access to everything.
Thanks for helping me not hate my FLC's! I have one setup for paintball and am going to kit the other for training until I can afford a plate carrier and plates. The belt on my FLC's were shorter than here so I lose a bit of real estate, but still functions far better than default.
Thank you for the job, I was modifying my FLC vest and I was looking for different types of use. Personally, I use a modified radio pouch ( zipper closure system) as a light backpack and the waistpack as a poncho/light sleep system Carrier above the Buttpack.
I've been playing with them as of late, I've so far have purchased M81 Woodland, and ACU, Woodland works beat in my areas for 3 out of the 4 seasons, researching on how to possibly dye or paint the ACU white, for a winter setup, buy purchasing a complete ACU rifleman kit.
If running the FLC like a chest rig and removing the included belt, its really easy to make a back strap with a couple feet of 1in webbing and a pair of ITW Nexus buckles
Hey man. Love your videos. I was wondering if you had a plan to make a vid on any tips and tricks for the standard large MOLLE ruck? You’ve modified so much of the standard conventional kit that I am dying to see how setup your ruck is. Love the videos. Thanks in advance! :)
I like the FLC. Especially when you config it with the buckle behind you, making it into a chest rig, it's honestly pretty sweet. Similar to TAPS, but I think TAPS only shines when you clip it to your IOTV or PC. I tried the battle belt method while crossing the back straps into an "X" behind my back, but I didn't like it because the front portion of the vest would always drop and hang low whenever I had to bend or lean forward. One time it even smacked my casualty in the face while I was training on how to use a SKED. Lol but the battle belt was nice if only for the placement of the dump pouch. Regardless, back to the 2nd configuration and it's stuck with me since. Thanks for the vid.
IDEA! For split FLC and battle belt, you can 1. Weave paracord back and forth in the MOLLE slots in the lower inner edges of the back flap, pull to size and secure with one or more cord lockers! OR... 2. Use a pouch you want in the middle and weave like above from each side of the pouch to the flaps in back of the FLC! Everyone has a spare pouch!! Now every FLC comes with a free Battle Belt!!! Party On!!!🎉🫡
I'd love to see your takes on the Osprey LBV system. I got an unissued bundle from varusteleka for under 45 with mixed pouches of various sizes and the build quality and features knocked my socks off. P.S. the desert DPM takes Rit dye like a dream
@@LegionPreparedness Yeah, in stock on varu now. No size selection which is unusual, so I assume they're one-size only or they only have one size. Not shilling, they're just much more expensive elsewhere and without the bundled pouches, which are what impressed me the most. Water bottle pouch fits a nalgene perfectly :) Feels like a good fit for the current "sustainment" meme, or for being able to quickly ditch most of your gear and drop to the essentials on your carrier
I like the flc over all. I find it to work well. All it really needed was a back attachment for a camelback but otherwise it hasn’t show. It’s age to bad
I got one and it still seems like the old school lbv with the flc war belt is the better system. You lose a few pouches, but it is easy on and easy off. Am i missing something? Cause im pretty much stuck in this set up with that drag handle and the war belt seems like it should be connected in some way for support. I'd appreciate any advice in running this effectively in the two piece configuration. We had h harnesses and lbvs when i was in maybe thats why i still gravitate to that.
A few different ways to run it is to ditch the belt completely and instead for the rear strap use a length of 1”-2” wide elastic webbing and; 1. Sew it on to one side and use a buckle on whatever side you’re going to put it on from. 2. Use a buckle on each side. 3. Use triglides and keep the rear closed off and use the front in the split configuration.
@@LegionPreparedness And for guys running issues Kit that can’t cut or modify it, you can easily add a rear elastic belt without permanent mods by using extra webbing and tri-glides
I got a flc just yesterday and whoever it was issued to cut the molle belt to fit them (theres maybe 7" of belt left, they where tiny) and now it's useless to me😢
A company called Fire Force makes a back panel for the FLC! I'd post a link but RU-vid won't let me. They also make flc's in colors like green and black.
Explain which method has more adjustability for different size outer wear. Here in Michigan we have some pretty wild temperature swings . I think with the original set up and the front unzipped using the two buckles would provide more room and quicker transitioning between clothing.
I would agree with that statement. That’s why there are multiple configurations. You get to choose what would be best for your mission, operational environment, and duty position
Thanks for the vid! By any chance do you have any experience with the Eagle Industries H Harness? I’m currently building one but I can’t find many resources about it.
I don’t but I’ll look into it in the future. However, I’ll post the rifleman kit setup tomorrow. I would use that as a reference point to start from and build your h harness with that concept in mind
I’m honestly not a big fan of the h-harness system, nor were a lot of people I’ve worked with. However, I realize it’s usually always available on venture surplus and there variations of it that other companies make it. I’ll try and grab one up from venture surplus and put one together as a Gen purpose low vis kit
Unfortunately there are still leaders in the military that require the use of it. It comes down to either help square away the dudes that have to use it so they are more capable with what they have or leave them to suffer until their leadership get pushed out because of their narrow mindedness. You choose! We both agree it’s not a great system but knowing how to set it up is going to set you up for success in the future by helping others and if you ever have to resort back to it you know how to make it work and give yourself the edge ;) ! Keep an open mind and you’ll be able to conquer all 🤙🏻
@@operhater7386 Definitely not what I'm tracking. I've heard from multiple active and NG Infantry personnel and Units that some do allow the use of commercially available products, and there are numerous units that do not allow the use of commercially available products.
@@MrSelfDestruct00 I would probably go taps cause you can do more with less.. it already comes with pockets for mags, radios, and accessories. The flc you have to purchase all the extra pouches
? What's the point? You've taken a system that's already better if you've got a team mate and made it necessary to have a team mate? Hey, Bro, buckle my bra? Thank God for ALICE. Don't get me wrong, I have a FLC but it's set up for AR mags, water, and IFAK only. You know, the way it's designed to be used. It gets stored with my rifle.
The point is to aid the viewers in configuring their FLC in a manner that’s best suited for their application. You also don’t need a team mate to buckle the back of you configure it that way unless you’re fat. At the end of the day it’s shooters preference there’s no right or wrong way to set this thing up. There’s a guy on Instagram that’s isolated different ways to build the FLC that we’re inviting to film with and he’s doing a lot of other stuff that’s really impressive. So be open minded about kit because you can do some really incredible things with it if your willing to take the time and get creative with it
Rules for a soldier. 1 never volunteer. 2 never walk when you can ride. 3 when there's food, eat. 4 never stand when you can sit, never slt when you can lie down. 5 when there's nothing to do, sleep. I added #5 but it has bearing. 6 the greatest sin is envy. 7 see rule #5. #6 leads to I want shiny new stuff. #8 lay off the caffeinated snacks until they're needed. LOL, yooboob is full of folks that remind me of why you don't allow tweakers access to paint, saws, or automotive tools. Like Paracord rifle slings. When you need the cord, now you have no sling. Anyway, see rules #5&6.
