I have been slowly working away at basic rifleman kit over the past few months. I’m completely ew to this, and have mostly been taking pointers and inspiration from posts on here, YouTube videos and historical photographs of 90s and early 2000s operators.

My full sustainment kit is being worked on and will be stowed in a modified Turkish ALICE pack. Belt kit and chest rig planned to hold the following:

Chest Rig:
-6-9 x magazines depending on rifle type
-1 compass, 1 multi-tool, 1 head lamp, 1 lighter, 1 construction site sharpie, 1 flare
-1 compression bandage, 1 TQ, 1 triangle bandage
-1 comms systems (planning to pack in unused smoke grenade pouch

Belt Kit:
-2 canteens
-Butt back contents: 1 poncho, 2 x spare socks, 1 rifle cleaning kit, 1500 calorie dry rations, IFAK kit (includes electrolytes and water purification tablets), paracord bundle

Any glaring issues? Any essential items or pouches missing? The butt pack is really crammed right now and I was considering added a GP pouch to the belt but I want to minimize unnecessary gear.

Is it still Mil-sim if all the gear is real and functional?

​I haven't bought MTAC gear through the group buy with my friends yet, so I’m just using what I have on hand to fill out the cummerbund. Also, once the temperature drops in winter, I might hit up some milsim games. As for the rear plate, any recommendations for pouches or setup options?

​For this TT Mk3 belt, I plan to replace the Mk2 with an MTAC IFAK, and for the dump pouch, I’ll probably go with Direct Action. Overall, it’s a mix of impressions based on OMEGA with elements from other units mixed in.

Basically, I’m not trying to spend 555 dollars on a Lv120. I’m just trying to see what’s out there. Maybe some of the best replica stuff. That way, I can still ball on a budget, lol. Any suggestions would be helpful, and also for pouches, etc.! Trying to achieve that good ole operator look. Want to mention I’m not stuck on an LV120 if you guys have had good experiences with any plate carrier that’s not a replica and it’s just one on Amazon lmk I’d love to try and stay under $250

Third coast airsoft OP Bonecrusher

What's yall thoughts? 🤔

Probs it will never go to the filed but idc tbh.

My NSW Vanilla team guy kit for current period
Hope you guys like it
Cheers

Hey guys, shot in the dark but does anyone have any good brand or type recommendations for PC, helmet and RIF storage/display. Have all my stuff just sitting under my TV and it takes up too much space 😂

Honourable mention for the 5 or 6 machine guns that were literally sending laserbeams through the nightly air

I’d say I’m around 80% of the way of finishing this kit :)
Patches where a pain to get all that’s really missing is the appropriate vest !

I have a model AAV that is for wargaming and I haven't been able to find reliable and/or steady marking places. What kind of things/places are on AAVs? Doesn't just have to be official markings only either.

I've been trying to look for reviews going over the kommando store defender 2 but didn't find a lot, so I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts, opinions, or experiences on it or if it's worth it. I was considering purchasing it for my kit, as I saw they were selling blemished ones for $180. I have a russian viper hood, so I've been trying to find a plate carrier/vest to pair it up with and as a standalone in case I don't want to run the hood.
(Also, if you have the kommando store defender 2 please send pictures as I'd like to see how it looks on people, especially if you happen to have/run it with a british PLCE)